Head to Head Analysis: Beyond Commerce (OTCMKTS:BYOC) and Relx (NYSE:RELX)

Relx (NYSE:RELX) and Beyond Commerce (OTCMKTS:BYOC) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Relx and Beyond Commerce”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Relx	$12.06 billion	8.30	$2.47 billion	$1.86	28.65
Beyond Commerce	$2.59 million	N/A	$3.32 million	N/A	N/A

Relx has higher revenue and earnings than Beyond Commerce.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Relx and Beyond Commerce, as provided by MarketBeat.

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

Risk and Volatility

Relx has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its share price is 16% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Beyond Commerce has a beta of -0.17, suggesting that its share price is 117% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

15.0% of Relx shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Relx shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Beyond Commerce 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.

Profitability

This table compares Relx and Beyond Commerce’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
Beyond Commerce	127.91%	-55.48%	167.22%

Summary

Relx beats Beyond Commerce on 8 of the 11 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 Beyond Commerce

Beyond Commerce, Inc. engages in the business-to-business Internet marketing technology and services, and information management market businesses. It offers content, business process management, customer feedback management, customer experience management, business network, and BYOC analytics services. The company was formerly known as BOOMj, Inc. and changed its name to Beyond Commerce, Inc. in February 2009. Beyond Commerce, Inc. is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.