Contrasting Relx (NYSE:RELX) and Rediff.com India (OTCMKTS:REDFY)

Rediff.com India (OTCMKTS:REDFY) and Relx (NYSE:RELX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Rediff.com India and Relx”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Rediff.com India	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Relx	$9.53 billion	7.71	$2.47 billion	N/A	N/A

Relx has higher revenue and earnings than Rediff.com India.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

15.0% of Relx shares are owned by institutional investors. 70.7% of Rediff.com India shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Relx shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Rediff.com India and Relx, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Rediff.com India	0	0	0	0	0.00
Relx	0	1	4	1	3.00

Given Rediff.com India’s higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Rediff.com India is more favorable than Relx.

Profitability

This table compares Rediff.com India and Relx’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rediff.com India	N/A	N/A	N/A
Relx	N/A	N/A	N/A

Volatility & Risk

Rediff.com India has a beta of 14.47, suggesting that its stock price is 1,347% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Relx has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Relx beats Rediff.com India on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Rediff.com India

Rediff.com India Limited engages in the online business in India and to the global Indian community. The company delivers news and information, enterprise email services, online shopping marketplace, and internet-based local TV advertising platform; and online advertising services. Its websites consist of information relating to sports and cricket; life style and movies; content on news, business, and finance; and search facilities, as well as a range of community features, including as e-mail and shopping. The company delivers its services on PCs, tablets, and various mobile platforms. Rediff.com India Limited was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

About Relx

RELX Plc engages in provision of information and analytics solutions for professional and business customers across industries. It operates through the following business segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions. The Scientific, Technical & Medical segment is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals advance healthcare, open science, and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. The Risk & Business Analytics segment provides customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. The Legal segment is a global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that helps customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes and advance the rule of law around the world. The Exhibitions segment is an event business, enhancing the effect of face-to-face through data and digital tools. The company was founded by Albert Edward Reed in 1903 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.