Financial Analysis: Relx (NYSE:RELX) and The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY)

Relx (NYSE:RELX) and The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Relx and The9″s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Relx	$12.06 billion	7.92	$2.47 billion	$1.86	27.94
The9	$111.71 million	0.99	-$10.06 million	N/A	N/A

Relx has higher revenue and earnings than The9.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

15.0% of Relx shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of The9 shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Relx shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of The9 shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

Relx has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The9 has a beta of 1.72, meaning that its share price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Relx and The9’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Relx	N/A	N/A	N/A
The9	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Relx and The9, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Relx	0	0	4	1	3.20
The9	0	0	0	0	0.00

Summary

Relx beats The9 on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Relx

RELX Plc engages in provision of information and analytics solutions for professional and business customers across industries. It operates through the following business segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions. The Scientific, Technical & Medical segment is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals advance healthcare, open science, and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. The Risk & Business Analytics segment provides customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. The Legal segment is a global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that helps customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes and advance the rule of law around the world. The Exhibitions segment is an event business, enhancing the effect of face-to-face through data and digital tools. The company was founded by Albert Edward Reed in 1903 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

About The9

The9 Limited operates as a cryptocurrency mining business in China, Eastern Europe, Asia, and North America. The company was formerly known as GameNow.net Limited and changed its name to The9 Limited in February 2004. The9 Limited was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China.