Oxford Metrics (OMG) Competitors

Oxford Metrics (LON:OMG) and IQGeo Group (LON:IQG) 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, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, community ranking, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Does the media prefer OMG or IQG?

In the previous week, Oxford Metrics had 3 more articles in the media than IQGeo Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Oxford Metrics and 0 mentions for IQGeo Group. Oxford Metrics' average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat IQGeo Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Oxford Metrics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Oxford Metrics	Positive
IQGeo Group	Neutral

Do institutionals and insiders believe in OMG or IQG?

60.6% of Oxford Metrics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of IQGeo Group shares are held by institutional investors. 11.5% of Oxford Metrics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.0% of IQGeo Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Do analysts recommend OMG or IQG?

Oxford Metrics currently has a consensus price target of GBX 147.50, indicating a potential upside of 129.39%. Given Oxford Metrics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Oxford Metrics is more favorable than IQGeo Group.

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
IQGeo Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Is OMG or IQG more profitable?

Oxford Metrics has a net margin of 8.23% compared to IQGeo Group's net margin of 0.01%. Oxford Metrics' return on equity of 6.42% beat IQGeo Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Oxford Metrics	8.23%	6.42%	2.41%
IQGeo Group	0.01%	0.02%	2.58%

Does the MarketBeat Community prefer OMG or IQG?

Oxford Metrics received 156 more outperform votes than IQGeo Group when rated by MarketBeat users. However, 72.73% of users gave IQGeo Group an outperform vote while only 56.16% of users gave Oxford Metrics an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Oxford Metrics	Outperform Votes 164 56.16%	Underperform Votes 128 43.84%
IQGeo Group	Outperform Votes 8 72.73%	Underperform Votes 3 27.27%

Which has more volatility & risk, OMG or IQG?

Oxford Metrics has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, IQGeo Group has a beta of 0.69, meaning that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has better earnings & valuation, OMG or IQG?

Oxford Metrics has higher revenue and earnings than IQGeo Group.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Oxford Metrics	£46.48M	1.82	£5.08M	£0.04	1,607.50
IQGeo Group	£44.48M	6.64	-£1.17M	N/A	N/A

Summary

Oxford Metrics beats IQGeo Group on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.