Remark (NASDAQ:MARK) and B Communications (OTCMKTS:BCOMF) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
11.0% of Remark shares are held by institutional investors. 11.0% of Remark shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Remark and B Communications, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score |
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Remark | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
B Communications | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Remark currently has a consensus price target of $10.50, indicating a potential upside of 473.77%. Given Remark's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Remark is more favorable than B Communications.
Profitability
This table compares Remark and B Communications' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets |
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Remark | -299.36% | N/A | -110.49% |
B Communications | 5.64% | -461.79% | 3.08% |
Risk & Volatility
Remark has a beta of 3.34, indicating that its share price is 234% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, B Communications has a beta of 1.69, indicating that its share price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Remark and B Communications' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio |
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Remark | $5.02 million | 36.42 | $-25,610,000.00 | ($0.52) | -3.52 |
B Communications | $2.58 billion | 0.03 | $-247,000,000.00 | N/A | N/A |
Remark has higher earnings, but lower revenue than B Communications.
Summary
Remark beats B Communications on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.