uCloudlink Group (NASDAQ:UCL) vs. Chorus (OTCMKTS:CHRYY) Critical Contrast
by Tristan Rich · The Markets DailyuCloudlink Group (NASDAQ:UCL – Get Free Report) and Chorus (OTCMKTS:CHRYY – Get Free Report) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and valuation.
Profitability
This table compares uCloudlink Group and Chorus’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| uCloudlink Group | 4.30% | 12.59% | 5.15% |
| Chorus | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares uCloudlink Group and Chorus”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| uCloudlink Group | $81.45 million | 0.34 | $6.30 million | $0.09 | 8.11 |
| Chorus | $599.03 million | 4.04 | $2.36 million | N/A | N/A |
uCloudlink Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Chorus.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
85.5% of uCloudlink Group shares are held by institutional investors. 54.6% of uCloudlink Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Risk & Volatility
uCloudlink Group has a beta of 4.2, suggesting that its share price is 320% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chorus has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings for uCloudlink Group and Chorus, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| uCloudlink Group | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Chorus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Summary
uCloudlink Group beats Chorus on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About uCloudlink Group
uCloudlink Group Inc. operates as a mobile data traffic sharing marketplace in the telecommunications industry. The company provides uCloudlink 1.0, a model that focuses on cross-border travelers that need mobile data connectivity services in various countries; and operates portable Wi-Fi services under the Roamingman name in China and Malaysia, which provides global mobile data connectivity services, as well as offers GlocalMe portable Wi-Fi terminals and cloud SIM architecture for mobile virtual network operators, mobile network operators (MNOs), and portable Wi-Fi terminal rental companies. It also offers uCloudlink 2.0, a model that provides mobile data connectivity services to local users through various MNOs; GlocalMe Inside, an implementation solution for smartphones and other smart hardware products, which enables them to access its cloud SIM architecture and SIM card pool; and GlocalMe, a world phone series. In addition, the company provides IoT modules with GlocalMe Inside implementation to meet the demand for mobile data from various terminals, as well as provides integrated network solutions to its customers; SIM cards with prepaid data packages; and value-added services, such as advertisement. Further, it's platform-as-a-service/software-as-a-service offers modules, such as customer relationship management, operations and business support system, and SIM card enterprise resource planning and management. uCloudlink Group Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.
About Chorus
Chorus Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of fixed line communications infrastructure services in New Zealand. It offers phone and broadband services for residential and business customers; data and voice services; and solutions for transport and infrastructure. The company also builds and maintains a network of fibre and copper cables, local telephone exchanges, and cabinets. In addition, it offers co-location and value-added network services. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.