Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL) and Skullcandy (NASDAQ:SKUL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and dividends.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Control4 Corporation and Skullcandy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Control4 Corporation | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2.57 |
| Skullcandy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Control4 Corporation presently has a consensus price target of $20.00, suggesting a potential downside of 15.68%. Skullcandy has a consensus price target of $6.35, suggesting a potential upside of 0.16%. Given Skullcandy’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Skullcandy is more favorable than Control4 Corporation.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
77.1% of Control4 Corporation shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.7% of Skullcandy shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.1% of Control4 Corporation shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Skullcandy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Volatility and Risk
Control4 Corporation has a beta of -0.6, indicating that its share price is 160% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Skullcandy has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Control4 Corporation and Skullcandy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Control4 Corporation | 4.70% | 10.77% | 8.86% |
| Skullcandy | -2.75% | -4.04% | -3.32% |
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Control4 Corporation and Skullcandy’s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | EBITDA | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Control4 Corporation | $224.20 million | 2.63 | $18.97 million | $0.41 | 57.86 |
| Skullcandy | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.07 | 90.58 |
Control4 Corporation has higher revenue and earnings than Skullcandy. Control4 Corporation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Skullcandy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Control4 Corporation beats Skullcandy on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
Control4 Corporation Company Profile
Control4 Corporation (Control4) is a provider of smart home and business solutions. The Company’s smart home and small business solutions provide consumers with the ability to integrate audio, video, lighting, temperature, security, communications, network management and other functionalities into a unified automation solution, customized to match their lifestyles and business needs. Its Control4 solution integrates various third-party devices and systems into a unified solution for mainstream consumers. Through its unified software platform, consumers can interact with their entire automated home without learning multiple interfaces or various remote controls. Its Control4 product line is the Control4 Home Operating System (C4 OS), and the associated application software and software development kits (SDKs). Its products with embedded software and services include controllers, interface devices, lighting products, comfort products, security products and communication products.
Skullcandy Company Profile
Skullcandy, Inc. creates audio experiences through its Skullcandy and Astro Gaming brands. The Company operates in two segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment consists of Skullcandy and Astro Gaming product sales to customers in the United States. The International segment includes Skullcandy product sales to customers in Europe, Asia, Canada Mexico, and all other geographic areas outside the United States that are served by the Company’s International operations. The Company focuses its product offerings in two categories: audio and gaming. The Company primarily operates in the consumer products category in which the Company develops and distributes headphones and other audio products. Astro Gaming creates premium video gaming equipment for professional gamers, leagues, and gaming enthusiasts. Skullcandy brand creates various audio and gaming products.
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