United Internet (OTCMKTS:UDIRF) and Sandvik AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:SDVKY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.
Profitability
This table compares United Internet and Sandvik AB (publ)'s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets |
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United Internet | 8.07% | 8.38% | 4.36% |
Sandvik AB (publ) | 6.75% | 19.81% | 10.54% |
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares United Internet and Sandvik AB (publ)'s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio |
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United Internet | $5.82 billion | 1.63 | $474.81 million | $2.23 | 20.69 |
Sandvik AB (publ) | $10.92 billion | 3.33 | $903.43 million | $1.18 | 24.61 |
Sandvik AB (publ) has higher revenue and earnings than United Internet. United Internet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sandvik AB (publ), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
0.1% of Sandvik AB (publ) shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for United Internet and Sandvik AB (publ), as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score |
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United Internet | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2.40 |
Sandvik AB (publ) | 2 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2.56 |
Risk and Volatility
United Internet has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its share price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sandvik AB (publ) has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Sandvik AB (publ) beats United Internet on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.