Birks Group (BGI) Competitors

111 (NASDAQ:YI) and Birks Group (NYSE:BGI) are both small-cap retail companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Does the media refer more to YI or BGI?

In the previous week, 111 and 111 both had 4 articles in the media. 111's average media sentiment score of 0.32 beat Birks Group's score of 0.00 indicating that 111 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
111	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Birks Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Which has more risk & volatility, YI or BGI?

111 has a beta of 0.44, meaning that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Birks Group has a beta of 0.33, meaning that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Is YI or BGI more profitable?

Birks Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to 111's net margin of -0.48%.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
111	-0.48%	N/A	-2.45%
Birks Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, YI or BGI?

111 has higher revenue and earnings than Birks Group.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
111	$1.97B	0.03	-$1.42M	-$0.64	-11.44
Birks Group	$177.58M	0.09	-$3.43M	N/A	N/A

Do insiders and institutionals believe in YI or BGI?

21.3% of 111 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Birks Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 43.9% of 111 shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 78.8% of Birks Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

111 beats Birks Group on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.