3D Systems (DDD) Competitors

Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE:DBD) and 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their community ranking, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

Does the media refer more to DBD or DDD?

In the previous week, 3D Systems had 6 more articles in the media than Diebold Nixdorf. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for 3D Systems and 2 mentions for Diebold Nixdorf. Diebold Nixdorf's average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat 3D Systems' score of 0.02 indicating that Diebold Nixdorf is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Which has higher earnings and valuation, DBD or DDD?

Diebold Nixdorf has higher revenue and earnings than 3D Systems. 3D Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diebold Nixdorf, 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
Diebold Nixdorf	$3.76B	0.43	$1.38B	$0.13	329.26
3D Systems	$488.07M	0.85	-$363.17M	-$2.72	-1.15

Do analysts prefer DBD or DDD?

Diebold Nixdorf presently has a consensus price target of $57.50, suggesting a potential upside of 34.35%. 3D Systems has a consensus price target of $3.25, suggesting a potential upside of 4.33%. Given Diebold Nixdorf's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Diebold Nixdorf is more favorable than 3D Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Diebold Nixdorf	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
3D Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Which has more risk & volatility, DBD or DDD?

Diebold Nixdorf has a beta of 2.15, suggesting that its share price is 115% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, 3D Systems has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its share price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Does the MarketBeat Community believe in DBD or DDD?

3D Systems received 307 more outperform votes than Diebold Nixdorf when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 59.25% of users gave 3D Systems an outperform vote while only 58.69% of users gave Diebold Nixdorf an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Diebold Nixdorf	Outperform Votes 449 58.69%	Underperform Votes 316 41.31%
3D Systems	Outperform Votes 756 59.25%	Underperform Votes 520 40.75%

Is DBD or DDD more profitable?

Diebold Nixdorf has a net margin of 0.13% compared to 3D Systems' net margin of -78.14%. Diebold Nixdorf's return on equity of 21.14% beat 3D Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Diebold Nixdorf	0.13%	21.14%	5.59%
3D Systems	-78.14%	-15.29%	-7.21%

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of DBD or DDD?

97.0% of Diebold Nixdorf shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.5% of 3D Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Diebold Nixdorf shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of 3D Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Diebold Nixdorf beats 3D Systems on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.