Star Equity (NASDAQ:STRR – Get Free Report) and Paranovus Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ:PAVS – Get Free Report) are both small-cap multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends and earnings.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Star Equity and Paranovus Entertainment Technology”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Star Equity | $172.16 million | 0.25 | -$5.92 million | ($2.63) | -4.36 |
| Paranovus Entertainment Technology | $70,000.00 | 8.17 | -$7.89 million | N/A | N/A |
Profitability
This table compares Star Equity and Paranovus Entertainment Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Star Equity | -4.18% | -4.04% | -2.40% |
| Paranovus Entertainment Technology | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations for Star Equity and Paranovus Entertainment Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Star Equity | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.20 |
| Paranovus Entertainment Technology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Star Equity currently has a consensus target price of $28.00, suggesting a potential upside of 144.01%. Given Star Equity’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Star Equity is more favorable than Paranovus Entertainment Technology.
Risk and Volatility
Star Equity has a beta of 0.49, indicating that its share price is 51% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Paranovus Entertainment Technology has a beta of -0.34, indicating that its share price is 134% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
3.8% of Star Equity shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Paranovus Entertainment Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 33.5% of Star Equity shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of Paranovus Entertainment Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Summary
Star Equity beats Paranovus Entertainment Technology on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Star Equity
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. engages in the construction business in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Construction, and Investments. It manufactures modular housing units, structural wall panels, permanent wood foundation systems, and other engineered wood products; supplies general contractors with building materials; holds real estate assets; and manages investments. The company was formerly known as Digirad Corporation and changed its name to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. in December 2020. Star Equity Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
About Paranovus Entertainment Technology
Paranovus Entertainment Technology Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of nutraceutical and dietary supplement products in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company's product category includes lucidum spore powders, cordyceps mycelia, Ejiao products, American ginseng products, other traditional Chinese herbal and animal extracts, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It also offers product marketing and e-commerce agency operation services under the Happy Buy platform to small and middle size businesses; and e-commerce solutions, internet information, and advertising services to the online stores or manufactures. In addition, the company provides secure transaction environment, automobile procurement, and financial services for automobile manufacturers under the Taochejun automobile sales platform. It sells its products through distributors, large-scale chain drugstores, malls, and supermarkets under the Happiness brand. The company was formerly known as Happiness Development Group Limited and changed its name to Paranovus Entertainment Technology Ltd. in March 2023. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Nanping, the People's Republic of China.
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