Checkit (CKT) Competitors

Cirata (LON:WAND) and Checkit (LON:CKT) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Does the media refer more to WAND or CKT?

In the previous week, Cirata had 1 more articles in the media than Checkit. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Cirata and 0 mentions for Checkit. Cirata's average media sentiment score of 1.78 beat Checkit's score of 0.00 indicating that Cirata is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cirata	Very Positive
Checkit	Neutral

Is WAND or CKT more profitable?

Cirata has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Checkit's net margin of -36.15%. Checkit's return on equity of -35.21% beat Cirata's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cirata	N/A	-231.71%	-76.89%
Checkit	-36.15%	-35.21%	-12.31%

Which has more volatility & risk, WAND or CKT?

Cirata has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Checkit has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its share price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has better valuation and earnings, WAND or CKT?

Checkit has higher revenue and earnings than Cirata. Checkit is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cirata, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cirata	£6.85M	0.00	-£45.17M	-£0.54	N/A
Checkit	£14.30M	1.21	-£4.70M	-£0.03	-570.71

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in WAND or CKT?

31.0% of Cirata shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.9% of Checkit shares are held by institutional investors. 12.6% of Cirata shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.3% of Checkit shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Cirata and Checkit tied by winning 6 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.