Contrasting Noble Group (OTCMKTS:NOBGY) & Star Equity (NASDAQ:STRR)

Noble Group (OTCMKTS:NOBGY) and Star Equity (NASDAQ:STRR) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

3.8% of Star Equity shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.4% of Star Equity shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Noble Group and Star Equity’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Noble Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
Star Equity	-3.44%	-1.17%	-0.73%

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Noble Group and Star Equity”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Noble Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Star Equity	$172.16 million	0.21	-$5.92 million	($2.05)	-4.74

Noble Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Star Equity.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Noble Group and Star Equity, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Noble Group	0	0	0	0	0.00
Star Equity	1	2	1	1	2.40

Star Equity has a consensus price target of $16.50, suggesting a potential upside of 69.93%. Given Star Equity’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Star Equity is more favorable than Noble Group.

Summary

Star Equity beats Noble Group on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Noble Group

Noble Group Limited is in the process of liquidation. Previously, the company was operated as an independent energy products and industrial raw materials supply chain manager. Its Energy segment was engaged in trading energy coal and the provision of supply chain and risk management services in bituminous and sub-bituminous energy coal, as well as in seaborne LNG. The company’s Metals, Minerals and Ores segment was involved in trading and providing supply chain management services in copper, zinc, lead, nickel, and other raw materials, as well as aluminum, alumina, and bauxite. The company was also engaged in trading and providing risk management and logistics services for the steel complex in iron ore, metallurgical coal, metallurgical coke, specialty ores and alloys, and industrial metals and minerals, as well as offered ocean transport in the dry bulk segment, long term freight solutions, and freight market guidance. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

About Star Equity

Star Equity Holdings, Inc. engages in the construction business in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Construction, and Investments. It manufactures modular housing units, structural wall panels, permanent wood foundation systems, and other engineered wood products; supplies general contractors with building materials; holds real estate assets; and manages investments. The company was formerly known as Digirad Corporation and changed its name to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. in December 2020. Star Equity Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.