Globant (NYSE:GLOB) and Next Technology (NASDAQ:NXTT) Head-To-Head Comparison

Globant (NYSE:GLOB) and Next Technology (NASDAQ:NXTT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability and risk.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

91.6% of Globant shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.7% of Next Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Globant shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 37.5% of Next Technology shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Globant and Next Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Globant	0	5	12	0	2.71
Next Technology	0	0	0	0	0.00

Globant presently has a consensus target price of $219.71, suggesting a potential upside of 85.43%. Given Globant’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Globant is more favorable than Next Technology.

Risk & Volatility

Globant has a beta of 1.47, suggesting that its share price is 47% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Next Technology has a beta of 3.12, suggesting that its share price is 212% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Globant and Next Technology”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Globant	$2.42 billion	2.16	$158.54 million	$3.72	31.85
Next Technology	$1.13 million	1.88	-$9.92 million	N/A	N/A

Globant has higher revenue and earnings than Next Technology.

Profitability

This table compares Globant and Next Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Globant	6.86%	11.83%	8.09%
Next Technology	N/A	54.87%	50.18%

Summary

Globant beats Next Technology on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Globant

Globant S.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides technology services worldwide. It provides digital solutions comprising blockchain, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence, digital experience and performance, code, Internet of Things, metaverse, and engineering and testing; and enterprise technology solutions and services, such as Agile organization, Cultural Hacking, process optimization services, as well as AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Oracle, SalesForce, SAP, and ServiceNow technology solutions. Further, the company provides e-commerce, conversational interfaces, design, digital marketing, and digital product delivery services. Additionally, it operates Augoor, an AI-powered platform; MagnifAI, an AI-powered solution for software quality assurance; StarMeUp, a science-based AI platform; WaaSabi, a finance platform; Walmeric, a lead-to-revenue management platform; GeneXus, a suit of AI development tools; Navigate for process optimization powerhouse; BeHealthy, a white-label platform; and FluentLab, an AI conversational and engagement solution. The company offers its services to various industries, including media and entertainment, professional services, technology and telecommunications, travel and hospitality, banks, financial services and insurance, consumer, retail and manufacturing, health care, and others. The company was formerly known as IT Outsourcing S.L. and changed its name to Globant S.A. in December 2012. Globant S.A. was founded in 2003 and is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

About Next Technology

Next Technology Holding Inc. provides technical services and solutions through its social e-commerce platform primarily in Mainland China. It offers YCloud, a micro-business cloud intelligent internationalization system that conducts multi-channel data analysis through the learning of big data and social recommendation relationships, as well as provides users with AI fission and management systems, and supply chain systems. The company’s YCloud system also provides micro-business owners with various payment methods, such as Alipay, WeChat, and UnionPay. In addition, it offers chatGPT technical services; and technical system support, software development, and services. The company serves individual and corporate users in the micro business industry. It also has operations in Hong Kong and Singapore. The company was formerly known as WeTrade Group, Inc. and changed its name to Next Technology Holding Inc in April 2024. Next Technology Holding Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People Republic of China.