Checkit (CKT) Competitors

Oxford Metrics (LON:OMG) and Checkit (LON:CKT) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Does the media favor OMG or CKT?

In the previous week, Oxford Metrics and Oxford Metrics both had 1 articles in the media. Oxford Metrics' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Checkit's score of 0.00 indicating that Oxford Metrics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Oxford Metrics	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Checkit	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Which has higher valuation & earnings, OMG or CKT?

Oxford Metrics has higher revenue and earnings than Checkit. Checkit is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Oxford Metrics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Oxford Metrics	£44.06M	1.23	£3.63M	£2.97	14.66
Checkit	£13.00M	1.08	-£4.70M	-£4.35	-3.00

Is OMG or CKT more profitable?

Oxford Metrics has a net margin of 8.23% compared to Checkit's net margin of -36.15%. Oxford Metrics' return on equity of 4.81% beat Checkit's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Oxford Metrics	8.23%	4.81%	2.41%
Checkit	-36.15%	-35.21%	-12.31%

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of OMG or CKT?

60.6% of Oxford Metrics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.1% of Checkit shares are held by institutional investors. 11.5% of Oxford Metrics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 55.4% of Checkit shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Which has more volatility and risk, OMG or CKT?

Oxford Metrics has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Checkit has a beta of 0.35, meaning that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts prefer OMG or CKT?

Oxford Metrics currently has a consensus target price of GBX 100, suggesting a potential upside of 129.89%. Given Oxford Metrics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Oxford Metrics is more favorable than Checkit.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Oxford Metrics	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Checkit	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

Oxford Metrics beats Checkit on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.