Critical Contrast: JOYY (NASDAQ:YY) & Versus Systems (NASDAQ:VS)

Versus Systems (NASDAQ:VS) and JOYY (NASDAQ:YY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Versus Systems and JOYY”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Versus Systems	$270,000.00	17.82	-$10.51 million	N/A	N/A
JOYY	$2.27 billion	1.07	$301.82 million	$3.31	12.80

JOYY has higher revenue and earnings than Versus Systems.

Profitability

This table compares Versus Systems and JOYY’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Versus Systems	-9,635.29%	-330.10%	-313.75%
JOYY	9.02%	4.64%	2.94%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Versus Systems and JOYY, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Versus Systems	0	1	0	0	2.00
JOYY	0	3	0	0	2.00

Versus Systems currently has a consensus target price of $3.00, indicating a potential upside of 71.43%. JOYY has a consensus target price of $35.00, indicating a potential downside of 17.37%. Given Versus Systems’ higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Versus Systems is more favorable than JOYY.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

60.7% of Versus Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.8% of JOYY shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.1% of Versus Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 43.0% of JOYY shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

Versus Systems has a beta of 1.85, suggesting that its share price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, JOYY has a beta of 0.26, suggesting that its share price is 74% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

JOYY beats Versus Systems on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Versus Systems

Versus Systems Inc. develops and operates a business-to-business software platform in the United States and Canada. The company offers eXtreme Engagement Online platform that is designed primarily for in-venue main-board work in stadiums and arenas; Filter Fan Cam (FFC) platform, an augmented reality filtering tool that can be used for mobile and in-venue applications; and Winfinite, which allows brands, media companies, and advertising agencies to reach out to customers directly on their mobile devices. It also offers business-to-business software platform that allows video game publishers, developers, and other interactive media content creators in-game prizing and rewards based on the completion of in-content challenges. In addition, the company provides XEO technology platform that offers online audience engagement. It primarily sells its access to platform and service offerings through its direct sales organization. Versus Systems Inc. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

About JOYY

JOYY Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates social media platforms that offer users engaging and experience across various video-based social platforms. It operates through two segments, BIGO and All Other. The company operates Bigo Live, a social live streaming platform, that provides an interactive online stage for users to host and watch live streaming sessions, share their life moments, showcase their talents, and interact with people worldwide; Likee, a short-form video social platform, which enables users to discover, create, and share short videos, with video creation tools and personalized feeds; imo, an instant messenger platform, that provides audio and video communication services; Hago, a social networking platform that offers casual games integrating social features, such as audio and video multi-user chatrooms and 3D virtual interactive party games; and Shopline, a smart commerce platform, that provides solutions and services to enable merchants in creating and growing their brands online and reach customers through various sales channels, including e-commerce platforms, social commerce, and physical retail stores. It operates in the People's Republic of China, the United States, the Great Britain, Japan, South Korea, Australia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and internationally. The company was formerly known as YY Inc. and changed its name to JOYY Inc. in December 2019. JOYY Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Singapore.