Critical Review: Celtic (OTCMKTS:CLTFF) versus Tron (NASDAQ:TRON)

Tron (NASDAQ:TRON) and Celtic (OTCMKTS:CLTFF) are both communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Tron and Celtic’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Tron	269.52%	-4.65%	-4.56%
Celtic	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Tron and Celtic”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Tron	$4.31 million	102.61	-$4.34 million	($0.04)	-43.00
Celtic	N/A	N/A	N/A	$0.09	26.28

Celtic has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Tron. Tron is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Celtic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Tron and Celtic, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Tron	1	0	0	0	1.00
Celtic	0	0	0	0	0.00

Institutional and Insider Ownership

28.0% of Tron shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.3% of Celtic shares are held by institutional investors. 86.2% of Tron shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Tron beats Celtic on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Tron

SRM Entertainment, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells toys and souvenirs to theme parks. It sells its products through amusement parks, entertainment venues, and theme hotels in the United States, China, Japan, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 2022 and is based in Jupiter, Florida.

About Celtic

Celtic plc, through its subsidiary, Celtic F.C. Limited, operates a professional football club in the United Kingdom. The company operates through three segments: Football and Stadium Operations, Merchandising, and Multimedia and Other Commercial Activities. It is involved in the operation of a professional football club covering various activities, including football operations and investment; operation of the Celtic FC Youth Academy; match ticketing; merchandising; partner programs; marketing and brand protection; multimedia; stadium operations; facilities and property; catering and hospitality; public and supporter relations; and human resources. The company also engages in the retail, wholesale, and e-commerce activities; and sale of television rights and sponsorships. Celtic plc was founded in 1887 and is based in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.