Smith Micro Software (SMSI) Competitors

DIRTT Environmental Solutions (NASDAQ:DRTT) and Smith Micro Software (NASDAQ:SMSI) are both small-cap computer software 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.

Is DRTT or SMSI more profitable?

DIRTT Environmental Solutions has a net margin of -12.81% compared to Smith Micro Software's net margin of -166.15%. Smith Micro Software's return on equity of -45.16% beat DIRTT Environmental Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
DIRTT Environmental Solutions	-12.81%	-150.32%	-15.10%
Smith Micro Software	-166.15%	-45.16%	-37.14%

Does the media favor DRTT or SMSI?

In the previous week, Smith Micro Software had 2 more articles in the media than DIRTT Environmental Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Smith Micro Software and 0 mentions for DIRTT Environmental Solutions. Smith Micro Software's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat DIRTT Environmental Solutions' score of 0.00 indicating that Smith Micro Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
DIRTT Environmental Solutions	Neutral
Smith Micro Software	Positive

Which has higher valuation and earnings, DRTT or SMSI?

Smith Micro Software has lower revenue, but higher earnings than DIRTT Environmental Solutions. DIRTT Environmental Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smith Micro Software, 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
DIRTT Environmental Solutions	$170.64M	0.35	-$54.96M	-$0.25	-2.26
Smith Micro Software	$20.56M	0.71	-$48.70M	-$1.85	-0.38

Do institutionals and insiders believe in DRTT or SMSI?

58.7% of DIRTT Environmental Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of Smith Micro Software shares are held by institutional investors. 40.5% of DIRTT Environmental Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.4% of Smith Micro Software 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.

Which has more volatility and risk, DRTT or SMSI?

DIRTT Environmental Solutions has a beta of 1.2, suggesting that its share price is 20% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Smith Micro Software has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts rate DRTT or SMSI?

Smith Micro Software has a consensus price target of $5.00, suggesting a potential upside of 614.29%. Given Smith Micro Software's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Smith Micro Software is more favorable than DIRTT Environmental Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
DIRTT Environmental Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Smith Micro Software	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Smith Micro Software beats DIRTT Environmental Solutions on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.