Reviewing Cass Information Systems (NASDAQ:CASS) and GPO Plus (OTC:GPOX)

Cass Information Systems (NASDAQ:CASS) and GPO Plus (OTC:GPOX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability and earnings.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

59.1% of Cass Information Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Cass Information Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Cass Information Systems and GPO Plus’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cass Information Systems	11.52%	10.00%	0.98%
GPO Plus	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Cass Information Systems and GPO Plus, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cass Information Systems	0	0	1	0	3.00
GPO Plus	0	0	0	0	N/A

Cass Information Systems currently has a consensus target price of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.78%. Given Cass Information Systems’ higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Cass Information Systems is more favorable than GPO Plus.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Cass Information Systems and GPO Plus”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cass Information Systems	$197.51 million	2.94	$30.06 million	$1.66	25.63
GPO Plus	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Cass Information Systems has higher revenue and earnings than GPO Plus.

Summary

Cass Information Systems beats GPO Plus on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Cass Information Systems

Cass Information Systems, Inc. provides payment and information processing services to manufacturing, distribution, and retail enterprises in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Information Services and Banking Services. Its services include freight invoice rating, payment processing, auditing, and the generation of accounting and transportation information. The company also processes and pays facility-related invoices, such as electricity, gas, waste, and telecommunications expenses; and provides telecom expense management solutions, as well as church management software solution and on-line platform to provide generosity services for faith-based and non-profit organizations. In addition, the company, through its banking subsidiary, Cass Commercial Bank, provides a range of banking products and services, such as demand, savings, time, and money market deposits; commercial, industrial, commercial real estate, and construction and land development loans; and cash management services to privately held businesses, restaurant franchises, and faith-related ministries. Further, it provides B2B payment platform for clients that require an agile fintech partner. It operates through its banking facility near downtown St. Louis, Missouri; operating branch in the Bridgeton, Missouri; and leased facilities in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company was formerly known as Cass Commercial Corporation and changed its name to Cass Information Systems, Inc. in January 2001. Cass Information Systems, Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

About GPO Plus

GPO Plus, Inc. organizes, promotes, and operates industry-specific group purchase organizations (GPO) in the United States. The company offers HealthGPO, a group purchasing organization for the healthcare industry; cbdGPO a group purchasing organization for the hemp industry; and DISTRO+, a group purchasing organization for specialty retailers and wholesalers. It also provides HERBERALL, a natural dietary brain support supplement that promotes mental awareness, and alertness; and provides professional services. GPO Plus, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.