Financial Contrast: The Coretec Group (OTCMKTS:CRTG) versus George Risk Industries (OTCMKTS:RSKIA)

The Coretec Group (OTCMKTS:CRTG – Get Rating) and George Risk Industries (OTCMKTS:RSKIA – Get Rating) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Volatility & Risk

The Coretec Group has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, George Risk Industries has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its share price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

0.1% of George Risk Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 63.1% of The Coretec Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 59.8% of George Risk Industries shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares The Coretec Group and George Risk Industries’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The Coretec Group	N/A	-132.22%	-70.84%
George Risk Industries	17.60%	7.44%	6.72%

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares The Coretec Group and George Risk Industries’ revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
The Coretec Group	N/A	N/A	-$2.86 million	N/A	N/A
George Risk Industries	$20.74 million	2.55	$3.57 million	N/A	N/A

George Risk Industries has higher revenue and earnings than The Coretec Group.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for The Coretec Group and George Risk Industries, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
The Coretec Group	0	0	0	0	N/A
George Risk Industries	0	0	0	0	N/A

Summary

George Risk Industries beats The Coretec Group on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About The Coretec Group

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The Coretec Group, Inc. is a technology-based solutions company. It is engaged in developing a portfolio of silicon-based products in energy-focused verticals, including electric vehicle and consumer batteries, solid-state lighting, and semiconductors, as well as 3D volumetric displays and printable electronics. Its product includes a 3D volumetric display under the CSpace brand. The company was founded on August 11, 1995 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

About George Risk Industries

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George Risk Industries, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electronic components. It operates through the following segments: Security Alarm Products, Cable and Wiring Tools, and Other Products. The firm’s products include computer keyboards, push-button switches, burglar alarm components and systems, pool alarms, water sensors, and wire and cable installation tools. The company was founded by George R. Risk in 1965 and is headquartered in Kimball, NE.