Contrasting Vapor Group (OTCMKTS:VPOR) & Ispire Technology (NASDAQ:ISPR)
by Danessa Lincoln · The Markets DailyIspire Technology (NASDAQ:ISPR – Get Free Report) and Vapor Group (OTCMKTS:VPOR – Get Free Report) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
5.0% of Ispire Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.4% of Ispire Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Ispire Technology and Vapor Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Ispire Technology | -31.14% | -389.95% | -33.07% |
| Vapor Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Ispire Technology and Vapor Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Ispire Technology | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Vapor Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Ispire Technology presently has a consensus target price of $7.50, indicating a potential upside of 156.85%. Given Ispire Technology’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ispire Technology is more favorable than Vapor Group.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Ispire Technology and Vapor Group”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Ispire Technology | $127.49 million | 1.31 | -$39.24 million | ($0.65) | -4.49 |
| Vapor Group | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Vapor Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Ispire Technology. Ispire Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vapor Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Ispire Technology beats Vapor Group on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Ispire Technology
Ispire Technology Inc. researches, develops, designs, commercializes, sales, markets, and distributes e-cigarettes and cannabis vaping products worldwide. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Los Angeles, California. Ispire Technology Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Pride Worldwide Investment Limited.
About Vapor Group
Vapor Group, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, and naturally flavored e-liquids in the United States. It markets its products under the Vapor Group, Total Vapor, Vapor 123, and The Vapor Products brand names. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Vapor Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of SF Holdings LLC.