Grindr (NYSE:GRND – Get Free Report) and Sangoma Technologies (NASDAQ:SANG – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and profitability.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Grindr and Sangoma Technologies”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Grindr | $344.64 million | 14.34 | -$55.77 million | ($0.65) | -36.52 |
| Sangoma Technologies | $241.24 million | 0.83 | -$8.66 million | ($0.21) | -28.33 |
Profitability
This table compares Grindr and Sangoma Technologies’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Grindr | -16.27% | -177.83% | 9.57% |
| Sangoma Technologies | -2.81% | -2.61% | -1.72% |
Risk and Volatility
Grindr has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its share price is 72% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sangoma Technologies has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its share price is 41% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Grindr and Sangoma Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Grindr | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Sangoma Technologies | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
Grindr currently has a consensus price target of $23.25, suggesting a potential downside of 2.06%. Sangoma Technologies has a consensus price target of $11.00, suggesting a potential upside of 84.87%. Given Sangoma Technologies’ higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Sangoma Technologies is more favorable than Grindr.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
7.2% of Grindr shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.7% of Sangoma Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 76.4% of Grindr shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.0% of Sangoma Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Sangoma Technologies beats Grindr on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Grindr
Grindr Inc. operates social network and dating application for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities worldwide. Its platform enables LGBTQ people to find and engage with each other, share content and experiences, and express themselves. The company offers ad-supported service and a premium subscription version. Grindr Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in West Hollywood, California.
About Sangoma Technologies
Sangoma Technologies Corporation develops, manufactures, distributes, and supports voice and data connectivity components for software-based communication applications worldwide. The company offers Switchvox, a voice over internet protocol phone system; Switchvox Cloud, a unified communications solution, as well as provides cloud communication solutions. It offers SIP Trunking, a telephone service for one or multiple locations; PBXact Cloud, a centralized internet based solution; Asterisk and FreePBX, an open source IP PBX software; and FAXStation, a fax-over-IP solution. In addition, the company provides desk phone, DECT phones, and headset related products. Further, it offers VoIP gateways, session border controllers, telephony card, and managed service provider services. Sangoma Technologies Corporation was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.
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