Head to Head Analysis: Parsons (NYSE:PSN) vs. 3Tl Technologies (OTCMKTS:TTMZF)

Parsons (NYSE:PSN) and 3Tl Technologies (OTCMKTS:TTMZF) are both business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

98.0% of Parsons shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Parsons shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Parsons and 3Tl Technologies”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Parsons	$6.75 billion	1.13	$235.05 million	$2.18	32.87
3Tl Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A	($0.10)	N/A

Parsons has higher revenue and earnings than 3Tl Technologies. 3Tl Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Parsons, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Parsons has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, 3Tl Technologies has a beta of -11.9, suggesting that its stock price is 1,290% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Parsons and 3Tl Technologies’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Parsons	3.69%	11.98%	5.55%
3Tl Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Parsons and 3Tl Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Parsons	0	4	12	0	2.75
3Tl Technologies	0	0	0	0	0.00

Parsons presently has a consensus target price of $85.54, suggesting a potential upside of 19.38%. Given Parsons’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Parsons is more favorable than 3Tl Technologies.

Summary

Parsons beats 3Tl Technologies on 11 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation provides integrated solutions and services in the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets in North America, the Middle East, and internationally. The company operates through Federal Solutions and Critical Infrastructure segments. The Federal Solutions segment provides critical technologies, such as cybersecurity; missile defense; intelligence; space launch and ground systems; space and weapon system resiliency; geospatial intelligence; signals intelligence; environmental remediation; border security, critical infrastructure protection; counter unmanned air systems; biometrics and bio surveillance solutions to U.S. Department of Defense, including military services; Missile Defense Agency, the Department of Energy; the Department of State; the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration. The Critical Infrastructure segment provides management, design, and engineering services, as well as offers leveraging sensor solutions. This segment develops digital solutions for next generation aviation, rail and transit, bridges, roads, and highways; and provides water and wastewater treatment systems; AI/ML, and digital twin and cyber systems integration services; planning, engineering, and management services for infrastructure, including bridges and tunnels, roads and highways, water and wastewater, and dams and reservoirs. Parsons Corporation was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.

About 3Tl Technologies

Datable Technology Corporation, a technology company, provides consumer digital and social media engagement, data mining, and loyalty solutions for consumer internet advertising sector in Canada and the United States. It operates PLATFORM3, a first-party data collection, analytics, and monetization platform which delivers software as a service technology that allows consumer goods companies to engage customers and build relationships through various value propositions, such as loyalty programs, contests, promotions, and special offers. The company was formerly known as 3Tl Technologies Corp. and changed its name to Datable Technology Corporation in May 2018. Datable Technology Corporation is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.