Financial Survey: Baristas Coffee (OTCMKTS:BCCI) & Pinstripes (NYSE:PNST)

Baristas Coffee (OTCMKTS:BCCI) and Pinstripes (NYSE:PNST) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

Baristas Coffee has a beta of 1.49, suggesting that its share price is 49% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Pinstripes has a beta of -0.1, suggesting that its share price is 110% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Baristas Coffee and Pinstripes’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baristas Coffee	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pinstripes	N/A	N/A	-8.99%

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Baristas Coffee and Pinstripes’ top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Baristas Coffee	$180,000.00	2.94	-$660,000.00	N/A	N/A
Pinstripes	$116.70 million	1.01	N/A	N/A	N/A

Pinstripes has higher revenue and earnings than Baristas Coffee.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

56.8% of Pinstripes shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.8% of Pinstripes shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Baristas Coffee and Pinstripes, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Baristas Coffee	0	0	0	0	N/A
Pinstripes	0	0	3	0	3.00

Pinstripes has a consensus price target of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 103.39%. Given Pinstripes’ higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Pinstripes is more favorable than Baristas Coffee.

Summary

Pinstripes beats Baristas Coffee on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Baristas Coffee

Barista Coffee Company, Inc., doing business as Baristas, operates as a specialty drive-through beverage retailer in the United States. The company offers hot and cold beverages, including specialty coffees, blended teas, and other custom drinks, as well as smoothies, fresh-baked pastries, and other confections. It also provides beverages, such as hot apple cider, hot chocolate, frozen coffees, and other products. In addition, the company promotes and sells Baristas merchandise, calendars, mugs, T-shirts, and hats. Barista Coffee Company, Inc. also sells its merchandise and other novelties through its baristas.tv Website. The company was formerly known as Innovative Communications, Inc. and changed its name to Barista Coffee Company, Inc. in May 2010. Barista Coffee Company, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.

About Pinstripes

Pinstripes Holdings Inc. operates a dining and entertainment concept restaurants. The company provides Italian-American food and beverage menu with bowling, bocce, and event space. It also offers private event options and catering services. The company is based in Northbrook, Illinois.