Analyzing Fuse Science (OTCMKTS:DROP) & BlackSky Technology (NYSE:BKSY)

Fuse Science (OTCMKTS:DROP) and BlackSky Technology (NYSE:BKSY) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Risk & Volatility

Fuse Science has a beta of 2.33, suggesting that its stock price is 133% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BlackSky Technology has a beta of 2.07, suggesting that its stock price is 107% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

27.2% of BlackSky Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 7.2% of Fuse Science shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of BlackSky Technology shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Fuse Science and BlackSky Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Fuse Science	0	0	0	0	0.00
BlackSky Technology	0	0	6	0	3.00

BlackSky Technology has a consensus target price of $21.67, indicating a potential upside of 1.39%. Given BlackSky Technology’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BlackSky Technology is more favorable than Fuse Science.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Fuse Science and BlackSky Technology”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Fuse Science	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
BlackSky Technology	$102.09 million	6.63	-$57.22 million	($2.57)	-8.32

Fuse Science has higher earnings, but lower revenue than BlackSky Technology.

Profitability

This table compares Fuse Science and BlackSky Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Fuse Science	N/A	N/A	N/A
BlackSky Technology	-50.30%	-45.63%	-16.72%

About Fuse Science

Fuse Science, Inc. operates a cloud-based customer service software platform. The company also produces and sells sports nutrition and performance products. Its products include SkyPorts, a drone support technology and energy demand network that enables long distance flight required for drone-based commerce without the need for drones to return every 15 minutes to recharge; and XTRAX, a remote monitoring system designed to measure the production of solar and other renewable energy systems, as well as transmit the data via the cellular and radio frequency. The company was formerly known as Double Eagle Holdings, Ltd. and changed its name to Fuse Science, Inc. in December 2011. Fuse Science, Inc. was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

About BlackSky Technology

BlackSky Technology Inc. provides geospatial intelligence, imagery and related data analytic products and services, and mission systems that include the development, integration, and operation of satellite and ground systems for government and commercial customers in North America, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company's Spectra software platform processes a range of observations from its satellite constellation and various external data sources, including imaging, radar and radio frequency satellites, environmental sensors, asset tracking sensors, Internet-of-Things (IoT) connected devices, internet-enabled narrative sources, and a variety of geotemporal data feeds. It offers a range of services related to object, change and anomaly detection, site monitoring, and enhanced analytics, which helps to detect key pattern of life changes in critical locations, including strategic locations and infrastructure comprising ports, airports, and construction sites; retail activity; commodities stockpiles; and other sites that contain critical commodities and supply chain inventory. In addition, the company develops and delivers satellites and payload systems; and provides professional and engineering services. Its products and services are used in national security, supply chain intelligence, crisis management, critical infrastructure monitoring, economic intelligence, and other applications. BlackSky Technology Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.