MetaWorks Platforms (OTCMKTS:MWRK – Get Free Report) and 36Kr (NASDAQ:KRKR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.
Risk & Volatility
MetaWorks Platforms has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, 36Kr has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for MetaWorks Platforms and 36Kr, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| MetaWorks Platforms | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| 36Kr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares MetaWorks Platforms and 36Kr”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| MetaWorks Platforms | $410,000.00 | 4.07 | -$5.65 million | N/A | N/A |
| 36Kr | $302.70 million | 0.03 | -$12.71 million | ($0.30) | -0.80 |
MetaWorks Platforms has higher earnings, but lower revenue than 36Kr.
Profitability
This table compares MetaWorks Platforms and 36Kr’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| MetaWorks Platforms | N/A | -249.65% | -157.91% |
| 36Kr | -26.79% | -31.59% | -18.85% |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
16.1% of MetaWorks Platforms shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of 36Kr shares are held by institutional investors. 39.4% of 36Kr shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
MetaWorks Platforms beats 36Kr on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About MetaWorks Platforms
MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. provides blockchain and Web3 development platform. It offers turnkey set of services for companies to develop and integrate blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies into their business operations. The company provides business development and technical services; blockchain and technology program management services; customer development services; business launch services; and post-business launch support services. The company was formerly known as CurrencyWorks Inc. and changed its name to MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. in August 2022. MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Fairfield, California.
About 36Kr
36Kr Holdings Inc. provides content and business services in the People's Republic of China. It creates and distributes various content, including insightful reports on companies and industries, timely market updates, thought-provoking editorials, and commentaries, as well as original video and audio content in various industries, such as technology, consumer, retail, healthcare, media and entertainment, and enterprise services. The company's business services include online advertising services; enterprise value-added services, such as integrated marketing, advertisement agent, online/offline event, and consulting services; and subscription services to individuals, institutional investors, and enterprises. 36Kr Holdings Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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