GSE Systems (NASDAQ:GVP – Get Free Report) and BILL (NYSE:BILL – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares GSE Systems and BILL”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| GSE Systems | $45.04 million | 0.35 | -$8.72 million | ($2.53) | -1.81 |
| BILL | $1.34 billion | 7.05 | -$28.88 million | ($0.33) | -277.30 |
GSE Systems has higher earnings, but lower revenue than BILL. BILL is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than GSE Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Ratings
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| GSE Systems | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
| BILL | 1 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 2.47 |
GSE Systems currently has a consensus target price of $13.00, suggesting a potential upside of 183.22%. BILL has a consensus target price of $74.65, suggesting a potential downside of 18.43%. Given GSE Systems’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe GSE Systems is more favorable than BILL.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
21.8% of GSE Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.0% of BILL shares are held by institutional investors. 8.2% of GSE Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of BILL shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares GSE Systems and BILL’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| GSE Systems | -15.90% | -160.01% | -32.73% |
| BILL | 0.59% | 1.54% | 0.67% |
Risk and Volatility
GSE Systems has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BILL has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its share price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
BILL beats GSE Systems on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About GSE Systems
GSE Systems, Inc. engages in the provision of professional and technical engineering services, staffing services, and simulation software to clients in the power and process industries in the United States, Asia, Europe, and internationally. It operates in two segments: Engineering and Workforce Solutions. The Engineering segment provides various technical engineering services for ASME programs; and simulation software and services, including operator training systems for the nuclear, fossil fuel power generation, and process industries. The segment also offers in-service testing for engineering programs focused on ASME OM code; in-service inspection for specialty engineering including ASME Section XI; software solutions; mechanical and civil/structural design; electrical, instrumentation, and controls design; digital controls/cyber security; and fire protection solutions for nuclear power plant design modifications. The Workforce Solutions segment supports project lifecycles and provides technical talent and specialty services comprising professional and training services, procedure writing services, and flexible staffing and talent acquisition services for energy, engineering, construction, government, infrastructure, environmental, and manufacturing industries, which include reactor operations instructors, procedure writers, project managers, engineers, work management specialists, planners, and training material developers. The company markets its products and services through a network of direct sales staff, agents and representatives, and strategic alliance partners. GSE Systems, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.
About BILL
BILL Holdings, Inc. provides financial automation software for small and midsize businesses worldwide. The company provides software-as-a-service, cloud-based payments, and spend management products, which allow users to automate accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, as well as enable users to connect with their suppliers and/or customers to do business, eliminate expense reports, manage cash flows, and improve office efficiency. It also offers onboarding implementation support, and ongoing support and training services. In addition, the company's artificial intelligence enabled software provides connections between suppliers and clients. It serves accounting firms, financial institutions, and software companies. The company was formerly known as Bill.com Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to BILL Holdings, Inc. in February 2023. BILL Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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