IDOX (IDOX) Competitors

Kape Technologies (LON:KAPE) and IDOX (LON:IDOX) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Is KAPE or IDOX more profitable?

Kape Technologies has a net margin of 11.37% compared to IDOX's net margin of 6.82%. IDOX's return on equity of 7.18% beat Kape Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kape Technologies	11.37%	6.97%	3.47%
IDOX	6.82%	7.18%	4.20%

Does the media favor KAPE or IDOX?

In the previous week, IDOX had 1 more articles in the media than Kape Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for IDOX and 2 mentions for Kape Technologies. IDOX's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Kape Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that IDOX is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Kape Technologies	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
IDOX	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Which has higher earnings and valuation, KAPE or IDOX?

Kape Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than IDOX. Kape Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IDOX, 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
Kape Technologies	£623.48M	0.00	£70.92M	£0.15	N/A
IDOX	£81.51M	3.70	£5.56M	£1.21	54.47

Do analysts rate KAPE or IDOX?

IDOX has a consensus target price of GBX 85.50, indicating a potential upside of 29.55%. Given IDOX's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe IDOX is more favorable than Kape Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kape Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
IDOX	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Which has more volatility & risk, KAPE or IDOX?

Kape Technologies has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, IDOX has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its share price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in KAPE or IDOX?

11.4% of Kape Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.1% of IDOX shares are held by institutional investors. 81.1% of Kape Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of IDOX shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

IDOX beats Kape Technologies on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.