Paranovus Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ:PAVS – Get Free Report) and Star Equity (NASDAQ:STRR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and earnings.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
0.2% of Paranovus Entertainment Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of Star Equity shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.6% of Paranovus Entertainment Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.4% of Star Equity shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Paranovus Entertainment Technology and Star Equity, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Paranovus Entertainment Technology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Star Equity | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.20 |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Paranovus Entertainment Technology and Star Equity”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Paranovus Entertainment Technology | $70,000.00 | 8.01 | -$7.89 million | N/A | N/A |
| Star Equity | $172.16 million | 0.24 | -$5.92 million | ($2.63) | -4.21 |
Star Equity has higher revenue and earnings than Paranovus Entertainment Technology.
Volatility and Risk
Paranovus Entertainment Technology has a beta of -0.34, suggesting that its share price is 134% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Star Equity has a beta of 0.49, suggesting that its share price is 51% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Paranovus Entertainment Technology and Star Equity’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Paranovus Entertainment Technology | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Star Equity | -4.18% | -4.04% | -2.40% |
Summary
Star Equity beats Paranovus Entertainment Technology on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Paranovus Entertainment Technology
Paranovus Entertainment Technology Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of nutraceutical and dietary supplement products in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company's product category includes lucidum spore powders, cordyceps mycelia, Ejiao products, American ginseng products, other traditional Chinese herbal and animal extracts, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It also offers product marketing and e-commerce agency operation services under the Happy Buy platform to small and middle size businesses; and e-commerce solutions, internet information, and advertising services to the online stores or manufactures. In addition, the company provides secure transaction environment, automobile procurement, and financial services for automobile manufacturers under the Taochejun automobile sales platform. It sells its products through distributors, large-scale chain drugstores, malls, and supermarkets under the Happiness brand. The company was formerly known as Happiness Development Group Limited and changed its name to Paranovus Entertainment Technology Ltd. in March 2023. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Nanping, the People's Republic of China.
About Star Equity
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. engages in the construction business in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Construction, and Investments. It manufactures modular housing units, structural wall panels, permanent wood foundation systems, and other engineered wood products; supplies general contractors with building materials; holds real estate assets; and manages investments. The company was formerly known as Digirad Corporation and changed its name to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. in December 2020. Star Equity Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
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