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NCTY vs. SMRT, DMAA, DVLT, KLTR, and BGIN

Should you buy The9 stock or one of its competitors? The9's main competitors and comparable companies include SmartRent (SMRT), Drugs Made In America Acquisition (DMAA), Datavault AI (DVLT), Kaltura (KLTR), and Bgin Blockchain (BGIN). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "application software" industry.

How does The9 compare to SmartRent?

SmartRent (NYSE:SMRT) and The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, The9 had 2 more articles in the media than SmartRent. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for The9 and 5 mentions for SmartRent. SmartRent's average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat The9's score of 0.49 indicating that SmartRent is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SmartRent
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
The9
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

The9 has lower revenue, but higher earnings than SmartRent.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SmartRent$152.33M1.81-$60.56M-$0.10N/A
The9$83.78M0.80-$57.55MN/AN/A

SmartRent currently has a consensus price target of $1.20, suggesting a potential downside of 16.38%. Given SmartRent's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe SmartRent is more favorable than The9.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SmartRent
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
The9
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

SmartRent has a beta of 1.52, indicating that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The9 has a beta of 2.15, indicating that its stock price is 115% more volatile than the broader market.

The9 has a net margin of 0.00% compared to SmartRent's net margin of -12.97%. The9's return on equity of 0.00% beat SmartRent's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SmartRent-12.97% -8.50% -6.27%
The9 N/A N/A N/A

59.4% of SmartRent shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of The9 shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of SmartRent shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of The9 shares are owned by company 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.

Summary

The9 beats SmartRent on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The9 compare to Drugs Made In America Acquisition?

Drugs Made In America Acquisition (NASDAQ:DMAA) and The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

Drugs Made In America Acquisition has a beta of 0.01, meaning that its share price is 99% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The9 has a beta of 2.15, meaning that its share price is 115% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Drugs Made In America AcquisitionN/A N/A N/A
The9 N/A N/A N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Drugs Made In America Acquisition
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
The9
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, The9 had 6 more articles in the media than Drugs Made In America Acquisition. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for The9 and 1 mentions for Drugs Made In America Acquisition. The9's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Drugs Made In America Acquisition's score of 0.00 indicating that The9 is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Drugs Made In America Acquisition
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
The9
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Drugs Made In America Acquisition has higher earnings, but lower revenue than The9.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Drugs Made In America AcquisitionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
The9$83.78M0.80-$57.55MN/AN/A

0.5% of The9 shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Drugs Made In America Acquisition shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of The9 shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

The9 beats Drugs Made In America Acquisition on 6 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The9 compare to Datavault AI?

The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) and Datavault AI (NASDAQ:DVLT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Datavault AI had 26 more articles in the media than The9. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for Datavault AI and 7 mentions for The9. The9's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Datavault AI's score of 0.10 indicating that The9 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
The9
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Datavault AI
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
19 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

The9 has a beta of 2.15, indicating that its share price is 115% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Datavault AI has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Datavault AI has a consensus target price of $2.50, suggesting a potential upside of 688.64%. Given Datavault AI's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Datavault AI is more favorable than The9.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The9
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Datavault AI
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

0.5% of The9 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.7% of Datavault AI shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.8% of The9 shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Datavault AI shares are owned 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.

The9 has higher revenue and earnings than Datavault AI.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The9$83.78M0.80-$57.55MN/AN/A
Datavault AI$39.09M7.70-$78.99M-$0.92N/A

The9 has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Datavault AI's net margin of -370.21%. The9's return on equity of 0.00% beat Datavault AI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The9N/A N/A N/A
Datavault AI -370.21%-46.04%-39.35%

Summary

The9 beats Datavault AI on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The9 compare to Kaltura?

Kaltura (NASDAQ:KLTR) and The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and profitability.

Kaltura has higher revenue and earnings than The9.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kaltura$180.85M1.33-$12.07M-$0.09N/A
The9$83.78M0.80-$57.55MN/AN/A

Kaltura currently has a consensus price target of $3.00, suggesting a potential upside of 90.48%. Given Kaltura's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Kaltura is more favorable than The9.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kaltura
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
The9
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

30.8% of Kaltura shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of The9 shares are held by institutional investors. 16.3% of Kaltura shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of The9 shares are held by company 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.

The9 has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Kaltura's net margin of -6.92%. The9's return on equity of 0.00% beat Kaltura's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kaltura-6.92% -51.05% -2.33%
The9 N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, The9 had 6 more articles in the media than Kaltura. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for The9 and 1 mentions for Kaltura. Kaltura's average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat The9's score of 0.49 indicating that Kaltura is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kaltura
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
The9
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Kaltura has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The9 has a beta of 2.15, indicating that its stock price is 115% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Kaltura beats The9 on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The9 compare to Bgin Blockchain?

Bgin Blockchain (NASDAQ:BGIN) and The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bgin Blockchain
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
The9
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, The9 had 7 more articles in the media than Bgin Blockchain. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for The9 and 0 mentions for Bgin Blockchain. The9's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Bgin Blockchain's score of 0.00 indicating that The9 is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bgin Blockchain Neutral
The9 Neutral

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bgin BlockchainN/A N/A N/A
The9 N/A N/A N/A

0.5% of The9 shares are held by institutional investors. 30.8% of The9 shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

The9 has higher revenue and earnings than Bgin Blockchain.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bgin Blockchain$67.40M3.40-$176.86MN/AN/A
The9$83.78M0.80-$57.55MN/AN/A

Summary

The9 beats Bgin Blockchain on 6 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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NCTY vs. The Competition

MetricThe9Software IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$66.66M$15.49B$29.00B$12.76B
Dividend YieldN/A3.42%2.74%10.78%
P/E RatioN/A126.4972.3324.20
Price / Sales0.801,283.84591.13128.00
Price / CashN/A45.0549.0336.89
Price / Book2.738.527.906.52
Net Income-$57.55M$434.52M$678.06M$347.63M
7 Day Performance1.27%2.92%0.19%1.57%
1 Month Performance36.29%6.89%4.20%5.22%
1 Year Performance-47.35%5.47%188.54%17.83%

The9 Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NCTY
The9
0.5606 of 5 stars
$4.38
-21.5%
N/A-34.1%$66.66M$83.78MN/A70
SMRT
SmartRent
2.041 of 5 stars
$1.39
-0.4%
$1.20
-13.4%
-4.7%$265.38M$152.33MN/A640
DMAA
Drugs Made In America Acquisition
0.5257 of 5 stars
$10.72
0.0%
N/A+4.6%$260.16MN/AN/A2
DVLT
Datavault AI
3.647 of 5 stars
$0.30
-22.9%
$2.50
+738.9%
-25.1%$254.63M$39.09MN/A40
KLTR
Kaltura
3.0193 of 5 stars
$1.67
-0.3%
$3.00
+80.2%
+9.4%$254.00M$180.85MN/A680

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This page (NASDAQ:NCTY) was last updated on 8/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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