Contrasting Maplebear (NASDAQ:CART) and Iota Communications (OTCMKTS:IOTC)

Maplebear (NASDAQ:CARTGet Free Report) and Iota Communications (OTCMKTS:IOTCGet Free Report) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

63.1% of Maplebear shares are held by institutional investors. 36.0% of Maplebear shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.2% of Iota Communications shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Maplebear and Iota Communications”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Maplebear $3.04 billion 3.51 -$1.62 billion $1.49 27.91
Iota Communications N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Iota Communications has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Maplebear.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Maplebear and Iota Communications, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Maplebear 0 12 13 0 2.52
Iota Communications 0 0 0 0 0.00

Maplebear currently has a consensus price target of $47.29, indicating a potential upside of 13.72%. Given Maplebear’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Maplebear is more favorable than Iota Communications.

Profitability

This table compares Maplebear and Iota Communications’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Maplebear 13.37% 13.78% 10.51%
Iota Communications N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Maplebear beats Iota Communications on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Maplebear

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Maplebear Inc., doing business as Instacart, engages in the provision of online grocery shopping services to households in North America. It sells and delivers grocery products, as well as pickup services through a mobile application and website. It also operates virtual convenience stores; and provides software-as-a-service solutions to retailers. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

About Iota Communications

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Iota Communications, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. It also provides energy conservation solutions. The company operates through Iota Networks, Iota Commercial Solutions, Iota Communications, and Iota Holdings. In addition, the company offers delphi360, a wireless connectivity and data analytics platform to integrate with devices and sensors, as well as provides BrightAI, an analytic platform that gathers information from sensor connectivity. Further, it provides IoT-based LED and smart lighting. Additionally, it offers smart building solutions, a platform for data management. Furthermore, the company serves healthcare, commercial real estate, education, utility, retail, and manufacturing industries; and city and municipals. Iota Communications, Inc. is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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