Analyzing MMTec (NASDAQ:MTC) and Duos Technologies Group (NASDAQ:DUOT)

Duos Technologies Group (NASDAQ:DUOT) and MMTec (NASDAQ:MTC) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Duos Technologies Group and MMTec”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Duos Technologies Group	$7.47 million	5.69	-$11.24 million	($1.43)	-3.53
MMTec	$870,000.00	18.39	$48.96 million	N/A	N/A

MMTec has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Duos Technologies Group.

Profitability

This table compares Duos Technologies Group and MMTec’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Duos Technologies Group	-143.17%	-271.06%	-64.01%
MMTec	N/A	N/A	N/A

Risk & Volatility

Duos Technologies Group has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its share price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, MMTec has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its share price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Duos Technologies Group and MMTec, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Duos Technologies Group	0	0	2	0	3.00
MMTec	0	0	0	0	0.00

Duos Technologies Group presently has a consensus target price of $8.75, indicating a potential upside of 73.27%. Given Duos Technologies Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Duos Technologies Group is more favorable than MMTec.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

42.6% of Duos Technologies Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.3% of MMTec shares are held by institutional investors. 6.1% of Duos Technologies Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.8% of MMTec shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

About Duos Technologies Group

Duos Technologies Group, Inc. designs, develops, deploys, and operates intelligent technology solutions in North America. The company provides solutions, such as Centraco, an enterprise information management software platform that consolidates data and events from multiple sources into a unified and distributive user interface; and truevue360, an integrated platform to develop and deploy artificial intelligence algorithms, including machine learning, computer vision, object detection, and deep neural network-based processing for real-time applications. Its proprietary applications include Railcar Inspection Portal that provides freight and transit railroad customers and select government agencies the ability to conduct fully automated railcar inspections of trains while they are moving at full speed. It also develops Automated Logistics Information System, which automates gatehouse operations, as well as develops solutions for rail, trucking, aviation, and other vehicle-based processes. In addition, the company provides consulting services, including consulting and auditing; software licensing with optional hardware sales; customer service training; and maintenance support. The company operates its services under the duostech brand. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

About MMTec

MMTec, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and deploys platforms that enable financial institutions to engage in securities market transactions and settlements worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Gujia and MM Global. It offers Internet-based securities solutions comprising Securities Dealers Trading System, which supports securities registration and clearing, account management, risk management, trading and execution, and third party access middleware; Private Fund Investment Management System that supports multi-account management, fund valuation, risk management, quantitative trading access, liquidation, and requisition management; and Mobile Transaction Individual Client System and PC Client System for Apple IOS, Android, PC, and Web applications. The company enables its customers to white label its trading interface, as well as select modular functionalities. It serves hedge funds, mutual funds, registered investment advisors, proprietary trading groups, and brokerage firms. MMTec, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.