Analyzing Unitronix (OTCMKTS:UTRX) and The Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ:DSGX)

The Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ:DSGX) and Unitronix (OTCMKTS:UTRX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

77.7% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 52.1% of Unitronix shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Descartes Systems Group and Unitronix”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
The Descartes Systems Group	$651.00 million	8.83	$143.27 million	$1.77	37.73
Unitronix	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

The Descartes Systems Group has higher revenue and earnings than Unitronix.

Profitability

This table compares The Descartes Systems Group and Unitronix’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The Descartes Systems Group	22.10%	10.57%	8.97%
Unitronix	N/A	N/A	N/A

Volatility and Risk

The Descartes Systems Group has a beta of 0.75, suggesting that its share price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Unitronix has a beta of 5.97, suggesting that its share price is 497% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for The Descartes Systems Group and Unitronix, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
The Descartes Systems Group	0	2	8	2	3.00
Unitronix	0	0	0	0	0.00

The Descartes Systems Group currently has a consensus target price of $114.20, suggesting a potential upside of 71.01%. Given The Descartes Systems Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe The Descartes Systems Group is more favorable than Unitronix.

Summary

The Descartes Systems Group beats Unitronix on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About The Descartes Systems Group

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. provides cloud-based logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Its Logistics Technology platform offers a range of modular, interoperable web and wireless logistics management solutions. The company provides a suite of solutions that include routing, mobile, and telematics; transportation management; ecommerce, shipping, and fulfillment; customs and regulatory compliance; global trade intelligence; broker and forwarder enterprise systems; and B2B messaging and connectivity services. It also offers its customers to use its modular, software-as-a-service, and data solutions to route, schedule, track, and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate, and execute shipments; rate, audit, and pay transportation invoices; access and analyze global trade data; research and perform trade tariff and duty calculations; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and various other logistics processes. In addition, the company provides consulting, implementation, and training services, as well as maintenance and support services. It serves transportation providers, such as air, ocean, and truck modes; logistics service providers, including third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers; and distribution-intensive companies, such as manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and mobile business service providers through subscription, transactional or perpetual license basis. The Descartes Systems Group Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.

About Unitronix

Unitronix Corporation, a software development and services company, provides knowledge based tools to the mineral exploration industry. It offers PRAXA, which is used to manage sales, distribution, manufacturing, and accounting functions of manufacturing and distribution companies; and GEO-SLEUTH, which automates the early stages of grass roots mineral exploration. The company also explores for gold and base metal properties. Unitronix Corporation was founded in 1975 and is based in Marlton, New Jersey. Unitronix Corporation is a subsidiary of Istamar Holdings.