Distribution Solutions Group (NASDAQ:DSGR – Get Free Report) and MIND Technology (NASDAQ:MIND – Get Free Report) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation and profitability.
Risk and Volatility
Distribution Solutions Group has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, MIND Technology has a beta of 0.3, suggesting that its share price is 70% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Distribution Solutions Group and MIND Technology”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Distribution Solutions Group | $1.98 billion | 0.63 | $8.35 million | $0.12 | 226.18 |
| MIND Technology | $40.95 million | 1.54 | $750,000.00 | $0.10 | 69.55 |
Distribution Solutions Group has higher revenue and earnings than MIND Technology. MIND Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Distribution Solutions Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Distribution Solutions Group and MIND Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Distribution Solutions Group | 0.27% | 8.49% | 3.13% |
| MIND Technology | 1.83% | 2.19% | 1.78% |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
91.6% of Distribution Solutions Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.8% of MIND Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 78.8% of Distribution Solutions Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of MIND Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Distribution Solutions Group and MIND Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Distribution Solutions Group | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.25 |
| MIND Technology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Distribution Solutions Group currently has a consensus price target of $35.50, suggesting a potential upside of 30.79%. Given Distribution Solutions Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Distribution Solutions Group is more favorable than MIND Technology.
Summary
Distribution Solutions Group beats MIND Technology on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Distribution Solutions Group
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc., a specialty distribution company, engages in the provision of value-added distribution solutions in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. The company provides its solutions to the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO); original equipment manufacturer (OEM); and industrial technology markets. It operates through three segments: Lawson, Gexpro Services, and TestEquity. The Lawson segment distributes of specialty products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional, and government MRO market. The TestEquity segment distributes test and measurement equipment and solutions, industrial and electronic production supplies, and vendor managed inventory programs, as well as converting, fabrication, and adhesive solutions under the TestEquity, Hisco, TEquipment, Techni-Tool, Jensen Tools, and Instrumex brands. The Gexpro Services segment provides supply chain management solutions that offer VMI, kitting, global logistics management, manufacturing localization and import expertise, value engineering, and quality assurance. The company was formerly known as Lawson Products, Inc. and has changed to Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. 2022 Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1952 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
About MIND Technology
MIND Technology, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides technology to the oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic, and maritime security industries worldwide. Its primary products include the GunLink seismic source acquisition and control systems that provide operators of marine seismic surveys with precise monitoring and control of energy sources; the BuoyLink RGPS tracking system, which is used to offer precise positioning of marine seismic energy sources and streamers; Sleeve Gun energy sources; SeaLink towed seismic streamer system; and Sea Serpent line of passive sonar arrays for maritime security and anti-submarine warfare applications. The company also provides streamer weight collars, depth and pressure transducers, air control valves, and source array systems; spare and replacement parts; and repair and engineering services, training and field service operations, and umbilical terminations. The company was formerly known as Mitcham Industries, Inc. MIND Technology, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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