HMS Networks AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:HMNKF – Get Free Report) and Extreme Networks (NASDAQ:EXTR – Get Free Report) are both technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
91.0% of Extreme Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of Extreme Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for HMS Networks AB (publ) and Extreme Networks, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| HMS Networks AB (publ) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Extreme Networks | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2.75 |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares HMS Networks AB (publ) and Extreme Networks”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| HMS Networks AB (publ) | N/A | N/A | N/A | $5.61 | 8.68 |
| Extreme Networks | $1.14 billion | 3.42 | -$7.47 million | $0.12 | 248.17 |
HMS Networks AB (publ) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Extreme Networks. HMS Networks AB (publ) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Extreme Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares HMS Networks AB (publ) and Extreme Networks’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| HMS Networks AB (publ) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Extreme Networks | 1.30% | 81.88% | 5.45% |
Summary
Extreme Networks beats HMS Networks AB (publ) on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About HMS Networks AB (publ)
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HMS Networks AB (publ) engages in the provision of products that enable industrial equipment to communicate and share information worldwide. The company offers Anybus Embedded that offers multi-network connectivity with a single development project; Anybus Gateways, a gateway for connecting devices, machines, systems, or networks; Anybus Wireless that allows to connect machines and devices over Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular networks, and industrial Ethernet; and Anybus Diagnostics, which offers tools and services to monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot industrial networks. It also provides Ewon Cosy, an industrial VPN device for secure remote access; Ewon Flexy, an industrial device and IIoT gateways for flexible remote access and data services; Ewon Flexy Extension Cards, which allow to keep up with the evolution of communication technologies while protecting investment in the device; and Ewon Talk2M, an industrial cloud that enables its customers to access their assets; Ewon Netbiter, a gateway to remote connectivity for energy generation systems; and Argos, a IIoT cloud dashboard, as well as offers other IIoT softwares. In addition, the company offers Intesis protocol translators, air conditioner interfaces, AC Cloud control, and ST cloud control solutions; and PC interfaces, repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways, and safety solutions under the Ixxat brand. Further, it provides Owasys, a wireless communication platforms, as well as offers brand labeling, system, software, and maintenance solutions. The company offers its solutions to device manufactures, machine builders, system integrators, and end users. HMS Networks AB (publ) was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Halmstad, Sweden.
About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks, Inc. delivers cloud-driven networking solutions that leverage the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation.
The company designs, develops, and manufactures wired and wireless network infrastructure equipment and develops the software for network management, policy, analytics, security, and access controls. Over 50,000 customers globally trust their end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts.
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