Grindr (NYSE:GRND – Get Free Report) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.
Volatility and Risk
Grindr has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Grindr and Alphabet’s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Grindr | $259.69 million | 7.94 | -$55.77 million | ($0.18) | -65.22 |
| Alphabet | $328.28 billion | 6.25 | $73.80 billion | $6.52 | 25.45 |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
7.2% of Grindr shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 76.4% of Grindr shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Grindr and Alphabet, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Grindr | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Alphabet | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3.00 |
Grindr presently has a consensus price target of $15.33, suggesting a potential upside of 30.61%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $182.86, suggesting a potential upside of 10.20%. Given Grindr’s higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Grindr is more favorable than Alphabet.
Profitability
This table compares Grindr and Alphabet’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Grindr | -25.67% | -234.28% | 7.68% |
| Alphabet | 26.70% | 30.49% | 21.63% |
Summary
Alphabet beats Grindr on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Grindr
Grindr Inc. operates social network and dating application for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities worldwide. Its platform enables LGBTQ people to find and engage with each other, share content and experiences, and express themselves. The company offers ad-supported service and a premium subscription version. Grindr Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in West Hollywood, California.
About Alphabet
Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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