Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) and DecisionPoint Systems (OTCMKTS:DPSI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Match Group and DecisionPoint Systems’ revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Match Group | $1.73 billion | 11.35 | $477.94 million | $1.33 | 52.53 |
| DecisionPoint Systems | $31.10 million | 0.00 | $1.68 million | N/A | N/A |
Match Group has higher revenue and earnings than DecisionPoint Systems.
Profitability
This table compares Match Group and DecisionPoint Systems’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Match Group | 26.41% | 293.15% | 23.26% |
| DecisionPoint Systems | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Match Group and DecisionPoint Systems, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Match Group | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 2.67 |
| DecisionPoint Systems | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Match Group presently has a consensus price target of $87.75, suggesting a potential upside of 25.59%. Given Match Group’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Match Group is more favorable than DecisionPoint Systems.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
23.2% of Match Group shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Match Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.7% of DecisionPoint Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Risk & Volatility
Match Group has a beta of 0.19, meaning that its share price is 81% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, DecisionPoint Systems has a beta of 3.49, meaning that its share price is 249% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Match Group beats DecisionPoint Systems on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
Match Group Company Profile
Match Group, Inc. provides dating products worldwide. It operates a portfolio of brands, including Tinder, Match, PlentyOfFish, Meetic, OkCupid, OurTime, Pairs, and Hinge, as well as other brands. Match Group, Inc. offers its dating products through its applications and Websites in approximately 40 languages. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Match Group, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of IAC/InterActiveCorp.
DecisionPoint Systems Company Profile
DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. operates as an enterprise mobility systems integrator in the United States. It sells and installs mobile computing and wireless systems, such as mobile computers, mobile application software, and related data capture equipment. The company deploys mobile applications for retail stores, warehousing and distribution, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and field mobility industries. It also provides enterprise mobile software systems, which include APEXWare Field Service solution; APEXWare Merchandising, Sales and Delivery solution; APEXWare Warehouse Management System; DecisionPoint custom development solution; and ContentSentral, which manages and distributes corporate content, as well as resells specialized applications. In addition, the company offers professional services comprising business consulting for understanding the implementation of mobile computing for a business process; technical consulting for determining the technology to be used and implemented; and technical development services consisting of software programming and configuration of the mobile computing, and application solutions, as well as interface software for customer’s existing back-office systems. Further, it provides supply chain services, such as Pre-Contract, Pre Go-Live, and Post Go-Live solutions; and deployment and support services consisting of implementation and rollout services. Additionally, the company offers enterprise wireless and mobile computing hardware, such as handheld and vehicle-mounted, and ruggedized mobile computers; wireless LAN infrastructure; GPS receivers; two-way radios; handheld bar code scanners; laptops and tablet computers for rugged environments; consumer Smartphone and tablet computers; and bar code consumables. It serves retail, utility, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, and other commercial customers. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.
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