Analyzing Benchmark Energy (OTCMKTS:BMRK) & Versus Systems (NASDAQ:VS)

Versus Systems (NASDAQ:VS) and Benchmark Energy (OTCMKTS:BMRK) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Versus Systems and Benchmark Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Versus Systems	-7,480.35%	-204.20%	-165.00%
Benchmark Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A

Institutional and Insider Ownership

60.7% of Versus Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.1% of Versus Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Versus Systems and Benchmark Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Versus Systems	0	1	0	0	2.00
Benchmark Energy	0	0	0	0	N/A

Versus Systems presently has a consensus price target of $2.00, indicating a potential upside of 17.65%. Given Versus Systems’ higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Versus Systems is more favorable than Benchmark Energy.

Volatility and Risk

Versus Systems has a beta of 2.1, indicating that its stock price is 110% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Benchmark Energy has a beta of 3.86, indicating that its stock price is 286% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Versus Systems and Benchmark Energy’s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Versus Systems	$139,722.00	30.13	-$10.51 million	N/A	N/A
Benchmark Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Benchmark Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Versus Systems.

About Versus Systems

Versus Systems Inc. develops and operates a business-to-business software platform in the United States and Canada. The company offers eXtreme Engagement Online platform that is designed primarily for in-venue main-board work in stadiums and arenas; Filter Fan Cam (FFC) platform, an augmented reality filtering tool that can be used for mobile and in-venue applications; and Winfinite, which allows brands, media companies, and advertising agencies to reach out to customers directly on their mobile devices. It also offers business-to-business software platform that allows video game publishers, developers, and other interactive media content creators in-game prizing and rewards based on the completion of in-content challenges. In addition, the company provides XEO technology platform that offers online audience engagement. It primarily sells its access to platform and service offerings through its direct sales organization. Versus Systems Inc. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

About Benchmark Energy

Benchmark Energy Corporation, through its subsidiary, Energy Partners LLC, buys industrial grade glycerin and sells it to boiler plants as an alternative bunker fuel in the United States and internationally. The company offers crude and refined glycerin, a co-product of biodiesel production used in various industrial and commercial applications, such as power, energy, and boiler operations, as well as in the de-icing process and manufacturing of animal feed. It has a strategic relationship with the University of North Dakota (UND) to utilize industrial grade glycerin as an additive to the UND coal-burning plant. The company is based in Coldspring, Texas.