Conduent (NASDAQ:CNDT – Get Free Report) and Aeries Technology (NASDAQ:AERT – Get Free Report) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, dividends and earnings.
Risk & Volatility
Conduent has a beta of 1.47, suggesting that its share price is 47% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Aeries Technology has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Conduent and Aeries Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Conduent | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.33 |
| Aeries Technology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Profitability
This table compares Conduent and Aeries Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Conduent | -9.03% | -10.66% | -2.61% |
| Aeries Technology | 3.68% | -114.69% | 6.81% |
Institutional & Insider Ownership
77.3% of Conduent shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.2% of Aeries Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Conduent shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 63.6% of Aeries Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Conduent and Aeries Technology”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Conduent | $2.87 billion | 0.07 | -$170.00 million | ($1.55) | -0.80 |
| Aeries Technology | $70.01 million | 0.31 | $2.55 million | $0.43 | 9.51 |
Aeries Technology has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Conduent. Conduent is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aeries Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Aeries Technology beats Conduent on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Conduent
Conduent Incorporated is a business services and technology company that helps government agencies and commercial organizations manage complex, high-volume operations. Its services combine digital platforms, data processing and customer support to handle tasks such as payments, claims and customer interactions. For government clients, Conduent supports public programs and services, including benefits administration and healthcare-related operations. For businesses, it provides solutions such as customer experience management, transaction processing and payment services.
About Aeries Technology
Aeries Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AERT) is a global professional services and consulting company that helps businesses and investment firms manage transformation, transition, and growth initiatives. The company provides technology-enabled solutions designed to support clients’ operational, financial, and strategic needs. Its services include finance and accounting, tax and audit support, technology consulting, digital transformation, data and analytics, and managed services. Aeries Technology also offers talent and staffing solutions, helping clients access specialized professionals and scalable teams for business operations and technology projects.
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