Analyzing Inventergy Global (OTCMKTS:INVT) & Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV)

Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) and Inventergy Global (OTCMKTS:INVT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Viavi Solutions and Inventergy Global’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Viavi Solutions	0.49%	6.08%	2.38%
Inventergy Global	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Viavi Solutions and Inventergy Global, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Viavi Solutions	1	2	5	0	2.50
Inventergy Global	0	0	0	0	0.00

Viavi Solutions currently has a consensus target price of $12.69, indicating a potential upside of 23.42%. Given Viavi Solutions’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Viavi Solutions is more favorable than Inventergy Global.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

95.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 24.6% of Inventergy Global shares are owned 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 & Earnings

This table compares Viavi Solutions and Inventergy Global”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Viavi Solutions	$1.05 billion	2.19	-$25.80 million	$0.02	514.00
Inventergy Global	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Inventergy Global has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Viavi Solutions.

Summary

Viavi Solutions beats Inventergy Global on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Viavi Solutions

Viavi Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of network test, monitoring, and assurance solutions for communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, government and avionics. It operates through the following segments: Network Enablement, Service Enablement, and Optical Security and Performance. The Network Enablement segment offers an integrated portfolio of testing solutions that access the network to perform build-out and maintenance tasks. The Service Enablement segment covers solutions and services primarily for communication service providers, and enterprises that deliver and/or operate broadband and IP networks (fixed and mobile) supporting voice, video, and data services as well as a wide range of applications. The Optical Security and Performance segment leverages its core optical coating technologies and volume manufacturing capability to design, manufacture, and sell products targeting anti-counterfeiting, consumer and industrial, government, healthcare, and other markets. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chandler, AZ.

About Inventergy Global

Inventergy Global, Inc., an intellectual property (IP) investment and licensing company, engages in identifying, acquiring, and licensing patented technologies of various technology and small companies. The company acquires portfolios in the telecommunications industry primarily in core network infrastructure and mobile broadband communications segments. Inventergy Global, Inc. is headquartered in Campbell, California.