Contrasting Gopher Protocol (OTCMKTS:GOPH) & 1847 (OTCMKTS:EFSH)

Gopher Protocol (OTCMKTS:GOPH) and 1847 (OTCMKTS:EFSH) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

6.3% of 1847 shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.0% of 1847 shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Gopher Protocol and 1847’s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Gopher Protocol	$51.57 million	0.00	-$51.77 million	N/A	N/A
1847	$68.68 million	0.09	-$30.00 million	N/A	N/A

1847 has higher revenue and earnings than Gopher Protocol.

Risk and Volatility

Gopher Protocol has a beta of 3.22, suggesting that its stock price is 222% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, 1847 has a beta of 3.56, suggesting that its stock price is 256% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Gopher Protocol and 1847’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Gopher Protocol	-80.22%	-284.85%	-136.31%
1847	-58.78%	-1,352.73%	-89.94%

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Gopher Protocol and 1847, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Gopher Protocol	0	0	0	0	N/A
1847	0	0	0	0	N/A

Summary

1847 beats Gopher Protocol on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Gopher Protocol

Gopher Protocol Inc., a development-stage company, engages in developing Internet of Things and artificial intelligence enabled mobile technology. Its technology consists of a smart microchip, mobile application software, and supporting software. The company also sells phones and phone card products, including PINS, SIM cards, and gift cards. The company was formerly known as Forex International Trading Corp. and changed its name to Gopher Protocol Inc. in February 2015. Gopher Protocol Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

About 1847

1847 Holdings LLC engages in the acquisition and management of small businesses in different industries. It operates through the following segments: Retail and Appliances, Construction, and Automotive Supplies. The Retail and Appliances segment provides a wide variety of appliance services including sales, delivery, installation, service and repair, extended warranties, and financing. The Construction segment offers doors, door frames, base boards, crown molding, cabinetry, bathroom sinks and cabinets, bookcases, built-in closets, and fireplace mantles. The Automotive Supplies segment designs and sells horn and safety products and provides vehicle emergency and safety warning lights for cars, trucks, industrial equipment, and emergency vehicles. The company was founded by Ellery W. Roberts on January 22, 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY.