Ucommune International (NASDAQ:UK) and EACO (OTCMKTS:EACO) Critical Analysis

EACO (OTCMKTS:EACO) and Ucommune International (NASDAQ:UK) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Risk and Volatility

EACO has a beta of 0.06, suggesting that its share price is 94% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ucommune International has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for EACO and Ucommune International, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
EACO	0	0	0	0	0.00
Ucommune International	1	0	0	0	1.00

Profitability

This table compares EACO and Ucommune International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
EACO	7.80%	22.97%	15.82%
Ucommune International	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares EACO and Ucommune International”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
EACO	$427.93 million	0.89	$32.29 million	$7.08	11.05
Ucommune International	$23.92 million	0.04	-$9.49 million	N/A	N/A

EACO has higher revenue and earnings than Ucommune International.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

36.9% of Ucommune International shares are held by institutional investors. 97.9% of EACO shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Ucommune International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

EACO beats Ucommune International on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About EACO

EACO Corporation, through its subsidiary, Bisco Industries, Inc., distributes and sells electronic components and fasteners in the United States, Asia, Canada, and internationally. It offers electronic components, such as spacers and standoffs, card guides and ejectors, component holders and fuses, circuit board connectors, and cable components, as well as various fasteners and hardware products. The company also provides customized services and solutions for various production needs, including special packaging, bin stocking, kitting and assembly, bar coding, electronic requisitioning, integrated supply programs, and others. It supplies parts used in the manufacture of products to a range of industries, including aerospace, circuit board, communication, computer, fabrication, instrumentation, industrial equipment, and marine. The company sells its products primarily to the original equipment manufacturers through its sales representatives and distribution centers. EACO Corporation was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Anaheim, California.

About Ucommune International

Ucommune International Ltd manages and provides agile office spaces in China. It operates self-operated and asset-light models. The company also provides individual services, such as catering, fitness, healthcare, training, and entertainment; general corporate services, such as corporate secretary, human resources, legal, finance, IT support, and tax services; incubation and corporate venturing services; design and build services; advertising and branding services; and related services. It serves individuals and enterprises. The company operates under the Ucommune brand. Ucommune International Ltd was founded in 2015 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.