Amesite (NASDAQ:AMST – Get Free Report) and The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY – Get Free Report) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings for Amesite and The9, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Amesite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| The9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Amesite and The9″s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Amesite | $370,000.00 | 16.11 | -$3.10 million | ($0.63) | -1.44 |
| The9 | $15.43 million | 3.38 | -$57.55 million | $6.00 | 0.57 |
Amesite has higher earnings, but lower revenue than The9. Amesite is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The9, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Risk and Volatility
Amesite has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The9 has a beta of 2.01, meaning that its stock price is 101% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Amesite and The9’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Amesite | -850.55% | -162.26% | -135.85% |
| The9 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
3.6% of Amesite shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of The9 shares are held by institutional investors. 36.5% of Amesite shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of The9 shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Summary
The9 beats Amesite on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Amesite
Amesite Inc., an artificial intelligence driven platform and course designer, that provides online products in the United States. The company uses machine learning to offer a mass customized experience to learners. It serves businesses, universities and colleges, K-12 schools, museums, and non-profit organizations. Amesite Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
About The9
The9 Limited operates as a cryptocurrency mining business in China, Eastern Europe, Asia, and North America. The company was formerly known as GameNow.net Limited and changed its name to The9 Limited in February 2004. The9 Limited was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China.
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