VirnetX (VHC) Competitors

VirnetX (NYSE:VHC) and Synchronoss Technologies (NASDAQ:SNCR) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, community ranking, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Does the MarketBeat Community prefer VHC or SNCR?

Synchronoss Technologies received 370 more outperform votes than VirnetX when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 69.56% of users gave Synchronoss Technologies an outperform vote while only 62.89% of users gave VirnetX an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
VirnetX	Outperform Votes 183 62.89%	Underperform Votes 108 37.11%
Synchronoss Technologies	Outperform Votes 553 69.56%	Underperform Votes 242 30.44%

Does the media refer more to VHC or SNCR?

In the previous week, VirnetX had 1 more articles in the media than Synchronoss Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for VirnetX and 1 mentions for Synchronoss Technologies. VirnetX's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Synchronoss Technologies' score of 0.20 indicating that VirnetX is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
VirnetX	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Synchronoss Technologies	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, VHC or SNCR?

VirnetX has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Synchronoss Technologies. Synchronoss Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VirnetX, 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
VirnetX	$10K	3,489.79	-$27.87M	-$5.33	-1.76
Synchronoss Technologies	$164.20M	0.67	-$54.53M	-$3.88	-2.62

Do analysts rate VHC or SNCR?

Synchronoss Technologies has a consensus price target of $13.00, indicating a potential upside of 27.83%. Given Synchronoss Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Synchronoss Technologies is more favorable than VirnetX.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
VirnetX	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Synchronoss Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50

Which has more risk & volatility, VHC or SNCR?

VirnetX has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Synchronoss Technologies has a beta of 1.97, suggesting that its stock price is 97% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Is VHC or SNCR more profitable?

VirnetX has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Synchronoss Technologies' net margin of -20.00%. Synchronoss Technologies' return on equity of -10.99% beat VirnetX's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
VirnetX	N/A	-37.66%	-32.15%
Synchronoss Technologies	-20.00%	-10.99%	-1.06%

Do institutionals and insiders believe in VHC or SNCR?

10.4% of VirnetX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.7% of Synchronoss Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.0% of VirnetX shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 17.9% of Synchronoss Technologies 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

Synchronoss Technologies beats VirnetX on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.