Brandt (OTCMKTS:BNDT – Get Rating) and Forge Global (NYSE:FRGE – Get Rating) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.
Profitability
This table compares Brandt and Forge Global’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Brandt | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Forge Global | -161.22% | -26.59% | -22.44% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Brandt and Forge Global, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Brandt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Forge Global | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2.33 |
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Brandt and Forge Global’s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Brandt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Forge Global | $69.38 million | 3.96 | -$111.86 million | ($1.45) | -1.10 |
Brandt has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Forge Global.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
13.7% of Forge Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.0% of Brandt shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 20.0% of Forge Global shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Volatility and Risk
Brandt has a beta of -0.35, suggesting that its stock price is 135% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Forge Global has a beta of 2.29, suggesting that its stock price is 129% more volatile than the S&P 500.
About Brandt
Brandt, Inc. operates as a financial services company. It engages in the reorganization of business concerns in non-financial or regulated activities. The company is headquartered in Bartlesville, OK.
About Forge Global
Forge Global Holdings, Inc. provides marketplace infrastructure, data services, and technology solutions for private market participants. It enables private company shareholders to trade private company shares with accredited investors. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Receive News & Ratings for Brandt Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Brandt and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
