Versus Systems (NASDAQ:VS – Get Free Report) and E2open Parent (NYSE:ETWO – Get Free Report) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
1.7% of Versus Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 20.1% of Versus Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of E2open Parent shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Versus Systems and E2open Parent’s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Versus Systems | $748,426.00 | 2.21 | -$21.76 million | ($6.22) | -0.02 |
| E2open Parent | $649.77 million | 1.64 | -$648.70 million | ($2.08) | -1.69 |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Versus Systems and E2open Parent, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Versus Systems | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| E2open Parent | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
E2open Parent has a consensus price target of $4.58, indicating a potential upside of 30.21%. Given E2open Parent’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe E2open Parent is more favorable than Versus Systems.
Profitability
This table compares Versus Systems and E2open Parent’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Versus Systems | -3,663.96% | -121.77% | -87.94% |
| E2open Parent | -96.79% | 2.99% | 1.84% |
Volatility & Risk
Versus Systems has a beta of 1.95, indicating that its share price is 95% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, E2open Parent has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
E2open Parent beats Versus Systems on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Versus Systems
Versus Systems Inc. develops and operates a business-to-business software platform in the United States and Canada. The company offers eXtreme Engagement Online platform that is designed primarily for in-venue main-board work in stadiums and arenas; Filter Fan Cam (FFC) platform, an augmented reality filtering tool that can be used for mobile and in-venue applications; and Winfinite, which allows brands, media companies, and advertising agencies to reach out to customers directly on their mobile devices. It also offers business-to-business software platform that allows video game publishers, developers, and other interactive media content creators in-game prizing and rewards based on the completion of in-content challenges. In addition, the company provides XEO technology platform that offers online audience engagement. It primarily sells its access to platform and service offerings through its direct sales organization. Versus Systems Inc. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
About E2open Parent
E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. provides cloud-based and end-to-end supply chain management and orchestration SaaS platform in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Its software solutions orchestrate supply chains and realize value and return on investment for its blue-chip customers. The company's software combines networks, data, and applications to provide a platform that allows customers to optimize their channel and supply chain across channel shaping, demand sensing, business planning, global trade management, transportation and logistics, collaborative manufacturing, and supply management. It serves technology, consumer, industrial, transportation, and other industries. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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