Analyzing OneConstruction Group (NASDAQ:ONEG) and Caesarstone (NASDAQ:CSTE)

Caesarstone (NASDAQ:CSTE) and OneConstruction Group (NASDAQ:ONEG) are both small-cap construction companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Volatility & Risk

Caesarstone has a beta of -0.03, indicating that its share price is 103% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, OneConstruction Group has a beta of 11.21, indicating that its share price is 1,021% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Caesarstone and OneConstruction Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Caesarstone	-34.60%	-24.33%	-10.79%
OneConstruction Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Institutional and Insider Ownership

33.7% of Caesarstone shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Caesarstone and OneConstruction Group, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Caesarstone	1	0	0	0	1.00
OneConstruction Group	1	0	0	0	1.00

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Caesarstone and OneConstruction Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Caesarstone	$397.23 million	0.07	-$137.47 million	($3.98)	-0.21
OneConstruction Group	$53.21 million	0.48	$900,000.00	N/A	N/A

OneConstruction Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Caesarstone.

Summary

OneConstruction Group beats Caesarstone on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Caesarstone

Caesarstone Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets engineered stone and other materials under the Caesarstone brand in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Israel. The company’s engineered stone slabs are primarily used as indoor and outdoor kitchen countertops in the renovation and remodeling, and residential construction sectors. Its products are also used in other applications, such as vanity tops, wall panels, back splashes, floor tiles, stairs, furniture, and other interior and exterior surfaces that are used in various residential and non-residential applications. The company also offers porcelain products under the Lioli brand for countertops, flooring, and cladding applications; sells natural stone, sinks, and various ancillary fabrication tools and materials; and resells natural stones, as well as various ancillaries, and fabrication and installation accessories, as well as provides fabrication and installation services. It sells its products directly to wholesalers, resellers, and fabricators; and through direct sales force and indirect network of independent distributors. The company was formerly known as Caesarstone Sdot Yam Ltd. and changed its name to Caesarstone Ltd. in June 2016. Caesarstone Ltd. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Menashe, Israel.

About OneConstruction Group

OneConstruction Group is a structural steelwork contractor principally in Hong Kong. The Company, through its subsidiaries, specializes in the procurement and installation of structural steel for a diverse range of construction projects, serving both public and private sector clients. OneConstruction Group is based in NEW YORK.