Head-To-Head Survey: Datatrak International (OTCMKTS:DTRK) & TransAct Technologies (NASDAQ:TACT)

Datatrak International (OTCMKTS:DTRK) and TransAct Technologies (NASDAQ:TACT) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Datatrak International and TransAct Technologies’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Datatrak International	N/A	N/A	N/A
TransAct Technologies	-19.25%	-4.32%	-3.16%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Datatrak International and TransAct Technologies”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Datatrak International	$6.68 million	2.49	$11.43 million	N/A	N/A
TransAct Technologies	$43.38 million	0.89	-$9.86 million	($0.88)	-4.33

Datatrak International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than TransAct Technologies.

Volatility and Risk

Datatrak International has a beta of 4.3, meaning that its stock price is 330% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, TransAct Technologies has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Datatrak International and TransAct Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Datatrak International	0	0	0	0	0.00
TransAct Technologies	0	0	2	0	3.00

TransAct Technologies has a consensus target price of $5.00, indicating a potential upside of 31.23%. Given TransAct Technologies’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe TransAct Technologies is more favorable than Datatrak International.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

74.5% of TransAct Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 8.0% of Datatrak International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.5% of TransAct Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

About Datatrak International

DATATRAK International, Inc., a technology and services company, provides unified clinical solutions and related services for the clinical trials industry. The company offers DATATRAK ONE Unified Experience, a clinical enterprise solution that allows clinical users and service providers to design, deliver, and manage clinical trials. Its products include UX CTMS 360 for planning and managing trials; UX Trial to streamline design-to-deployment process using a tool; UX EDC & Medical Coding for capturing and delivering data; UX Randomization and Trial Supply Management to randomize patients and automate supply; UX Patient Data Capture; UX Safety; and UX Training to train users and track certificates. The company also provides DATATRAK Clinical Consulting Services, such as training, support, learning center, Software as a Service hosting, standards, and trial design services. It serves contract research organizations, pharma and biotech companies, and clinical trial device companies. DATATRAK International, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

About TransAct Technologies

TransAct Technologies Incorporated designs, develops, and markets transaction-based and specialty printers and terminals in the United States and internationally. It offers thermal printers and terminals to generate labels, coupons, and transaction records, such as receipts, tickets, and other documents. The company also provides consumable products, including POS receipt paper, inkjet cartridges, ribbons, and other printing supplies, as well as replacement parts and accessories; and maintenance and repair services. In addition, it offers EPICENTRAL print system, a software solution that enables casino operators to create promotional coupons and marketing messages, and print them at the slot machine; and technical support services, as well as spare parts and accessories. Further, the company provides BOHA! terminal that combines hardware and software components in a device that includes an operating system, touchscreen, and one or two thermal print mechanisms. It markets its products under the TransAct, BOHA!, AccuDate, Ithaca, and EPICENTRAL brands for food service technology, point of sale automation, and casino and gaming markets. The company sells its products to original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, and distributors, as well as directly to end-users through its Webstore transactsupplies.com. TransAct Technologies Incorporated was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Hamden, Connecticut.