Head-to-Head Analysis: Spark New Zealand (SPKKY) and Telecom Argentina (TEO)

Spark New Zealand (OTCMKTS: SPKKY) and Telecom Argentina (NYSE: TEO) are two mid-cap utilities, but what is the best security? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares net margins, return on equity, and return on assets of Spark New Zealand and Telecom Argentina

Ownership of insiders and institutions

0.3% Spark New Zealand shares are held by institutional investors. In comparison, 8.1% of Telecom Argentina's shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Telecom Argentina shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large fund managers and endowments believe that a company is ready for long-term growth.

Dividends

Spark New Zealand pays an annual dividend of $ 0.64 per share 4.9%. Telecom Argentina pays an annual dividend of $ 3.43 per share and has a dividend rate of 18.6%. Spark New Zealand distributes 79.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, which suggests that its earnings may not be sufficient to cover its dividend payout in the future. Telecom Argentina pays 143.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, which suggests that its earnings may not be sufficient to cover its dividend payout in the future. Telecom Argentina has increased its dividend for two consecutive years. Telecom Argentina is clearly the best dividend stock, given its higher yield and dividend growth history.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of the recent evaluations of Spark New Zealand and Telecom Argentina, provided by MarketBeat.com.

Telecom Argentina has set a consensus target of 37.00 $, indicating a potential upside of 101.09%. Given the likely rise of Telecom Argentina, analysts clearly believe that Telecom Argentina is more favorable than Spark New Zealand

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares the revenue, earnings per share and the valuation of Spark New Zealand and Telecom Argentina. 19659004] Gross income Price / sales ratio Net income Earnings per share Price-earnings ratio Spark New Zealand $ 2.57 billion 1.85 [19659009] $ 297.78 million [19659009] $ 0.81 16.04 Telecom Argentina $ 3.95 billion 0.90 $ 460.85 million $ 2.39 7.70

Telecom Argentina has higher revenues and profits than Spark New Zealand. Telecom Argentina is trading at a lower price / earnings ratio than Spark New Zealand, indicating that it is currently the most affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

Spark New Zealand has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the S & P 500. Comparatively, Telecom Argentina has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its stock price is 8%% more volatile than the S & P 500.

Abstract

Telecom Argentina beats Spark New Zealand on 13 out of 16 factors compared between the two stocks

About Spark New Zealand

Spark New Zealand Limited, with its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications and information and communication technology (ICT) products and services primarily in New Zealand. The Mobile & Business segment provides a range of content, data and voice services and services across fiber, wireless, broadband copper, online video entertainment and national Wi-Fi zones to consumers and consumers. to small and medium-sized enterprises. The Al segment integrates information technology (IT) and telecommunication services to provide convergent ICT solutions. Spark New Zealand Spark Connect & Platforms is involved in Spark New Zealand's network and IT activities, shared business operations and digital transformation and service activities. Spark Ventures & Wholesale segment develops a portfolio of new businesses; supervises wholesale products and services. The company also provides an IT infrastructure, data center, enterprise cloud, subscription video on demand services, large data analytics services and outsourced telecommunications services. and offers telecommunication products and services. It has about 2.392 million mobile connections. The company was previously known as Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited and changed its name to Spark New Zealand Limited in August 2014. Spark New Zealand Limited was founded in 1987 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

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