3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) and Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.
Profitability
This table compares 3D Systems and Upland Software’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
69.7% of 3D Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.7% of Upland Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.4% of 3D Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.6% of Upland Software shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Volatility & Risk
3D Systems has a beta of 1.56, indicating that its share price is 56% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Upland Software has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its share price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for 3D Systems and Upland Software, as reported by MarketBeat.
3D Systems presently has a consensus target price of $9.00, suggesting a potential upside of 27.48%. Upland Software has a consensus target price of $44.33, suggesting a potential upside of 11.67%. Given 3D Systems’ higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe 3D Systems is more favorable than Upland Software.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares 3D Systems and Upland Software’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Upland Software has lower revenue, but higher earnings than 3D Systems. 3D Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Upland Software, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Upland Software beats 3D Systems on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
3D Systems Company Profile
3D Systems Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides three-dimensional (3D) printing products and services worldwide. The company offers 3D printers, such as stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct metal printing, multi jet printing, and color jet printers that transform data input generated by 3D design software, CAD software, or other 3D design tools into printed parts under the Accura, DuraForm, LaserForm, CastForm, and VisiJet brand names. It also develops, blends, and markets various print materials, such as plastic, nylon, metal, composite, elastomeric, wax, polymeric dental, and Class IV bio-compatible materials. In addition, the company provides digital design tools, including software, scanners, and haptic devices, as well as products for product design, mold and die design, 3D scan-to-print, reverse engineering, production machining, metrology, and inspection. Further, it offers 3D Sprint and 3DXpert, a proprietary software to prepare and optimize CAD data and manage the additive manufacturing processes, which provides automated support building and placement, build platform management, and print queue management; and 3D virtual reality simulators and simulator modules for medical applications, as well as digitizing scanners for medical and mechanical applications. Additionally, the company provides warranty, maintenance, and training services; on-demand manufacturing solutions; and software and precision healthcare services. It primarily serves companies and small and midsize businesses in medical, dental, automotive, aerospace, durable good, government, defense, technology, jewelry, electronic, education, consumer good, energy, and other industries through direct sales force, as well as partner channels and distributors. 3D Systems Corporation was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Upland Software Company Profile
Upland Software, Inc. provides cloud-based enterprise work management software in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company offers a family of software applications under the Upland brand in the areas of information technology (IT), process excellence and operations, finance, professional services, and marketing. Its software applications address enterprise work challenges in various categories comprising project and portfolio management, professional services automation, IT financial management, knowledge engagement, enterprise secure document capture and fax, workflow automation and enterprise content management, supply chain visibility and collaboration, Website management and Web visitor insights, and mobile engagement. The company sells its products through a direct sales organization, as well as through an indirect sales organization that sells to distributors and value-added resellers. It serves customers across a range of industries, including financial services, retail, technology, manufacturing, legal, education, consumer goods, media, telecommunications, government, food and beverage, healthcare, and life sciences, as well as non-profit organizations. The company was formerly known as Silverback Enterprise Group, Inc. and changed its name to Upland Software, Inc. in November 2013. Upland Software, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Upland Software, Inc. is a subsidiary of Silverback Enterprise Group Inc.
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