Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB – Get Free Report) and Kingdee International Software Group (OTCMKTS:KGDEY – Get Free Report) are both technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Trimble and Kingdee International Software Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Trimble | $3.59 billion | 3.88 | $424.00 million | ($0.49) | -121.80 |
| Kingdee International Software Group | $974.65 million | 3.82 | $12.92 million | N/A | N/A |
Institutional and Insider Ownership
93.2% of Trimble shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Trimble shares are owned 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.
Profitability
This table compares Trimble and Kingdee International Software Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Trimble | -2.77% | 12.29% | 7.67% |
| Kingdee International Software Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Trimble and Kingdee International Software Group, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Trimble | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2.67 |
| Kingdee International Software Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
Trimble presently has a consensus price target of $81.78, indicating a potential upside of 37.03%. Given Trimble’s higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Trimble is more favorable than Kingdee International Software Group.
Risk & Volatility
Trimble has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kingdee International Software Group has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Trimble beats Kingdee International Software Group on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Trimble
Trimble Inc. provides technology solutions that enable professionals and field mobile workers to enhance or transform their work processes worldwide. The company's Buildings and Infrastructure segment offers field and office software for project design and visualization; systems to guide and control construction equipment; software for 3D design and data sharing; systems to monitor, track, and manage assets, equipment, and workers; software to share and communicate data; program management solutions for construction owners; 3D conceptual design and modeling software; building information modeling software; enterprise resource planning, project management, and project collaboration solutions; integrated site layout and measurement systems; cost estimating, scheduling, and project controls solutions; and applications for sub-contractors and trades. Its Geospatial segment provides surveying and geospatial products, and geographic information systems. The company's Resources and Utilities segment offers precision agriculture products and services, such as guidance and positioning systems, including autonomous steering systems, automated and variable-rate application and technology systems, and information management solutions; manual and automated navigation guidance for tractors and other farm equipment; solutions to automate application of pesticide and seeding; water solutions; and agricultural software. Its Transportation segment offers solutions for long haul trucking and freight shipper markets; mobility solutions comprising route management, safety and compliance, end-to-end vehicle management, video intelligence, and supply chain communications; and fleet and transportation management systems, analytics, routing, mapping, reporting, and predictive modeling solutions. The company was formerly known as Trimble Navigation Limited and changed its name to Trimble Inc. in October 2016. Trimble Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.
About Kingdee International Software Group
Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the enterprise resource planning business. The company operates through ERP Business and Others, Cloud Services Business, and Investment Properties Operating Business segments. The ERP Business and Others segment sells software and hardware products; and provides software solution consulting, maintenance, upgrade, and other supporting services, as well as software implementation services. The Cloud Services Business segment provides enterprise, finance, industry, and other cloud services. The Investment Properties Operating Business segment invests in properties and office buildings. The company also designs, develops, manufactures, and sells software and hardware products; provides software-related and online financial services; and develops Internet and online pay technologies. It serves enterprises, government agencies, and other organizations worldwide. Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, the People's Republic of China.
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