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DAO vs. GHC, LAUR, CVSA, BGSI, and MCW

Should you be buying Youdao stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Youdao include Graham (GHC), Laureate Education (LAUR), Adtalem Global Education (CVSA), Boyd Group Services (BGSI), and Mister Car Wash (MCW). These companies are all part of the "personal services" industry.

How does Youdao compare to Graham?

Youdao (NYSE:DAO) and Graham (NYSE:GHC) are both personal services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and valuation.

Youdao has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Graham has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its share price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Graham had 9 more articles in the media than Youdao. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Graham and 2 mentions for Youdao. Graham's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Youdao's score of 0.92 indicating that Graham is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Youdao
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Graham
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

21.9% of Youdao shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.2% of Graham shares are owned by institutional investors. 43.0% of Youdao shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 18.6% of Graham shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Youdao$5.91B0.23$15.35M$0.1388.08
Graham$4.91B1.00$292.29M$67.5716.70

Graham has a net margin of 5.97% compared to Youdao's net margin of 1.81%. Graham's return on equity of 5.40% beat Youdao's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Youdao1.81% -6.41% 7.16%
Graham 5.97%5.40%3.11%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Youdao
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Graham
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Graham beats Youdao on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Youdao compare to Laureate Education?

Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) and Youdao (NYSE:DAO) are both personal services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Laureate Education has a beta of 0.4, suggesting that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Youdao has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Laureate Education had 27 more articles in the media than Youdao. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Laureate Education and 2 mentions for Youdao. Youdao's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Laureate Education's score of 0.11 indicating that Youdao is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Laureate Education
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Youdao
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

96.3% of Laureate Education shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.9% of Youdao shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Laureate Education shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 43.0% of Youdao shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Laureate Education$1.74B2.65$281.63M$1.9017.00
Youdao$5.91B0.23$15.35M$0.1388.08

Laureate Education has a net margin of 16.08% compared to Youdao's net margin of 1.81%. Laureate Education's return on equity of 22.07% beat Youdao's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Laureate Education16.08% 22.07% 11.25%
Youdao 1.81%-6.41%7.16%

Laureate Education currently has a consensus target price of $40.00, suggesting a potential upside of 23.84%. Given Laureate Education's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Laureate Education is more favorable than Youdao.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Laureate Education
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Youdao
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Laureate Education beats Youdao on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Youdao compare to Adtalem Global Education?

Youdao (NYSE:DAO) and Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:CVSA) are both personal services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Youdao has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Adtalem Global Education has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its share price is 37% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Adtalem Global Education has a consensus target price of $150.00, suggesting a potential upside of 27.05%. Given Adtalem Global Education's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Adtalem Global Education is more favorable than Youdao.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Youdao
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Adtalem Global Education
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Youdao had 2 more articles in the media than Adtalem Global Education. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Youdao and 0 mentions for Adtalem Global Education. Youdao's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Adtalem Global Education's score of 0.00 indicating that Youdao is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Youdao Positive
Adtalem Global Education Neutral

Adtalem Global Education has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Youdao. Adtalem Global Education is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Youdao, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Youdao$5.91B0.23$15.35M$0.1388.08
Adtalem Global Education$1.79B2.28$237.07M$6.8117.34

21.9% of Youdao shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.8% of Adtalem Global Education shares are held by institutional investors. 43.0% of Youdao shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Adtalem Global Education shares are held 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.

Adtalem Global Education has a net margin of 13.41% compared to Youdao's net margin of 1.81%. Adtalem Global Education's return on equity of 20.24% beat Youdao's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Youdao1.81% -6.41% 7.16%
Adtalem Global Education 13.41%20.24%10.47%

Summary

Adtalem Global Education beats Youdao on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Youdao compare to Boyd Group Services?

Youdao (NYSE:DAO) and Boyd Group Services (NYSE:BGSI) are both personal services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

21.9% of Youdao shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Boyd Group Services shares are held by institutional investors. 43.0% of Youdao shares are held 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.

Boyd Group Services has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Youdao. Youdao is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boyd Group Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Youdao$5.91B0.23$15.35M$0.1388.08
Boyd Group Services$3.14B1.07$18.42M$0.82147.89

In the previous week, Boyd Group Services had 3 more articles in the media than Youdao. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Boyd Group Services and 2 mentions for Youdao. Boyd Group Services' average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Youdao's score of 0.92 indicating that Boyd Group Services is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Youdao
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boyd Group Services
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Youdao has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Boyd Group Services has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Youdao has a net margin of 1.81% compared to Boyd Group Services' net margin of 0.59%. Boyd Group Services' return on equity of 4.63% beat Youdao's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Youdao1.81% -6.41% 7.16%
Boyd Group Services 0.59%4.63%1.72%

Boyd Group Services has a consensus target price of $157.00, suggesting a potential upside of 29.46%. Given Boyd Group Services' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Boyd Group Services is more favorable than Youdao.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Youdao
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Boyd Group Services
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Boyd Group Services beats Youdao on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Youdao compare to Mister Car Wash?

Mister Car Wash (NYSE:MCW) and Youdao (NYSE:DAO) are both personal services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation and risk.

Mister Car Wash has a net margin of 7.06% compared to Youdao's net margin of 1.81%. Mister Car Wash's return on equity of 10.49% beat Youdao's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mister Car Wash7.06% 10.49% 3.36%
Youdao 1.81%-6.41%7.16%

Mister Car Wash has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Youdao has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Mister Car Wash had 4 more articles in the media than Youdao. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Mister Car Wash and 2 mentions for Youdao. Youdao's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Mister Car Wash's score of 0.70 indicating that Youdao is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Mister Car Wash
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Youdao
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Mister Car Wash has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Youdao. Mister Car Wash is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Youdao, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mister Car Wash$1.07B2.17$80.13M$0.3321.36
Youdao$5.91B0.23$15.35M$0.1388.08

Mister Car Wash currently has a consensus price target of $7.10, indicating a potential upside of 0.77%. Given Mister Car Wash's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Mister Car Wash is more favorable than Youdao.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mister Car Wash
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Youdao
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

21.9% of Youdao shares are owned by institutional investors. 69.0% of Mister Car Wash shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 43.0% of Youdao 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.

Summary

Mister Car Wash beats Youdao on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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DAO vs. The Competition

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MetricYoudaoTechnology Services IndustryBusiness SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.38B$3.84B$6.43B$22.95B
Dividend YieldN/A2.04%3.03%4.03%
P/E Ratio88.0941.3025.8528.58
Price / Sales0.2347.96430.7323.57
Price / Cash61.4440.3622.9219.03
Price / Book-4.985.656.074.68
Net Income$15.35M$29.84M$200.90M$1.07B
7 Day Performance2.56%2.89%1.26%0.89%
1 Month Performance20.78%12.16%7.44%6.56%
1 Year Performance31.42%40.53%56.25%31.66%

Youdao Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DAO
Youdao
0.6214 of 5 stars		$11.45
+2.4%		N/AN/A$1.38B$5.91B88.093,595
GHC
Graham
2.9985 of 5 stars		$1,162.76
+3.1%		N/AN/A$4.92B$4.91B17.5119,920
LAUR
Laureate Education
4.4564 of 5 stars		$31.18
+0.6%		$39.63
+27.1%		N/A$4.42B$1.70B16.2433,900
CVSA
Adtalem Global Education
4.2756 of 5 stars		$112.35
+4.4%		$150.00
+33.5%		N/A$3.71B$1.89B16.5010,371
BGSI
Boyd Group Services
3.6861 of 5 stars		$119.58
+0.2%		$157.00
+31.3%		N/A$3.32B$3.14B145.8216,300

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