Reviewing Relx (NYSE:RELX) and MOGU (NYSE:MOGU)

Relx (NYSE:RELX) and MOGU (NYSE:MOGU) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Relx and MOGU’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Relx	N/A	N/A	N/A
MOGU	N/A	N/A	N/A

Insider & Institutional Ownership

15.0% of Relx shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.1% of MOGU shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Relx shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of MOGU shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Relx has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, MOGU has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Relx and MOGU, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Relx	0	0	4	1	3.20
MOGU	0	0	0	0	0.00

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Relx and MOGU”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Relx	$9.43 billion	10.85	$2.47 billion	$1.86	29.81
MOGU	$138.90 million	0.13	-$8.21 million	N/A	N/A

Relx has higher revenue and earnings than MOGU.

Summary

Relx beats MOGU on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Relx

RELX Plc engages in provision of information and analytics solutions for professional and business customers across industries. It operates through the following business segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions. The Scientific, Technical & Medical segment is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals advance healthcare, open science, and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. The Risk & Business Analytics segment provides customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. The Legal segment is a global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that helps customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes and advance the rule of law around the world. The Exhibitions segment is an event business, enhancing the effect of face-to-face through data and digital tools. The company was founded by Albert Edward Reed in 1903 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

About MOGU

MOGU Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the online fashion and lifestyle business in the People's Republic of China. The company operates an online platform that primarily offers a range of fashion apparel and other products, including beauty products and accessories provided by third party merchants, as well as personal care, food, and medical beauty products. It also provides online marketing, commission, financing, technology, and other related services to merchants, brand partners/owners, and users; and technology services to insurance companies. The company offers its products through mobile apps, including flagship Mogujie app, mini programs on Weixin, and Weixin pay; websites comprising Mogu.com, Mogujie.com and Meilishuo.com. The company was formerly known as Meili Inc. and changed its name to MOGU Inc. in November 2018. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, the People's Republic of China.