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DRCT vs. SLGL, TRAW, GFAI, DTST, and EDHL

Should you buy Direct Digital stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Direct Digital with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Direct Digital include Sol-Gel Technologies (SLGL), Traws Pharma (TRAW), Guardforce AI (GFAI), Data Storage (DTST), and Everbright Digital (EDHL).

How does Direct Digital compare to Sol-Gel Technologies?

Direct Digital (NASDAQ:DRCT) and Sol-Gel Technologies (NASDAQ:SLGL) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment and valuation.

Sol-Gel Technologies has a net margin of -5.66% compared to Direct Digital's net margin of -65.75%. Direct Digital's return on equity of 0.00% beat Sol-Gel Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Direct Digital-65.75% N/A -59.57%
Sol-Gel Technologies -5.66%-3.17%-2.58%

Sol-Gel Technologies has a consensus price target of $197.50, indicating a potential upside of 140.88%. Given Sol-Gel Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Sol-Gel Technologies is more favorable than Direct Digital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Direct Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Sol-Gel Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Direct Digital has a beta of 5.32, suggesting that its share price is 432% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sol-Gel Technologies has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Direct Digital had 2 more articles in the media than Sol-Gel Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Direct Digital and 0 mentions for Sol-Gel Technologies. Direct Digital's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Sol-Gel Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Direct Digital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Direct Digital Positive
Sol-Gel Technologies Neutral

4.0% of Direct Digital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.2% of Sol-Gel Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 25.6% of Direct Digital shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 66.5% of Sol-Gel Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Sol-Gel Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Direct Digital. Sol-Gel Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Direct Digital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Direct Digital$34.69M0.06-$18.95M-$201.62N/A
Sol-Gel Technologies$19.39M11.88-$6.13M-$0.34N/A

Summary

Sol-Gel Technologies beats Direct Digital on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Direct Digital compare to Traws Pharma?

Direct Digital (NASDAQ:DRCT) and Traws Pharma (NASDAQ:TRAW) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and risk.

Direct Digital has a beta of 5.32, meaning that its stock price is 432% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Traws Pharma has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

Traws Pharma has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Direct Digital's net margin of -65.75%. Direct Digital's return on equity of 0.00% beat Traws Pharma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Direct Digital-65.75% N/A -59.57%
Traws Pharma N/A -913.18%-133.88%

Traws Pharma has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Direct Digital. Traws Pharma is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Direct Digital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Direct Digital$34.69M0.06-$18.95M-$201.62N/A
Traws Pharma$2.79M2.56$9.17M-$1.69N/A

Traws Pharma has a consensus price target of $1.00, indicating a potential upside of 112.04%. Given Traws Pharma's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Traws Pharma is more favorable than Direct Digital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Direct Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Traws Pharma
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.60

4.0% of Direct Digital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.0% of Traws Pharma shares are held by institutional investors. 25.6% of Direct Digital shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.6% of Traws Pharma shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Direct Digital had 2 more articles in the media than Traws Pharma. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Direct Digital and 0 mentions for Traws Pharma. Direct Digital's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Traws Pharma's score of 0.00 indicating that Direct Digital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Direct Digital Positive
Traws Pharma Neutral

Summary

Direct Digital beats Traws Pharma on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Direct Digital compare to Guardforce AI?

Guardforce AI (NASDAQ:GFAI) and Direct Digital (NASDAQ:DRCT) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Guardforce AI has a beta of 2.58, suggesting that its stock price is 158% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Direct Digital has a beta of 5.32, suggesting that its stock price is 432% more volatile than the broader market.

Guardforce AI has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Direct Digital's net margin of -65.75%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guardforce AIN/A N/A N/A
Direct Digital -65.75%N/A -59.57%

2.0% of Guardforce AI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.0% of Direct Digital shares are held by institutional investors. 76.7% of Guardforce AI shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 25.6% of Direct Digital shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Direct Digital had 2 more articles in the media than Guardforce AI. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Direct Digital and 0 mentions for Guardforce AI. Direct Digital's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Guardforce AI's score of 0.00 indicating that Direct Digital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Guardforce AI Neutral
Direct Digital Positive

Guardforce AI has higher revenue and earnings than Direct Digital.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Guardforce AI$35.23M0.28-$6.66MN/AN/A
Direct Digital$34.69M0.06-$18.95M-$201.62N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Guardforce AI
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Direct Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Summary

Guardforce AI beats Direct Digital on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Direct Digital compare to Data Storage?

Direct Digital (NASDAQ:DRCT) and Data Storage (NASDAQ:DTST) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Direct Digital had 2 more articles in the media than Data Storage. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Direct Digital and 0 mentions for Data Storage. Direct Digital's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Data Storage's score of 0.00 indicating that Direct Digital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Direct Digital Positive
Data Storage Neutral

Direct Digital has a beta of 5.32, indicating that its stock price is 432% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Data Storage has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Data Storage has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Direct Digital. Data Storage is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Direct Digital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Direct Digital$34.69M0.06-$18.95M-$201.62N/A
Data Storage$1.38M5.32$19.20M-$0.33N/A

4.0% of Direct Digital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.6% of Data Storage shares are held by institutional investors. 25.6% of Direct Digital shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 21.2% of Data Storage shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Direct Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Data Storage
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Data Storage has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Direct Digital's net margin of -65.75%. Direct Digital's return on equity of 0.00% beat Data Storage's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Direct Digital-65.75% N/A -59.57%
Data Storage N/A -3.76%-3.32%

Summary

Direct Digital and Data Storage tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Direct Digital compare to Everbright Digital?

Direct Digital (NASDAQ:DRCT) and Everbright Digital (NASDAQ:EDHL) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and profitability.

Direct Digital has a beta of 5.32, suggesting that its share price is 432% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Everbright Digital has a beta of 0.2, suggesting that its share price is 80% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Everbright Digital had 4 more articles in the media than Direct Digital. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Everbright Digital and 2 mentions for Direct Digital. Direct Digital's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Everbright Digital's score of 0.12 indicating that Direct Digital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Direct Digital
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Everbright Digital
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Direct Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Everbright Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

4.0% of Direct Digital shares are held by institutional investors. 25.6% of Direct Digital shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Everbright Digital has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Direct Digital's net margin of -65.75%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Direct Digital-65.75% N/A -59.57%
Everbright Digital N/A N/A N/A

Everbright Digital has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Direct Digital.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Direct Digital$34.69M0.06-$18.95M-$201.62N/A
Everbright Digital$1.86M3.76-$2.25MN/AN/A

Summary

Direct Digital beats Everbright Digital on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DRCT vs. The Competition

MetricDirect DigitalMedia IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.90M$3.07B$32.31B$12.43B
Dividend YieldN/A5.35%5.35%10.03%
P/E Ratio-0.0136.20227.0424.99
Price / Sales0.0627.2361.2090.52
Price / CashN/A19.8219.5834.82
Price / Book-0.147.6310.546.21
Net Income-$18.95M-$30.65M$1.11B$347.49M
7 Day Performance3.85%1.47%0.91%0.89%
1 Month Performance-5.26%-3.94%-0.63%-3.60%
1 Year Performance-97.56%18.41%5.37%20.46%

Direct Digital Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DRCT
Direct Digital
1.3615 of 5 stars
$2.70
+5.9%
N/A-97.7%$1.90M$34.69MN/A60
SLGL
Sol-Gel Technologies
4.3476 of 5 stars
$79.91
+0.1%
$197.50
+147.2%
+532.7%$224.54M$19.39MN/A50
TRAW
Traws Pharma
2.5568 of 5 stars
$0.51
-1.9%
$1.00
+96.1%
-69.2%$7.73M$2.79MN/A17
GFAI
Guardforce AI
0.4238 of 5 stars
$0.32
-2.1%
N/A-72.1%$7.74M$35.23MN/A1,604
DTST
Data Storage
1.3148 of 5 stars
$3.12
+0.6%
N/A-34.8%$7.30M$1.42MN/A60

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