Viper Networks (OTCMKTS:VPER) versus Hellenic Telecom Organization (OTCMKTS:HLTOY) Critical Contrast

Hellenic Telecom Organization (OTCMKTS:HLTOY) and Viper Networks (OTCMKTS:VPER) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends.

Risk & Volatility

Hellenic Telecom Organization has a beta of 0.12, suggesting that its share price is 88% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Viper Networks has a beta of -0.24, suggesting that its share price is 124% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Hellenic Telecom Organization and Viper Networks”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hellenic Telecom Organization	$2.10 billion	3.79	$518.11 million	$0.63	15.40
Viper Networks	$940,000.00	2.89	-$320,000.00	N/A	N/A

Hellenic Telecom Organization has higher revenue and earnings than Viper Networks.

Profitability

This table compares Hellenic Telecom Organization and Viper Networks’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hellenic Telecom Organization	15.62%	26.32%	10.20%
Viper Networks	-1.21%	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Hellenic Telecom Organization and Viper Networks, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hellenic Telecom Organization	0	0	1	0	3.00
Viper Networks	0	0	0	0	0.00

Summary

Hellenic Telecom Organization beats Viper Networks on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Hellenic Telecom Organization

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A. provides telecommunications and related services to businesses and individuals primarily in Greece and Romania. It operates through OTE, COSMOTE Group, and Telekom Romania Mobile segments. The company offers fixed-line, Internet access, ICT, and TV production services; and international carrier services. It also provides mobile and satellite telecommunication, electronic money, e-commerce, financing, consultancy and security, real estate, insurance brokerage, training, wholesale telephony, retail, marketing, overdue accounts management, wholesale broadband, and infrastructure services. Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A. was incorporated in 1949 and is based in Athens, Greece. Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG.

About Viper Networks

Viper Networks, Inc. manufactures and distributes LED lighting products. The company provides CyberGrab; Vnet, a communication application; Viper unified communications platform for carriers and providers; VRoom; parking lot lightings system; and solar power and telecom systems, as well as intelligent lighting solutions with camera, sensor, and wireless technologies. Its products are used in street, roadway, security, parking lot, and billboard lighting. Viper Networks, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Troy, Michigan.