Rand Worldwide (OTCMKTS:RWWI – Get Free Report) and Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
0.0% of Rand Worldwide shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of Take-Two Interactive Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 59.2% of Rand Worldwide shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Take-Two Interactive Software shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Rand Worldwide and Take-Two Interactive Software, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Rand Worldwide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Take-Two Interactive Software | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 3.06 |
Risk and Volatility
Rand Worldwide has a beta of 0.11, suggesting that its share price is 89% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Take-Two Interactive Software has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Rand Worldwide and Take-Two Interactive Software”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Rand Worldwide | $408.11 million | 1.48 | $52.43 million | N/A | N/A |
| Take-Two Interactive Software | $5.35 billion | 6.03 | -$3.74 billion | ($21.16) | -8.67 |
Rand Worldwide has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Take-Two Interactive Software.
Profitability
This table compares Rand Worldwide and Take-Two Interactive Software’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Rand Worldwide | 15.31% | 122.04% | 21.50% |
| Take-Two Interactive Software | -66.38% | 0.51% | 0.25% |
Summary
Take-Two Interactive Software beats Rand Worldwide on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Rand Worldwide
Rand Worldwide, Inc. provides design automation and data management solutions primarily in the United States and Canada. It operates in five divisions: IMAGINiT Technologies, Rand Simulation, Facilities Management, ASCENT, and Rand 3D. The IMAGINiT Technologies division resells Autodesk solutions and system integration, and consulting services to customers in the manufacturing, infrastructure, building, and media and entertainment industries; resells Twinmotion visualization software, which provides design professionals to transform architectural models and designs into photorealistic images and immersive videos; offers a range of 3D laser scanning equipment and related software to help architectural, engineering, and construction firms; and sells its own proprietary software products and related services. The Rand Simulation division offers Ansys engineering simulation software to help organizations incorporate engineering simulation technology into the product development process; and provides simulation consulting services to enable organizations to achieve cost savings and design improvements through simulation technology. The Facilities Management division provides ARCHIBUS products for facilities management software for space planning, strategic planning, and lease/property administration; and offers various training, consulting, and support services for the ARCHIBUS products. The ASCENT division provides professional training materials and knowledge products for engineering software tools. The Rand 3D division offers training solutions for Dassault Systèmes and PTC products, including Pro/ENGINEER, CREO, and Windchill. Rand Worldwide, Inc. is based in Baltimore, Maryland.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. develops, publishes, and markets interactive entertainment solutions for consumers worldwide. It develops and publishes action/adventure products under the Grand Theft Auto, LA Noire, Max Payne, Midnight Club, and Red Dead Redemption names, as well as other franchises. The company also publishes various entertainment properties across various platforms and a range of genres, such as shooter, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, and family/casual entertainment under the BioShock, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, XCOM series, Borderlands, and Tiny Tina’s Wonderland names. In addition, it publishes sports simulation titles comprising NBA 2K series, a basketball video game; the WWE 2K professional wrestling series; mobile titles, including WWE SuperCard; and PGA TOUR 2K. Further, the company offers Kerbal Space Program and OlliOlli World; free-to-play mobile games, such as CSR Racing, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles, FarmVille, Golf Rival, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, Match Factory!, Merge Dragons!, Merge Magic!, Monster Legends, Toon Blast, Top Eleven, Top Troops, Toy Blast, Two Dots, Words With Friends, and Zynga Poker; and hyper-casual mobile titles, including Fill the Fridge!, Parking Jam 3D, Power Slap, Pull the Pin, Twisted Tangle, and Tangled Snakes. Its products are designed for console gaming systems; personal computers; and mobiles comprising smartphones and tablets. The company provides its products through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. was incorporated in 1993 and is based in New York, New York.
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