Auddia (NASDAQ:AUUD – Get Free Report) and Versus Systems (NASDAQ:VS – Get Free Report) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.
Volatility & Risk
Auddia has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Versus Systems has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Auddia and Versus Systems”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Auddia | N/A | N/A | -$8.81 million | ($71.77) | -0.06 |
| Versus Systems | $57,288.00 | 83.91 | -$10.51 million | ($1.54) | -1.14 |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Auddia and Versus Systems, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Auddia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Versus Systems | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Versus Systems has a consensus price target of $2.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.29%. Given Versus Systems’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Versus Systems is more favorable than Auddia.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
60.7% of Versus Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Auddia shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 20.1% of Versus Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares Auddia and Versus Systems’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Auddia | N/A | -243.38% | -143.18% |
| Versus Systems | -9,635.29% | -330.10% | -313.75% |
Summary
Versus Systems beats Auddia on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Auddia
Auddia Inc., a technology company, develops AI Platform for the audio and podcast markets. The company's flagship product is faidr, which enables consumers to listen to various AM/FM radio station with commercial breaks replaced with personalized audio content, including popular and new music, news, and weather. It also provides Vodacast mobile app, an interactive differentiated podcasting that allows podcasters to give their audiences an interactive audio experience; and Podcast Hub, a content management system. The company was formerly known as Clip Interactive, LLC and changed its name to Auddia Inc. in November 2019. Auddia Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.
About Versus Systems
Versus Systems Inc. develops and operates a business-to-business software platform in the United States and Canada. The company offers eXtreme Engagement Online platform that is designed primarily for in-venue main-board work in stadiums and arenas; Filter Fan Cam (FFC) platform, an augmented reality filtering tool that can be used for mobile and in-venue applications; and Winfinite, which allows brands, media companies, and advertising agencies to reach out to customers directly on their mobile devices. It also offers business-to-business software platform that allows video game publishers, developers, and other interactive media content creators in-game prizing and rewards based on the completion of in-content challenges. In addition, the company provides XEO technology platform that offers online audience engagement. It primarily sells its access to platform and service offerings through its direct sales organization. Versus Systems Inc. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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