Pebble Beach Systems Group (PEB) Competitors

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

Does the media favor CNS or PEB?

In the previous week, Corero Network Security had 1 more articles in the media than Pebble Beach Systems Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Corero Network Security and 0 mentions for Pebble Beach Systems Group. Corero Network Security's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Pebble Beach Systems Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Corero Network Security is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Corero Network Security	Positive
Pebble Beach Systems Group	Neutral

Which has better earnings and valuation, CNS or PEB?

Pebble Beach Systems Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Corero Network Security. Pebble Beach Systems Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Corero Network Security, 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
Corero Network Security	£30.41M	2.11	£1.01M	£0.13	79.32
Pebble Beach Systems Group	£12.16M	1.51	£1.58M	£1.27	11.57

Is CNS or PEB more profitable?

Pebble Beach Systems Group has a net margin of 13.01% compared to Corero Network Security's net margin of 3.32%. Pebble Beach Systems Group's return on equity of 158.52% beat Corero Network Security's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Corero Network Security	3.32%	4.70%	1.78%
Pebble Beach Systems Group	13.01%	158.52%	10.84%

Which has more risk and volatility, CNS or PEB?

Corero Network Security has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Pebble Beach Systems Group has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts rate CNS or PEB?

Corero Network Security currently has a consensus price target of GBX 23.50, indicating a potential upside of 135.24%. Given Corero Network Security's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Corero Network Security is more favorable than Pebble Beach Systems Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Corero Network Security	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Pebble Beach Systems Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

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

17.7% of Corero Network Security shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.7% of Pebble Beach Systems Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 77.5% of Corero Network Security shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 44.7% of Pebble Beach Systems Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Corero Network Security beats Pebble Beach Systems Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.