Head-To-Head Survey: Powerstorm (OTCMKTS:PSTO) versus KORE Group (NYSE:KORE)

Powerstorm (OTCMKTS:PSTO – Get Rating) and KORE Group (NYSE:KORE – Get Rating) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Powerstorm and KORE Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

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Risk and Volatility

Powerstorm has a beta of 1.75, indicating that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, KORE Group has a beta of 2.74, indicating that its stock price is 174% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

34.9% of KORE Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of KORE Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Powerstorm and KORE Group’s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Powerstorm has higher earnings, but lower revenue than KORE Group.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Powerstorm and KORE Group, as provided by MarketBeat.

KORE Group has a consensus price target of $6.70, indicating a potential upside of 340.79%. Given KORE Group’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe KORE Group is more favorable than Powerstorm.

Summary

KORE Group beats Powerstorm on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Powerstorm

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Powerstorm Holdings, Inc. manufactures hybrid energy storage systems. It provides these energy storage systems to rural communities and emerging markets worldwide, in order to meet growing demand for renewable, turn-key energy sources. The company was founded on October 10, 2011 and is headquartered in Dover, DE.

About KORE Group

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KORE Group Holdings, Inc. provides Internet of Things (IoT) services and solutions worldwide. It offers connectivity, location-based, device solutions, and managed and professional services that are used in the development and support of IoT technology for the Machine-to-Machine market. The company provides Connectivity-as-a-Service; IoT solutions and analytics to fleet tracking companies; and asset monitoring, communications, and industrial IoT services. It serves customers operating in a range of sectors, including healthcare, fleet and vehicle management, asset management, communication services, and industrial/manufacturing. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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