BIT Mining (NYSE:BTCM) & Versus Systems (NASDAQ:VS) Critical Comparison

BIT Mining (NYSE:BTCM) and Versus Systems (NASDAQ:VS) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares BIT Mining and Versus Systems’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BIT Mining	-6.16%	-32.20%	-16.69%
Versus Systems	-7,480.35%	-204.20%	-165.00%

Insider & Institutional Ownership

5.3% of BIT Mining shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.7% of Versus Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 19.7% of BIT Mining shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.1% of Versus Systems shares are held 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares BIT Mining and Versus Systems’ revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
BIT Mining	$43.10 million	0.72	-$28.71 million	($1.31)	-2.15
Versus Systems	$270,000.00	13.76	-$10.51 million	N/A	N/A

Versus Systems has lower revenue, but higher earnings than BIT Mining.

Volatility & Risk

BIT Mining has a beta of 2.53, indicating that its stock price is 153% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Versus Systems has a beta of 2.08, indicating that its stock price is 108% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for BIT Mining and Versus Systems, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BIT Mining	0	0	0	0	N/A
Versus Systems	0	1	0	0	2.00

Versus Systems has a consensus price target of $1.50, indicating a potential upside of 1.35%. Given Versus Systems’ higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Versus Systems is more favorable than BIT Mining.

About BIT Mining

BIT Mining Limited operates as a cryptocurrency mining company in the Mainland China, the United States, and Hong Kong. The company operates in two segments: Data Center and Cryptocurrency Mining. It operates a cryptocurrency mining data center in Ohio with power capacity of 82.5 megawatts; and purchases and deploys bitcoin mining machines. In addition, it engages in online gaming activities; and provision of technology services. The company was formerly known as 500.com Limited and changed its name to BIT Mining Limited in April 2021. BIT Mining Limited was founded in 2001 and is based in Akron, Ohio.

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.