Head to Head Survey: Storage Computer (OTCMKTS:SOSO) versus Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO)

Storage Computer (OTCMKTS:SOSO) and Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

63.7% of Quantum shares are held by institutional investors. 26.7% of Storage Computer shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Quantum shares are held 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.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Storage Computer and Quantum”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Storage Computer	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Quantum	$274.06 million	0.48	-$115.09 million	N/A	N/A

Storage Computer has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Quantum.

Profitability

This table compares Storage Computer and Quantum’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Storage Computer	N/A	N/A	N/A
Quantum	-42.24%	N/A	-23.41%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Storage Computer and Quantum, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Storage Computer	0	0	0	0	0.00
Quantum	0	2	2	0	2.50

Quantum has a consensus target price of $19.33, suggesting a potential upside of 94.89%. Given Quantum’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Quantum is more favorable than Storage Computer.

Summary

Quantum beats Storage Computer on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Storage Computer

Storage Computer Corporation develops data storage software solutions. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is based in Nashua, New Hampshire.

About Quantum

Quantum Corporation provides products for storing and managing digital video and unstructured data in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers Myriad All-Flash File and Object Storage Software for high performance enterprise unstructured data applications such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics; Unified Surveillance Platform Software that unified compute and storage for video surveillance recording, storage, and analytics; StorNext Hybrid Flash/Disk File Storage Software for video editing, post-production, and streaming applications, as well as digital file archives; and CatDV Asset Management Software for indexing, cataloging, enriching video, audio, and image files, and workflow orchestration. It also provides ActiveScale Object Storage Software that scalable and durable storage for long term data preservation and protection; DXi Backup Appliances to build backup appliances for high-speed backup and recovery and multisite data protection; and Scalar Tape Storage that secure storage for long term data archiving and offline data protection which are used by hyperscalers and enterprises. In addition, the company sells linear tape-open (LTO) a tape drives for small business data protection and archiving; and LTO media for use in tape storage systems. Further, it offers global support, managed services, customer support agreements, software subscriptions, installation, education, and consulting and training services, as well as Quantum-as-a-Service. The company sells its products through a network of distributors, value-added resellers, direct marketing resellers, original equipment manufacturers, and other suppliers, as well as directly to corporate entities and government agencies. It has a partnership with Tiger Surveillance to deliver end-to-end solutions for long-term retention and archiving of video surveillance data. Quantum Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.