Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO – Get Free Report) and Atlanta Braves (NASDAQ:BATRA – Get Free Report) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Take-Two Interactive Software and Atlanta Braves”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Take-Two Interactive Software | $6.66 billion | 5.65 | -$298.20 million | ($1.73) | -116.32 |
| Atlanta Braves | $749.97 million | 4.62 | -$23.37 million | ($1.01) | -54.54 |
Volatility and Risk
Take-Two Interactive Software has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Atlanta Braves has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Take-Two Interactive Software and Atlanta Braves, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Take-Two Interactive Software | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 2.90 |
| Atlanta Braves | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.50 |
Take-Two Interactive Software presently has a consensus target price of $298.89, indicating a potential upside of 48.53%. Given Take-Two Interactive Software’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Take-Two Interactive Software is more favorable than Atlanta Braves.
Profitability
This table compares Take-Two Interactive Software and Atlanta Braves’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Take-Two Interactive Software | -4.79% | 12.25% | 4.46% |
| Atlanta Braves | -8.56% | -7.45% | -2.41% |
Institutional and Insider Ownership
95.5% of Take-Two Interactive Software shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.3% of Atlanta Braves shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Take-Two Interactive Software shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Atlanta Braves shares are owned 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.
Summary
Take-Two Interactive Software beats Atlanta Braves on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. develops, publishes, and markets interactive entertainment solutions for consumers worldwide. It develops and publishes action/adventure products under the Grand Theft Auto, LA Noire, Max Payne, Midnight Club, and Red Dead Redemption names, as well as other franchises. The company also publishes various entertainment properties across various platforms and a range of genres, such as shooter, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, and family/casual entertainment under the BioShock, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, XCOM series, Borderlands, and Tiny Tina’s Wonderland names. In addition, it publishes sports simulation titles comprising NBA 2K series, a basketball video game; the WWE 2K professional wrestling series; mobile titles, including WWE SuperCard; and PGA TOUR 2K. Further, the company offers Kerbal Space Program and OlliOlli World; free-to-play mobile games, such as CSR Racing, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles, FarmVille, Golf Rival, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, Match Factory!, Merge Dragons!, Merge Magic!, Monster Legends, Toon Blast, Top Eleven, Top Troops, Toy Blast, Two Dots, Words With Friends, and Zynga Poker; and hyper-casual mobile titles, including Fill the Fridge!, Parking Jam 3D, Power Slap, Pull the Pin, Twisted Tangle, and Tangled Snakes. Its products are designed for console gaming systems; personal computers; and mobiles comprising smartphones and tablets. The company provides its products through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. was incorporated in 1993 and is based in New York, New York.
About Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. owns and operates the Atlanta Braves Major league baseball club. It also operates mixed-use development project, including retail, office, hotel, and entertainment projects. The company was incorporated in 2022 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.
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