Gaia (NASDAQ:GAIA – Get Free Report) and Skillz (NYSE:FIRY – Get Free Report) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and dividends.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Gaia and Skillz, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Gaia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Skillz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
Risk & Volatility
Gaia has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Skillz has a beta of 4.65, indicating that its stock price is 365% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Gaia and Skillz’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Gaia | -8.23% | -7.85% | -5.13% |
| Skillz | -60.23% | -66.50% | -24.36% |
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Gaia and Skillz”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Gaia | $98.95 million | 0.32 | -$4.49 million | ($0.31) | -4.03 |
| Skillz | $104.50 million | 1.93 | -$70.41 million | ($4.42) | -2.75 |
Gaia has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Skillz. Gaia is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Skillz, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
40.5% of Gaia shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.4% of Skillz shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.0% of Gaia shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 59.4% of Skillz shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
About Gaia
Gaia, Inc. is a digital media and subscription streaming company that provides programming focused on yoga, fitness, meditation, spirituality, personal growth and conscious living. Its platform is designed for viewers seeking wellness-oriented content, educational programming and alternative perspectives not typically offered by mainstream entertainment services. The company offers a library of on-demand videos, including original series, documentaries, interviews, classes and instructional programs.
About Skillz
Skillz operates a mobile gaming platform that enables players to compete in skill-based games, including through tournaments and head-to-head matches. The company provides the technology and services that game developers use to add competition, player engagement and monetization features to their mobile games. Founded in 2012 by Andrew Paradise and Casey Chafkin, Skillz has also expanded into mobile advertising through its acquisition of ad-tech company Aarki. Andrew Paradise has served as the company’s chief executive officer.
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