Head-To-Head Contrast: SeaChange International (NASDAQ:SEAC) vs. REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF (NASDAQ:ULTI)

SeaChange International (NASDAQ:SEAC) and REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF (NASDAQ:ULTI) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Risk & Volatility

SeaChange International has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF has a beta of 3.35, suggesting that its stock price is 235% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares SeaChange International and REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SeaChange International	N/A	N/A	N/A
REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF	4.78%	8.84%	3.38%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares SeaChange International and REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SeaChange International	$32.76 million	0.30	-$11.40 million	($0.22)	-15.95
REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF	$1.14 billion	0.02	$65.14 million	$2.07	6.61

REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF has higher revenue and earnings than SeaChange International. SeaChange International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

91.2% of REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of SeaChange International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for SeaChange International and REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SeaChange International	0	0	0	0	0.00
REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF	0	5	2	0	2.58

REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF has a consensus price target of $13.69, suggesting a potential upside of 0.00%. Given REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF is more favorable than SeaChange International.

Summary

REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF beats SeaChange International on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About SeaChange International

SeaChange International, Inc. provides video delivery, advertising, streaming platforms, and emerging Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) products and services that facilitate the aggregation, licensing, management and distribution of video and advertising content worldwide. It offers Operator TV Platform solutions including customer's current network with OTT video management solutions in a single deployment, digital video broadcasting – cable / quadrature amplitude modulation networks with OTT streaming, and immersive multiscreen experience and on demand services, as well as pre-integrated solutions, such as multi-content delivery networks including Broadpeak, Edgeware and HBO, multidigital rights management, and seamless integration with existing network components. The company also provides StreamVid, a cloud-based OTT video platform for operators and content owners that enables streaming services, including content ingestion, workflow automation, user management, content protection, billing and entitlement, and user applications for various device platforms, such as mobile devices or Smart TVs; Advanced advertising, a unified ad tech solution to insert adverts into various video feeds, including broadcast, internet protocol television, and OTT; and Xstream platform, a cloud-based content monetization platform that provides the range of capabilities, including generation and distribution of FAST channels, streaming enablement via content aggregation, and targeted insertion of advertisement from various demand sources. In addition, it provides professional, and maintenance and technical support services, as well as managed services. The company sells and markets its products and services through a direct sales process, as well as to systems integrators and value-added resellers. It serves cable system operators, telecommunications companies, and satellite operators, as well as broadcasters and other content providers. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

About REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF

The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions to enterprise companies, mid-market companies, and companies in the strategic market in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. Its UltiPro software solution delivers the functionality businesses need to manage the employee life cycle from recruitment to retirement. The company's UltiPro solution includes feature sets for talent acquisition and onboarding, human resources (HR) service delivery and management, benefits management and online enrollment, payroll, performance management, employee engagement surveying, compensation management with salary planning, budgeting, incentive award planning, succession management, learning management, reporting and analytical decision-making and predictive tools and time capture, scheduling, attendance tracking, and absence accruals; and has role-based features for HR professionals, executives, managers, administrators, and employees. Its UltiPro software solution is delivered through software-as-a-service. The company also provides professional services, and customer support and product maintenance services. It markets its products and services to manufacturing, food services, sports, technology, finance, insurance, retail, real estate, transportation, communications, healthcare, and other services industries primarily through direct sales force. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Weston, Florida.