Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB – Get Free Report) and Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. (NASDAQ:HQ – Get Free Report) are both technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.
Risk & Volatility
Trimble has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. has a beta of 0.37, suggesting that its share price is 63% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
93.2% of Trimble shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.9% of Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Trimble shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 36.5% of Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Trimble and Horizon Quantum Computing Pte.’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Trimble | -2.77% | 12.29% | 7.67% |
| Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. | N/A | -103.04% | -29.31% |
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Trimble and Horizon Quantum Computing Pte.”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Trimble | $3.59 billion | 3.52 | $424.00 million | ($0.70) | -77.30 |
| Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. | $360,000.00 | 1,639.03 | -$17.82 million | ($0.46) | -24.87 |
Trimble has higher revenue and earnings than Horizon Quantum Computing Pte.. Trimble is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Horizon Quantum Computing Pte., indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Trimble and Horizon Quantum Computing Pte., as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Trimble | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2.67 |
| Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.33 |
Trimble currently has a consensus target price of $78.44, suggesting a potential upside of 44.97%. Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. has a consensus target price of $20.50, suggesting a potential upside of 79.20%. Given Horizon Quantum Computing Pte.’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. is more favorable than Trimble.
Summary
Trimble beats Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Trimble
Trimble Inc. provides technology solutions that enable professionals and field mobile workers to enhance or transform their work processes worldwide. The company's Buildings and Infrastructure segment offers field and office software for project design and visualization; systems to guide and control construction equipment; software for 3D design and data sharing; systems to monitor, track, and manage assets, equipment, and workers; software to share and communicate data; program management solutions for construction owners; 3D conceptual design and modeling software; building information modeling software; enterprise resource planning, project management, and project collaboration solutions; integrated site layout and measurement systems; cost estimating, scheduling, and project controls solutions; and applications for sub-contractors and trades. Its Geospatial segment provides surveying and geospatial products, and geographic information systems. The company's Resources and Utilities segment offers precision agriculture products and services, such as guidance and positioning systems, including autonomous steering systems, automated and variable-rate application and technology systems, and information management solutions; manual and automated navigation guidance for tractors and other farm equipment; solutions to automate application of pesticide and seeding; water solutions; and agricultural software. Its Transportation segment offers solutions for long haul trucking and freight shipper markets; mobility solutions comprising route management, safety and compliance, end-to-end vehicle management, video intelligence, and supply chain communications; and fleet and transportation management systems, analytics, routing, mapping, reporting, and predictive modeling solutions. The company was formerly known as Trimble Navigation Limited and changed its name to Trimble Inc. in October 2016. Trimble Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.
About Horizon Quantum Computing Pte.
dMY Squared Technology Group Inc. is a blank check company. It formed for the purpose to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. dMY Squared Technology Group Inc. is based in LAS VEGAS.
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