Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG – Get Free Report) and Atlantis Technology Group (OTCMKTS:ATNP – Get Free Report) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and valuation.
Volatility & Risk
Encore Capital Group has a beta of 1.55, suggesting that its stock price is 55% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Atlantis Technology Group has a beta of -0.38, suggesting that its stock price is 138% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Encore Capital Group and Atlantis Technology Group, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Encore Capital Group | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3.25 |
| Atlantis Technology Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Encore Capital Group and Atlantis Technology Group”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Encore Capital Group | $1.22 billion | 0.91 | -$206.49 million | ($7.85) | -5.97 |
| Atlantis Technology Group | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Atlantis Technology Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Encore Capital Group.
Profitability
This table compares Encore Capital Group and Atlantis Technology Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Encore Capital Group | -13.91% | 12.70% | 2.61% |
| Atlantis Technology Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Summary
Encore Capital Group beats Atlantis Technology Group on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Encore Capital Group
Encore Capital Group, Inc., a specialty finance company, provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across financial assets worldwide. The company purchases portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables at deep discounts to face value, as well as manages them by working with individuals as they repay their obligations and works toward financial recovery. It is also involved in the provision of early stage collection, business process outsourcing, and contingent collection services. In addition, the company engages in debt servicing and other portfolio management services to credit originator for non-performing loans. Further, it offers credit management services. Encore Capital Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
About Atlantis Technology Group
MEDPLUS CORP was initially engaged in the manufacture and sale of intraocular lenses and other ophthalmic products. In late 1992, the Company ceased its ophthalmic operations and redirected its activities to the patient finance industry through the Company’s acquisition of Patient Plus, Lincoln Professional Services Corporation and Financial Health Network. The Company now works on behalf of health care, dental care, death care and veterinary providers to find non-recourse financingfor their patients.
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