Head-To-Head Survey: Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) & Giggles N’ Hugs (OTCMKTS:GIGL)

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) and Giggles N’ Hugs (OTCMKTS:GIGL) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Dutch Bros and Giggles N’ Hugs’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dutch Bros	2.54%	5.48%	1.81%
Giggles N’ Hugs	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Dutch Bros and Giggles N’ Hugs”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Dutch Bros	$965.78 million	8.58	$1.72 million	$0.29	185.28
Giggles N’ Hugs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Dutch Bros has higher revenue and earnings than Giggles N’ Hugs.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

85.5% of Dutch Bros shares are owned by institutional investors. 46.5% of Dutch Bros 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 breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Dutch Bros and Giggles N’ Hugs, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dutch Bros	0	3	8	0	2.73
Giggles N’ Hugs	0	0	0	0	0.00

Dutch Bros presently has a consensus price target of $47.30, indicating a potential downside of 11.97%. Given Giggles N’ Hugs’ higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Giggles N’ Hugs is more favorable than Dutch Bros.

Summary

Dutch Bros beats Giggles N’ Hugs on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Dutch Bros

Dutch Bros Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates and franchises drive-thru shops in the United States. The company operates through Company-Operated Shops and Franchising and Other segments. It serves through company-operated shops and online channels under Dutch Bros; Dutch Bros Coffee; Dutch Bros Rebel; Dutch Bros; and Blue Rebel brands. Dutch Bros Inc. was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Grants Pass, Oregon.

About Giggles N’ Hugs

Giggles N’ Hugs, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of restaurants. It offers an upscale family-friendly atmosphere with a play area dedicated to children ages 10 and younger. The restaurant has a menu made from fresh, organic foods with the play elements and entertainment. The company was founded by Joey Parsi and Dorsa Foroughi on September 17, 2004 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.