Critical Review: Triple P (OTCMKTS:TPPPF) and Dassault Systemes (OTCMKTS:DASTY)

Dassault Systemes (OTCMKTS:DASTY) and Triple P (OTCMKTS:TPPPF) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Dassault Systemes and Triple P”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Dassault Systemes	$7.05 billion	3.92	$1.35 billion	$1.01	20.42
Triple P	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Dassault Systemes has higher revenue and earnings than Triple P.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Dassault Systemes shares are owned by institutional investors. 39.0% of Triple P shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Dassault Systemes has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Triple P has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Dassault Systemes and Triple P’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dassault Systemes	19.27%	18.31%	10.63%
Triple P	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Dassault Systemes and Triple P, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dassault Systemes	0	2	0	2	3.00
Triple P	0	0	0	0	0.00

Given Triple P’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Triple P is more favorable than Dassault Systemes.

Summary

Dassault Systemes beats Triple P on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Dassault Systemes

Dassault Systèmes SE provides software solutions and services worldwide. It offers SOLIDWORKS provides easy-to-use 2D and 3D product development solutions accessible to any business; CATIA, an engineering and design software for product 3D computer-aided design; GEOVIA for intersection of natural resources, infrastructure, and urban planning; and BIOVIA that develops chemicals, biologics, and materials experiences. The company provides SIMULIA that delivers realistic simulation applications; DELMIA, which enables global industrial operations; 3DVIA that provides 3D space planning solutions; and ENOVIA that enables to plan and track the definition of success for customer. In addition, it offers Centric PLM, a product lifecycle management software solution; 3DEXCITE, a real-time 3D visualization software; NETVIBES, which enables organizations to gather, align, and enrich big data; 3DEXPERIENCE platform that provides organizations a holistic and real-time view of their business activities and ecosystem, as well as connecting people, ideas, data, and solutions together in a single environment; and MEDIDATA, a clinical research study software that provides evidences and insights to pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies, as well as academic researchers. The company distributes its products through direct and indirect sales channels. It primarily serves companies in the transportation and mobility; industrial equipment; aerospace and defense; high-tech; life sciences and healthcare; infrastructure, energy, and materials; home and lifestyle; architecture, engineering, and construction; cities, and public services; consumer packaged goods and retail; marine and offshore; and business services. Dassault Systèmes SE was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France.

About Triple P

Triple P. N.V. provides information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure solutions. Its services include ICT security, cloud, managed services, managed IP telephony, professional services, business continuity, unified communications, and cloud migration. The company serves care, education, government, and commercial services sectors. Triple P. N.V. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Nieuwegein, the Netherlands.