Beasley Broadcast Group (NASDAQ:BBGI – Get Free Report) and Entravision Communications (NYSE:EVC – Get Free Report) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, dividends and valuation.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Beasley Broadcast Group and Entravision Communications”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Beasley Broadcast Group | $240.29 million | 0.04 | -$5.89 million | ($4.73) | -1.01 |
| Entravision Communications | $364.95 million | 0.77 | -$148.91 million | ($1.30) | -2.36 |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
21.7% of Beasley Broadcast Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.5% of Entravision Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 52.8% of Beasley Broadcast Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.3% of Entravision Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Beasley Broadcast Group and Entravision Communications’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Beasley Broadcast Group | -3.84% | -2.59% | -0.69% |
| Entravision Communications | -27.92% | -66.12% | -15.43% |
Risk and Volatility
Beasley Broadcast Group has a beta of 0.27, suggesting that its share price is 73% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Entravision Communications has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its share price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Beasley Broadcast Group and Entravision Communications, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Beasley Broadcast Group | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Entravision Communications | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Summary
Beasley Broadcast Group beats Entravision Communications on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Beasley Broadcast Group
Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., a multi-platform media company, owns and operates radio stations in the United States. The company offers local and national advertisers integrated marketing solutions across audio, digital, and event platforms. It operates Houston Outlaws, an esports team that competes in the Overwatch League; and an esports team that competes in the Rocket League. Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1961 and is based in Naples, Florida.
About Entravision Communications
Entravision Communications Corporation operates as an advertising solutions, media, and technology company worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Digital, Television, and Audio. It reaches and engages Hispanics in the United States. The company's portfolio encompasses integrated end-to-end advertising solutions, including digital, television, and audio properties. It also offers a suite of end-to-end digital advertising solutions, including digital commercial partnerships services; and Smadex, a programmatic ad purchasing platform that enables advertisers to purchase advertising electronically and manage data-driven advertising campaigns through online marketplaces. In addition, the company provides a mobile growth solution, such as managed services to advertisers to reach mobile device users; and digital advertising solutions for advertisers. Further, it owns and operates TelevisaUnivision-affiliated television stations. The company operates various television stations; radio stations; and Spanish-language radio stations. Entravision Communications Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
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