TITAN Cem Co S/ADR (OTCMKTS:TITCY) and AeroGrow International (OTCMKTS:AERO) are both small-cap construction companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent ratings for TITAN Cem Co S/ADR and AeroGrow International, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| TITAN Cem Co S/ADR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| AeroGrow International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Profitability
This table compares TITAN Cem Co S/ADR and AeroGrow International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| TITAN Cem Co S/ADR | 3.68% | 3.95% | 2.04% |
| AeroGrow International | 2.01% | 5.82% | 3.73% |
Institutional and Insider Ownership
0.0% of AeroGrow International shares are held by institutional investors. 12.8% of AeroGrow International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares TITAN Cem Co S/ADR and AeroGrow International’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| TITAN Cem Co S/ADR | $1.70 billion | 1.10 | $48.24 million | N/A | N/A |
| AeroGrow International | $32.30 million | 2.30 | -$440,000.00 | N/A | N/A |
TITAN Cem Co S/ADR has higher revenue and earnings than AeroGrow International.
Risk and Volatility
TITAN Cem Co S/ADR has a beta of -0.12, indicating that its stock price is 112% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, AeroGrow International has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Dividends
TITAN Cem Co S/ADR pays an annual dividend of $0.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. AeroGrow International does not pay a dividend.
Summary
AeroGrow International beats TITAN Cem Co S/ADR on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
TITAN Cem Co S/ADR Company Profile
Titan Cement Company S.A. engages in the production, trade, and distribution of construction materials primarily in Greece, the Balkans, Egypt, Turkey, the United States, and Brazil. The company offers cement and cementitious materials, ready-mix concrete, cement blocks, dry mortars, and fly ash, as well as aggregates, such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, and recycled concrete for use in construction applications. It is also involved in the shipping, trading, and port activities; production and trade of electricity; import and distribution of cement; ownership/development of real estate properties; and provision of financial, real estate brokerage, insurance, and transportation services. In addition, the company engages in processing alternative fuels; renting and leasing machines, equipment, and material goods; and the provision of engineering design services for solid and liquid waste facilities. Titan Cement Company S.A. was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece.
AeroGrow International Company Profile
AeroGrow International, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, direct-selling, and wholesale of indoor garden systems to consumers and retailers in the United States, Canada, and various countries in Europe. The company’s principal products include indoor gardens and proprietary seed pod kits that allow consumers to grow vegetables, such as tomatoes, chili peppers, and salad greens; fresh herbs comprising cilantro, chives, basil, dill, oregano, and mint; and flowers, which comprise petunias, snapdragons, geraniums, and vinca. It also provides grow lights and a patented nutrient formula, as well as various cooking, gardening, and decor accessories. The company offers its in-home garden systems under the AeroGardens name. Its products are used in the gardening, cooking, healthy eating, and home and office décor markets. It also provides its products through direct-to-consumer sales channels, including direct mail catalogue, email marketing, and Internet marketing. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. AeroGrow International, Inc. is a subsidiary of SMG Growing Media, Inc.
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