ANPA vs FUTU vs TIGR vs CLPS vs CODA

For growth investors, UP Fintech Holding Ltd.

Sponsored ADR Class A (TIGR) is the stronger pick with 43. 7% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -6. 1% for Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (ANPA). UP Fintech Holding Ltd. Sponsored ADR Class A (TIGR) offers the better valuation at 17. 4x trailing P/E (6. 6x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) a "Buy" — based on 12 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, UP Fintech Holding Ltd.

Sponsored ADR Class A (TIGR) is the cheapest at 17. 4x versus Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares at 94. 5x. On forward P/E, Futu Holdings Limited is actually cheaper at 1. 4x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Futu Holdings Limited wins at 0. 01x versus Coda Octopus Group, Inc. 's 5. 21x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (ANPA) delivered a total return of +76.

1%, compared to -67. 1% for CLPS Incorporation (CLPS). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: FUTU returned +824. 2% versus CLPS's -77. 7%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), CLPS Incorporation (CLPS) is the lower-risk stock at 0.

19β versus Futu Holdings Limited's 2. 11β — meaning FUTU is approximately 984% more volatile than CLPS relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (CODA) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 1% versus 59% for CLPS Incorporation — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), UP Fintech Holding Ltd.

Sponsored ADR Class A (TIGR) is pulling ahead at 43. 7% versus -6. 1% for Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (ANPA). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: UP Fintech Holding Ltd. Sponsored ADR Class A grew EPS 71. 4% year-over-year, compared to -181. 4% for CLPS Incorporation. Over a 3-year CAGR, CODA leads at 6. 1% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) is the more profitable company, earning 40.

1% net margin versus -4. 3% for CLPS Incorporation — meaning it keeps 40. 1% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: FUTU leads at 48. 7% versus -4. 0% for CLPS. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — FUTU leads at 82. 0%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 01x versus Coda Octopus Group, Inc. 's 5. 21x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) trades at 1. 4x forward P/E versus 22. 3x for Coda Octopus Group, Inc. — 20. 9x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for FUTU: 62. 0% to $222. 00.

In this comparison, CLPS (13.

9% yield) pays a dividend. ANPA, FUTU, TIGR, CODA do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, CLPS Incorporation (CLPS) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0.

19), 13. 9% yield). UP Fintech Holding Ltd. Sponsored ADR Class A (TIGR) carries a higher beta of 2. 06 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (CLPS: -77. 7%, TIGR: -41. 5%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (ANPA (Industrials) and FUTU (Financial Services) and TIGR (Financial Services) and CLPS (Technology) and CODA (Industrials)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: ANPA is a small-cap quality compounder stock; FUTU is a mid-cap high-growth stock; TIGR is a small-cap high-growth stock; CLPS is a small-cap high-growth stock; CODA is a small-cap high-growth stock. CLPS pays a dividend while ANPA, FUTU, TIGR, CODA do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.