Analyzing AMEN Properties (OTCMKTS:AMEN) and PodcastOne (NASDAQ:PODC)

AMEN Properties (OTCMKTS:AMEN) and PodcastOne (NASDAQ:PODC) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Volatility and Risk

AMEN Properties has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PodcastOne has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for AMEN Properties and PodcastOne, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AMEN Properties	0	0	0	0	0.00
PodcastOne	1	1	0	0	1.50

Profitability

This table compares AMEN Properties and PodcastOne’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AMEN Properties	72.32%	32.71%	27.23%
PodcastOne	-6.22%	-24.78%	-16.46%

Insider & Institutional Ownership

2.9% of PodcastOne shares are held by institutional investors. 30.3% of AMEN Properties shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 79.4% of PodcastOne shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares AMEN Properties and PodcastOne”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AMEN Properties	$2.35 million	10.17	$1.70 million	N/A	N/A
PodcastOne	$52.12 million	1.21	-$6.46 million	($0.15)	-15.33

AMEN Properties has higher earnings, but lower revenue than PodcastOne.

About AMEN Properties

AMEN Properties, Inc. owns oil and gas royalty and working interests in various oil and gas properties in the United States. It holds interests in oil gas and gas royalties through its ownership of SFF Royalty, LLC; and 100% interests in SFF Production, LLC. The company was formerly known as Crosswalk.com, Inc. and changed its name to AMEN Properties, Inc. in October 2002. AMEN Properties, Inc. was incorporated in 1993 and is based in Richardson, Texas.

About PodcastOne

PodcastOne, Inc. operates as a podcast platform and publisher. The company offers its content to audiences through podcasting distribution platforms, including its website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and others. It also produces vodcasts, branded podcasts, merchandise, and live events. In addition, the company builds, owns, and operates LaunchPadOne, a self-publishing podcast platform. The company was formerly known as Courtside Group, Inc. and changed its name to PodcastOne, Inc. in September 2023. PodcastOne, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Beverly Hills, California. PodcastOne, Inc. is a subsidiary of LiveOne, Inc.