John Wiley & Sons (NYSE:WLYB – Get Free Report) and GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME – Get Free Report) are both communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and profitability.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
0.5% of John Wiley & Sons shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.2% of GameSquare shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.7% of John Wiley & Sons shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.4% of GameSquare shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Risk and Volatility
John Wiley & Sons has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, GameSquare has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for John Wiley & Sons and GameSquare, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| John Wiley & Sons | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| GameSquare | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
Profitability
This table compares John Wiley & Sons and GameSquare’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| John Wiley & Sons | 11.90% | 27.99% | 8.16% |
| GameSquare | -96.06% | 7.97% | 3.14% |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares John Wiley & Sons and GameSquare”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| John Wiley & Sons | $1.68 billion | 1.54 | $221.62 million | $3.78 | 13.50 |
| GameSquare | $45.00 million | 0.67 | -$40.10 million | ($4.96) | -0.46 |
John Wiley & Sons has higher revenue and earnings than GameSquare. GameSquare is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than John Wiley & Sons, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
John Wiley & Sons beats GameSquare on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley & Sons is a global publishing and knowledge-services company serving researchers, students, educators and professionals. Founded in 1807, the company has evolved from a book publisher into a provider of print and digital content, platforms and services. Wiley’s activities include publishing scholarly journals and books, particularly in science, technology, medicine and related fields. It also provides digital research resources and solutions, as well as textbooks, online learning materials and other educational products.
About GameSquare
GameSquare Holdings, Inc. is a gaming and esports media and entertainment company that connects brands with gaming audiences through esports teams, content creators, digital media, advertising and live experiences. The company develops and distributes gaming-related content across social media, streaming platforms and other digital channels, while providing marketing and creative services to advertisers and corporate partners. GameSquare’s portfolio has included esports and gaming properties such as FaZe Clan and Complexity Gaming, along with creative, media and talent-focused businesses.
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