Comparing Loomis (OTCMKTS:LOIMF) and International Money Express (NASDAQ:IMXI)

Loomis (OTCMKTS:LOIMF) and International Money Express (NASDAQ:IMXI) are both business services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

86.7% of International Money Express shares are held by institutional investors. 5.1% of International Money Express shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Loomis has a beta of -0.91, suggesting that its stock price is 191% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, International Money Express has a beta of 0.75, suggesting that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Loomis and International Money Express, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Loomis	0	1	0	0	2.00
International Money Express	1	2	0	0	1.67

Profitability

This table compares Loomis and International Money Express’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Loomis	5.72%	14.10%	4.57%
International Money Express	4.34%	23.26%	6.88%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Loomis and International Money Express”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Loomis	$3.11 billion	1.02	$161.68 million	$2.71	17.53
International Money Express	$607.78 million	0.68	$32.67 million	$0.85	16.15

Loomis has higher revenue and earnings than International Money Express. International Money Express is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Loomis, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Loomis beats International Money Express on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Loomis

Loomis AB (publ) provides solutions for the distribution, payments, handling, storage, and recycling of cash and other valuables. The company offers a range of solutions for cash in transit, cash management services, foreign exchange services, automated teller machines, automated solutions, and international valuables logistics, as well as operates Loomis Pay, a payment service that enables processing of various types of payment methods, such as card, cash, and digital alternatives. It serves financial institutions, banks, retailers, commercial enterprises, and other customers, as well as public sector in Sweden, the United States, France, Switzerland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Loomis AB (publ) was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

About International Money Express

International Money Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an omnichannel money remittance services company in the United States, Latin America, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. The company offers remittance services, which include a suite of ancillary financial processing solutions and payment services; and online payment options, pre-paid debit cards, and direct deposit payroll cards. It provides services through sending and paying agents and company-operated stores, as well as through online and Internet-enabled mobile devices. International Money Express, Inc. is headquartered in Miami, Florida.