Scienjoy (NASDAQ:SJ – Get Free Report) and Zillow Group (NASDAQ:ZG – Get Free Report) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and valuation.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Scienjoy and Zillow Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Scienjoy | $1.17 billion | 0.03 | -$83.95 million | ($1.99) | -0.42 |
| Zillow Group | $2.58 billion | 2.86 | $23.00 million | $0.22 | 149.55 |
Zillow Group has higher revenue and earnings than Scienjoy. Scienjoy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zillow Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Scienjoy and Zillow Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Scienjoy | -46.33% | -63.91% | -54.20% |
| Zillow Group | 1.96% | 2.32% | 1.97% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Scienjoy and Zillow Group, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Scienjoy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Zillow Group | 1 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2.39 |
Zillow Group has a consensus target price of $51.10, suggesting a potential upside of 55.30%. Given Zillow Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Zillow Group is more favorable than Scienjoy.
Volatility and Risk
Scienjoy has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zillow Group has a beta of 2.02, indicating that its share price is 102% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
0.3% of Scienjoy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.3% of Zillow Group shares are held by institutional investors. 33.5% of Scienjoy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 29.9% of Zillow Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Zillow Group beats Scienjoy on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Scienjoy
Scienjoy Holding Corporation provides mobile live streaming platforms in the People's Republic of China. The company focuses on interactive show live streaming from broadcasters to users. Its platforms enable users to view and interact with broadcasters through online chat, virtual items, and playing games. The company operates live streaming platforms under the Showself Live Streaming, Lehai Live Streaming, Haixiu Live Streaming, BeeLive Live Streaming, and Hongle Live Streaming names. It also offers technical development and advisory services. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Hangzhou City, the People's Republic of China.
About Zillow Group
Zillow Group, Inc. operates real estate brands in mobile applications and Websites in the United States. The company offers premier agent and rentals marketplaces, new construction marketplaces, advertising, display advertising, and business technology solutions, as well as dotloop and floor plans. It also provides mortgage originations and the sale of mortgages, and advertising to mortgage lenders and other mortgage professionals; and title and escrow services. In addition, the company's brand portfolio includes Zillow Premier Agent, Zillow Home Loans, Zillow Rentals, Trulia, StreetEasy, HotPads, and Out East; and a suite of marketing software and technology solutions for the real estate industry, including ShowingTime+, Spruce, and Follow Up Boss. Zillow Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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