Contrasting Relx (NYSE:RELX) and LiveWorld (OTCMKTS:LVWD)

Relx (NYSE:RELX) and LiveWorld (OTCMKTS:LVWD) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Relx and LiveWorld, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Relx	0	3	4	1	2.75
LiveWorld	0	0	0	0	0.00

Volatility and Risk

Relx has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, LiveWorld has a beta of 0.39, indicating that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Relx and LiveWorld”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Relx	$12.64 billion	4.91	$2.72 billion	N/A	N/A
LiveWorld	$11.35 million	N/A	$60,000.00	N/A	N/A

Relx has higher revenue and earnings than LiveWorld.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

15.0% of Relx shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Relx shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.3% of LiveWorld shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Relx and LiveWorld’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Relx	N/A	N/A	N/A
LiveWorld	2.17%	4.76%	2.81%

Summary

Relx beats LiveWorld on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Relx

RELX Plc engages in provision of information and analytics solutions for professional and business customers across industries. It operates through the following business segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions. The Scientific, Technical & Medical segment is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals advance healthcare, open science, and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. The Risk & Business Analytics segment provides customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. The Legal segment is a global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that helps customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes and advance the rule of law around the world. The Exhibitions segment is an event business, enhancing the effect of face-to-face through data and digital tools. The company was founded by Albert Edward Reed in 1903 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

About LiveWorld

LiveWorld, Inc., a digital agency and software company, provides social media and technology solutions for pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and financial-travel service industries. It offers consulting, strategy, and creative solutions with human agents for moderation, engagement, customer care, and adverse events management, as well as conversation management software, and chatbots for digital campaigns and social media programs. The company was formerly known as Talk City, Inc. and changed its name to Liveworld, Inc. in May 2001. Liveworld, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Campbell, California.