NASDAQ:ANYSphere 3D Competitors & Alternatives

Sphere 3D (NASDAQ:ANY) and Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Sphere 3D and Fiserv's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Fiserv has higher revenue and earnings than Sphere 3D.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Sphere 3D and Fiserv, as reported by MarketBeat.

Fiserv has a consensus price target of $121.5417, indicating a potential upside of 23.71%. Given Fiserv's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Fiserv is more favorable than Sphere 3D.

Volatility and Risk

Sphere 3D has a beta of 2.33, suggesting that its stock price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fiserv has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Sphere 3D and Fiserv's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

5.3% of Sphere 3D shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.0% of Fiserv shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Sphere 3D shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Fiserv shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Fiserv beats Sphere 3D on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) and Sphere 3D (NASDAQ:ANY) are both business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

79.8% of Automatic Data Processing shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Sphere 3D shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Automatic Data Processing shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Sphere 3D shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Automatic Data Processing and Sphere 3D, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Automatic Data Processing presently has a consensus target price of $165.5385, indicating a potential upside of 9.96%. Given Automatic Data Processing's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Automatic Data Processing is more favorable than Sphere 3D.

Volatility and Risk

Automatic Data Processing has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sphere 3D has a beta of 2.33, suggesting that its stock price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Automatic Data Processing and Sphere 3D's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Automatic Data Processing has higher revenue and earnings than Sphere 3D.

Profitability

This table compares Automatic Data Processing and Sphere 3D's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Automatic Data Processing beats Sphere 3D on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) and Sphere 3D (NASDAQ:ANY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

67.1% of Workday shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Sphere 3D shares are held by institutional investors. 29.8% of Workday shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Sphere 3D shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Workday and Sphere 3D's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Sphere 3D has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Workday.

Profitability

This table compares Workday and Sphere 3D's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Workday has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its share price is 56% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sphere 3D has a beta of 2.33, suggesting that its share price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Workday and Sphere 3D, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Workday presently has a consensus target price of $196.2857, suggesting a potential upside of 4.16%. Given Workday's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Workday is more favorable than Sphere 3D.

Summary

Workday beats Sphere 3D on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) and Sphere 3D (NASDAQ:ANY) are both business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Verisk Analytics and Sphere 3D's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Verisk Analytics has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sphere 3D has a beta of 2.33, indicating that its share price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Verisk Analytics and Sphere 3D's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Verisk Analytics has higher revenue and earnings than Sphere 3D.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

88.9% of Verisk Analytics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Sphere 3D shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Verisk Analytics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Sphere 3D shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Verisk Analytics and Sphere 3D, as provided by MarketBeat.

Verisk Analytics currently has a consensus price target of $165.8462, indicating a potential downside of 4.20%. Given Verisk Analytics' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Verisk Analytics is more favorable than Sphere 3D.

Summary

Verisk Analytics beats Sphere 3D on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

RingCentral (NYSE:RNG) and Sphere 3D (NASDAQ:ANY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

86.2% of RingCentral shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Sphere 3D shares are held by institutional investors. 11.0% of RingCentral shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Sphere 3D shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares RingCentral and Sphere 3D's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Sphere 3D has lower revenue, but higher earnings than RingCentral.

Volatility & Risk

RingCentral has a beta of 0.65, meaning that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sphere 3D has a beta of 2.33, meaning that its stock price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares RingCentral and Sphere 3D's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for RingCentral and Sphere 3D, as reported by MarketBeat.

RingCentral currently has a consensus target price of $273.00, suggesting a potential downside of 5.09%. Given RingCentral's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe RingCentral is more favorable than Sphere 3D.

Summary

RingCentral beats Sphere 3D on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Bilibili (NASDAQ:BILI) and Sphere 3D (NASDAQ:ANY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Bilibili and Sphere 3D's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Bilibili and Sphere 3D, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Bilibili presently has a consensus price target of $30.99, indicating a potential downside of 35.68%. Given Bilibili's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bilibili is more favorable than Sphere 3D.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

36.1% of Bilibili shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Sphere 3D shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Sphere 3D shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Bilibili and Sphere 3D's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Sphere 3D has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Bilibili.

Volatility & Risk

Bilibili has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its share price is 20% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sphere 3D has a beta of 2.33, meaning that its share price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Bilibili beats Sphere 3D on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.