Corero Network Security (CNS) Competitors

Corero Network Security (LON:CNS) and DX (Group) (LON:DX) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, community ranking and earnings.

Does the MarketBeat Community believe in CNS or DX?

DX (Group) received 42 more outperform votes than Corero Network Security when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 64.56% of users gave DX (Group) an outperform vote while only 51.15% of users gave Corero Network Security an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Corero Network Security	Outperform Votes 111 51.15%	Underperform Votes 106 48.85%
DX (Group)	Outperform Votes 153 64.56%	Underperform Votes 84 35.44%

Is CNS or DX more profitable?

DX (Group) has a net margin of 4.84% compared to Corero Network Security's net margin of 3.32%. DX (Group)'s return on equity of 36.77% beat Corero Network Security's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Corero Network Security	3.32%	4.89%	1.78%
DX (Group)	4.84%	36.77%	8.00%

Which has better valuation and earnings, CNS or DX?

DX (Group) has higher revenue and earnings than Corero Network Security.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Corero Network Security	£23.98M	5.13	£2.43M	N/A	N/A
DX (Group)	£471.20M	0.00	£22.80M	£0.04	N/A

Which has more volatility and risk, CNS or DX?

Corero Network Security has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, DX (Group) has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts rate CNS or DX?

Corero Network Security currently has a consensus price target of GBX 23.50, indicating a potential downside of 2.08%. Given DX (Group)'s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe DX (Group) is more favorable than Corero Network Security.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Corero Network Security	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
DX (Group)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	N/A

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in CNS or DX?

17.7% of Corero Network Security shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.8% of DX (Group) shares are owned by institutional investors. 77.5% of Corero Network Security shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.4% of DX (Group) shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Does the media favor CNS or DX?

In the previous week, Corero Network Security had 1 more articles in the media than DX (Group). MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Corero Network Security and 1 mentions for DX (Group). Corero Network Security's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat DX (Group)'s score of 0.06 indicating that Corero Network Security is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Corero Network Security	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
DX (Group)	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

DX (Group) beats Corero Network Security on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.