Head-To-Head Analysis: iPower (NYSE:IPW) vs. ASOS (OTCMKTS:ASOMF)

iPower (NYSE:IPW) and ASOS (OTCMKTS:ASOMF) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares iPower and ASOS’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
iPower	-11.81%	-26.64%	-10.53%
ASOS	N/A	N/A	N/A

Insider & Institutional Ownership

3.0% of iPower shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.2% of ASOS shares are held by institutional investors. 27.2% of iPower shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares iPower and ASOS’s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
iPower	$87.62 million	0.21	$1.52 million	($0.35)	-2.01
ASOS	N/A	N/A	N/A	$0.45	10.22

iPower has higher revenue and earnings than ASOS. iPower is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ASOS, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for iPower and ASOS, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
iPower	0	0	0	0	N/A
ASOS	0	0	0	0	N/A

iPower presently has a consensus target price of $3.00, indicating a potential upside of 327.35%. Given iPower’s higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe iPower is more favorable than ASOS.

Summary

ASOS beats iPower on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About iPower

iPower Inc. operates as an online retailer and supplier of hydroponics equipment and accessories for commercial businesses and individuals in the United States. It offers advanced indoor and greenhouse grow-light systems, ventilation systems, activated carbon filters, nutrients, growing media, hydroponic water-resistant grow tents, trimming machines, pumps, and accessories for hydroponic gardening; general gardening products, including environmental sensors and controls; and home products, which comprise commercial fans, floor and wall fans, storage and shelving units, and chairs. iPower Inc. sells its products under the iPower and Simple Deluxe brand names through Zenhydro.com and various third-party online platforms. The company was formerly known as BZRTH Inc. and changed its name to iPower Inc. in September 2020. iPower Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Duarte, California.

About ASOS

ASOS Plc operates as an online fashion retailer worldwide. It offers womenswear and menswear products. The company sells its products under the ASOS Design, ASOS Edition, ASOS Luxe, ASOS 4505, Collusion, Reclaimed Vintage, Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge, HIIT, AsYou, Dark Future, UNRVLLD/SPPLY, Crooked Tongues, Daysocial, Actual, and Weekend Collective brands, as well as through third-party brands. It is also involved in the employer of marketing staff and payment processing businesses. ASOS Plc was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.