HUYA (NYSE:HUYA – Get Free Report) and Vimeo (NASDAQ:VMEO – Get Free Report) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends.
Volatility & Risk
HUYA has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Vimeo has a beta of 2.23, suggesting that its stock price is 123% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for HUYA and Vimeo, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| HUYA | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2.33 |
| Vimeo | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2.25 |
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares HUYA and Vimeo”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| HUYA | $985.13 million | 0.78 | -$28.81 million | ($0.09) | -36.67 |
| Vimeo | $417.21 million | 2.77 | $22.03 million | $0.20 | 34.80 |
Vimeo has lower revenue, but higher earnings than HUYA. HUYA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vimeo, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
23.2% of HUYA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.0% of Vimeo shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of HUYA shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.3% of Vimeo shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares HUYA and Vimeo’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| HUYA | -2.51% | 0.30% | 0.23% |
| Vimeo | 8.08% | 8.56% | 5.38% |
Summary
Vimeo beats HUYA on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About HUYA
HUYA Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates game live streaming platforms in the People's Republic of China. Its platforms enable broadcasters and viewers to interact during live streaming. The company's live streaming content also covers other entertainment content, such as talent shows, anime, outdoor activities, live chats, and other genres. In addition, it operates Nimo TV, a game live streaming platform in international markets. Further, the company provides online advertising, cnt, internet value added, and cultural and creative services. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China. HUYA Inc. is a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.
About Vimeo
Vimeo, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides video software solutions worldwide. It provides the video tools through a software-as-a-service model, which enables its users to create, collaborate, and communicate with video on a single platform. The company also offers over-the-top OTT streaming and monetization services; AI-driven video creation and editing tools; and interactive and shoppable video tools. It serves large organizations, small businesses, creative professionals, marketers, and digital agencies. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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