Fast Track Solutions (OTCMKTS:FTRK) & InPlay Oil (OTCMKTS:IPOOF) Financial Analysis

InPlay Oil (OTCMKTS:IPOOF) and Fast Track Solutions (OTCMKTS:FTRK) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Volatility and Risk

InPlay Oil has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fast Track Solutions has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares InPlay Oil and Fast Track Solutions’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
InPlay Oil	11.66%	6.39%	3.95%
Fast Track Solutions	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares InPlay Oil and Fast Track Solutions”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
InPlay Oil	$132.86 million	0.72	$24.23 million	$0.14	7.50
Fast Track Solutions	$1.29 million	0.03	N/A	N/A	N/A

InPlay Oil has higher revenue and earnings than Fast Track Solutions.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for InPlay Oil and Fast Track Solutions, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
InPlay Oil	0	0	0	1	4.00
Fast Track Solutions	0	0	0	0	0.00

Summary

InPlay Oil beats Fast Track Solutions on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About InPlay Oil

InPlay Oil Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas properties in Canada. The company produces and sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. It focuses on light oil asset base located in West Central, Alberta. InPlay Oil Corp. is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

About Fast Track Solutions

Fast Track Solutions, Inc. operates as a blank check company. It is formed to pursue a business combination to seek the acquisition of or merger with, an existing company. The company is headquartered in Cranston, RI.