Head to Head Contrast: Ucommune International (NASDAQ:UK) versus International Money Express (NASDAQ:IMXI)

International Money Express (NASDAQ:IMXI) and Ucommune International (NASDAQ:UK) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Risk and Volatility

International Money Express has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ucommune International has a beta of 2.25, suggesting that its stock price is 125% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

86.7% of International Money Express shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.9% of Ucommune International shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.5% of International Money Express shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Ucommune International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for International Money Express and Ucommune International, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
International Money Express	0	3	4	0	2.57
Ucommune International	0	0	0	0	N/A

International Money Express currently has a consensus target price of $24.17, indicating a potential upside of 36.92%. Given International Money Express’ higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe International Money Express is more favorable than Ucommune International.

Profitability

This table compares International Money Express and Ucommune International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
International Money Express	8.78%	43.97%	10.95%
Ucommune International	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares International Money Express and Ucommune International”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
International Money Express	$666.16 million	0.86	$59.51 million	$1.67	10.57
Ucommune International	$308.63 million	0.00	-$690,000.00	N/A	N/A

International Money Express has higher revenue and earnings than Ucommune International.

Summary

International Money Express beats Ucommune International on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About International Money Express

International Money Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an omnichannel money remittance services company in the United States, Latin America, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. The company offers remittance services, which include a suite of ancillary financial processing solutions and payment services; and online payment options, pre-paid debit cards, and direct deposit payroll cards. It provides services through sending and paying agents and company-operated stores, as well as through online and Internet-enabled mobile devices. International Money Express, Inc. is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

About Ucommune International

Ucommune International Ltd manages and provides agile office spaces in China. It operates self-operated and asset-light models. The company also provides individual services, such as catering, fitness, healthcare, training, and entertainment; general corporate services, such as corporate secretary, human resources, legal, finance, IT support, and tax services; incubation and corporate venturing services; design and build services; advertising and branding services; and related services. It serves individuals and enterprises. The company operates under the Ucommune brand. Ucommune International Ltd was founded in 2015 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.