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$10.15 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 05/6/2026 02:19 PM Eastern

HCMA vs. UDMY, EVGO, GOTU, VSTA, and EWCZ

Should you be buying HCM Acquisition stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of HCM Acquisition include Udemy (UDMY), EVgo (EVGO), Gaotu Techedu (GOTU), Vasta Platform (VSTA), and European Wax Center (EWCZ). These companies are all part of the "personal services" industry.

How does HCM Acquisition compare to Udemy?

HCM Acquisition (NASDAQ:HCMA) and Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY) are both small-cap personal services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Udemy had 2 more articles in the media than HCM Acquisition. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Udemy and 0 mentions for HCM Acquisition. Udemy's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat HCM Acquisition's score of 0.00 indicating that Udemy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
HCM Acquisition Neutral
Udemy Positive

Udemy has higher revenue and earnings than HCM Acquisition.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HCM AcquisitionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Udemy$789.84M0.87$3.81M$0.02234.45

Udemy has a consensus price target of $8.80, suggesting a potential upside of 87.67%. Given Udemy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Udemy is more favorable than HCM Acquisition.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
HCM Acquisition
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Udemy
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

11.8% of HCM Acquisition shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of Udemy shares are owned by institutional investors. 71.2% of HCM Acquisition shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Udemy 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.

HCM Acquisition has a beta of -0.27, suggesting that its stock price is 127% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Udemy has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Udemy has a net margin of 0.48% compared to HCM Acquisition's net margin of 0.00%. Udemy's return on equity of 4.84% beat HCM Acquisition's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HCM AcquisitionN/A N/A N/A
Udemy 0.48%4.84%1.68%

Summary

Udemy beats HCM Acquisition on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HCM Acquisition compare to EVgo?

HCM Acquisition (NASDAQ:HCMA) and EVgo (NASDAQ:EVGO) are both small-cap personal services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, EVgo had 15 more articles in the media than HCM Acquisition. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for EVgo and 0 mentions for HCM Acquisition. EVgo's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat HCM Acquisition's score of 0.00 indicating that EVgo is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
HCM Acquisition Neutral
EVgo Neutral

HCM Acquisition has higher earnings, but lower revenue than EVgo.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HCM AcquisitionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
EVgo$384.09M1.59-$41.57M-$0.35N/A

EVgo has a consensus price target of $5.28, suggesting a potential upside of 170.08%. Given EVgo's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe EVgo is more favorable than HCM Acquisition.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
HCM Acquisition
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
EVgo
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

11.8% of HCM Acquisition shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.4% of EVgo shares are owned by institutional investors. 71.2% of HCM Acquisition shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of EVgo 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.

HCM Acquisition has a beta of -0.27, suggesting that its stock price is 127% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, EVgo has a beta of 2.82, suggesting that its stock price is 182% more volatile than the S&P 500.

HCM Acquisition has a net margin of 0.00% compared to EVgo's net margin of -11.15%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HCM AcquisitionN/A N/A N/A
EVgo -11.15%N/A -5.07%

Summary

EVgo beats HCM Acquisition on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HCM Acquisition compare to Gaotu Techedu?

Gaotu Techedu (NYSE:GOTU) and HCM Acquisition (NASDAQ:HCMA) are both small-cap personal services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gaotu Techedu
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
HCM Acquisition
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

HCM Acquisition has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Gaotu Techedu's net margin of -5.31%. HCM Acquisition's return on equity of 0.00% beat Gaotu Techedu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gaotu Techedu-5.31% -21.09% -5.83%
HCM Acquisition N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Gaotu Techedu had 2 more articles in the media than HCM Acquisition. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Gaotu Techedu and 0 mentions for HCM Acquisition. Gaotu Techedu's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat HCM Acquisition's score of 0.00 indicating that Gaotu Techedu is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Gaotu Techedu Neutral
HCM Acquisition Neutral

HCM Acquisition has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Gaotu Techedu.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gaotu Techedu$878.98M0.54-$46.23M-$0.19N/A
HCM AcquisitionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

48.4% of Gaotu Techedu shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.8% of HCM Acquisition shares are held by institutional investors. 44.9% of Gaotu Techedu shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 71.2% of HCM Acquisition shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Gaotu Techedu has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HCM Acquisition has a beta of -0.27, suggesting that its stock price is 127% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Gaotu Techedu beats HCM Acquisition on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HCM Acquisition compare to Vasta Platform?

Vasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) and HCM Acquisition (NASDAQ:HCMA) are both small-cap personal services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vasta Platform
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33
HCM Acquisition
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Vasta Platform has a net margin of 27.31% compared to HCM Acquisition's net margin of 0.00%. Vasta Platform's return on equity of 1.53% beat HCM Acquisition's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vasta Platform27.31% 1.53% 1.06%
HCM Acquisition N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Vasta Platform had 1 more articles in the media than HCM Acquisition. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Vasta Platform and 0 mentions for HCM Acquisition. Vasta Platform's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled HCM Acquisition'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vasta Platform Neutral
HCM Acquisition Neutral

Vasta Platform has higher revenue and earnings than HCM Acquisition.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vasta Platform$1.74B0.23$90.19M$1.024.80
HCM AcquisitionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

15.8% of Vasta Platform shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.8% of HCM Acquisition shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Vasta Platform shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 71.2% of HCM Acquisition shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Vasta Platform has a beta of -0.29, suggesting that its stock price is 129% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HCM Acquisition has a beta of -0.27, suggesting that its stock price is 127% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Vasta Platform beats HCM Acquisition on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HCM Acquisition compare to European Wax Center?

European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) and HCM Acquisition (NASDAQ:HCMA) are both small-cap personal services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

82.1% of European Wax Center shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.8% of HCM Acquisition shares are held by institutional investors. 5.0% of European Wax Center shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 71.2% of HCM Acquisition shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

European Wax Center presently has a consensus price target of $5.84, suggesting a potential upside of 0.26%. Given European Wax Center's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe European Wax Center is more favorable than HCM Acquisition.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
European Wax Center
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83
HCM Acquisition
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

European Wax Center has a net margin of 4.20% compared to HCM Acquisition's net margin of 0.00%. European Wax Center's return on equity of 29.59% beat HCM Acquisition's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
European Wax Center4.20% 29.59% 4.26%
HCM Acquisition N/A N/A N/A

European Wax Center has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HCM Acquisition has a beta of -0.27, suggesting that its share price is 127% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, European Wax Center had 5 more articles in the media than HCM Acquisition. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for European Wax Center and 0 mentions for HCM Acquisition. European Wax Center's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat HCM Acquisition's score of 0.00 indicating that European Wax Center is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
European Wax Center Positive
HCM Acquisition Neutral

European Wax Center has higher revenue and earnings than HCM Acquisition.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
European Wax Center$206.63M1.54$8.68M$0.2127.74
HCM AcquisitionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Summary

European Wax Center beats HCM Acquisition on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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HCMA vs. The Competition

MetricHCM AcquisitionHolding Offices IndustryServices SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$143.54M$249.31M$997.37M$12.23B
Dividend YieldN/A3.34%4.58%5.25%
P/E RatioN/A2.2716.0727.04
Price / SalesN/A0.1423.0175.91
Price / CashN/A123.30397.8453.97
Price / BookN/A26.626.376.85
Net IncomeN/A-$8.98M$64.39K$333.00M
7 Day PerformanceN/AN/AN/A0.15%
1 Month Performance0.50%5.21%11.34%6.79%
1 Year Performance-6.19%3.34%15.84%39.95%

HCM Acquisition Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HCMA
HCM Acquisition
N/A$10.15
flat
N/A-6.2%$143.54MN/AN/AN/A
UDMY
Udemy
2.0787 of 5 stars
$4.24
-10.5%
$9.17
+116.5%
-22.7%$690.28M$789.84M211.861,380
EVGO
EVgo
2.3529 of 5 stars
$2.27
+3.9%
$5.58
+146.4%
-48.2%$682.52M$384.09MN/A220
GOTU
Gaotu Techedu
0.4531 of 5 stars
$1.93
+1.9%
N/A-39.5%$478.52M$878.98MN/A14,381
VSTA
Vasta Platform
1.3772 of 5 stars
$4.90
flat
N/AN/A$392.99M$1.74B4.801,808

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This page (NASDAQ:HCMA) was last updated on 5/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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