OneConnect Financial Technology (NYSE:OCFT – Get Free Report ) and Sound Group (NASDAQ:SOGP – Get Free Report ) are both small business services companies, but which is the better investment? We compare the two companies based on analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional holdings, valuation, and risk strength.
Volatility and Risk
OneConnect Financial Technology’s beta is 0.61, indicating that the company’s stock price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. In comparison, Sound Group’s beta is 1.67, indicating that the company’s stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares the net profit margins, return on equity, and return on assets of OneConnect Financial Technology and Sound Group.
Net profit margin Return on equity Return on total assets OneConnect Financial Technology -10.33% -10.21% -3.70% Sound Group N/AN/AN/A
Institutional and insider ownership
4.1% of OneConnect Financial Technology’s shares are owned by institutional investors. In comparison, 1.6% of Sound Group’s shares are owned by institutional investors. 25.2% of Sound Group’s shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership suggests that large asset managers, endowments, and hedge funds believe the company is poised for long-term growth.
Revenue and Ratings
This table compares total revenue, earnings per share, and valuation for OneConnect Financial Technology and Sound Group.
Total Revenue Price to Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price to Earnings Ratio OneConnect Financial Technology $518.92 million 0.12 -$51.25 million ($1.38) -1.20 Sound Group $2.24 billion 0.00 $12.54 million 0.99 2.12
Sound Group has higher revenues and profits than OneConnect Financial Technology. OneConnect Financial Technology’s price-to-earnings ratio is lower than Sound Group’s, suggesting that OneConnect Financial Technology is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analysts’ comments
Here’s a summary of the most recent valuations and target prices for OneConnect Financial Technology and Sound Group from MarketBeat.
Sell ​​Rating Hold Rating Buy Rating Strong Buy Rating Rating Score OneConnect Financial Technology 0 0 1 0 3.00 Sound Group 0 0 0 0 N/A
OneConnect Financial Technology currently has a consensus price target of $7.00, suggesting an upside potential of 324.24%. With OneConnect Financial Technology’s upside potential being high, equities research analysts clearly consider OneConnect Financial Technology to be a better buy than Sound Group.
summary
Sound Group outperforms OneConnect Financial Technology on nine of the 13 factors comparing the two stocks.
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