Manz (ETR:M5Z) and ADVA Optical Networking (ETR:ADV) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Manz and ADVA Optical Networking's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio |
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Manz | $242.56 million | 1.72 | $3.25 million | €0.42 | 128.33 |
ADVA Optical Networking | $564.96 million | 0.90 | $20.20 million | €0.40 | 25.30 |
ADVA Optical Networking has higher revenue and earnings than Manz. ADVA Optical Networking is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Manz, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Manz and ADVA Optical Networking's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets |
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Manz | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ADVA Optical Networking | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Manz and ADVA Optical Networking, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score |
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Manz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ADVA Optical Networking | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
ADVA Optical Networking has a consensus price target of €10.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.75%. Given ADVA Optical Networking's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe ADVA Optical Networking is more favorable than Manz.
Summary
ADVA Optical Networking beats Manz on 4 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.