Analyzing SinglePoint (OTCMKTS:SINGD) & LivePerson (NASDAQ:LPSN)

LivePerson (NASDAQ:LPSN) and SinglePoint (OTCMKTS:SINGD) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares LivePerson and SinglePoint”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
LivePerson	$243.74 million	0.11	-$67.23 million	($10.18)	-0.21
SinglePoint	$21.79 million	0.00	-$8.85 million	($23.99)	N/A

SinglePoint has lower revenue, but higher earnings than LivePerson. LivePerson is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SinglePoint, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares LivePerson and SinglePoint’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LivePerson	-26.24%	N/A	-6.13%
SinglePoint	-25.81%	N/A	-37.28%

Institutional & Insider Ownership

79.8% of LivePerson shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of LivePerson shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 48.9% of SinglePoint shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for LivePerson and SinglePoint, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
LivePerson	1	0	0	0	1.00
SinglePoint	0	0	0	0	0.00

Given SinglePoint’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe SinglePoint is more favorable than LivePerson.

Volatility & Risk

LivePerson has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its share price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, SinglePoint has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its share price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

LivePerson beats SinglePoint on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About LivePerson

LivePerson, Inc. engages in conversational artificial intelligence. It enables brands to leverage the Conversational Cloud's intelligence engine to connect with consumers through an integrated suite of mobile and online business messaging technologies. The company offers the Conversational Cloud, an enterprise-class digital customer conversation platform, which enables businesses and consumers to connect through conversational channels, such as voice, in-app, and mobile messaging. It also provides professional services; LivePerson's Conversational AI, including conversation builder, manager, and intelligence, and intent manager. In addition, it provides Voice AI, conversational intelligence and insights, and integration services. The company sells its products to Fortune 500 companies, Internet businesses, online merchants, automotive dealers, educational institution, public sector, and not-for-profit organizations. It operates in the United States, Canada, Latin America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the United Kingdom, and the Asia-Pacific. LivePerson, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

About SinglePoint

SinglePoint Inc. focuses on providing renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient applications in the United States. The company offers solar and air purification services; and solar installation and brokerage services. It also operates as an online store; supplies hydroponic supplies and nutrients to commercial and individual farmers, as well as nutrients, lights, HVAC systems, and other products to individuals that are interested in horticulture; and offers automotive technology solutions for vehicle repairs. In addition, the company provides digital and direct marketing services focused on customer lead generation in the solar energy industry. Further, it offers solar, battery backup, and electric vehicle chargers to homeowners and commercial business. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.