SofTech (OTCMKTS:SOFT) and Godaddy (NYSE:GDDY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares SofTech and Godaddy’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| SofTech | $4.17 million | 0.05 | -$670,000.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Godaddy | $2.66 billion | 4.96 | $136.40 million | $0.63 | 120.63 |
Godaddy has higher revenue and earnings than SofTech.
Risk & Volatility
SofTech has a beta of 2.4, suggesting that its share price is 140% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Godaddy has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for SofTech and Godaddy, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| SofTech | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Godaddy | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2.65 |
Godaddy has a consensus target price of $79.86, indicating a potential upside of 5.08%. Given Godaddy’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Godaddy is more favorable than SofTech.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
96.6% of Godaddy shares are owned by institutional investors. 28.6% of SofTech shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.6% of Godaddy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares SofTech and Godaddy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| SofTech | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Godaddy | 2.90% | 12.61% | 1.41% |
Summary
Godaddy beats SofTech on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
SofTech Company Profile
SofTech, Inc. develops, markets, distributes, and supports computer aided design (CAD), and product data management and collaboration computer solutions for the product lifecycle management (PLM) industry primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company offers ProductCenter, a collaborative PLM solution, which manages the engineering data and electronic files of discrete parts designed in various used third party proprietary design technologies; delivers a combination of document management, design integration, configuration control, change management, bill of materials management, and integration capability with other enterprise-wide systems; enables secure management of product information; and allows engineers and the design chain to manage, share, modify, and track product data and documents in the product development lifecycle. Its ProductCenter technology also allows employees, customers, suppliers, and other team members to securely exchange product information while maintaining a centralized database of critical product data; and enables integration with other business applications, such as enterprise resource planning, supply chain management, and customer relationship management for data exchange across the product lifecycle. In addition, the company offers Connector platform, a technology that allows for a direct interface between Aras Corporation’s Innovator solution and CAD products. SofTech, Inc. markets and distributes its products and services primarily through a direct sales force and its service organization, as well as through resellers. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Godaddy Company Profile
GoDaddy Inc. designs and develops cloud-based technology products for small businesses, Web design professionals, and individuals in the United States and internationally. It provides domain name registration product that enables to engage customers at the initial stage of establishing a digital identity; hosting products, such as shared Website hosting, Website hosting on virtual private servers and virtual dedicated servers, managed hosting, and security. The company also offers presence products, including GoCentral, an online tool that enables customers to build Websites and online stores; and a range of marketing tools designed to help businesses acquire and engage customers, as well as search engine optimization that helps customers get their Websites found on search sites. In addition, the company offers business application products, including Microsoft Office 365, email accounts, email marketing, and telephony services. GoDaddy Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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