Conduent (NASDAQ:CNDT – Get Free Report) and Asure Software (NASDAQ:ASUR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Conduent and Asure Software”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Conduent | $3.04 billion | 0.07 | -$170.00 million | ($1.55) | -0.88 |
| Asure Software | $140.54 million | 2.21 | -$13.13 million | ($0.12) | -85.67 |
Asure Software has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Conduent. Asure Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Conduent, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Conduent and Asure Software, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Conduent | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.33 |
| Asure Software | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2.60 |
Asure Software has a consensus price target of $13.00, suggesting a potential upside of 26.46%. Given Asure Software’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Asure Software is more favorable than Conduent.
Volatility and Risk
Conduent has a beta of 1.47, suggesting that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Asure Software has a beta of 0.49, suggesting that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Conduent and Asure Software’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Conduent | -9.03% | -10.66% | -2.61% |
| Asure Software | -2.30% | 9.46% | 3.72% |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
77.3% of Conduent shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.6% of Asure Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Conduent shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Asure Software shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Asure Software beats Conduent on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Conduent
Conduent Incorporated (NASDAQ: CNDT) provides business process services and technology solutions to government agencies and commercial organizations. Its services are designed to help clients manage complex administrative processes, improve customer interactions and modernize operations through digital tools and automation. The company’s offerings include transportation and mobility services, such as electronic tolling, transit fare collection and traffic-management solutions; government services, including public benefits administration, payment processing and constituent support; and commercial services covering customer experience, claims and benefits administration, human resources and other business processes.
About Asure Software
Asure Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASUR) provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) software and services for small and midsized businesses. Its platform is designed to help employers manage core workforce and administrative processes through a unified suite of online tools. Asure’s products and services include payroll processing and tax services, time and attendance tracking, human resources management, benefits administration, employee onboarding, talent management, and employee self-service.
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