W.A.G payment solutions (WPS) Competitors

Network International (LON:NETW) and W.A.G payment solutions (LON:WPS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

Which has more volatility and risk, NETW or WPS?

Network International has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, W.A.G payment solutions has a beta of 0.13, indicating that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Does the media prefer NETW or WPS?

In the previous week, Network International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled W.A.G payment solutions'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Network International	Neutral
W.A.G payment solutions	Neutral

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, NETW or WPS?

Network International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than W.A.G payment solutions. W.A.G payment solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Network International, 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
Network International	£490.13M	0.00	£65.69M	£0.09	N/A
W.A.G payment solutions	£2.49B	0.28	-£49.24M	-£4.93	-17.05

Is NETW or WPS more profitable?

Network International has a net margin of 13.40% compared to W.A.G payment solutions' net margin of -1.98%. Network International's return on equity of 10.62% beat W.A.G payment solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Network International	13.40%	10.62%	4.79%
W.A.G payment solutions	-1.98%	-15.92%	1.86%

Do analysts rate NETW or WPS?

W.A.G payment solutions has a consensus target price of GBX 105.50, indicating a potential upside of 25.60%. Given W.A.G payment solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe W.A.G payment solutions is more favorable than Network International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Network International	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
W.A.G payment solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Do institutionals & insiders believe in NETW or WPS?

99.8% of Network International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.6% of W.A.G payment solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.4% of Network International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 47.9% of W.A.G payment solutions shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Network International beats W.A.G payment solutions on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.