Allin (OTCMKTS:ALLN – Get Free Report) and Digimarc (NASDAQ:DMRC – Get Free Report) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Allin and Digimarc’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
Allin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Digimarc | $34.85 million | 18.86 | -$45.96 million | ($2.08) | -14.78 |
Allin has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Digimarc.
Volatility & Risk
Insider and Institutional Ownership
66.9% of Digimarc shares are held by institutional investors. 14.7% of Allin shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 19.3% of Digimarc shares are held by insiders. 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.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Allin and Digimarc, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
Allin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Digimarc | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.50 |
Digimarc has a consensus target price of $34.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.57%. Given Digimarc’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Digimarc is more favorable than Allin.
Profitability
This table compares Allin and Digimarc’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
Allin | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Digimarc | -114.38% | -46.01% | -36.78% |
Summary
Digimarc beats Allin on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Allin
Allin Corporation engages in designing, developing, and deploying interactive software platforms for the hospitality industry. It offers DIGIMANAGER, a browser-based content management system portal by which authorized staff can insert and edit interactive content, select options, schedule modules and content, and run system health checks, as well as run reports on system usage, guest responses, and transactions. The company also provides DigiHD, a high-definition ITV solution for distribution on IP network infrastructures; DIGIMOBILE, a solution to offer interactive smart phone/pad applications that can be integrated with existing ITV offerings; DIGICASINO, which deliver high-definition slots and video poker on room televisions; DIGIHD-(COAX), a solution that enables to deliver high-definition ITV services over RF broadcast network; and DIGIPUBLIC, a signage technology that enables cruise lines and land-based destination resorts to control various interactive public displays from DIGIMANAGER. It serves hotel and cruise industries. Allin Corporation was formerly known as Allin Communications Corp and changed its name to Allin Corporation in August 1996. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
About Digimarc
Digimarc Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides automatic identification solutions to commercial and government customers in the United States and internationally. The company offers Digimarc Validate protects, a cloud-based record of product authentication information; Digimarc Engage, an interactive communications channel connecting brands and consumers; and Digimarc Recycle. Its solutions are used in various application solutions, such as sorting of consumer-packaged goods in recycling streams. The company offers its solutions through its sales personnel and business partners. Digimarc Corporation was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.
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