Comparing Paranovus Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ:PAVS) and Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP)

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) and Paranovus Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ:PAVS) are both business services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Automatic Data Processing and Paranovus Entertainment Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Automatic Data Processing	2	7	2	0	2.00
Paranovus Entertainment Technology	0	0	0	0	0.00

Automatic Data Processing currently has a consensus target price of $293.55, indicating a potential downside of 6.33%. Given Automatic Data Processing’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Automatic Data Processing is more favorable than Paranovus Entertainment Technology.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Automatic Data Processing and Paranovus Entertainment Technology”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Automatic Data Processing	$19.20 billion	6.65	$3.75 billion	$9.59	32.68
Paranovus Entertainment Technology	$6.54 million	1.54	-$10.13 million	N/A	N/A

Automatic Data Processing has higher revenue and earnings than Paranovus Entertainment Technology.

Risk & Volatility

Automatic Data Processing has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Paranovus Entertainment Technology has a beta of -0.11, meaning that its stock price is 111% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

80.0% of Automatic Data Processing shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Paranovus Entertainment Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Automatic Data Processing shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of Paranovus Entertainment Technology shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Automatic Data Processing and Paranovus Entertainment Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Automatic Data Processing	19.76%	80.86%	6.83%
Paranovus Entertainment Technology	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Automatic Data Processing beats Paranovus Entertainment Technology on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Automatic Data Processing

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The Employer Services segment offers strategic, cloud-based platforms, and human resources (HR) outsourcing solutions. Its offerings include payroll services, benefits administration, talent management, HR management, workforce management, insurance, retirement, and compliance services, as well as integrated HCM solutions. The PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solution to businesses through a co-employment model. This segment offers employee benefits, protection and compliance, talent engagement, expertise, comprehensive outsourcing, and recruitment process outsourcing services. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.

About Paranovus Entertainment Technology

Paranovus Entertainment Technology Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of nutraceutical and dietary supplement products in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company's product category includes lucidum spore powders, cordyceps mycelia, Ejiao products, American ginseng products, other traditional Chinese herbal and animal extracts, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It also offers product marketing and e-commerce agency operation services under the Happy Buy platform to small and middle size businesses; and e-commerce solutions, internet information, and advertising services to the online stores or manufactures. In addition, the company provides secure transaction environment, automobile procurement, and financial services for automobile manufacturers under the Taochejun automobile sales platform. It sells its products through distributors, large-scale chain drugstores, malls, and supermarkets under the Happiness brand. The company was formerly known as Happiness Development Group Limited and changed its name to Paranovus Entertainment Technology Ltd. in March 2023. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Nanping, the People's Republic of China.