Montague International (OTCMKTS:MIHL) and Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY) Critical Comparison

Montague International (OTCMKTS:MIHL) and Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Montague International and Etsy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Montague International	N/A	N/A	N/A
Etsy	5.78%	-31.10%	11.14%

Volatility & Risk

Montague International has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Etsy has a beta of 1.77, suggesting that its stock price is 77% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

99.5% of Etsy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Etsy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Montague International and Etsy”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Montague International	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Etsy	$2.85 billion	1.59	$303.28 million	$1.42	32.47

Etsy has higher revenue and earnings than Montague International.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Montague International and Etsy, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Montague International	0	0	0	0	0.00
Etsy	3	18	8	1	2.23

Etsy has a consensus target price of $63.52, indicating a potential upside of 37.75%. Given Etsy’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Etsy is more favorable than Montague International.

Summary

Etsy beats Montague International on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Montague International

Montague International Holding Ltd., through its subsidiaries, engages in the businesses of financial services, energy, mining, entertainment, healthcare, consumer, industrial trade, and business development in the European Union, the Russian Federation, Latin America, and the United States. It offers investment advisory services and other investment solutions to corporate clients and high net worth individuals. The company also provides securities brokerage/dealership services; owns and operates a gold mining project; and designs, manufactures, and installs modular oil refining plants. In addition, it engages in real estate development business, as well as owns and operates entertainment centers, such as clubs. Montague International Holding Ltd. was formerly known as High Tech Crime Solutions Inc. and changed its name to Montague International Holding Ltd. in July 2012. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Montague International Holding Ltd. is a former subsidiary of LIGATT Security International, Inc.

About Etsy

Etsy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia, and France. Its primary marketplace is Etsy.com that connects artisans and entrepreneurs with various consumers. The company also offers Reverb, a musical instrument marketplace; Depop, a fashion resale marketplace; and Elo7, a Brazil-based marketplace for handmade and unique items. In addition, it offers various seller services, including Etsy Payments, a payment processing service; Etsy Ads, an advertising platform; and Shipping Labels, which allows sellers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and India to purchase discounted shipping labels. Further, the company provides the Etsy Purchase Protection program that is designed to help buyers; the Etsy Share and Save program for sellers to save on Etsy fees for sales that drive to their Etsy shop from their own channels. Additionally, it offers educational resources comprising blog posts, video tutorials, Etsy Seller Handbook, Etsy.com online forums, and insights; Etsy Teams, a platform to build personal relationships with other Etsy sellers; and a Star Seller program. The company was formerly known as Indieco, Inc changed its name to Etsy, Inc. in June 2006. Etsy, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.