Singing Machine (MICS) Competitors

Singing Machine (NASDAQ:MICS) and Solo Brands (NYSE:DTC) are both small-cap recreation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment and risk.

Does the media favor MICS or DTC?

In the previous week, Solo Brands had 3 more articles in the media than Singing Machine. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Solo Brands and 0 mentions for Singing Machine. Singing Machine's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Solo Brands' score of -0.67 indicating that Singing Machine is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Singing Machine	Neutral
Solo Brands	Negative

Is MICS or DTC more profitable?

Singing Machine has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Solo Brands' net margin of -42.03%. Solo Brands' return on equity of 4.16% beat Singing Machine's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Singing Machine	N/A	-155.23%	-36.24%
Solo Brands	-42.03%	4.16%	2.23%

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, MICS or DTC?

Singing Machine has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Solo Brands.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Singing Machine	$29.05M	0.34	-$2.37M	N/A	N/A
Solo Brands	$454.55M	3.93	-$111.35M	-$1.93	-10.03

Which has more volatility & risk, MICS or DTC?

Singing Machine has a beta of 0.19, meaning that its share price is 81% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Solo Brands has a beta of 2.86, meaning that its share price is 186% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts rate MICS or DTC?

Solo Brands has a consensus target price of $47.00, indicating a potential upside of 142.89%. Given Solo Brands' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Solo Brands is more favorable than Singing Machine.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Singing Machine	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Solo Brands	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of MICS or DTC?

84.5% of Solo Brands shares are held by institutional investors. 47.5% of Singing Machine shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Solo Brands shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Solo Brands beats Singing Machine on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.