Starry Group (NYSE:STRY – Get Rating) and KORE Group (NYSE:KORE – Get Rating) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
43.6% of Starry Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.9% of KORE Group shares are held by institutional investors. 44.2% of Starry Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of KORE Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
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Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Starry Group and KORE Group, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score |
| Starry Group | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2.29 |
| KORE Group | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.67 |
Starry Group presently has a consensus target price of $6.29, indicating a potential upside of 15,420.28%. KORE Group has a consensus target price of $5.50, indicating a potential upside of 143.36%. Given Starry Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Starry Group is more favorable than KORE Group.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Starry Group and KORE Group's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio |
| Starry Group | N/A | N/A | $25.55 million | N/A | N/A |
| KORE Group | $248.22 million | 0.69 | -$24.45 million | ($0.64) | -3.53 |
Starry Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than KORE Group.
Risk & Volatility
Starry Group has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, KORE Group has a beta of 2.07, suggesting that its stock price is 107% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Starry Group and KORE Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets |
| Starry Group | N/A | -174.35% | -1.57% |
| KORE Group | -17.41% | -17.71% | -6.13% |
Summary
Starry Group beats KORE Group on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Starry Group
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Starry Group Holdings, Inc. operates as a next generation licensed fixed wireless technology developer and internet service provider. The company is deploying gigabit capable broadband to the home using its hybrid fiber fixed wireless technology. It serves approximately 5.3 million households through deploying its gigabit network in six U.S. cities, including Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; Washington D.C.; Denver, Colorado; and Columbus, Ohio. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
About KORE Group
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KORE Group Holdings, Inc. provides Internet of Things (IoT) services and solutions worldwide. It offers connectivity, location-based, device solutions, and managed and professional services that are used in the development and support of IoT technology for the Machine-to-Machine market. The company provides Connectivity-as-a-Service; IoT solutions and analytics to fleet tracking companies; and asset monitoring, communications, and industrial IoT services. It serves customers operating in a range of sectors, including healthcare, fleet and vehicle management, asset management, communication services, and industrial/manufacturing. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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