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NRC vs. PAYO, NVRI, STGW, CNXC, and CLVT

Should you buy National Research stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares National Research 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 National Research include Payoneer Global (PAYO), Enviri (NVRI), Stagwell (STGW), Concentrix (CNXC), and Clarivate (CLVT). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does National Research compare to Payoneer Global?

National Research (NASDAQ:NRC) and Payoneer Global (NASDAQ:PAYO) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation and profitability.

47.3% of National Research shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.2% of Payoneer Global shares are held by institutional investors. 9.2% of National Research shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Payoneer Global shares are held 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.

In the previous week, National Research had 3 more articles in the media than Payoneer Global. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for National Research and 1 mentions for Payoneer Global. Payoneer Global's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat National Research's score of 1.08 indicating that Payoneer Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
National Research Positive
Payoneer Global Very Positive

Payoneer Global has a net margin of 6.76% compared to National Research's net margin of 6.52%. National Research's return on equity of 122.73% beat Payoneer Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
National Research6.52% 122.73% 14.18%
Payoneer Global 6.76%11.10%0.95%

Payoneer Global has higher revenue and earnings than National Research. Payoneer Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Research, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
National Research$137.39M3.15$11.60M$0.3948.82
Payoneer Global$842.57M2.02$73.19M$0.2025.45

National Research has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Payoneer Global has a beta of 1.02, meaning that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

Payoneer Global has a consensus target price of $7.17, suggesting a potential upside of 40.80%. Given Payoneer Global's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Payoneer Global is more favorable than National Research.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
National Research
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Payoneer Global
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Payoneer Global beats National Research on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Research compare to Enviri?

Enviri (NYSE:NVRI) and National Research (NASDAQ:NRC) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, risk and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Enviri and Enviri both had 4 articles in the media. National Research's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Enviri's score of 0.46 indicating that National Research is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Enviri
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
National Research
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

National Research has a net margin of 6.52% compared to Enviri's net margin of -7.50%. National Research's return on equity of 122.73% beat Enviri's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Enviri-7.50% -8.59% -1.09%
National Research 6.52%122.73%14.18%

National Research has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Enviri. Enviri is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Research, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Enviri$2.24B0.66-$167.60M-$2.08N/A
National Research$137.39M3.15$11.60M$0.3948.82

Enviri has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Research has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

Enviri currently has a consensus price target of $22.25, suggesting a potential upside of 23.78%. Given Enviri's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Enviri is more favorable than National Research.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Enviri
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
National Research
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

93.4% of Enviri shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.3% of National Research shares are held by institutional investors. 2.5% of Enviri shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.2% of National Research 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.

Summary

National Research beats Enviri on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Research compare to Stagwell?

Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) and National Research (NASDAQ:NRC) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Stagwell has higher revenue and earnings than National Research. National Research is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stagwell, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stagwell$2.96B0.55$29.10M$0.0794.14
National Research$137.39M3.15$11.60M$0.3948.82

In the previous week, Stagwell and Stagwell both had 4 articles in the media. National Research's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Stagwell's score of 0.64 indicating that National Research is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Stagwell
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
National Research
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

National Research has a net margin of 6.52% compared to Stagwell's net margin of 0.64%. National Research's return on equity of 122.73% beat Stagwell's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stagwell0.64% 24.12% 4.31%
National Research 6.52%122.73%14.18%

35.6% of Stagwell shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.3% of National Research shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.2% of Stagwell shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.2% of National Research 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.

Stagwell has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Research has a beta of 0.37, suggesting that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

Stagwell currently has a consensus price target of $7.65, suggesting a potential upside of 16.08%. Given Stagwell's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Stagwell is more favorable than National Research.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stagwell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
National Research
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Stagwell beats National Research on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Research compare to Concentrix?

Concentrix (NASDAQ:CNXC) and National Research (NASDAQ:NRC) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation and dividends.

Concentrix pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. National Research pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Concentrix pays out -6.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. National Research pays out 164.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Concentrix has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Concentrix is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

National Research has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Concentrix. Concentrix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Research, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Concentrix$9.83B0.17-$1.28B-$21.55N/A
National Research$137.39M3.15$11.60M$0.3948.82

90.3% of Concentrix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.3% of National Research shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Concentrix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.2% of National Research 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.

National Research has a net margin of 6.52% compared to Concentrix's net margin of -13.35%. National Research's return on equity of 122.73% beat Concentrix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Concentrix-13.35% 17.80% 5.45%
National Research 6.52%122.73%14.18%

Concentrix currently has a consensus target price of $48.50, suggesting a potential upside of 75.22%. Given Concentrix's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Concentrix is more favorable than National Research.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Concentrix
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
National Research
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Concentrix has a beta of 0.43, meaning that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Research has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, National Research had 1 more articles in the media than Concentrix. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for National Research and 3 mentions for Concentrix. National Research's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Concentrix's score of 0.75 indicating that National Research is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Concentrix
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
National Research
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

National Research beats Concentrix on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does National Research compare to Clarivate?

Clarivate (NYSE:CLVT) and National Research (NASDAQ:NRC) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and earnings.

National Research has a net margin of 6.52% compared to Clarivate's net margin of -5.61%. National Research's return on equity of 122.73% beat Clarivate's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Clarivate-5.61% 8.82% 3.86%
National Research 6.52%122.73%14.18%

Clarivate presently has a consensus target price of $3.22, indicating a potential upside of 29.44%. Given Clarivate's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Clarivate is more favorable than National Research.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Clarivate
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.63
National Research
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

85.7% of Clarivate shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.3% of National Research shares are held by institutional investors. 22.9% of Clarivate shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.2% of National Research shares are held 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.

Clarivate has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Research has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

National Research has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Clarivate. Clarivate is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Research, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Clarivate$2.46B0.65-$201.10M-$0.21N/A
National Research$137.39M3.15$11.60M$0.3948.82

In the previous week, National Research had 3 more articles in the media than Clarivate. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for National Research and 1 mentions for Clarivate. National Research's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Clarivate's score of 0.00 indicating that National Research is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Clarivate
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
National Research
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

National Research beats Clarivate on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NRC vs. The Competition

MetricNational ResearchBUSINESS INFO SVC IndustryBusiness SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$433.16M$16.48B$6.57B$12.42B
Dividend Yield3.16%1.72%2.96%5.29%
P/E Ratio48.8221.1329.3924.19
Price / Sales3.153.07414.62138.36
Price / Cash16.1014.8224.6357.88
Price / Book30.7113.585.906.72
Net Income$11.60M$646.16M$203.93M$337.19M
7 Day Performance-0.47%1.36%1.03%0.48%
1 Month Performance9.36%1.46%1.38%5.07%
1 Year Performance34.84%-18.79%40.54%34.25%

National Research Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NRC
National Research
1.0193 of 5 stars
$19.04
-2.8%
N/A+42.2%$433.16M$137.39M48.82490
PAYO
Payoneer Global
4.9475 of 5 stars
$4.95
+0.2%
$7.17
+44.8%
-21.1%$1.65B$1.05B24.752,540
NVRI
Enviri
2.3528 of 5 stars
$19.86
+1.3%
$22.25
+12.0%
+135.1%$1.62B$2.24BN/A12,000
STGW
Stagwell
3.3672 of 5 stars
$6.61
+1.5%
$7.65
+15.7%
+73.1%$1.61B$2.91B94.4312,629
CNXC
Concentrix
4.8558 of 5 stars
$25.91
-1.6%
$48.50
+87.2%
-47.9%$1.61B$9.83BN/A455,000

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