GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME – Get Free Report) and Codere Online Luxembourg (NASDAQ:CDRO – Get Free Report) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.
Profitability
This table compares GameSquare and Codere Online Luxembourg’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| GameSquare | -49.30% | -168.15% | -48.86% |
| Codere Online Luxembourg | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares GameSquare and Codere Online Luxembourg”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| GameSquare | $96.20 million | 0.28 | -$48.75 million | ($1.04) | -0.27 |
| Codere Online Luxembourg | $217.20 million | 1.65 | $4.23 million | N/A | N/A |
Codere Online Luxembourg has higher revenue and earnings than GameSquare.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
64.3% of GameSquare shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.3% of Codere Online Luxembourg shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.1% of GameSquare shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Codere Online Luxembourg shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for GameSquare and Codere Online Luxembourg, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| GameSquare | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Codere Online Luxembourg | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Codere Online Luxembourg has a consensus price target of $8.50, suggesting a potential upside of 8.28%. Given Codere Online Luxembourg’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Codere Online Luxembourg is more favorable than GameSquare.
Volatility and Risk
GameSquare has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Codere Online Luxembourg has a beta of 0.42, indicating that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Codere Online Luxembourg beats GameSquare on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About GameSquare
GameSquare Holdings, Inc. operates as a vertically integrated digital media, entertainment, and technology company. Its platform to connect with gaming and youth culture audiences. The company’s end-to-end platform includes Code Red Esports Ltd., an esports talent agency; GCN, a digital media company focusing on the gaming and esports audience; Zoned, a gaming and lifestyle marketing agency; Complexity Gaming, a esports organization operating; Fourth Frame Studios, a creative production studio; and Mission Supply, a merchandise and consumer products business; Frankly Media, programmatic advertising, Stream Hatchet, live streaming analytics, and Sideqik a social influencer marketing platform. The company also engages in providing marketing and creative services, offering leading data and analytics solutions. The company was formerly known as Engine Gaming & Media, Inc. GameSquare Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Frisco, Texas.
About Codere Online Luxembourg
Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. operates as an online casino gaming and sports betting company. It also offers online casino wagering products and services, as well as online gambling and other online services. The company offers its products under the Codere and Greenplay brand names. It primarily operates in Spain, Italy, Mexico, Colombia, the United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, Austria, Malta, Panama, and Argentina. The company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Receive News & Ratings for GameSquare Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for GameSquare and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
