Financial Survey: Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG) and Atlantis Technology Group (OTCMKTS:ATNP)

Atlantis Technology Group (OTCMKTS:ATNPGet Free Report) and Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPGGet Free Report) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Volatility & Risk

Atlantis Technology Group has a beta of -0.38, meaning that its stock price is 138% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Encore Capital Group has a beta of 1.55, meaning that its stock price is 55% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Atlantis Technology Group and Encore Capital Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Atlantis Technology Group N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Encore Capital Group $1.33 billion 0.85 -$206.49 million ($7.85) -6.05

Atlantis Technology Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Encore Capital Group.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Atlantis Technology Group and Encore Capital Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Atlantis Technology Group 0 0 0 0 0.00
Encore Capital Group 0 0 3 1 3.25

Encore Capital Group has a consensus price target of $62.33, indicating a potential upside of 31.15%. Given Encore Capital Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Encore Capital Group is more favorable than Atlantis Technology Group.

Profitability

This table compares Atlantis Technology Group and Encore Capital Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Atlantis Technology Group N/A N/A N/A
Encore Capital Group -13.91% 12.70% 2.61%

Summary

Encore Capital Group beats Atlantis Technology Group on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Atlantis Technology Group

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MEDPLUS CORP was initially engaged in the manufacture and sale of intraocular lenses and other ophthalmic products. In late 1992, the Company ceased its ophthalmic operations and redirected its activities to the patient finance industry through the Company’s acquisition of Patient Plus, Lincoln Professional Services Corporation and Financial Health Network. The Company now works on behalf of health care, dental care, death care and veterinary providers to find non-recourse financingfor their patients.

About Encore Capital Group

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Encore Capital Group, Inc., a specialty finance company, provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across financial assets worldwide. The company purchases portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables at deep discounts to face value, as well as manages them by working with individuals as they repay their obligations and works toward financial recovery. It is also involved in the provision of early stage collection, business process outsourcing, and contingent collection services. In addition, the company engages in debt servicing and other portfolio management services to credit originator for non-performing loans. Further, it offers credit management services. Encore Capital Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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