Comparing Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) and AiRWA (NASDAQ:YYAI)
by Mitch Edgeman · The Markets DailyCaesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR – Get Free Report) and AiRWA (NASDAQ:YYAI – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.
Profitability
This table compares Caesars Entertainment and AiRWA’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Caesars Entertainment | -2.12% | -5.76% | -0.75% |
| AiRWA | 26.57% | 17.12% | 14.06% |
Volatility and Risk
Caesars Entertainment has a beta of 2.04, indicating that its stock price is 104% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, AiRWA has a beta of -2.02, indicating that its stock price is 302% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Caesars Entertainment and AiRWA”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Caesars Entertainment | $11.25 billion | 0.44 | -$278.00 million | ($1.15) | -21.20 |
| AiRWA | $12.82 million | 0.02 | $3.49 million | ($8.00) | -0.13 |
AiRWA has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Caesars Entertainment. Caesars Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AiRWA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Caesars Entertainment and AiRWA, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Caesars Entertainment | 1 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 2.60 |
| AiRWA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Caesars Entertainment presently has a consensus price target of $35.33, suggesting a potential upside of 44.96%. Given Caesars Entertainment’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Caesars Entertainment is more favorable than AiRWA.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
91.8% of Caesars Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.0% of AiRWA shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Caesars Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 55.8% of AiRWA shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Caesars Entertainment beats AiRWA on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Caesars Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. operates as a gaming and hospitality company. The company owns, leases, or manages domestic properties in 18 states with slot machines, video lottery terminals and e-tables, and hotel rooms, as well as table games, including poker. It also operates and conducts retail and online sports wagering across 31 jurisdictions in North America and operates iGaming in five jurisdictions in North America; sports betting from our retail and online sportsbooks; and other games, such as keno. In addition, the company operates dining venues, bars, nightclubs, lounges, hotels, and entertainment venues; and provides staffing and management services. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is based in Reno, Nevada.
About AiRWA
Connexa Sports Technologies Inc. engages in the sports equipment and technology business in the United States. The company offers Slinger Launcher, a portable padel tennis ball launcher and pickleball launcher; and Slinger Bag Launcher, a ball launcher built into transport wheeled trolley bag. It also provides Gameface, AI technology and performance analytics for sports. Connexa Sports Technologies Inc. is based in Windsor Mill, Maryland.