Head to Head Comparison: Carbon Sciences (OTCMKTS:DLOC) vs. Versus Systems (NASDAQ:VS)

Carbon Sciences (OTCMKTS:DLOC) and Versus Systems (NASDAQ:VS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Carbon Sciences and Versus Systems’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Carbon Sciences	N/A	N/A	N/A
Versus Systems	N/A	-47.28%	-46.91%

Volatility & Risk

Carbon Sciences has a beta of 2.05, indicating that its stock price is 105% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Versus Systems has a beta of 1.6, indicating that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

60.7% of Versus Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Carbon Sciences shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Versus Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Carbon Sciences and Versus Systems”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Carbon Sciences	$30,000.00	N/A	-$4.72 million	($0.01)	N/A
Versus Systems	$60,000.00	163.33	-$4.04 million	($0.53)	-3.77

Versus Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Carbon Sciences. Versus Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Carbon Sciences, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Carbon Sciences and Versus Systems, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Carbon Sciences	0	0	0	0	0.00
Versus Systems	1	1	0	0	1.50

Versus Systems has a consensus price target of $2.00, indicating a potential upside of 0.00%.

Summary

Carbon Sciences beats Versus Systems on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Carbon Sciences

Digital Locations, Inc. operates as an aggregator, developer, and acquirer of small cell sites and cell towers for 5G services. The company intends to develop a portfolio of sites to meet the expected demand of growing 5G networks. It also provides web-based software, which provides a system and method for identifying wireless communication assets. The company was formerly known as Carbon Sciences, Inc. and changed its name to Digital Locations, Inc. in September 2017. Digital Locations, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Santa Barbara, California.

About Versus Systems

Versus Systems Inc. develops and operates a business-to-business software platform in the United States and Canada. The company offers eXtreme Engagement Online platform that is designed primarily for in-venue main-board work in stadiums and arenas; Filter Fan Cam (FFC) platform, an augmented reality filtering tool that can be used for mobile and in-venue applications; and Winfinite, which allows brands, media companies, and advertising agencies to reach out to customers directly on their mobile devices. It also offers business-to-business software platform that allows video game publishers, developers, and other interactive media content creators in-game prizing and rewards based on the completion of in-content challenges. In addition, the company provides XEO technology platform that offers online audience engagement. It primarily sells its access to platform and service offerings through its direct sales organization. Versus Systems Inc. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.