Contrasting ZoomInfo Technologies (NASDAQ:ZI) & Apex Technology Acquisition (NASDAQ:APXT)

Apex Technology Acquisition (NASDAQ:APXT) and ZoomInfo Technologies (NASDAQ:ZI) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Apex Technology Acquisition and ZoomInfo Technologies”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Apex Technology Acquisition	N/A	N/A	-$60.72 million	N/A	N/A
ZoomInfo Technologies	$1.21 billion	1.09	$107.30 million	$0.12	32.17

ZoomInfo Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Apex Technology Acquisition.

Profitability

This table compares Apex Technology Acquisition and ZoomInfo Technologies’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Apex Technology Acquisition	N/A	-750.42%	-10.63%
ZoomInfo Technologies	0.74%	12.05%	3.46%

Volatility & Risk

Apex Technology Acquisition has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ZoomInfo Technologies has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its share price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

6.0% of Apex Technology Acquisition shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of ZoomInfo Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 21.1% of Apex Technology Acquisition shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.0% of ZoomInfo Technologies 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Apex Technology Acquisition and ZoomInfo Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Apex Technology Acquisition	0	0	0	0	0.00
ZoomInfo Technologies	1	1	2	0	2.25

ZoomInfo Technologies has a consensus price target of $12.00, indicating a potential upside of 210.88%. Given ZoomInfo Technologies’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe ZoomInfo Technologies is more favorable than Apex Technology Acquisition.

Summary

ZoomInfo Technologies beats Apex Technology Acquisition on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Apex Technology Acquisition

Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation does not have significant operations. It intends to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses in the software and internet technology industries. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Burlingame, California. Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation is a subsidiary of Apex Technology Sponsor LLC.

About ZoomInfo Technologies

ZoomInfo Technologies Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides go-to-market intelligence and engagement platform for sales and marketing teams in the United States and internationally. The company's cloud-based platform provides information on organizations and professionals to help users identify target customers and decision makers, obtain continually updated predictive lead and company scoring, monitor buying signals and other attributes of target companies, craft messages, engage through automated sales tools, and track progress through the deal cycle. It serves enterprises, mid-market companies, and down to small businesses that operate in various industry, including software, business services, manufacturing, telecommunications, financial services, media and internet, transportation, education, hospitality, and real estate. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.