ASAP (NASDAQ:ASAP – Get Rating) and Viad (NYSE:VVI – Get Rating) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and profitability.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares ASAP and Viad's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Get ASAP alerts:| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| ASAP | $182.19 million | 0.02 | -$5.23 million | ($20.60) | -0.02 |
| Viad | $1.13 billion | 0.49 | $23.22 million | $0.12 | 223.75 |
Viad has higher revenue and earnings than ASAP. ASAP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Viad, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Volatility & Risk
ASAP has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Viad has a beta of 1.76, indicating that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for ASAP and Viad, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| ASAP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Viad | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.00 |
Viad has a consensus target price of $43.50, suggesting a potential upside of 62.01%. Given Viad's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Viad is more favorable than ASAP.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
92.6% of Viad shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.2% of ASAP shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Viad shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares ASAP and Viad's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| ASAP | -131.13% | -52.13% | -19.80% |
| Viad | 2.24% | 15.20% | 1.06% |
Summary
Viad beats ASAP on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About ASAP
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Waitr Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision and development of online ordering technology platform. Its product features delivery, carryout and dine-in options, connecting restaurants, drivers, and diners services. The company was founded by Christopher Meaux on November 19, 2008 and is headquartered in Lafayette, LA.
About Viad
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Viad Corp. engages in the provision of marketing services and travel and recreation services. It operates through the following segments: GES U.S., GES International, (collectively, GES) and Pursuit. The GES business group offers live event service to visible and influential events and global brands. The Pursuit business group refers to the collection of iconic natural and cultural destination experiences. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.
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