Head to Head Analysis: Chorus (OTCMKTS:CHRYY) versus Orange (OTCMKTS:ORANY)

Orange (OTCMKTS:ORANY) and Chorus (OTCMKTS:CHRYY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Orange and Chorus, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Orange	1	2	2	1	2.50
Chorus	0	0	0	0	0.00

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Orange and Chorus”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Orange	$43.57 billion	1.24	$2.35 billion	N/A	N/A
Chorus	$599.03 million	4.01	$2.36 million	N/A	N/A

Orange has higher revenue and earnings than Chorus.

Volatility & Risk

Orange has a beta of 0.07, indicating that its share price is 93% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chorus has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

12.2% of Orange shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Orange and Chorus’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Orange	N/A	N/A	N/A
Chorus	N/A	N/A	N/A

Dividends

Orange pays an annual dividend of $0.46 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Chorus pays an annual dividend of $1.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%.

Summary

Orange beats Chorus on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Orange

Orange S.A. provides various fixed telephony and mobile telecommunications, data transmission, and other value-added services to customers, businesses, and other telecommunications operators in France and internationally. It operates through France; Spain and Other European Countries; The Africa and Middle East; Enterprise; International Carriers & Shared Services; and Mobile Financial Services segments. The company offers mobile services, such as voice, SMS, and data; fixed broadband and narrowband services, as well as fixed network business solutions, including voice and data; and convergence packages. It also sells mobile handsets, mobile terminals, broadband equipment, connected devices, and accessories. In addition, the company provides IT and integration services comprising unified communication and collaboration services, such as LAN and telephony, consultancy, integration, and project management; hosting and infrastructure services, including cloud computing; customer relations management and other applications services; security services; and video conferencing, as well as sells related equipment. Further, it offers national and international roaming services; online advertising services; and mobile virtual network operators, network sharing, and mobile financial services, as well as sells equipment to external distributors and brokers. Orange S.A. markets its products and services under the Orange brand. The company was formerly known as France Telecom and changed its name to Orange S.A. in July 2013. Orange S.A. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.

About Chorus

Chorus Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of fixed line communications infrastructure services in New Zealand. It offers phone and broadband services for residential and business customers; data and voice services; and solutions for transport and infrastructure. The company also builds and maintains a network of fibre and copper cables, local telephone exchanges, and cabinets. In addition, it offers co-location and value-added network services. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.