Analyzing Symbotic (NASDAQ:SYM) and Caravelle International Group (NASDAQ:HTCO)

Symbotic (NASDAQ:SYM) and Caravelle International Group (NASDAQ:HTCO) are both business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability and institutional ownership.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Symbotic and Caravelle International Group”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Symbotic	$2.19 billion	18.79	-$13.49 million	($0.07)	-997.14
Caravelle International Group	$108.18 million	0.61	-$23.60 million	N/A	N/A

Symbotic has higher revenue and earnings than Caravelle International Group.

Risk and Volatility

Symbotic has a beta of 2.1, meaning that its share price is 110% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Caravelle International Group has a beta of -0.56, meaning that its share price is 156% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

0.2% of Caravelle International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Symbotic shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.4% of Caravelle International Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Symbotic and Caravelle International Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Symbotic	3	13	7	0	2.17
Caravelle International Group	1	0	0	0	1.00

Symbotic currently has a consensus target price of $44.61, indicating a potential downside of 36.09%. Given Symbotic’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Symbotic is more favorable than Caravelle International Group.

Profitability

This table compares Symbotic and Caravelle International Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Symbotic	-0.38%	-2.02%	-0.47%
Caravelle International Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Symbotic beats Caravelle International Group on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Symbotic

Symbotic Inc., an automation technology company, engages in developing technologies to improve operating efficiencies in modern warehouses. The company automates the processing of pallets and cases in large warehouses or distribution centers for retail companies. Its systems enhance operations at the front end of the supply chain. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.

About Caravelle International Group

Caravelle International Group, through its subsidiaries, provides ocean transportation services in Singapore and internationally. The company operates through Ocean Transportation and Heating Business segments. It provides international shipping services and carbon-neutral solutions for wood desiccation. Caravelle International Group also provides seaborne transportation services under the voyage contracts. The company provides vessel services on behalf of ship owners. Caravelle International Group is headquartered in Singapore.