Sims Competitors

Sims (OTCMKTS:SMSMY) and The Western Union (NYSE:WU) are both business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

Dividends

Sims pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. The Western Union pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Sims pays out -84.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Western Union pays out 54.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. The Western Union has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. The Western Union is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Sims and The Western Union, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Western Union has a consensus target price of $24.1154, indicating a potential downside of 5.24%. Given The Western Union's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The Western Union is more favorable than Sims.

Volatility & Risk

Sims has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its share price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Western Union has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Sims and The Western Union's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Sims and The Western Union's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

The Western Union beats Sims on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Sims (OTCMKTS:SMSMY) and GFL Environmental (NYSE:GFL) are both business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

Dividends

Sims pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. GFL Environmental pays an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Sims pays out -84.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. GFL Environmental has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Sims and GFL Environmental's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Sims and GFL Environmental's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

GFL Environmental has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sims.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

58.1% of GFL Environmental shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Sims and GFL Environmental, as provided by MarketBeat.

GFL Environmental has a consensus target price of $35.8889, indicating a potential upside of 15.29%. Given GFL Environmental's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe GFL Environmental is more favorable than Sims.

Summary

GFL Environmental beats Sims on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

Sims (OTCMKTS:SMSMY) and Robert Half International (NYSE:RHI) are both business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Dividends

Sims pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Robert Half International pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Sims pays out -84.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Robert Half International pays out 39.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Robert Half International has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Robert Half International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Sims and Robert Half International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Sims and Robert Half International's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

90.7% of Robert Half International shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Robert Half International 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.

Volatility & Risk

Sims has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its share price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Robert Half International has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its share price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Sims and Robert Half International, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Robert Half International has a consensus target price of $79.6250, indicating a potential downside of 11.08%. Given Robert Half International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Robert Half International is more favorable than Sims.

Summary

Robert Half International beats Sims on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Sims (OTCMKTS:SMSMY) and Nielsen (NYSE:NLSN) are both business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Sims and Nielsen, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Nielsen has a consensus target price of $24.8889, indicating a potential downside of 10.82%. Given Nielsen's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Nielsen is more favorable than Sims.

Profitability

This table compares Sims and Nielsen's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Sims and Nielsen's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility & Risk

Sims has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nielsen has a beta of 1.39, meaning that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Sims pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Nielsen pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Sims pays out -84.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nielsen pays out 14.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Nielsen has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Sims is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Nielsen beats Sims on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ingenico Group - GCS (OTCMKTS:INGIY) and Sims (OTCMKTS:SMSMY) are both mid-cap business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

0.0% of Ingenico Group - GCS shares are held by institutional investors. 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.

Profitability

This table compares Ingenico Group - GCS and Sims' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Ingenico Group - GCS and Sims, as provided by MarketBeat.

Volatility & Risk

Ingenico Group - GCS has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sims has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Ingenico Group - GCS and Sims' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Ingenico Group - GCS beats Sims on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) and Sims (OTCMKTS:SMSMY) are both mid-cap business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Elastic and Sims' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Elastic and Sims, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Elastic currently has a consensus target price of $167.4737, suggesting a potential upside of 57.37%. Given Elastic's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Elastic is more favorable than Sims.

Profitability

This table compares Elastic and Sims' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

70.5% of Elastic shares are held by institutional investors. 25.2% of Elastic shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Elastic has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its share price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sims has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its share price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Elastic beats Sims on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.