Redcentric (RCN) Competitors

Redcentric (LON:RCN) and FD Technologies (LON:FDP) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in RCN or FDP?

75.1% of Redcentric shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.1% of FD Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 22.0% of Redcentric shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.5% of FD Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Does the media favor RCN or FDP?

In the previous week, Redcentric and Redcentric both had 1 articles in the media. Redcentric's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat FD Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Redcentric is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Redcentric	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
FD Technologies	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Is RCN or FDP more profitable?

Redcentric has a net margin of -2.11% compared to FD Technologies' net margin of -16.39%. Redcentric's return on equity of -6.10% beat FD Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Redcentric	-2.11%	-6.10%	1.10%
FD Technologies	-16.39%	-24.32%	0.25%

Which has more volatility and risk, RCN or FDP?

Redcentric has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, FD Technologies has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, RCN or FDP?

Redcentric has higher earnings, but lower revenue than FD Technologies. Redcentric is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FD Technologies, 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
Redcentric	£159.83M	1.21	-£3.37M	-£2.21	-56.16
FD Technologies	£196.89M	2.76	-£32.27M	-£144.37	-16.94

Do analysts prefer RCN or FDP?

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Redcentric	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
FD Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Is RCN or FDP a better dividend stock?

Redcentric pays an annual dividend of GBX 4 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. FD Technologies pays an annual dividend of GBX 28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Redcentric pays out -181.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FD Technologies pays out -19.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Redcentric is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Redcentric beats FD Technologies on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.