Kingdee International Software Group (OTCMKTS:KGDEY – Get Free Report) and Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY – Get Free Report) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Kingdee International Software Group and Paylocity”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Kingdee International Software Group | $870.22 million | 4.86 | -$19.76 million | N/A | N/A |
| Paylocity | $1.60 billion | 3.92 | $227.13 million | $4.25 | 27.29 |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
94.8% of Paylocity shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.4% of Paylocity shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Kingdee International Software Group and Paylocity’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Kingdee International Software Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Paylocity | 14.19% | 23.44% | 5.24% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Kingdee International Software Group and Paylocity, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Kingdee International Software Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
| Paylocity | 1 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 2.67 |
Paylocity has a consensus target price of $180.05, suggesting a potential upside of 55.23%. Given Paylocity’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Paylocity is more favorable than Kingdee International Software Group.
Volatility & Risk
Kingdee International Software Group has a beta of 0.47, meaning that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Paylocity has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Paylocity beats Kingdee International Software Group on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Kingdee International Software Group
Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the enterprise resource planning business. The company operates through ERP Business and Others, Cloud Services Business, and Investment Properties Operating Business segments. The ERP Business and Others segment sells software and hardware products; and provides software solution consulting, maintenance, upgrade, and other supporting services, as well as software implementation services. The Cloud Services Business segment provides enterprise, finance, industry, and other cloud services. The Investment Properties Operating Business segment invests in properties and office buildings. The company also designs, develops, manufactures, and sells software and hardware products; provides software-related and online financial services; and develops Internet and online pay technologies. It serves enterprises, government agencies, and other organizations worldwide. Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, the People's Republic of China.
About Paylocity
Paylocity Holding Corporation engages in the provision of cloud-based human capital management and payroll software solutions for workforce in the United States. The company offers payroll software solution for global payroll, expense management, tax services, on demand payment, and garnishment managed services; and time and labor management software for time and attendance, scheduling, and time collection. It also provides human resources (HR) software solutions for employee self-service, compliance, HR edge, data analytics, and workflows and documents, as well as human resource management system; talent management system for recruiting, onboarding, performance, compensation, and learning; and benefits administration software. In addition, the company offers employee experience platform for community, employee voice, recognition and rewards, video, and modern workforce index; HR reporting software; and mobile HR solutions. Further, it provides implementation and training, client, and tax and regulatory services. The company serves for-profit and non-profit organizations across industries, including business services, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, restaurants, retail, technology, and others. It sells its products through sales representatives. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
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