Globant (NYSE:GLOB) and Next Technology (NASDAQ:NXTT) Critical Comparison

Next Technology (NASDAQ:NXTT) and Globant (NYSE:GLOB) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability and institutional ownership.

Volatility and Risk

Next Technology has a beta of 3.12, indicating that its share price is 212% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Globant has a beta of 1.47, indicating that its share price is 47% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

2.7% of Next Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of Globant shares are held by institutional investors. 37.5% of Next Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Globant shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Next Technology and Globant”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Next Technology	$1.13 million	1.96	-$9.92 million	N/A	N/A
Globant	$2.42 billion	2.36	$158.54 million	$3.72	34.81

Globant has higher revenue and earnings than Next Technology.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Next Technology and Globant, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Next Technology	0	0	0	0	0.00
Globant	0	5	12	0	2.71

Globant has a consensus target price of $219.71, indicating a potential upside of 69.67%. Given Globant’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Globant is more favorable than Next Technology.

Profitability

This table compares Next Technology and Globant’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Next Technology	N/A	54.87%	50.18%
Globant	6.86%	11.83%	8.09%

Summary

Globant beats Next Technology on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Next Technology

Next Technology Holding Inc. provides technical services and solutions through its social e-commerce platform primarily in Mainland China. It offers YCloud, a micro-business cloud intelligent internationalization system that conducts multi-channel data analysis through the learning of big data and social recommendation relationships, as well as provides users with AI fission and management systems, and supply chain systems. The company’s YCloud system also provides micro-business owners with various payment methods, such as Alipay, WeChat, and UnionPay. In addition, it offers chatGPT technical services; and technical system support, software development, and services. The company serves individual and corporate users in the micro business industry. It also has operations in Hong Kong and Singapore. The company was formerly known as WeTrade Group, Inc. and changed its name to Next Technology Holding Inc in April 2024. Next Technology Holding Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People Republic of China.

About Globant

Globant S.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides technology services worldwide. It provides digital solutions comprising blockchain, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence, digital experience and performance, code, Internet of Things, metaverse, and engineering and testing; and enterprise technology solutions and services, such as Agile organization, Cultural Hacking, process optimization services, as well as AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Oracle, SalesForce, SAP, and ServiceNow technology solutions. Further, the company provides e-commerce, conversational interfaces, design, digital marketing, and digital product delivery services. Additionally, it operates Augoor, an AI-powered platform; MagnifAI, an AI-powered solution for software quality assurance; StarMeUp, a science-based AI platform; WaaSabi, a finance platform; Walmeric, a lead-to-revenue management platform; GeneXus, a suit of AI development tools; Navigate for process optimization powerhouse; BeHealthy, a white-label platform; and FluentLab, an AI conversational and engagement solution. The company offers its services to various industries, including media and entertainment, professional services, technology and telecommunications, travel and hospitality, banks, financial services and insurance, consumer, retail and manufacturing, health care, and others. The company was formerly known as IT Outsourcing S.L. and changed its name to Globant S.A. in December 2012. Globant S.A. was founded in 2003 and is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.