Star Equity (NASDAQ:STRR – Get Free Report) and Fiverr International (NYSE:FVRR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Star Equity and Fiverr International”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Star Equity | $172.16 million | 0.21 | -$5.92 million | ($3.06) | -3.21 |
| Fiverr International | $418.35 million | 0.74 | $20.98 million | $0.81 | 10.59 |
Fiverr International has higher revenue and earnings than Star Equity. Star Equity is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fiverr International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Star Equity and Fiverr International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Star Equity | -4.35% | -4.21% | -2.39% |
| Fiverr International | 7.18% | 16.14% | 8.37% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings for Star Equity and Fiverr International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Star Equity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.50 |
| Fiverr International | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1.92 |
Star Equity presently has a consensus price target of $28.00, suggesting a potential upside of 185.42%. Fiverr International has a consensus price target of $11.94, suggesting a potential upside of 39.16%. Given Star Equity’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Star Equity is more favorable than Fiverr International.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
3.8% of Star Equity shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.0% of Fiverr International shares are owned by institutional investors. 31.6% of Star Equity shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.9% of Fiverr International shares are owned by company 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.
Volatility and Risk
Star Equity has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its share price is 50% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fiverr International has a beta of 1.51, meaning that its share price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Fiverr International beats Star Equity on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Star Equity
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. engages in the construction business in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Construction, and Investments. It manufactures modular housing units, structural wall panels, permanent wood foundation systems, and other engineered wood products; supplies general contractors with building materials; holds real estate assets; and manages investments. The company was formerly known as Digirad Corporation and changed its name to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. in December 2020. Star Equity Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
About Fiverr International
Fiverr International Ltd. operates an online marketplace worldwide. Its platform enables sellers to sell their services and buyers to buy them. The company's platform includes various categories in ten verticals, including graphic and design, digital marketing, writing and translation, video and animation, music and audio, programming and tech, business, data, lifestyle, and photography. It also offers value-added products, including subscription-based content marketing, back-office, learning and development offerings, creative talent, and freelancer management platforms. In addition, the company provides a suite of professional solutions that enable businesses to engage with freelancers; Fiverr Pro, a marketplace; Fiverr Certified, a storefront to access certified experts for partner vendors; Fiverr Enterprise, a gateway to source and manage on-demand and long-term freelancers. Further, it offers various value-added products, including Promoted Gigs which allows sellers to advertise their services on the platform; and Seller Plus, a subscription program that equips sellers with advanced tools. The company's buyers include businesses of various sizes, as well as sellers comprise a group of freelancers and agencies. Fiverr International Ltd. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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