iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ – Get Free Report) and DeNA (OTCMKTS:DNACF – Get Free Report) 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, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
52.7% of iQIYI shares are held by institutional investors. 57.8% of iQIYI shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for iQIYI and DeNA, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| iQIYI | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2.25 |
| DeNA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Profitability
This table compares iQIYI and DeNA’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| iQIYI | 0.32% | 2.26% | 0.66% |
| DeNA | 18.81% | 13.06% | 8.72% |
Risk and Volatility
iQIYI has a beta of -0.14, meaning that its share price is 114% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, DeNA has a beta of -0.27, meaning that its share price is 127% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares iQIYI and DeNA”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| iQIYI | $4.00 billion | 0.63 | $104.68 million | $0.01 | 261.00 |
| DeNA | $1.08 billion | 1.61 | $159.67 million | $1.96 | 7.92 |
DeNA has lower revenue, but higher earnings than iQIYI. DeNA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than iQIYI, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
iQIYI beats DeNA on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About iQIYI
iQIYI, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online entertainment video services in the People's Republic of China. It offers various products and services, including online video, online games, online literature, animations, and other products. The company operates a platform that provides a collection of internet video content, such as professionally produced content licensed from professional content providers and self-produced content. It also offers membership, online advertising, content distribution, and live broadcasting services. In addition, the company operates iQIYI Show, a live broadcasting platform that enables users to follow their favorite hosts and shows in real time through live broadcasting; and iQIYI Lite that offers an easy and quick access to the personalized videos based on their user preferences. Further, it is involved in the talent agency and IP licensing activities, as well as engages in developing a video community app. The company was formerly known as Qiyi.com, Inc. and changed its name to iQIYI, Inc. in November 2017. iQIYI, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. iQIYI, Inc. is a subsidiary of Baidu, Inc.
About DeNA
DeNA Co., Ltd. develops and operates mobile and online services worldwide. It operates Mobage, an entertainment platform; Yahoo! Mobage, which offers social games for PC browsers; AndApp, a platform that allows users to play mobile game apps on PC browsers under the same user account; Pococha, a social live streaming community; and IRIAM, an app which allows to livestream as an anime character. The company also operates SHOWROOM, a virtual stage where fans can watch their artists perform live while interacting with them in real time; MYCODE, a direct-to-consumer genetic testing service; kencom, which supports health insurance societies to manage their members’ health data; Haretoke, a web service which provides daily support for millennial women; Caradamo that offers diet support; and ONSEI, an app that uses AI to check for changes in cognitive function. In addition, it operates MENKYO, which enables cognitive function test for elderly drivers seeking license renewal; SHINRI-ADAS, a cognitive functional test; MRI-TAISEKI, a system that analyses brain DICOM images; Join, a communication app for medical professionals; MySOS, a life-saving and health support app with health and medical record for the user and their family; and DENA SPORTS GROUP, Yokohama DeNA Baystars, Kawasaki Brave Thunders, S.C.SAGAMIHARA, and DeNA Athletics Elite sports teams. Further, the company operates Mobaoku, which allows users to manage their auction items and bids from mobile phones; Anyca, a mobile app for peer-to-peer car sharing; SOMPO DE NORU, a car leasing service; GO, a taxi dispatch app; DRIVE CHART, an accident reduction support service; anone, a c ommunication service for seniors; dot-i, a security system; Coopel, a cloud robotic process automation service; PLAYBACK 9, a NFT service; Easy Ride, a robo-vehicle mobility service; Manga Box, a weekly manga magazine app; PICKFIVE, a NFT card game; and NFT collections. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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