Contrasting Equitable (NYSE:EQH) & Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ:BTM)

Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ:BTM) and Equitable (NYSE:EQH) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Bitcoin Depot and Equitable’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bitcoin Depot	-0.94%	-70.95%	-5.08%
Equitable	11.53%	-3,089.96%	0.64%

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Bitcoin Depot and Equitable”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Bitcoin Depot	$614.85 million	0.01	-$6.18 million	$1.90	0.26
Equitable	$11.66 billion	1.30	-$1.38 billion	$5.21	10.70

Bitcoin Depot has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Equitable. Bitcoin Depot is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equitable, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Bitcoin Depot and Equitable, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bitcoin Depot	1	3	0	0	1.75
Equitable	0	3	11	1	2.87

Bitcoin Depot presently has a consensus price target of $4.10, suggesting a potential upside of 733.50%. Equitable has a consensus price target of $63.33, suggesting a potential upside of 13.62%. Given Bitcoin Depot’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Bitcoin Depot is more favorable than Equitable.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

9.2% of Bitcoin Depot shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.7% of Equitable shares are owned by institutional investors. 51.8% of Bitcoin Depot shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Equitable shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility and Risk

Bitcoin Depot has a beta of 3.12, suggesting that its share price is 212% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Equitable has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Equitable beats Bitcoin Depot on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Bitcoin Depot

Bitcoin Depot, Inc. operates a network of cryptocurrency automated teller machines, commonly known as Bitcoin ATMs, that enable users to buy bitcoin and other supported digital assets with cash. Depending on the location and transaction type, the company’s kiosks may also support cryptocurrency sales for cash. Its machines are placed in retail stores and other publicly accessible locations. The company also provides digital and retail-based tools intended to support cryptocurrency transactions. These offerings include a mobile application and BDCheckout, a service that allows customers to purchase digital assets with cash through participating retail locations.

About Equitable

Equitable Holdings, Inc. is a financial services company focused on retirement, protection and wealth management. Through its Equitable business, it offers products and services including life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and retirement planning solutions to individuals, employers and institutions. The company also has a majority ownership interest in AllianceBernstein, an investment management and research firm that serves institutional and individual clients. AllianceBernstein operates internationally, while Equitable’s insurance and retirement businesses primarily serve customers in the United States.