Which has preferable earnings & valuation, EUDA or FTHM?

EUDA Health has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Fathom. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio EUDA Health $6.82M 7.75 -$2.77M N/A N/A Fathom $420.48M 0.04 -$20.31M -$0.80 N/A

Is EUDA or FTHM more profitable?

EUDA Health has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Fathom's net margin of -6.27%. EUDA Health's return on equity of 0.00% beat Fathom's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets EUDA Health N/A N/A N/A Fathom -6.27% -75.89% -33.25%

Do analysts rate DUO or FTHM?

Fathom has a consensus target price of $2.50, indicating a potential upside of 375.74%. Given Fathom's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Fathom is more favorable than Fangdd Network Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Fangdd Network Group 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00 Fathom 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Which has better valuation & earnings, DUO or FTHM?

Fangdd Network Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Fathom. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Fangdd Network Group $50.74M 0.41 -$12.11M N/A N/A Fathom $420.48M 0.04 -$20.31M -$0.80 N/A

Which has higher earnings and valuation, OPAD or FTHM?

Fathom has higher revenue and earnings than Offerpad Solutions. Fathom is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Offerpad Solutions, 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 Offerpad Solutions $404.53M 0.04 -$46.38M -$10.24 N/A Fathom $420.48M 0.04 -$20.31M -$0.80 N/A

Is OPAD or FTHM more profitable?

Fathom has a net margin of -6.27% compared to Offerpad Solutions' net margin of -9.85%. Fathom's return on equity of -75.89% beat Offerpad Solutions' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Offerpad Solutions -9.85% -99.08% -23.21% Fathom -6.27% -75.89% -33.25%

Do analysts rate LHAI or FTHM?

Fathom has a consensus target price of $2.50, indicating a potential upside of 375.74%. Given Fathom's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Fathom is more favorable than Linkhome. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Linkhome 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00 Fathom 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Which has better earnings and valuation, LHAI or FTHM?

Linkhome has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Fathom. Linkhome is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fathom, 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 Linkhome $20.99M 0.95 $70K -$0.03 N/A Fathom $420.48M 0.04 -$20.31M -$0.80 N/A

Is LHAI or FTHM more profitable?

Linkhome has a net margin of -2.83% compared to Fathom's net margin of -6.27%. Linkhome's return on equity of -7.86% beat Fathom's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Linkhome -2.83% -7.86% -6.68% Fathom -6.27% -75.89% -33.25%

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FTHM vs. ASPS, EUDA, DUO, OPAD, and LHAI

Should you buy Fathom stock or one of its competitors? Fathom's main competitors and comparable companies include Altisource Portfolio Solutions (ASPS), EUDA Health (EUDA), Fangdd Network Group (DUO), Offerpad Solutions (OPAD), and Linkhome (LHAI). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "real estate services" industry.

How does Fathom compare to Altisource Portfolio Solutions?

Altisource Portfolio Solutions (NASDAQ:ASPS) and Fathom (NASDAQ:FTHM) are both small-cap real estate 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, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Altisource Portfolio Solutions has a beta of 0.24, indicating that its stock price is 76% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fathom has a beta of 2.17, indicating that its stock price is 117% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Altisource Portfolio Solutions had 1 more articles in the media than Fathom. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Altisource Portfolio Solutions and 0 mentions for Fathom. Altisource Portfolio Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Fathom'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Altisource Portfolio Solutions	Neutral
Fathom	Neutral

Altisource Portfolio Solutions currently has a consensus price target of $8.00, indicating a potential upside of 39.62%. Fathom has a consensus price target of $2.50, indicating a potential upside of 375.74%. Given Fathom's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Fathom is more favorable than Altisource Portfolio Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Altisource Portfolio Solutions	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Fathom	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Altisource Portfolio Solutions has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Fathom. Altisource Portfolio Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fathom, 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
Altisource Portfolio Solutions	$182.50M	0.36	$1.62M	-$0.99	N/A
Fathom	$420.48M	0.04	-$20.31M	-$0.80	N/A

41.4% of Altisource Portfolio Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.5% of Fathom shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.1% of Altisource Portfolio Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.4% of Fathom shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Altisource Portfolio Solutions has a net margin of -5.93% compared to Fathom's net margin of -6.27%. Altisource Portfolio Solutions' return on equity of -1.69% beat Fathom's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Altisource Portfolio Solutions	-5.93%	-1.69%	1.31%
Fathom	-6.27%	-75.89%	-33.25%

Summary

Altisource Portfolio Solutions and Fathom tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fathom compare to EUDA Health?

EUDA Health (NASDAQ:EUDA) and Fathom (NASDAQ:FTHM) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

EUDA Health has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fathom has a beta of 2.17, suggesting that its share price is 117% more volatile than the broader market.

EUDA Health has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Fathom's net margin of -6.27%. EUDA Health's return on equity of 0.00% beat Fathom's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
EUDA Health	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fathom	-6.27%	-75.89%	-33.25%

EUDA Health has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Fathom.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
EUDA Health	$6.82M	7.75	-$2.77M	N/A	N/A
Fathom	$420.48M	0.04	-$20.31M	-$0.80	N/A

EUDA Health currently has a consensus price target of $55.00, indicating a potential upside of 211.00%. Fathom has a consensus price target of $2.50, indicating a potential upside of 375.74%. Given Fathom's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Fathom is more favorable than EUDA Health.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
EUDA Health	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Fathom	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

4.4% of EUDA Health shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.5% of Fathom shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.4% of Fathom shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, EUDA Health's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Fathom'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
EUDA Health	Neutral
Fathom	Neutral

Summary

Fathom beats EUDA Health on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fathom compare to Fangdd Network Group?

Fangdd Network Group (NASDAQ:DUO) and Fathom (NASDAQ:FTHM) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and valuation.

Fangdd Network Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Fathom's net margin of -6.27%. Fangdd Network Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Fathom's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Fangdd Network Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fathom	-6.27%	-75.89%	-33.25%

Fangdd Network Group has a beta of 3.25, meaning that its stock price is 225% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fathom has a beta of 2.17, meaning that its stock price is 117% more volatile than the broader market.

Fangdd Network Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Fathom.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Fangdd Network Group	$50.74M	0.41	-$12.11M	N/A	N/A
Fathom	$420.48M	0.04	-$20.31M	-$0.80	N/A

In the previous week, Fangdd Network Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Fathom'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Fangdd Network Group	Neutral
Fathom	Neutral

55.5% of Fathom shares are owned by institutional investors. 35.2% of Fangdd Network Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.4% of Fathom shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Fathom has a consensus target price of $2.50, indicating a potential upside of 375.74%. Given Fathom's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Fathom is more favorable than Fangdd Network Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Fangdd Network Group	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Fathom	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Summary

Fangdd Network Group beats Fathom on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fathom compare to Offerpad Solutions?

Offerpad Solutions (NYSE:OPAD) and Fathom (NASDAQ:FTHM) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Offerpad Solutions currently has a consensus price target of $24.83, indicating a potential upside of 597.57%. Fathom has a consensus price target of $2.50, indicating a potential upside of 375.74%. Given Offerpad Solutions' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Offerpad Solutions is more favorable than Fathom.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Offerpad Solutions	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Fathom	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Offerpad Solutions has a beta of 2.52, meaning that its stock price is 152% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fathom has a beta of 2.17, meaning that its stock price is 117% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Offerpad Solutions had 1 more articles in the media than Fathom. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Offerpad Solutions and 0 mentions for Fathom. Fathom's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Offerpad Solutions' score of -1.00 indicating that Fathom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Offerpad Solutions	Negative
Fathom	Neutral

39.4% of Offerpad Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.5% of Fathom shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.7% of Offerpad Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.4% of Fathom shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Fathom has a net margin of -6.27% compared to Offerpad Solutions' net margin of -9.85%. Fathom's return on equity of -75.89% beat Offerpad Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Offerpad Solutions	-9.85%	-99.08%	-23.21%
Fathom	-6.27%	-75.89%	-33.25%

Fathom has higher revenue and earnings than Offerpad Solutions. Fathom is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Offerpad Solutions, 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
Offerpad Solutions	$404.53M	0.04	-$46.38M	-$10.24	N/A
Fathom	$420.48M	0.04	-$20.31M	-$0.80	N/A

Summary

Fathom beats Offerpad Solutions on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fathom compare to Linkhome?

Linkhome (NASDAQ:LHAI) and Fathom (NASDAQ:FTHM) are both small-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Linkhome has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Fathom. Linkhome is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fathom, 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
Linkhome	$20.99M	0.95	$70K	-$0.03	N/A
Fathom	$420.48M	0.04	-$20.31M	-$0.80	N/A

In the previous week, Linkhome had 2 more articles in the media than Fathom. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Linkhome and 0 mentions for Fathom. Linkhome's average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Fathom's score of 0.00 indicating that Linkhome is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Linkhome	Positive
Fathom	Neutral

55.5% of Fathom shares are owned by institutional investors. 31.2% of Linkhome shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.4% of Fathom shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Linkhome has a net margin of -2.83% compared to Fathom's net margin of -6.27%. Linkhome's return on equity of -7.86% beat Fathom's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Linkhome	-2.83%	-7.86%	-6.68%
Fathom	-6.27%	-75.89%	-33.25%

Fathom has a consensus target price of $2.50, indicating a potential upside of 375.74%. Given Fathom's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Fathom is more favorable than Linkhome.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Linkhome	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Fathom	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Linkhome has a beta of 0.22, indicating that its stock price is 78% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fathom has a beta of 2.17, indicating that its stock price is 117% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Linkhome beats Fathom on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FTHM vs. The Competition

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Metric	Fathom	Real Estate Management & Development Industry	Real Estate Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$17.96M	$3.13B	$5.40B	$13.14B
Dividend Yield	N/A	4.46%	6.48%	12.30%
P/E Ratio	-0.66	14.34	27.85	25.40
Price / Sales	0.04	87.38	124.24	114.47
Price / Cash	N/A	20.21	34.39	51.66
Price / Book	0.45	1.99	1.79	6.33
Net Income	-$20.31M	-$436.24M	-$63.40M	$358.33M
7 Day Performance	-10.16%	-1.70%	-1.22%	1.12%
1 Month Performance	-26.80%	-5.16%	-4.34%	-2.67%
1 Year Performance	-73.73%	-13.70%	0.71%	6.01%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FTHM Fathom	1.8838 of 5 stars	$0.53 +0.1%	$2.50 +375.7%	-78.1%	$17.96M	$420.48M	N/A	281
ASPS Altisource Portfolio Solutions	3.3675 of 5 stars	$5.59 -1.1%	$8.00 +43.1%	-48.1%	$64.52M	$170.98M	N/A	1,236
EUDA EUDA Health	1.5434 of 5 stars	$13.44 -0.4%	$55.00 +309.2%	-21.4%	$40.39M	$6.82M	N/A	2	High Trading Volume
DUO Fangdd Network Group	0.3793 of 5 stars	$0.53 -8.6%	N/A	-86.3%	$22.20M	$267.17M	N/A	600	Gap Up
OPAD Offerpad Solutions	2.0212 of 5 stars	$4.00 -2.4%	$24.83 +520.8%	-91.6%	$19.81M	$404.53M	N/A	900	Negative News

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Fathom (FTHM) Competitors

FTHM vs. ASPS, EUDA, DUO, OPAD, and LHAI

How does Fathom compare to Altisource Portfolio Solutions?

Which has more volatility and risk, ASPS or FTHM?

Does the media refer more to ASPS or FTHM?

Do analysts recommend ASPS or FTHM?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, ASPS or FTHM?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in ASPS or FTHM?

Is ASPS or FTHM more profitable?

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How does Fathom compare to EUDA Health?

Which has more volatility and risk, EUDA or FTHM?

Is EUDA or FTHM more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, EUDA or FTHM?

Do analysts rate EUDA or FTHM?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in EUDA or FTHM?

Does the media refer more to EUDA or FTHM?

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How does Fathom compare to Fangdd Network Group?

Is DUO or FTHM more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, DUO or FTHM?

Which has better valuation & earnings, DUO or FTHM?

Does the media refer more to DUO or FTHM?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in DUO or FTHM?

Do analysts rate DUO or FTHM?

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How does Fathom compare to Offerpad Solutions?

Do analysts rate OPAD or FTHM?

Which has more volatility & risk, OPAD or FTHM?

Does the media refer more to OPAD or FTHM?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in OPAD or FTHM?

Is OPAD or FTHM more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, OPAD or FTHM?

Summary

How does Fathom compare to Linkhome?

Which has better earnings and valuation, LHAI or FTHM?

Does the media favor LHAI or FTHM?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in LHAI or FTHM?

Is LHAI or FTHM more profitable?

Do analysts rate LHAI or FTHM?

Which has more volatility and risk, LHAI or FTHM?

Summary

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