Critical Review: B Communications (OTCMKTS:BCOMF) and KORE Group (NYSE:KORE)

B Communications (OTCMKTS:BCOMF – Get Your Free Report ) and KORE Group (NYSE:KORE – Get Your Free Report ) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We’ll compare the two companies based on dividend strength, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Rating

This table compares B Communications and KORE Group’s core revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

B Communications has higher revenue and earnings than KORE Group. KORE Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than B Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and risk

B Communications has a beta of 1.26, indicating that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, KORE Group has a beta of 2.48, indicating that its stock price is it is 148% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and institutional ownership

57.5% of KORE Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.6% of KORE Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, big money managers and hedge funds believe the stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for B Communications and KORE Group, as reported by MarketBeat.

KORE Group has a consensus target price of $12.00, suggesting a potential upside of 410.64%. Given KORE Group’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe KORE Group is more favorable than B Communications.

return

This table compares B Communications and KORE Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

B Communications beats KORE Group in 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About B Communications

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B Communications Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides a wide range of telecommunications services to business and private customers in Israel. The Company provides fixed indoor communications, including telephony, Internet access and infrastructure, transmission and data communications, and wholesale services; and cellular radiotelephony services. It is also involved in the installation, operation and maintenance of equipment and systems in the field of cellular communications; distribution of television and radio shows; and equipment marketing. In addition, the company offers international communication solutions, network terminals and ICT; and multi-channel digital subscription TV broadcasting services via satellite and Internet, as well as value-added services for subscribers. B Communications Ltd was formerly known as 012 Smile. Communications Ltd. and changed its name to B Communications Ltd in March 2010. B Communications Ltd was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

About KORE Group

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KORE Group Holdings, Inc. provides Internet of Things (IoT) services and solutions worldwide. It provides connectivity and location services, device solutions, and managed and professional services that are used in developing and supporting IoT technology for the business market. The company’s products include IoT-as-a-service connectivity; enabling connectivity as a service; device management services; and security location-based services. It serves clients in the healthcare, fleet and vehicle management, asset management, communications services and industrial/manufacturing sectors. KORE Group Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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