Contrasting iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ) and Golden Energy Power (OTCMKTS:IGLDF)

Golden Energy Power (OTCMKTS:IGLDF) and iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Golden Energy Power and iQIYI”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Golden Energy Power	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
iQIYI	$4.00 billion	0.48	$104.68 million	($0.06)	-33.50

iQIYI has higher revenue and earnings than Golden Energy Power.

Profitability

This table compares Golden Energy Power and iQIYI’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Golden Energy Power	N/A	N/A	N/A
iQIYI	-1.45%	-2.44%	-0.71%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Golden Energy Power and iQIYI, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Golden Energy Power	0	0	0	0	0.00
iQIYI	1	1	2	0	2.25

iQIYI has a consensus price target of $2.64, suggesting a potential upside of 31.34%. Given iQIYI’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe iQIYI is more favorable than Golden Energy Power.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

52.7% of iQIYI shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Golden Energy Power shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 57.8% of iQIYI shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

Golden Energy Power has a beta of 0.11, meaning that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, iQIYI has a beta of 0.03, meaning that its stock price is 97% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

iQIYI beats Golden Energy Power on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Golden Energy Power

Internet Gold – Golden Lines Ltd. does not have significant operations. Previously, it was engaged in the provision of telecommunications services in Israel. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel. Internet Gold – Golden Lines Ltd. is a subsidiary of Eurocom Communications Ltd.

About iQIYI

iQIYI, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online entertainment video services in the People's Republic of China. It offers various products and services, including online video, online games, online literature, animations, and other products. The company operates a platform that provides a collection of internet video content, such as professionally produced content licensed from professional content providers and self-produced content. It also offers membership, online advertising, content distribution, and live broadcasting services. In addition, the company operates iQIYI Show, a live broadcasting platform that enables users to follow their favorite hosts and shows in real time through live broadcasting; and iQIYI Lite that offers an easy and quick access to the personalized videos based on their user preferences. Further, it is involved in the talent agency and IP licensing activities, as well as engages in developing a video community app. The company was formerly known as Qiyi.com, Inc. and changed its name to iQIYI, Inc. in November 2017. iQIYI, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. iQIYI, Inc. is a subsidiary of Baidu, Inc.