Comparing RB Global (NYSE:RBA) & Pax Global Tech (OTCMKTS:PXGYF)

RB Global (NYSE:RBA) and Pax Global Tech (OTCMKTS:PXGYF) are both business services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Profitability

This table compares RB Global and Pax Global Tech’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
RB Global	9.55%	12.33%	5.58%
Pax Global Tech	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares RB Global and Pax Global Tech”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
RB Global	$4.59 billion	4.20	$423.10 million	$2.15	48.18
Pax Global Tech	$753.27 million	0.70	$96.68 million	N/A	N/A

RB Global has higher revenue and earnings than Pax Global Tech.

Risk & Volatility

RB Global has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Pax Global Tech has a beta of 0.18, meaning that its stock price is 82% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

95.4% of RB Global shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of RB Global shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for RB Global and Pax Global Tech, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
RB Global	0	1	6	0	2.86
Pax Global Tech	0	0	0	0	0.00

RB Global currently has a consensus target price of $126.43, suggesting a potential upside of 22.04%. Given RB Global’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe RB Global is more favorable than Pax Global Tech.

Summary

RB Global beats Pax Global Tech on 12 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About RB Global

RB Global, Inc., an omnichannel marketplace, provides insights, services, and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Its marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., an auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding; IAA, a digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers; Rouse Services, which provides asset management, data-driven intelligence, and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, a technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport solution. The company's brands include GovPlanet, an online marketplace for the sale of government and military assets; RB Auction, an onsite and online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment; IronPlanet, an online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment; Marketplace-E, an online solution that make offers/buy now format; Rouse Appraisals, a certified appraisal service solution; Ritchie List Mascus, an online equipment listing service and B2B dealer portal; CSAToday, an online reporting and analysis tool that gives sellers the ability to manage their vehicle assets and monitor sales performance; and Catastrophe Response Services. In addition, it offers title, data, transportation and logistics, refurbishing, inspection, and financial services. It serves customers across various asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining, and agriculture. RB Global, Inc. was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Westchester, Illinois.

About Pax Global Tech

PAX Global Technology Limited, an investment holding company, develops and sells electronic funds transfer point-of-sale products in Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, the United States, and Italy. Its E-payment terminal products include smart E-payment solutions; and android smartPOS, android smart tablet, unattended payment products, PINpad, and Minipigs and mPOS. The company also develops MAXSTORE, a cloud-based Software as a Service platform that provides one-stop terminal management and valu-added services; paxRhino, a key injection service; and CyberLab, a payment application cloud test platform that provides professional one-stop online debugging and testing service. In addition, it offers payment solutions services, and maintenance and installation services. PAX Global Technology Limited was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.