Critical Review: Gopher Protocol (OTCMKTS:GOPH) & 1847 (OTCMKTS:EFSH)

1847 (OTCMKTS:EFSH) and Gopher Protocol (OTCMKTS:GOPH) are both small-cap multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares 1847 and Gopher Protocol’s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
1847	$68.68 million	0.09	-$30.00 million	N/A	N/A
Gopher Protocol	$51.57 million	0.00	-$51.77 million	N/A	N/A

1847 has higher revenue and earnings than Gopher Protocol.

Risk & Volatility

1847 has a beta of 3.56, indicating that its share price is 256% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Gopher Protocol has a beta of 3.22, indicating that its share price is 222% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares 1847 and Gopher Protocol’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
1847	-58.78%	-1,352.73%	-89.94%
Gopher Protocol	-80.22%	-284.85%	-136.31%

Institutional & Insider Ownership

6.3% of 1847 shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of 1847 shares are held by company 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for 1847 and Gopher Protocol, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
1847	0	0	0	0	N/A
Gopher Protocol	0	0	0	0	N/A

Summary

1847 beats Gopher Protocol on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About 1847

1847 Holdings LLC engages in the acquisition and management of small businesses in different industries. It operates through the following segments: Retail and Appliances, Construction, and Automotive Supplies. The Retail and Appliances segment provides a wide variety of appliance services including sales, delivery, installation, service and repair, extended warranties, and financing. The Construction segment offers doors, door frames, base boards, crown molding, cabinetry, bathroom sinks and cabinets, bookcases, built-in closets, and fireplace mantles. The Automotive Supplies segment designs and sells horn and safety products and provides vehicle emergency and safety warning lights for cars, trucks, industrial equipment, and emergency vehicles. The company was founded by Ellery W. Roberts on January 22, 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

About Gopher Protocol

Gopher Protocol Inc., a development-stage company, engages in developing Internet of Things and artificial intelligence enabled mobile technology. Its technology consists of a smart microchip, mobile application software, and supporting software. The company also sells phones and phone card products, including PINS, SIM cards, and gift cards. The company was formerly known as Forex International Trading Corp. and changed its name to Gopher Protocol Inc. in February 2015. Gopher Protocol Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.