Able View Global (NASDAQ:ABLV – Get Free Report) and SPAR Group (NASDAQ:SGRP – Get Free Report) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Able View Global and SPAR Group”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Able View Global | $105.20 million | 0.52 | $820,000.00 | N/A | N/A |
| SPAR Group | $136.10 million | 0.15 | -$24.63 million | ($1.03) | -0.79 |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Able View Global and SPAR Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Able View Global | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| SPAR Group | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Profitability
This table compares Able View Global and SPAR Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Able View Global | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SPAR Group | -18.51% | -107.74% | -19.90% |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
78.5% of Able View Global shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.6% of SPAR Group shares are held by institutional investors. 51.5% of SPAR Group shares are held 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.
Risk & Volatility
Able View Global has a beta of 1.71, indicating that its stock price is 71% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, SPAR Group has a beta of 0.23, indicating that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Able View Global beats SPAR Group on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Able View Global
Able View Global Inc. operates as brand management partners of beauty and personal care brands in China. Its brand management services encompass various segments of the brand management value chain, including strategy, branding, digital and social marketing, omni-channel sales, customer services, overseas logistics, and warehouse and fulfilment. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Shanghai, China.
About SPAR Group
SPAR Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides merchandising and brand marketing services in the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The company offers merchandising and marketing services, such as resets and cut-ins; price and inventory audits; stock replenishment and rotation services; out of stock management; promotional event setup; and display management, as well as category management and set up services comprising category and product resets; planogram maintenance; display and shelf services; and point of purchase installation and management. It also provides remodel and retail transformation consisting of store remodels, store department resets, fixture and banner installations, pop-up store services, and store closings; and assembly and installation services, including assembly of merchandise in stores, in-store services, office setup/down-sizing services, and national in-home furniture assembly services. In addition, the company offers business analytics and insights services, such as product dashboards, stock out reporting, visit reporting, real-time service insights, and share of shelf analytics; and fulfillment and distribution services comprising distribution center staffing, point of purchase fulfillment services, kiosk prep, returns processing, picking and packing services, and inventory services. The company serves mass merchandisers; HBAs; pharmacies; and grocery, discount, dollar, convenience, cash and carry, home improvement, consumer electronics, automotive aftermarket, office supply, personal technology, beverage, household products, consumables, financial products, and independent stores. SPAR Group, Inc. was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
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