Contrasting OMRON (OTCMKTS:OMRNY) & SSP Group (OTCMKTS:SSPPF)

OMRON (OTCMKTS:OMRNY – Get Rating) and SSP Group (OTCMKTS:SSPPF – Get Rating) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares OMRON and SSP Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
OMRON	7.91%	9.20%	6.80%
SSP Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for OMRON and SSP Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
OMRON	0	1	0	0	2.00
SSP Group	0	3	1	0	2.25

Risk & Volatility

OMRON has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, SSP Group has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

1.0% of OMRON shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares OMRON and SSP Group’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
OMRON	$6.79 billion	1.69	$546.46 million	$2.55	21.76
SSP Group	$1.14 billion	1.24	-$488.89 million	N/A	N/A

OMRON has higher revenue and earnings than SSP Group.

Summary

OMRON beats SSP Group on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About OMRON

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OMRON Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of automation components, equipment, and systems. It operates through the following segments: Industrial Automation; Electronic and Mechanical Components; Automotive Electronic Components; Social Systems, Solutions, and Services; Healthcare; and Others. The Industrial Automation segment manufactures and sells control components and equipment for factory automation and production machinery. The Electronic and Mechanical Components segment produces and merchandises relays, switches, components, and units for amusement devices, connectors, and combination jogs. The Automotive Electronic Components segment supplies onboard electronic components aimed at auto makers and automotive component makers. The Social Systems, Solutions, and Services segment ideals with railway infrastructure, traffic control, road management, security, environmental solutions, and payment systems. The Healthcare segment sells digital blood pressure monitors, digital thermometers, body composition monitors, pedometers, biological information monitors, and nebulizers. The Others segment includes solar power generation systems, sensors, and liquid crystal display bac

About SSP Group

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SSP Group plc operates food and beverage outlets. The company operates outlets at airports, railway stations, motorway service areas, hospitals, and shopping centers. It operates approximately 550 brands in 36 countries in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and internationally. SSP Group plc was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.