International Money Express (NASDAQ:IMXI) and MultiPlan (NYSE:MPLN) are both business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings and valuation.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
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80.3% of International Money Express shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.2% of MultiPlan shares are held by institutional investors. 16.0% of International Money Express shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.7% of MultiPlan shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares International Money Express and MultiPlan’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
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