Jack Henry & Associates (NASDAQ:JKHY – Get Rating) and Web Blockchain Media (OTCMKTS:WEBB – Get Rating) 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, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
88.9% of Jack Henry & Associates shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Web Blockchain Media shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Jack Henry & Associates shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.5% of Web Blockchain Media shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Jack Henry & Associates and Web Blockchain Media, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Jack Henry & Associates | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2.38 |
| Web Blockchain Media | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Jack Henry & Associates presently has a consensus target price of $184.50, indicating a potential downside of 6.49%.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Jack Henry & Associates and Web Blockchain Media’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Jack Henry & Associates | $1.76 billion | 8.17 | $311.47 million | $4.67 | 42.25 |
| Web Blockchain Media | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Jack Henry & Associates has higher revenue and earnings than Web Blockchain Media.
Risk & Volatility
Jack Henry & Associates has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its share price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Web Blockchain Media has a beta of -0.26, meaning that its share price is 126% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Jack Henry & Associates and Web Blockchain Media’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Jack Henry & Associates | 18.55% | 26.11% | 15.20% |
| Web Blockchain Media | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Summary
Jack Henry & Associates beats Web Blockchain Media on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.
Jack Henry & Associates Company Profile (Get Rating)
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. provides technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for financial services organizations in the United States. It operates through four segments: Core, Payments, Complementary, and Corporate and Other. The company offers information and transaction processing solutions for banks ranging from community to multi-billion-dollar asset institutions under the Jack Henry Banking brand; core data processing solutions for various credit unions under the Symitar brand; and specialized financial performance, imaging and payments processing, information security and risk management, retail delivery, and online and mobile solutions to financial institutions and corporate entities under the ProfitStars brand. It also provides a suite of integrated applications required to process deposit, loan, and general ledger transactions, as well as to maintain centralized customer/member information; and complementary products and services that enable core bank and credit union clients to respond to evolving customer/member demands. The company’s Jack Henry Banking business brand offers SilverLake, a robust primarily designed for commercial-focused banks; CIF 20/20, a parameter-driven, easy-to-use system for banks; and Core Director, a cost-efficient system with point-and-click operation. Its Symitar business brand provides Episys, a robust designed for credit unions. In addition, the company offers digital products and services and electronic payment solutions; purchases and resells hardware systems, including servers, workstations, scanners, and other devices; and provides implementation, training, and support services. Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Monett, Missouri.
Web Blockchain Media Company Profile (Get Rating)
Web Blockchain Media Inc. engages in television production, Internet, and streaming media with crypto, blockchain, and fin-tech space. The company is based in Studio City, California.
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