Contrasting ASOS PLS (OTCMKTS:ASOMY) and Industria de Diseno Textil (OTCMKTS:IDEXY)

ASOS PLS (OTCMKTS:ASOMY) and Industria de Diseno Textil (OTCMKTS:IDEXY) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares ASOS PLS and Industria de Diseno Textil’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ASOS PLS	N/A	N/A	N/A
Industria de Diseno Textil	15.15%	32.32%	16.84%

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares ASOS PLS and Industria de Diseno Textil”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ASOS PLS	$3.66 billion	0.12	-$427.20 million	N/A	N/A
Industria de Diseno Textil	$41.81 billion	4.24	$6.32 billion	$0.52	27.35

Industria de Diseno Textil has higher revenue and earnings than ASOS PLS.

Risk and Volatility

ASOS PLS has a beta of 2.22, indicating that its share price is 122% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Industria de Diseno Textil has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its share price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for ASOS PLS and Industria de Diseno Textil, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ASOS PLS	1	1	0	1	2.33
Industria de Diseno Textil	0	1	0	4	3.60

Summary

Industria de Diseno Textil beats ASOS PLS on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About ASOS PLS

ASOS Plc operates as an online fashion retailer in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, and internationally. It offers womenswear and menswear products. The company sells its products under the ASOS Design, ASOS Edition, ASOS Luxe, ASOS 4505, Collusion, Reclaimed Vintage, Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge, HIIT, AsYou, Dark Future, UNRVLLD/SPPLY, Crooked Tongues, Daysocial, Actual, and Weekend Collective brands, as well as through third-party brands. It is also involved in the employer of marketing staff and payment processing businesses, as well as acts as a vehicle for issue of convertible bonds. ASOS Plc was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

About Industria de Diseno Textil

Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. engages in the retail and online distribution of clothing, footwear, accessories, and household products. The company sells its products under the Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, and Zara Home brands. It is also involved in the textile manufacturing, logistics, design, insurance, construction, and real estate businesses, as well as provides financial services. The company operates in Spain, rest of Europe, the Americas, Asia, and internationally. Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in A Coruña, Spain.