CHS (NASDAQ:CHSCP) & AgriFORCE Growing Systems (NASDAQ:AGRI) Financial Contrast

CHS (NASDAQ:CHSCP) and AgriFORCE Growing Systems (NASDAQ:AGRI) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

8.2% of AgriFORCE Growing Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of CHS shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of AgriFORCE Growing Systems shares are owned by company 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 CHS and AgriFORCE Growing Systems’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CHS	1.69%	6.96%	3.06%
AgriFORCE Growing Systems	N/A	-193.94%	-84.08%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for CHS and AgriFORCE Growing Systems, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CHS	0	0	0	0	0.00
AgriFORCE Growing Systems	1	0	0	0	1.00

Risk and Volatility

CHS has a beta of 0.26, suggesting that its share price is 74% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, AgriFORCE Growing Systems has a beta of -0.03, suggesting that its share price is 103% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares CHS and AgriFORCE Growing Systems”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CHS	$35.46 billion	N/A	$597.92 million	N/A	N/A
AgriFORCE Growing Systems	$751,781.00	4.33	-$16.27 million	($36.94)	-0.07

CHS has higher revenue and earnings than AgriFORCE Growing Systems.

Summary

CHS beats AgriFORCE Growing Systems on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About CHS

CHS Inc., an integrated agricultural company, engages in the provision of grains, food, and energy resources to businesses and consumers worldwide. It is involved in the operation of petroleum refineries and pipelines; the supply, marketing, and distribution of refined fuels; the blending, sale, and distribution of lubricants; and the supply of propane, asphalt, and other natural gas liquids. The company also processes and sells crude oil into refined petroleum products under the Cenex brand name to member cooperatives and other independent retailers through a network of approximately 1,500 sites and provides transportation services. In addition, it processes and markets grains and oilseeds and offers seeds, crop nutrients, crop protection products, animal feed, animal health products, refined and renewable fuels, as well as refined oils, meal, soy flour, and processed sunflower products. Additionally, it produces and distributes edible oil-based products. CHS Inc. was formerly known as Cenex Harvest States Cooperatives and changed its name to CHS Inc. in August 2003. The company was incorporated in 1936 and is based in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

About AgriFORCE Growing Systems

AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd., an agriculture-focused technology company, focuses on the development and commercialization of plant-based ingredients and products that deliver healthier and nutritious solutions. The company operates in two divisions, AgriFORCE Solutions and AgriFORCE Brands. It also offers management advisory services and holds intellectual property, as well as engages in the real estate holding and development activities. The company was formerly known as Canivate Growing Systems Ltd. and changed its name to AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. in November 2019. AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.