Analyzing iQSTEL (NASDAQ:IQST) and Array Digital Infrastructure (NYSE:AD)

iQSTEL (NASDAQ:IQST) and Array Digital Infrastructure (NYSE:AD) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for iQSTEL and Array Digital Infrastructure, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
iQSTEL	0	0	1	0	3.00
Array Digital Infrastructure	0	1	0	0	2.00

iQSTEL presently has a consensus price target of $18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 190.32%. Given iQSTEL’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe iQSTEL is more favorable than Array Digital Infrastructure.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

18.0% of Array Digital Infrastructure shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of iQSTEL shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Array Digital Infrastructure shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares iQSTEL and Array Digital Infrastructure’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
iQSTEL	N/A	N/A	N/A
Array Digital Infrastructure	-0.68%	1.67%	0.74%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares iQSTEL and Array Digital Infrastructure”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
iQSTEL	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Array Digital Infrastructure	$3.77 billion	1.09	-$39.00 million	($0.30)	-159.63

iQSTEL has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Array Digital Infrastructure.

Summary

iQSTEL beats Array Digital Infrastructure on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About iQSTEL

iQSTEL Inc., through its subsidiary, Etelix.com USA, LLC, provides telecom and technology solutions. It provides international long-distance voice services (ILD wholesale) for telecommunications operator; and submarine fiber optic network capacity for internet, such as 4G and 5G. The company offers voice over IP connectivity, short messages service (SMS), and international and domestic SMS termination services. It also provides infrastructure connectivity, Cloud-PBX, OmniChannel marketing, Internet of Things services, and blockchain and payment solutions. iQSTEL Inc. serves wholesale carrier, government, corporate, enterprise, and small and medium companies in North America, Latin America, and Europe. The company was formerly known as PureSnax International, Inc. and changed its name to iQSTEL Inc. in August 2018. iQSTEL Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.

About Array Digital Infrastructure

United States Cellular Corporation provides wireless telecommunications services in the United States. The company offers wireless services, including voice, messaging, and data services. It also provides devices, such as smartphones and other handsets, tablets, wearables, mobile hotspots, routers, and internet of things devices. In addition, the company offers various accessories, such as cases, screen protectors, chargers, and memory cards; and consumer electronics, including audio, home automation, and networking products; as well as offers option to purchase devices and accessories under installment contracts. Further, the company offers roaming, wireless eligible telecommunications carrier, and wireless tower rental services. It serves consumer, business, and government customers with 5.0 million connections, including 4.4 million postpaid, 0.5 million prepaid, and 0.1 million reseller and other connections in 21 states. The company provides its products and services through retail sales, direct sales, third-party national retailers, and independent agents, as well as e-commerce and telesales. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. United States Cellular Corporation is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.