MultiSensor AI (NASDAQ:MSAI – Get Free Report) and Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD – Get Free Report) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
82.3% of MultiSensor AI shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.8% of Upland Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 50.8% of MultiSensor AI shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.8% of Upland Software shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Volatility & Risk
MultiSensor AI has a beta of -0.24, indicating that its share price is 124% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Upland Software has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings and Valuation
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| MultiSensor AI | $5.55 million | 2.19 | -$11.71 million | ($8.43) | -0.72 |
| Upland Software | $216.88 million | 0.12 | -$38.90 million | ($0.70) | -1.27 |
MultiSensor AI has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Upland Software. Upland Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MultiSensor AI, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for MultiSensor AI and Upland Software, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| MultiSensor AI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.33 |
| Upland Software | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2.50 |
MultiSensor AI presently has a consensus target price of $120.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1,890.05%. Upland Software has a consensus target price of $3.67, suggesting a potential upside of 312.08%. Given MultiSensor AI’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe MultiSensor AI is more favorable than Upland Software.
Profitability
This table compares MultiSensor AI and Upland Software’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| MultiSensor AI | -162.60% | -48.87% | -41.13% |
| Upland Software | -7.08% | -51.46% | 5.88% |
Summary
MultiSensor AI beats Upland Software on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About MultiSensor AI
MultiSensor AI Holdings, Inc. manufactures and distributes multi-sensor systems for thermographic and other use in various industrial applications in the United States and internationally. The company offers sensor devices ranging from small to large handheld designs with built-in displays and controls, fixed-mounted pan-tilt-zoom single- and multi-sensor camera standalone systems, and mobile multi-sensor payload and gimbal systems for unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned ground vehicles. It also provides on-prem and cloud-based software and services, including training, calibration, and repairs for its customers operating in the distribution and logistics, manufacturing, utility, and oil and gas sectors. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Beaumont, Texas.
About Upland Software
Upland Software, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides cloud-based software applications under the Upland brand name in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. It offers software applications that enable organizations to plan, manage and execute projects, and work in the areas of marketing, sales, contact center, knowledge management, project management, information technology, business operations, human resources, and legal. The company also provides professional services, such as implementation, data extraction, integration and configuration, and training services, as well as customer support services. It serves corporations, government agencies, and small and medium-sized businesses in the financial, consulting, technology, manufacturing, media, telecommunication, insurance, non-profit healthcare, life sciences, retail, and hospitality sectors. The company was formerly known as Silverback Enterprise Group, Inc. and changed its name to Upland Software, Inc. in November 2013. Upland Software, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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