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NCTY vs. OPRT, SNFCA, WNEB, LX, and FBLA

Should you buy The9 stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares The9 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 The9 include Oportun Financial (OPRT), Security National Financial (SNFCA), Western New England Bancorp (WNEB), LexinFintech (LX), and FB Bancorp (FBLA).

How does The9 compare to Oportun Financial?

Oportun Financial (NASDAQ:OPRT) and The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Oportun Financial presently has a consensus price target of $7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 16.47%. Given Oportun Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Oportun Financial is more favorable than The9.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Oportun Financial
1 Sell rating(s)
2 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

82.7% of Oportun Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of The9 shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Oportun Financial 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 will outperform the market over the long term.

Oportun Financial has a net margin of 1.87% compared to The9's net margin of 0.00%. Oportun Financial's return on equity of 12.14% beat The9's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Oportun Financial1.87% 12.14% 1.47%
The9 N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Oportun Financial had 1 more articles in the media than The9. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Oportun Financial and 1 mentions for The9. The9's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat Oportun Financial's score of 0.33 indicating that The9 is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Oportun Financial
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
The9
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Oportun Financial has higher revenue and earnings than The9.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Oportun Financial$956.70M0.29$25.25M$0.3716.24
The9$15.43M4.69-$57.55MN/AN/A

Oportun Financial has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its stock price is 22% 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

Oportun Financial beats The9 on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The9 compare to Security National Financial?

The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) and Security National Financial (NASDAQ:SNFCA) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Security National Financial has higher revenue and earnings than The9.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The9$15.43M4.69-$57.55MN/AN/A
Security National Financial$344.59M0.77$32.15M$1.307.44

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
Security National Financial
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Security National Financial has a net margin of 10.19% compared to The9's net margin of 0.00%. Security National Financial's return on equity of 8.95% beat The9's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The9N/A N/A N/A
Security National Financial 10.19%8.95%2.23%

0.5% of The9 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.6% of Security National Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.8% of The9 shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.0% of Security National Financial shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, The9 and The9 both had 1 articles in the media. The9's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat Security National Financial's score of 0.00 indicating that The9 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
The9
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Security National Financial
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 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, Security National Financial has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Security National Financial beats The9 on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The9 compare to Western New England Bancorp?

The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) and Western New England Bancorp (NASDAQ:WNEB) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

The9 has a beta of 2.15, meaning that its share price is 115% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Western New England Bancorp has a beta of 0.76, meaning that its share price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

Western New England Bancorp has a consensus price target of $15.50, suggesting a potential upside of 14.39%. Given Western New England Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Western New England Bancorp 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
Western New England Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Western New England Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than The9.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The9$15.43M4.69-$57.55MN/AN/A
Western New England Bancorp$131.13M2.08$15.27M$0.8416.13

Western New England Bancorp has a net margin of 12.43% compared to The9's net margin of 0.00%. Western New England Bancorp's return on equity of 6.80% beat The9's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The9N/A N/A N/A
Western New England Bancorp 12.43%6.80%0.61%

In the previous week, Western New England Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than The9. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Western New England Bancorp and 1 mentions for The9. The9's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat Western New England Bancorp's score of 0.02 indicating that The9 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
The9
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Western New England Bancorp
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

0.5% of The9 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.0% of Western New England Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.8% of The9 shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.6% of Western New England Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Western New England Bancorp beats The9 on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The9 compare to LexinFintech?

LexinFintech (NASDAQ:LX) and The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and dividends.

LexinFintech has higher revenue and earnings than The9.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
LexinFintech$1.88B0.13$239.82M$1.151.29
The9$15.43M4.69-$57.55MN/AN/A

LexinFintech has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The9 has a beta of 2.15, meaning that its stock price is 115% more volatile than the broader market.

0.5% of The9 shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.8% of LexinFintech 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, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, The9 had 1 more articles in the media than LexinFintech. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for The9 and 0 mentions for LexinFintech. The9's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat LexinFintech's score of 1.54 indicating that The9 is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
LexinFintech Very Positive
The9 Very Positive

LexinFintech presently has a consensus target price of $3.50, suggesting a potential upside of 136.49%. Given LexinFintech's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe LexinFintech is more favorable than The9.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
LexinFintech
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 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

LexinFintech has a net margin of 10.78% compared to The9's net margin of 0.00%. LexinFintech's return on equity of 12.12% beat The9's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
LexinFintech10.78% 12.12% 6.29%
The9 N/A N/A N/A

Summary

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

How does The9 compare to FB Bancorp?

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

0.5% of The9 shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of FB Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of The9 shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

FB Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than The9.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FB Bancorp$69.94M3.66$1.25M-$0.01N/A
The9$15.43M4.69-$57.55MN/AN/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
FB Bancorp
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, FB Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than The9. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for FB Bancorp and 1 mentions for The9. The9's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat FB Bancorp's score of 0.36 indicating that The9 is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FB Bancorp
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
The9
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 has a net margin of 0.00% compared to FB Bancorp's net margin of -0.36%. FB Bancorp's return on equity of 0.88% beat The9's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FB Bancorp-0.36% 0.88% 0.22%
The9 N/A N/A N/A

FB Bancorp has a beta of -0.08, indicating that its stock price is 108% less 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

The9 beats FB Bancorp on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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NCTY vs. The Competition

MetricThe9Software IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$69.12M$15.12B$28.73B$12.76B
Dividend YieldN/A3.43%2.76%10.01%
P/E RatioN/A131.3981.8225.53
Price / Sales4.691,298.47599.6892.32
Price / CashN/A44.3547.9049.39
Price / Book2.976.709.176.11
Net Income-$57.55M$437.13M$663.37M$347.58M
7 Day Performance8.94%3.31%6.91%4.91%
1 Month Performance-5.85%0.00%-1.18%-2.06%
1 Year Performance-45.53%7.83%152.72%21.03%

The9 Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NCTY
The9
0.7038 of 5 stars
$4.75
+4.6%
N/A-46.6%$69.12M$15.43MN/A70
OPRT
Oportun Financial
3.2931 of 5 stars
$5.70
-0.7%
$7.00
+22.8%
-1.8%$262.14M$956.70M15.442,488
SNFCA
Security National Financial
1.1694 of 5 stars
$9.42
-2.5%
N/A+17.5%$260.03M$344.59M7.341,243
WNEB
Western New England Bancorp
4.4478 of 5 stars
$12.95
-11.7%
$15.50
+19.7%
+24.2%$259.65M$131.13M14.50360
LX
LexinFintech
4.1196 of 5 stars
$1.50
+3.1%
$3.50
+134.1%
-76.0%$250.41M$1.88B1.307,169

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