Netcapital (NASDAQ:NCPL – Get Free Report) and DevvStream (NASDAQ:DEVS – Get Free Report) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Netcapital and DevvStream”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Netcapital | $870,000.00 | 3.76 | -$28.30 million | ($15.49) | -0.03 |
| DevvStream | $24,493.00 | 219.06 | -$12.07 million | ($1.54) | -0.10 |
Institutional and Insider Ownership
30.7% of Netcapital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.8% of DevvStream shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.9% of Netcapital shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of DevvStream shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Netcapital and DevvStream’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Netcapital | -3,806.77% | -40.53% | -32.59% |
| DevvStream | N/A | N/A | -202.28% |
Risk & Volatility
Netcapital has a beta of 2.52, suggesting that its stock price is 152% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, DevvStream has a beta of 0.36, suggesting that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Netcapital and DevvStream, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Netcapital | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| DevvStream | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Summary
DevvStream beats Netcapital on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Netcapital
Netcapital Inc. operates as a fintech company. It offers Netcapital.com, an SEC-registered funding portal that enables private companies to raise capital online, as well as allows investors to invest from anywhere in the world. The company also provides various services, including automated onboarding process and filing of required regulatory documents; compliance review; custom-built offering page on its portal website; third party transfer agent and custodial services; and rolling closes which provides access to liquidity before final close date of offerings, as well as assistance with annual fillings and direct access to team for ongoing support. In addition, it offers advisor services, which includes incubation of technology start-ups; investors introduction; online marketing; website design and software development; message crafting including pitch decks, offering pages, and ad creation; strategic advice; and technology consulting services. Further, the company provides valuation services, such as business valuation, fairness and solvency opinions, ESOP feasibility and valuation, non-cash charitable contribution, economic analysis of damages, intellectual property appraisals, and compensation studies. Netcapital Inc. is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
About DevvStream
DevvStream Holdings Inc. is a carbon credit project co-development and generation firm specializing in technology-based solutions. DevvStream Holdings Inc., formerly known as Focus Impact Acquisition Corp., is based in NEW YORK.
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