Vecima Networks (VCM) Competitors

Converge Technology Solutions (TSE:CTS) and Vecima Networks (TSE:VCM) 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 dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, community ranking, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Does the media prefer CTS or VCM?

In the previous week, Converge Technology Solutions had 19 more articles in the media than Vecima Networks. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Converge Technology Solutions and 5 mentions for Vecima Networks. Converge Technology Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Vecima Networks' score of 0.10 indicating that Converge Technology Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Converge Technology Solutions	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Vecima Networks	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Do analysts rate CTS or VCM?

Converge Technology Solutions currently has a consensus price target of C$5.86, indicating a potential upside of 65.04%. Vecima Networks has a consensus price target of C$25.50, indicating a potential upside of 45.71%. Given Converge Technology Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Converge Technology Solutions is more favorable than Vecima Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Converge Technology Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.55
Vecima Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, CTS or VCM?

Vecima Networks has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Converge Technology Solutions. Converge Technology Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vecima Networks, 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
Converge Technology Solutions	C$2.64B	0.26	-C$161.17M	-C$0.80	-4.44
Vecima Networks	C$291.05M	1.46	C$19.39M	C$0.80	21.88

Is CTS or VCM more profitable?

Vecima Networks has a net margin of 6.66% compared to Converge Technology Solutions' net margin of -6.10%. Vecima Networks' return on equity of 8.57% beat Converge Technology Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Converge Technology Solutions	-6.10%	-33.46%	1.62%
Vecima Networks	6.66%	8.57%	5.28%

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of CTS or VCM?

33.3% of Converge Technology Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.5% of Vecima Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.0% of Converge Technology Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 57.1% of Vecima Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Is CTS or VCM a better dividend stock?

Converge Technology Solutions pays an annual dividend of C$0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Vecima Networks pays an annual dividend of C$0.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Converge Technology Solutions pays out -7.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Vecima Networks pays out 27.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Converge Technology Solutions is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Does the MarketBeat Community favor CTS or VCM?

Vecima Networks received 67 more outperform votes than Converge Technology Solutions when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 61.20% of users gave Vecima Networks an outperform vote while only 41.28% of users gave Converge Technology Solutions an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Converge Technology Solutions	Outperform Votes 45 41.28%	Underperform Votes 64 58.72%
Vecima Networks	Outperform Votes 112 61.20%	Underperform Votes 71 38.80%

Which has more risk & volatility, CTS or VCM?

Converge Technology Solutions has a beta of 1.81, meaning that its share price is 81% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Vecima Networks has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its share price is 37% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Converge Technology Solutions beats Vecima Networks on 11 of the 21 factors compared between the two stocks.