Comparing Insynergy Products (OTCMKTS:STCB) & Interparfums (NASDAQ:IPAR)

Interparfums (NASDAQ:IPAR) and Insynergy Products (OTCMKTS:STCB) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

55.6% of Interparfums shares are owned by institutional investors. 43.7% of Interparfums shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 34.8% of Insynergy Products shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Interparfums has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Insynergy Products has a beta of 0.22, meaning that its share price is 78% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Interparfums and Insynergy Products’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Interparfums	11.24%	16.31%	11.22%
Insynergy Products	7.34%	10.64%	5.66%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Interparfums and Insynergy Products”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Interparfums	$1.45 billion	1.89	$164.36 million	$5.11	16.72
Insynergy Products	$58.67 million	0.52	-$17.65 million	$0.01	3.90

Interparfums has higher revenue and earnings than Insynergy Products. Insynergy Products is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Interparfums, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Interparfums and Insynergy Products, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Interparfums	0	2	5	1	2.88
Insynergy Products	0	0	0	0	0.00

Interparfums currently has a consensus target price of $121.00, indicating a potential upside of 41.62%. Given Interparfums’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Interparfums is more favorable than Insynergy Products.

Summary

Interparfums beats Insynergy Products on 15 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Interparfums

Inter Parfums, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes a range of fragrances and fragrance related products in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, European Based Operations and United States Based Operations. The company offers its fragrance and cosmetic products under the Boucheron, Coach, Jimmy Choo, Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Spade, Lanvin, Moncler, Montblanc, Rochas, S.T. Dupont, Van Cleef & Arpels, Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, Donna Karan, DKNY, Emanual Ungaro, Ferragamo, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Ungaro, and Roberto Cavalli brands, as well as French Connection, Intimate, and Dunhill, Lacoste names. It sells its products to department stores, perfumeries, specialty stores, duty free shops, and domestic and international wholesalers, and distributors, as well as through e-commerce. The company was formerly known as Jean Philippe Fragrances, Inc. and changed its name to Inter Parfums, Inc. in July 1999. Inter Parfums, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

About Insynergy Products

Starco Brands, Inc. markets consumer products through retail and online in the United States. It offers products in various categories, including household cleaning, DIY/Hardware, paints, coatings and adhesives, household, hair care, disinfectants, automotive, motorcycle, arts and crafts, personal care cosmetics, personal care FDA, sun care, food, cooking oils, beverages, and spirits and wine under the Winona, Whipshots, Skylar, Soylent, and Art of Sport brands. The company was formerly known as Insynergy Products, Inc. and changed its name to Starco Brands, Inc. in September 2017. Starco Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Santa Monica, California.