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SKIL vs. FVRR, TBI, ASUR, HQI, and RCMT

Should you buy Skillsoft stock or one of its competitors? Skillsoft's main competitors and comparable companies include Fiverr International (FVRR), TrueBlue (TBI), Asure Software (ASUR), HireQuest (HQI), and RCM Technologies (RCMT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "human resource & employment services" industry.

How does Skillsoft compare to Fiverr International?

Fiverr International (NYSE:FVRR) and Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Fiverr International had 2 more articles in the media than Skillsoft. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Fiverr International and 0 mentions for Skillsoft. Fiverr International's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Skillsoft's score of 0.00 indicating that Fiverr International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Fiverr International Positive
Skillsoft Neutral

Fiverr International has a net margin of 7.18% compared to Skillsoft's net margin of -30.00%. Fiverr International's return on equity of 16.14% beat Skillsoft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fiverr International7.18% 16.14% 8.37%
Skillsoft -30.00%-221.25%3.40%

Fiverr International presently has a consensus target price of $16.25, indicating a potential upside of 85.71%. Given Fiverr International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Fiverr International is more favorable than Skillsoft.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fiverr International
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.92
Skillsoft
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fiverr International$430.91M0.73$20.98M$0.8110.80
Skillsoft$512.67M0.14-$139.82M-$16.60N/A

Fiverr International has a beta of 1.39, suggesting that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Skillsoft has a beta of 2.24, suggesting that its stock price is 124% more volatile than the broader market.

59.0% of Fiverr International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.0% of Skillsoft shares are held by institutional investors. 15.9% of Fiverr International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.2% of Skillsoft shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Fiverr International beats Skillsoft on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Skillsoft compare to TrueBlue?

TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) and Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

TrueBlue has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Skillsoft has a beta of 2.24, suggesting that its share price is 124% more volatile than the broader market.

TrueBlue currently has a consensus target price of $7.75, suggesting a potential downside of 21.80%. Given TrueBlue's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe TrueBlue is more favorable than Skillsoft.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TrueBlue
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Skillsoft
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

In the previous week, TrueBlue had 3 more articles in the media than Skillsoft. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for TrueBlue and 0 mentions for Skillsoft. TrueBlue's average media sentiment score of 1.59 beat Skillsoft's score of 0.00 indicating that TrueBlue is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
TrueBlue Very Positive
Skillsoft Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TrueBlue$1.62B0.19-$47.96M-$1.88N/A
Skillsoft$512.67M0.14-$139.82M-$16.60N/A

97.2% of TrueBlue shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.0% of Skillsoft shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of TrueBlue shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.2% of Skillsoft shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

TrueBlue has a net margin of -3.35% compared to Skillsoft's net margin of -30.00%. TrueBlue's return on equity of -6.26% beat Skillsoft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TrueBlue-3.35% -6.26% -2.65%
Skillsoft -30.00%-221.25%3.40%

Summary

TrueBlue beats Skillsoft on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Skillsoft compare to Asure Software?

Asure Software (NASDAQ:ASUR) and Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

71.6% of Asure Software shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.0% of Skillsoft shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.9% of Asure Software shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.2% of Skillsoft shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Asure Software had 4 more articles in the media than Skillsoft. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Asure Software and 0 mentions for Skillsoft. Asure Software's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Skillsoft's score of 0.00 indicating that Asure Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Asure Software Positive
Skillsoft Neutral

Asure Software has a beta of 0.49, meaning that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Skillsoft has a beta of 2.24, meaning that its stock price is 124% more volatile than the broader market.

Asure Software currently has a consensus target price of $15.00, indicating a potential upside of 80.72%. Given Asure Software's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Asure Software is more favorable than Skillsoft.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Asure Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Skillsoft
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Asure Software has a net margin of -5.42% compared to Skillsoft's net margin of -30.00%. Asure Software's return on equity of 8.19% beat Skillsoft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Asure Software-5.42% 8.19% 3.27%
Skillsoft -30.00%-221.25%3.40%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Asure Software$140.54M1.71-$13.13M-$0.29N/A
Skillsoft$512.67M0.14-$139.82M-$16.60N/A

Summary

Asure Software beats Skillsoft on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Skillsoft compare to HireQuest?

Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL) and HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, profitability and dividends.

HireQuest has a net margin of 27.06% compared to Skillsoft's net margin of -30.00%. HireQuest's return on equity of 16.35% beat Skillsoft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Skillsoft-30.00% -221.25% 3.40%
HireQuest 27.06%16.35%12.11%

Skillsoft has a beta of 2.24, suggesting that its stock price is 124% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HireQuest has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Skillsoft$512.67M0.14-$139.82M-$16.60N/A
HireQuest$30.64M7.33$6.33M$0.5728.33

HireQuest has a consensus price target of $19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.65%. Given HireQuest's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe HireQuest is more favorable than Skillsoft.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Skillsoft
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
HireQuest
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

87.0% of Skillsoft shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.0% of HireQuest shares are held by institutional investors. 16.2% of Skillsoft shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 42.9% of HireQuest shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, HireQuest had 8 more articles in the media than Skillsoft. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for HireQuest and 0 mentions for Skillsoft. HireQuest's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Skillsoft's score of 0.00 indicating that HireQuest is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Skillsoft Neutral
HireQuest Positive

Summary

HireQuest beats Skillsoft on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Skillsoft compare to RCM Technologies?

Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL) and RCM Technologies (NASDAQ:RCMT) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and profitability.

RCM Technologies has a net margin of 5.13% compared to Skillsoft's net margin of -30.00%. RCM Technologies' return on equity of 37.92% beat Skillsoft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Skillsoft-30.00% -221.25% 3.40%
RCM Technologies 5.13%37.92%12.83%

Skillsoft has a beta of 2.24, suggesting that its share price is 124% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RCM Technologies has a beta of 0.29, suggesting that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market.

RCM Technologies has a consensus target price of $45.00, suggesting a potential upside of 11.30%. Given RCM Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe RCM Technologies is more favorable than Skillsoft.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Skillsoft
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
RCM Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

87.0% of Skillsoft shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.2% of RCM Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 16.2% of Skillsoft shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.0% of RCM Technologies 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Skillsoft$512.67M0.14-$139.82M-$16.60N/A
RCM Technologies$333.62M0.86$16.33M$2.3017.58

In the previous week, RCM Technologies had 11 more articles in the media than Skillsoft. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for RCM Technologies and 0 mentions for Skillsoft. RCM Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Skillsoft's score of 0.00 indicating that RCM Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Skillsoft Neutral
RCM Technologies Positive

Summary

RCM Technologies beats Skillsoft on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SKIL vs. The Competition

MetricSkillsoftProfessional Services IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$69.52M$7.67B$10.93B$24.19B
Dividend YieldN/A3.77%97.21%3.67%
P/E Ratio-0.4738.9227.8530.58
Price / Sales0.1425.51348.2320.10
Price / Cash0.4022.8724.9220.48
Price / Book-2.256.974.994.92
Net Income-$139.82M$237.15M$610.09M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-15.21%-0.96%1.01%0.25%
1 Month Performance20.04%4.64%3.82%2.59%
1 Year Performance-45.65%-4.44%14.58%18.80%

Skillsoft Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SKIL
Skillsoft
0.8024 of 5 stars
$7.75
-6.3%
N/A-42.1%$69.52M$512.67MN/A2,247
FVRR
Fiverr International
4.3118 of 5 stars
$8.75
-3.7%
$16.25
+85.7%
-59.6%$314.67M$430.91M10.81790
TBI
TrueBlue
2.7764 of 5 stars
$10.14
-4.3%
$7.75
-23.6%
+78.2%$308.66M$1.62BN/A3,500
ASUR
Asure Software
4.2973 of 5 stars
$8.40
+0.5%
$15.00
+78.6%
+2.0%$242.59M$140.54MN/A500
HQI
HireQuest
3.8389 of 5 stars
$17.19
+26.7%
$17.00
-1.1%
+74.1%$238.94M$30.64M37.3775,000

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