Reviewing EuroDry (NASDAQ:EDRY) and Icon Energy (NASDAQ:ICON)

EuroDry (NASDAQ:EDRY) and Icon Energy (NASDAQ:ICON) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares EuroDry and Icon Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
EuroDry	-0.55%	-0.88%	-0.43%
Icon Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares EuroDry and Icon Energy”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
EuroDry	$52.26 million	1.11	-$4.26 million	($0.13)	-155.08
Icon Energy	$11.26 million	0.06	-$4.20 million	($23.98)	-0.04

Icon Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than EuroDry. EuroDry is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Icon Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for EuroDry and Icon Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
EuroDry	1	1	1	0	2.00
Icon Energy	0	0	0	0	0.00

EuroDry presently has a consensus price target of $23.50, indicating a potential upside of 16.57%. Given EuroDry’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe EuroDry is more favorable than Icon Energy.

Volatility and Risk

EuroDry has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Icon Energy has a beta of 5.75, suggesting that its stock price is 475% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

2.4% of EuroDry shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

EuroDry beats Icon Energy on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About EuroDry

EuroDry Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides ocean-going transportation services worldwide. It owns and operates a fleet of drybulk carriers that transport major bulks, such as iron ore, coal, and grains; and minor bulks, including bauxite, phosphate, and fertilizers. The company fleet consisted of 13 drybulk carriers comprising five Panamax drybulk carriers, two Kamsarmax, five Ultramax drybulk carriers, and one Supramax drybulk carrier with a total cargo carrying capacity of 918,502 dwt. EuroDry Ltd. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Marousi, Greece.

About Icon Energy

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. is a brand management company. As of December 31, 2016, the Company owned a portfolio of over 30 global consumer brands across women’s, men’s, and home categories. The Company operates through segments: men’s, women’s, home and international. The Company’s brand portfolio includes brands, such as Candie’s, Bongo, Joe Boxer, Rampage, Mudd, London Fog, Mossimo, Ocean Pacific/OP, Danskin/Danskin Now, Rocawear/Roc Nation, Cannon, Royal Velvet, Fieldcrest, Charisma, Starter, Waverly, Ecko Unltd/Mark Ecko Cut & Sew, Zoo York, Umbro, Lee Cooper and Artful Dodger, and interests in Material Girl, Ed Hardy, Truth or Dare, Modern Amusement, Buffalo, Nick Graham Hydraulic and PONY brands. It operates in various geographic regions, including the United States, Japan and Other (which principally represent Latin America and Europe).