Head to Head Contrast: Agritek (OTCMKTS:AGTK) vs. Ryvyl (NASDAQ:RVYL)

Ryvyl (NASDAQ:RVYL) and Agritek (OTCMKTS:AGTK) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Ryvyl and Agritek, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ryvyl	1	1	0	0	1.50
Agritek	0	0	0	0	0.00

Given Agritek’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Agritek is more favorable than Ryvyl.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

17.4% of Ryvyl shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.4% of Ryvyl shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.9% of Agritek shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Ryvyl and Agritek’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ryvyl	-36.89%	-522.95%	-21.79%
Agritek	N/A	N/A	N/A

Risk & Volatility

Ryvyl has a beta of 2.79, meaning that its stock price is 179% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Agritek has a beta of -0.23, meaning that its stock price is 123% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Ryvyl and Agritek”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ryvyl	$56.00 million	0.11	-$26.83 million	($1.04)	-0.16
Agritek	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Agritek has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Ryvyl.

Summary

Ryvyl beats Agritek on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Ryvyl

Ryvyl Inc., a technology company, engages in the development, marketing, and sale of blockchain-based payment solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's blockchain-based systems facilitate, record, and store a volume of tokenized assets representing cash or data on a blockchain-based ledger. Its products include QuickCard Payment System, a physical and virtual payment card processing management system, including software that facilitates on and off ramp e-wallet management; Coyni, a digital token platform, which offers custodial assurance by utilizing its stable coin and blockchain technology in a closed-loop ecosystem; and ChargeSavvy, an end-to-end POS solution comprising software and hardware for the restaurant and hospitality industry. It serves customers in various industries, including foreign exchange, retail, and e-commerce sectors. The company was formerly known as GreenBox POS and changed its name to Ryvyl Inc. in October 2022. Ryvyl Inc. is based in San Diego, California.

About Agritek

Agritek Holdings, Inc. distributes hemp and cannabis products under the Hemp Pops, MD Vapes, Rehab Rx, Higher Society, and California Premiums brands in the United States. Its products include human ingestible, such as tinctures, capsules, and gummies; CBD edibles; topicals; and pet products. The company also offers business services, including operational and compliance consulting, funding and financing, dispensary and retail, commercial production and equipment build out, multichannel supply chain, and consumer product, as well as branding, marketing, and sales solutions. In addition, it is involved in the acquisition and leasing of real estate properties, such as cultivation space and related facilities to licensed marijuana growers and dispensary owners. Agritek Holdings, Inc. distributes its products through e-commerce websites comprising RehabRx.com and Hemppops.com; third-party e-commerce websites; and various brick and mortar retailers. The company was formerly known as MediSwipe Inc. and changed its name to Agritek Holdings, Inc. in April 2014. Agritek Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.