Comparing CV (OTCMKTS:CVHL) and Angel Oak Mortgage REIT (NYSE:AOMR)

Angel Oak Mortgage REIT (NYSE:AOMR) and CV (OTCMKTS:CVHL) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Angel Oak Mortgage REIT and CV”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Angel Oak Mortgage REIT	$34.71 million	6.47	$28.75 million	$0.71	12.70
CV	$25.67 million	N/A	-$18.15 million	N/A	N/A

Angel Oak Mortgage REIT has higher revenue and earnings than CV.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

80.2% of Angel Oak Mortgage REIT shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Angel Oak Mortgage REIT shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.6% of CV shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Angel Oak Mortgage REIT and CV’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Angel Oak Mortgage REIT	12.93%	6.42%	0.63%
CV	N/A	N/A	N/A

Risk & Volatility

Angel Oak Mortgage REIT has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CV has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Angel Oak Mortgage REIT and CV, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Angel Oak Mortgage REIT	0	3	3	0	2.50
CV	0	0	0	0	0.00

Angel Oak Mortgage REIT currently has a consensus target price of $11.06, suggesting a potential upside of 22.66%. Given Angel Oak Mortgage REIT’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Angel Oak Mortgage REIT is more favorable than CV.

Summary

Angel Oak Mortgage REIT beats CV on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Angel Oak Mortgage REIT

Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc., a real estate finance company, focuses on acquiring and investing in first lien non- qualified mortgage loans and other mortgage-related assets in the United States mortgage market. It offers investment securities; residential mortgage loans; and commercial mortgage loans. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

About CV

CV Holdings, Inc. operates as a specialty finance company. It owns finance platforms across various businesses, including small-ticket equipment financing and commercial real estate bridge lending. CV Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Newport Beach, California.