Auddia (NASDAQ:AUUD) vs. Versus Systems (NASDAQ:VS) Head to Head Comparison

Versus Systems (NASDAQ:VS) and Auddia (NASDAQ:AUUD) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, valuation and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Versus Systems and Auddia”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Versus Systems	$57,288.00	100.94	-$10.51 million	($1.54)	-1.37
Auddia	N/A	N/A	-$8.81 million	($71.77)	-0.06

Auddia has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Versus Systems. Versus Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Auddia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Versus Systems and Auddia, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Versus Systems	0	1	0	0	2.00
Auddia	0	0	0	0	0.00

Versus Systems currently has a consensus price target of $2.00, suggesting a potential downside of 4.99%. Given Versus Systems’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Versus Systems is more favorable than Auddia.

Volatility and Risk

Versus Systems has a beta of 1.51, meaning that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Auddia has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Versus Systems and Auddia’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Versus Systems	-9,635.29%	-330.10%	-313.75%
Auddia	N/A	-243.38%	-143.18%

Insider and Institutional Ownership

60.7% of Versus Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.1% of Versus Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Auddia shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Versus Systems beats Auddia on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Versus Systems

Versus Systems Inc. develops and operates a business-to-business software platform in the United States and Canada. The company offers eXtreme Engagement Online platform that is designed primarily for in-venue main-board work in stadiums and arenas; Filter Fan Cam (FFC) platform, an augmented reality filtering tool that can be used for mobile and in-venue applications; and Winfinite, which allows brands, media companies, and advertising agencies to reach out to customers directly on their mobile devices. It also offers business-to-business software platform that allows video game publishers, developers, and other interactive media content creators in-game prizing and rewards based on the completion of in-content challenges. In addition, the company provides XEO technology platform that offers online audience engagement. It primarily sells its access to platform and service offerings through its direct sales organization. Versus Systems Inc. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

About Auddia

Auddia Inc., a technology company, develops AI Platform for the audio and podcast markets. The company's flagship product is faidr, which enables consumers to listen to various AM/FM radio station with commercial breaks replaced with personalized audio content, including popular and new music, news, and weather. It also provides Vodacast mobile app, an interactive differentiated podcasting that allows podcasters to give their audiences an interactive audio experience; and Podcast Hub, a content management system. The company was formerly known as Clip Interactive, LLC and changed its name to Auddia Inc. in November 2019. Auddia Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.