Iridium World Communications (OTCMKTS:IRIDQ – Get Rating) and Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTCMKTS:HLTOY – Get Rating) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, risk and earnings.
Profitability
This table compares Iridium World Communications and Hellenic Telecommunications Organization’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Iridium World Communications | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hellenic Telecommunications Organization | 16.49% | 29.33% | 10.68% |
Risk and Volatility
Iridium World Communications has a beta of 4.94, indicating that its stock price is 394% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hellenic Telecommunications Organization has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Iridium World Communications and Hellenic Telecommunications Organization’s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Iridium World Communications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hellenic Telecommunications Organization | $3.99 billion | 1.58 | $659.70 million | N/A | N/A |
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization has higher revenue and earnings than Iridium World Communications.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent recommendations for Iridium World Communications and Hellenic Telecommunications Organization, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Iridium World Communications | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Hellenic Telecommunications Organization | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.67 |
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization has a consensus target price of $19.20, suggesting a potential upside of 174.09%.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
0.0% of Hellenic Telecommunications Organization shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.1% of Iridium World Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization beats Iridium World Communications on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Iridium World Communications
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Iridium is the first global wireless telecommunications company. The company offers its customers the ability to make and receive phone calls and receive pages virtually anywhere in the world. The company accomplishes this by providing access to the satellite constellation as well as the world’s cellular networks — all with one phone, one phone number and one customer bill. The company believes it will be the only wireless telecommunications company in operation that will be able to offer this comprehensive global communications service.
About Hellenic Telecommunications Organization
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Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications and related services to businesses and individuals primarily in Greece and Romania. It operates through OTE, COSMOTE Group, and Other segments. The company offers fixed-line, Internet access, ICT, and TV production services; and international carrier services. It also provides mobile and satellite telecommunication, electronic money, e-commerce, financing, consultancy and security, real estate, insurance brokerage, training, wholesale telephony, retail, marketing, overdue accounts management, wholesale broadband, and infrastructure services. The company was incorporated in 1949 and is based in Athens, Greece.
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