LY (OTCMKTS:YAHOY – Get Free Report) and China Networks International (OTCMKTS:CNWHF – Get Free Report) are both business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.
Volatility and Risk
LY has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, China Networks International has a beta of -0.6, suggesting that its share price is 160% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares LY and China Networks International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
LY | 6.17% | 3.64% | 1.39% |
China Networks International | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Earnings
Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
LY | $12.57 billion | 1.84 | $781.08 million | $0.20 | 32.30 |
China Networks International | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
LY has higher revenue and earnings than China Networks International.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings for LY and China Networks International, as provided by MarketBeat.
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
LY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
China Networks International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Given China Networks International’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe China Networks International is more favorable than LY.
Summary
LY beats China Networks International on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.
About LY
LY Corporation engages in the online advertising and e-commerce businesses in Japan. The company provides LINE, a communication app; and Yahoo! JAPAN, an internet service that offers search, news, weather, shopping, auction, and other services. It also offers reuse, membership, and payment-related services. The company was formerly known as Z Holdings Corporation and changed its name to LY Corporation in October 2023. LY Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chiyoda, Japan. LY Corporation operates as a subsidiary of A Holdings Corporation.
About China Networks International
China Networks International Holdings, Ltd. does not have significant operations. Previously, it provided broadcast television advertising services in the People’s Republic of China. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China.
Receive News & Ratings for LY Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for LY and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.