Comparing Web Blockchain Media (OTCMKTS:WEBB) & IonQ (NYSE:IONQ)

IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) and Web Blockchain Media (OTCMKTS:WEBB) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares IonQ and Web Blockchain Media’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IonQ	-457.85%	-36.82%	-32.48%
Web Blockchain Media	N/A	N/A	N/A

Risk and Volatility

IonQ has a beta of 1.89, suggesting that its stock price is 89% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Web Blockchain Media has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

41.4% of IonQ shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.6% of IonQ shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.5% of Web Blockchain Media shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for IonQ and Web Blockchain Media, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IonQ	0	1	3	0	2.75
Web Blockchain Media	0	0	0	0	0.00

IonQ presently has a consensus target price of $17.50, indicating a potential downside of 45.60%. Given Web Blockchain Media’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Web Blockchain Media is more favorable than IonQ.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares IonQ and Web Blockchain Media”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IonQ	$22.04 million	315.85	-$157.77 million	($0.81)	-39.72
Web Blockchain Media	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Web Blockchain Media has lower revenue, but higher earnings than IonQ.

Summary

IonQ beats Web Blockchain Media on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc. engages in the development of general-purpose quantum computing systems in the United States. It sells access to quantum computers of various qubit capacities. The company makes access to its quantum computers through cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon Braket, Microsoft’s Azure Quantum, and Google’s Cloud Marketplace, as well as through its cloud service. It also provides contracts associated with the design, development, and construction of specialized quantum computing hardware systems; maintenance and support services; and consulting services related to co-developing algorithms on quantum computing systems. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.

About Web Blockchain Media

Web Blockchain Media Inc. engages in television production, Internet, and streaming media with crypto, blockchain, and fin-tech space. The company is based in Studio City, California.