HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) versus Kanzhun (NASDAQ:BZ) Head to Head Analysis

Kanzhun (NASDAQ:BZ) and HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Kanzhun and HireQuest’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kanzhun	7.06%	2.92%	2.30%
HireQuest	32.00%	18.87%	10.85%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Kanzhun and HireQuest’s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kanzhun	$654.04 million	8.68	$15.55 million	$0.11	137.47
HireQuest	$34.76 million	6.72	$12.46 million	$0.85	19.78

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

Volatility and Risk

Kanzhun has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its share price is 54% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HireQuest has a beta of 1.07, indicating that its share price is 7% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

60.7% of Kanzhun shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.1% of HireQuest shares are held by institutional investors. 5.6% of Kanzhun shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 45.8% of HireQuest shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Kanzhun and HireQuest, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kanzhun	0	2	5	0	2.71
HireQuest	0	0	1	0	3.00

Kanzhun currently has a consensus target price of $19.00, indicating a potential upside of 25.66%. HireQuest has a consensus target price of $27.00, indicating a potential upside of 60.62%. Given HireQuest’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe HireQuest is more favorable than Kanzhun.

Summary

HireQuest beats Kanzhun on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Kanzhun

Kanzhun Limited engages in the provision of online recruitment solutions in the People's Republic of China. The company offers its recruitment solutions through a mobile app under the BOSS Zhipin brand name. Its recruitment platform assists the recruitment process between job seekers and employers for enterprises, and corporations. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

About HireQuest

HireQuest, Inc. provides temporary staffing solutions in the United States. It offers staffing services, including skilled and semi-skilled industrial and construction personnel, clerical and administrative personnel, and permanent placement services. The company also specializes in commercial and non-CDL drivers. It serves construction, recycling, warehousing, logistics, auctioneering, manufacturing, hospitality, landscaping, retail industries, as well as dental practices. HireQuest, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina.