LiveWorld (OTCMKTS:LVWD – Get Free Report) and Society Pass (NASDAQ:SOPA – Get Free Report) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.
Profitability
This table compares LiveWorld and Society Pass’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| LiveWorld | -4.14% | -10.53% | -6.52% |
| Society Pass | -171.10% | -431.98% | -79.26% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for LiveWorld and Society Pass, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| LiveWorld | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Society Pass | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.50 |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares LiveWorld and Society Pass”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| LiveWorld | $11.46 million | 0.60 | $210,000.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Society Pass | $6.91 million | 0.48 | -$18.13 million | ($5.12) | -0.18 |
LiveWorld has higher revenue and earnings than Society Pass.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
3.1% of Society Pass shares are held by institutional investors. 16.3% of LiveWorld shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Society Pass shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Risk & Volatility
LiveWorld has a beta of 0.41, indicating that its share price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Society Pass has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
LiveWorld beats Society Pass on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About LiveWorld
LiveWorld, Inc., a digital agency and software company, provides social media and technology solutions for pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and financial-travel service industries. It offers consulting, strategy, and creative solutions with human agents for moderation, engagement, customer care, and adverse events management, as well as conversation management software, and chatbots for digital campaigns and social media programs. The company was formerly known as Talk City, Inc. and changed its name to Liveworld, Inc. in May 2001. Liveworld, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Campbell, California.
About Society Pass
Society Pass Incorporated acquires and operates fintech and e-commerce platforms and mobile applications for consumers and merchants in Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, the United States, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Thailand. It operates through Online Grocery and Food and Groceries Deliveries, Digital marketing, Online ticketing and reservation, Telecommunications Reseller, e-Commerce, and Merchant Point of Sale segments. The company operates Leflair, an online lifestyle platform that offers services and products, such as fashion and accessories, beauty and personal care, and home and lifestyle; an online food delivery service under the Handycart brand name; and an online grocery delivery service under the Pushkart brand name. It also sells hardware and software to merchant; local mobile phone and global internet data plans; and domestic and overseas air ticket, and global hotel reservations, as well as offers digital marketing services. The company was formerly known as Food Society, Inc. and changed its name to Society Pass Incorporated in October 2018. Society Pass Incorporated was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Singapore.
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