8X8 (EGHT) Competitors

8X8 (NASDAQ:EGHT) and Ringcentral (NYSE:RNG) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

Does the media refer more to EGHT or RNG?

In the previous week, Ringcentral had 3 more articles in the media than 8X8. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Ringcentral and 7 mentions for 8X8. Ringcentral's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat 8X8's score of 0.51 indicating that Ringcentral is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
8X8	1 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ringcentral	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Do insiders and institutionals believe in EGHT or RNG?

94.0% of 8X8 shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of Ringcentral shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of 8X8 shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.0% of Ringcentral shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Is EGHT or RNG more profitable?

Ringcentral has a net margin of -0.50% compared to 8X8's net margin of -2.96%. 8X8's return on equity of 11.38% beat Ringcentral's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
8X8	-2.96%	11.38%	1.92%
Ringcentral	-0.50%	-19.63%	6.10%

Which has more volatility and risk, EGHT or RNG?

8X8 has a beta of 1.85, suggesting that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ringcentral has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts prefer EGHT or RNG?

8X8 currently has a consensus price target of $2.49, suggesting a potential upside of 36.58%. Ringcentral has a consensus price target of $30.62, suggesting a potential upside of 3.99%. Given 8X8's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe 8X8 is more favorable than Ringcentral.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
8X8	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Ringcentral	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.21

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, EGHT or RNG?

8X8 has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ringcentral. Ringcentral is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 8X8, 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
8X8	$718.28M	0.35	-$27.21M	-$0.16	-11.38
Ringcentral	$2.40B	1.11	-$58.29M	-$0.14	-210.30

Summary

Ringcentral beats 8X8 on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.