Head-To-Head Contrast: The Sage Group (OTCMKTS:SGPYY) versus CyberAgent (OTCMKTS:CYGIY)

The Sage Group (OTCMKTS:SGPYY) and CyberAgent (OTCMKTS:CYGIY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.6% of The Sage Group shares are held 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.

Dividends

The Sage Group pays an annual dividend of $1.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. CyberAgent pays an annual dividend of $0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. CyberAgent pays out 66.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Volatility and Risk

The Sage Group has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CyberAgent has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares The Sage Group and CyberAgent’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The Sage Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
CyberAgent	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Sage Group and CyberAgent”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
The Sage Group	$2.96 billion	5.42	$409.58 million	N/A	N/A
CyberAgent	$5.61 billion	0.56	$91.15 million	$0.09	34.44

The Sage Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than CyberAgent.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for The Sage Group and CyberAgent, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
The Sage Group	1	0	0	0	1.00
CyberAgent	0	0	0	0	0.00

Summary

The Sage Group beats CyberAgent on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About The Sage Group

The Sage Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides technology solutions and services for small and medium businesses in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and internationally. It offers cloud native solutions, such as Sage Intacct, a cloud accounting software product and financial management software; Sage People, a HR and people management solution; Sage 200, a finance and business management solution; Sage X3, a business management solution; Sage Accounting, a solution for small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers to manage customer data, accounts, and people; Sage Payroll for small businesses manage their payroll; and Sage HR for small and mid-sized businesses for record management, leave management, staff scheduling, and expenses services. The company also provides Sage 50cloud and Sage 200cloud that provides a range of cloud connected accounting solutions. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.

About CyberAgent

CyberAgent, Inc. engages in the media, internet advertising, game, and investment development businesses primarily in Japan. The company operates Ameba, a blog service; Tapple for online dating; AWA, a music streaming service; and WinTicket for online betting. It also offers internet advertising agency and ad technology services; and smartphone games. In addition, the company operates a programming school for kids and provides application and reward points exchange platform services; artificial intelligence services; and digital transformation services. CyberAgent, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.