BlackSky Technology (NYSE:BKSY – Get Free Report) and Nextech3D.AI (OTCMKTS:NEXCF – Get Free Report) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.
Profitability
This table compares BlackSky Technology and Nextech3D.AI’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| BlackSky Technology | -89.07% | -74.25% | -18.09% |
| Nextech3D.AI | -169.65% | N/A | -169.03% |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares BlackSky Technology and Nextech3D.AI”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| BlackSky Technology | $106.57 million | 8.64 | -$70.26 million | ($2.55) | -9.73 |
| Nextech3D.AI | $1.54 million | 13.90 | -$3.78 million | ($0.04) | -2.38 |
Nextech3D.AI has lower revenue, but higher earnings than BlackSky Technology. BlackSky Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nextech3D.AI, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Volatility and Risk
BlackSky Technology has a beta of 2.52, suggesting that its stock price is 152% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nextech3D.AI has a beta of 1.75, suggesting that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
27.2% of BlackSky Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of BlackSky Technology shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.3% of Nextech3D.AI shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for BlackSky Technology and Nextech3D.AI, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| BlackSky Technology | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2.40 |
| Nextech3D.AI | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
BlackSky Technology currently has a consensus price target of $36.50, suggesting a potential upside of 47.08%. Given BlackSky Technology’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe BlackSky Technology is more favorable than Nextech3D.AI.
Summary
BlackSky Technology beats Nextech3D.AI on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About BlackSky Technology
BlackSky Technology Inc. provides geospatial intelligence, imagery and related data analytic products and services, and mission systems that include the development, integration, and operation of satellite and ground systems for government and commercial customers in North America, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company's Spectra software platform processes a range of observations from its satellite constellation and various external data sources, including imaging, radar and radio frequency satellites, environmental sensors, asset tracking sensors, Internet-of-Things (IoT) connected devices, internet-enabled narrative sources, and a variety of geotemporal data feeds. It offers a range of services related to object, change and anomaly detection, site monitoring, and enhanced analytics, which helps to detect key pattern of life changes in critical locations, including strategic locations and infrastructure comprising ports, airports, and construction sites; retail activity; commodities stockpiles; and other sites that contain critical commodities and supply chain inventory. In addition, the company develops and delivers satellites and payload systems; and provides professional and engineering services. Its products and services are used in national security, supply chain intelligence, crisis management, critical infrastructure monitoring, economic intelligence, and other applications. BlackSky Technology Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
About Nextech3D.AI
Nextech3D.AI Corporation provides augmented reality technologies, wayfinding technologies, and 3D model services. It focuses on creating 3D WebAR photorealistic models for the prime ecommerce marketplace, as well as other online retailers. The company was formerly known as NexTech AR Solutions Corp. and changed its name to Nextech3D.AI Corporation in September 2023. Nextech3D.AI Corporation was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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