Head to Head Contrast: Multi Ways (NYSE:MWG) and PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS)

Multi Ways (NYSE:MWG) and PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) are both small-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Multi Ways and PlayAGS”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Multi Ways	$36.02 million	0.23	$1.79 million	N/A	N/A
PlayAGS	$356.54 million	1.31	$430,000.00	$0.17	67.32

Multi Ways has higher earnings, but lower revenue than PlayAGS.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.8% of Multi Ways shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.4% of PlayAGS shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of PlayAGS shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Multi Ways and PlayAGS’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Multi Ways	N/A	N/A	N/A
PlayAGS	1.89%	10.37%	1.09%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Multi Ways and PlayAGS, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Multi Ways	0	0	0	0	0.00
PlayAGS	0	3	1	0	2.25

PlayAGS has a consensus target price of $12.63, indicating a potential upside of 10.31%. Given PlayAGS’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe PlayAGS is more favorable than Multi Ways.

Risk & Volatility

Multi Ways has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PlayAGS has a beta of 2.32, meaning that its stock price is 132% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

PlayAGS beats Multi Ways on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Multi Ways

Multi Ways Holdings Limited supplies a range of heavy construction equipment for sales and rental in Singapore, Australia, and internationally. The company engages in the supplying and rental of new and used heavy construction equipment in the infrastructure, building construction, mining, offshore and marine, and oil and gas industries. It offers earth-moving equipment, such as bulldozers, off-terrain dump trucks, excavators, and wheel loaders; material-handling equipment, such as crawler cranes, rough terrain cranes, scissor lifts, forklifts, boom-lifts, and telescopic handlers; road-building equipment comprising motor graders, vibrating compactors, asphalt finishers, skid loaders, backhoe loaders, hand rollers, and mini excavators; and air compressors, generators, lighting towers, and welding machines. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Singapore. Multi Ways Holdings Limited operates as a subsidiary of MWE Investments Limited.

About PlayAGS

AGS is a global company focused on creating a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player. Their roots are firmly planted in the Class II Native American gaming market, but their customer-centric culture and growth have helped them branch out to become a leading all-inclusive commercial gaming supplier. Powered by high-performing Class II and Class III slot products, an expansive table products portfolio, highly rated social casino solutions for players and operators, and best-in-class service, they offer an unmatched value proposition for their casino partners.