Head to Head Comparison: SeaChange International (NASDAQ:SEAC) versus Apex Technology Acquisition (NASDAQ:APXT)

SeaChange International (NASDAQ:SEAC) and Apex Technology Acquisition (NASDAQ:APXT) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and dividends.

Volatility & Risk

SeaChange International has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Apex Technology Acquisition has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares SeaChange International and Apex Technology Acquisition’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SeaChange International	N/A	N/A	N/A
Apex Technology Acquisition	N/A	-750.42%	-10.63%

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares SeaChange International and Apex Technology Acquisition”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SeaChange International	$32.76 million	0.43	-$11.40 million	($0.22)	-22.73
Apex Technology Acquisition	N/A	N/A	-$60.72 million	N/A	N/A

SeaChange International has higher revenue and earnings than Apex Technology Acquisition.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

6.0% of Apex Technology Acquisition shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of SeaChange International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 21.1% of Apex Technology Acquisition shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for SeaChange International and Apex Technology Acquisition, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SeaChange International	0	0	0	0	0.00
Apex Technology Acquisition	1	0	0	0	1.00

Summary

SeaChange International beats Apex Technology Acquisition on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About SeaChange International

SeaChange International, Inc. provides video delivery, advertising, streaming platforms, and emerging Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) products and services that facilitate the aggregation, licensing, management and distribution of video and advertising content worldwide. It offers Operator TV Platform solutions including customer's current network with OTT video management solutions in a single deployment, digital video broadcasting – cable / quadrature amplitude modulation networks with OTT streaming, and immersive multiscreen experience and on demand services, as well as pre-integrated solutions, such as multi-content delivery networks including Broadpeak, Edgeware and HBO, multidigital rights management, and seamless integration with existing network components. The company also provides StreamVid, a cloud-based OTT video platform for operators and content owners that enables streaming services, including content ingestion, workflow automation, user management, content protection, billing and entitlement, and user applications for various device platforms, such as mobile devices or Smart TVs; Advanced advertising, a unified ad tech solution to insert adverts into various video feeds, including broadcast, internet protocol television, and OTT; and Xstream platform, a cloud-based content monetization platform that provides the range of capabilities, including generation and distribution of FAST channels, streaming enablement via content aggregation, and targeted insertion of advertisement from various demand sources. In addition, it provides professional, and maintenance and technical support services, as well as managed services. The company sells and markets its products and services through a direct sales process, as well as to systems integrators and value-added resellers. It serves cable system operators, telecommunications companies, and satellite operators, as well as broadcasters and other content providers. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

About Apex Technology Acquisition

Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation does not have significant operations. It intends to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses in the software and internet technology industries. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Burlingame, California. Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation is a subsidiary of Apex Technology Sponsor LLC.