Quantum (QMCO) Competitors

Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) and 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) 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 media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, community ranking, dividends, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Does the media refer more to QMCO or DDD?

In the previous week, 3D Systems had 7 more articles in the media than Quantum. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for 3D Systems and 4 mentions for Quantum. Quantum's average media sentiment score of 0.06 beat 3D Systems' score of 0.05 indicating that Quantum is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Quantum	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
3D Systems	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Which has more risk & volatility, QMCO or DDD?

Quantum has a beta of 2.81, suggesting that its stock price is 181% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, 3D Systems has a beta of 1.81, suggesting that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Does the MarketBeat Community prefer QMCO or DDD?

3D Systems received 748 more outperform votes than Quantum when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 58.59% of users gave 3D Systems an outperform vote while only 27.27% of users gave Quantum an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Quantum	Outperform Votes 9 27.27%	Underperform Votes 24 72.73%
3D Systems	Outperform Votes 757 58.59%	Underperform Votes 535 41.41%

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in QMCO or DDD?

63.7% of Quantum shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.5% of 3D Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of Quantum shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of 3D Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Which has better valuation & earnings, QMCO or DDD?

Quantum has higher earnings, but lower revenue than 3D Systems.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Quantum	$285.87M	0.24	-$41.29M	N/A	N/A
3D Systems	$440.12M	0.57	-$363.17M	-$1.93	-0.97

Is QMCO or DDD more profitable?

Quantum has a net margin of 0.00% compared to 3D Systems' net margin of -117.65%. Quantum's return on equity of 0.00% beat 3D Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Quantum	N/A	N/A	N/A
3D Systems	-117.65%	-26.72%	-11.52%

Do analysts rate QMCO or DDD?

Quantum presently has a consensus target price of $19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 81.30%. 3D Systems has a consensus target price of $3.67, suggesting a potential upside of 96.60%. Given 3D Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe 3D Systems is more favorable than Quantum.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Quantum	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
3D Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

Summary

3D Systems beats Quantum on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.