Woolworths (OTCMKTS:WLWHY) and Secom (OTCMKTS:SOMLY) Head-To-Head Analysis

Secom (OTCMKTS:SOMLY) and Woolworths (OTCMKTS:WLWHY) are both business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Secom and Woolworths”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Secom	$8.00 billion	N/A	$703.46 million	$0.84	22.23
Woolworths	$4.13 billion	0.94	$138.73 million	N/A	N/A

Secom has higher revenue and earnings than Woolworths.

Dividends

Secom pays an annual dividend of $0.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Woolworths pays an annual dividend of $0.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Secom pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Profitability

This table compares Secom and Woolworths’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Secom	8.59%	7.25%	4.88%
Woolworths	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Secom and Woolworths, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Secom	0	0	0	0	N/A
Woolworths	0	0	0	0	N/A

Volatility & Risk

Secom has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Woolworths has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Secom beats Woolworths on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Secom

SECOM CO., LTD., together with its subsidiaries, provides security services in Japan and internationally. The company operates through Security Services, Fire Protection Services, Medical Services, Insurance Services, Geospatial Information Services, BPO and ICT Services, and Other Services. The Security Services segment offers static guard, armored car, merchandise, and other services, as well as online security systems. The Fire Protection Services segment provides fire alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems, and maintenance services to office buildings, production facilities, tunnels, cultural properties, ships, and residences. The Medical Services segment offers home nursing, pharmaceutical dispensing, home delivery services, health and preventative care services, and personal and outpatient care services; and cloud-based medical reporting services and SECOM LINKus application. This segment also operates the general hospital and residences for seniors; and sells medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. The Insurance Services Segment provides fire insurance, automobile insurance, and cancer treatment insurance services. The Geospatial Information Services segment offers geospatial information services to public-sector entities, such as national and local governments; private sector customers; and overseas government agencies. The BPO and ICT Services segment provides contact centers and back office support services, data center, disaster preparedness, information security, and cloud-based services, as well as SaaS solutions. The Other Services segment offers real estate leasing, construction, and installation services. The company was incorporated in 1962 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

About Woolworths

Woolworths Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates a chain of retail stores in sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates through seven segments: Woolworths Fashion, Beauty and Home; Woolworths Food; Woolworths Financial Services; David Jones; Country Road Group; and Treasury. The company provides food, clothing, homeware, beauty, and various lifestyle products, as well as operates department stores. It offers financial products and services, such as store cards, credit cards, personal loans, and other financial products. The company is also involved in the cash and debt management activities. Woolworths Holdings Limited was founded in 1931 and is based in Cape Town, South Africa.