Comparing MultiSensor AI (NASDAQ:MSAI) and ODDITY Tech (NASDAQ:ODD)

ODDITY Tech (NASDAQ:ODD) and MultiSensor AI (NASDAQ:MSAI) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares ODDITY Tech and MultiSensor AI’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ODDITY Tech	6.97%	15.38%	4.99%
MultiSensor AI	-162.60%	-48.87%	-41.13%

Volatility and Risk

ODDITY Tech has a beta of 2.37, suggesting that its stock price is 137% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, MultiSensor AI has a beta of -0.25, suggesting that its stock price is 125% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

35.9% of ODDITY Tech shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.3% of MultiSensor AI shares are held by institutional investors. 50.8% of MultiSensor AI 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 Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for ODDITY Tech and MultiSensor AI, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ODDITY Tech	5	8	0	0	1.62
MultiSensor AI	1	1	0	1	2.33

ODDITY Tech presently has a consensus price target of $25.39, suggesting a potential upside of 65.49%. MultiSensor AI has a consensus price target of $120.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2,379.34%. Given MultiSensor AI’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe MultiSensor AI is more favorable than ODDITY Tech.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares ODDITY Tech and MultiSensor AI”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ODDITY Tech	$809.84 million	1.09	$110.75 million	$0.79	19.42
MultiSensor AI	$5.55 million	1.76	-$11.71 million	($8.43)	-0.57

ODDITY Tech has higher revenue and earnings than MultiSensor AI. MultiSensor AI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ODDITY Tech, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

ODDITY Tech beats MultiSensor AI on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About ODDITY Tech

Oddity Tech Ltd. operates as a consumer tech company that builds digital-first brands for the beauty and wellness industries in the United States and internationally. It serves consumers worldwide through its AI-driven online platform, which uses data science, machine learning, and computer vision capabilities to identify consumer needs, and develop solutions in the form of beauty and wellness products. The company sells beauty, hair, and skin products under the IL MAKIAGE and SpoiledChild brands. In addition, it operates ODDITY LABS, a biotechnology center, which develops various ingredients, including novel molecules, probiotics, and peptides for beauty and wellness products. Oddity Tech Ltd. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

About MultiSensor AI

MultiSensor AI Holdings, Inc. manufactures and distributes multi-sensor systems for thermographic and other use in various industrial applications in the United States and internationally. The company offers sensor devices ranging from small to large handheld designs with built-in displays and controls, fixed-mounted pan-tilt-zoom single- and multi-sensor camera standalone systems, and mobile multi-sensor payload and gimbal systems for unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned ground vehicles. It also provides on-prem and cloud-based software and services, including training, calibration, and repairs for its customers operating in the distribution and logistics, manufacturing, utility, and oil and gas sectors. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Beaumont, Texas.