Dassault Systemes (OTCMKTS:DASTY – Get Free Report) and Datasea (NASDAQ:DTSS – Get Free Report) are both technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Dassault Systemes and Datasea, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Dassault Systemes | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2.14 |
| Datasea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Institutional & Insider Ownership
0.0% of Dassault Systemes shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.1% of Datasea shares are held by institutional investors. 50.7% of Datasea shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Dassault Systemes and Datasea’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Dassault Systemes | 21.28% | 18.52% | 10.82% |
| Datasea | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Dassault Systemes and Datasea”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Dassault Systemes | $7.05 billion | 5.50 | $1.35 billion | $1.15 | 25.12 |
| Datasea | $40.70 million | 0.14 | -$2.19 million | ($0.32) | -1.74 |
Dassault Systemes has higher revenue and earnings than Datasea. Datasea is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dassault Systemes, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Risk and Volatility
Dassault Systemes has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Datasea has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its share price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Dassault Systemes beats Datasea on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Dassault Systemes
Dassault Systèmes SE provides software solutions and services worldwide. It offers SOLIDWORKS provides easy-to-use 2D and 3D product development solutions accessible to any business; CATIA, an engineering and design software for product 3D computer-aided design; GEOVIA for intersection of natural resources, infrastructure, and urban planning; and BIOVIA that develops chemicals, biologics, and materials experiences. The company provides SIMULIA that delivers realistic simulation applications; DELMIA, which enables global industrial operations; 3DVIA that provides 3D space planning solutions; and ENOVIA that enables to plan and track the definition of success for customer. In addition, it offers Centric PLM, a product lifecycle management software solution; 3DEXCITE, a real-time 3D visualization software; NETVIBES, which enables organizations to gather, align, and enrich big data; 3DEXPERIENCE platform that provides organizations a holistic and real-time view of their business activities and ecosystem, as well as connecting people, ideas, data, and solutions together in a single environment; and MEDIDATA, a clinical research study software that provides evidences and insights to pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies, as well as academic researchers. The company distributes its products through direct and indirect sales channels. It primarily serves companies in the transportation and mobility; industrial equipment; aerospace and defense; high-tech; life sciences and healthcare; infrastructure, energy, and materials; home and lifestyle; architecture, engineering, and construction; cities, and public services; consumer packaged goods and retail; marine and offshore; and business services. Dassault Systèmes SE was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France.
About Datasea
Datasea Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides technology and information systems in the People's Republic of China. The company provides smart city solutions and 5G messaging applications. It also offers its smart security solutions primarily to schools, tourist or scenic attractions, and public communities. In addition, the company provides intelligent acoustics products, which include ultrasonic air sterilizer, air purification and deodorization, and other products. The company was formerly known as Rose Rock, Inc. and changed its name to Datasea Inc. in October 2015. Datasea Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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