Constellation Software (OTCMKTS:CNSWF – Get Rating) and 5N Plus (OTCMKTS:FPLSF – Get Rating) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and risk.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
0.1% of Constellation Software shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of 5N Plus shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of 5N Plus shares are owned by company 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.
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This table compares Constellation Software and 5N Plus' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Constellation Software | $5.11 billion | 5.73 | $311.00 million | $21.47 | 64.31 |
| 5N Plus | $209.99 million | 0.46 | $3.11 million | ($0.09) | -12.20 |
Risk & Volatility
Constellation Software has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its share price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, 5N Plus has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Constellation Software and 5N Plus' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Constellation Software | 7.94% | 65.88% | 16.34% |
| 5N Plus | -3.05% | -0.99% | -0.39% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent ratings for Constellation Software and 5N Plus, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Constellation Software | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2.75 |
| 5N Plus | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.33 |
Constellation Software presently has a consensus target price of $2,550.00, indicating a potential upside of 84.67%. 5N Plus has a consensus target price of $3.75, indicating a potential upside of 241.45%. Given 5N Plus' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe 5N Plus is more favorable than Constellation Software.
Summary
Constellation Software beats 5N Plus on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Constellation Software
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Constellation Software Inc., together with its subsidiaries, acquires, builds, and manages vertical market software businesses in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and rest of Europe. Its industry specific software businesses provide specialized and mission-critical software solutions. The company serves public and private sector markets. Constellation Software Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
About 5N Plus
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5N Plus Inc. produces and sells semiconductors in North America, Europe, and Asia. It operates through Specialty Semiconductors and Performance Material segments. The company offers low melting point alloys, semiconductor compounds and wafers, as well as various chemicals, and metals. It is also involved in manufacture of metallic powders for micro-electronic and manufacturing applications. In addition, the company is involved in animal feed additives and pharmaceutical ingredients as well as offers recycling services. The company serves renewable energy, security, space, pharmaceutical, medical imaging, manufacturing, electronic, consumer, and industrial applications.5N Plus Inc. is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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