Qnity Electronics (NYSE:Q) versus Aixtron (OTCMKTS:AIXXF) Critical Contrast

Qnity Electronics (NYSE:Q) and Aixtron (OTCMKTS:AIXXF) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Qnity Electronics and Aixtron’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Qnity Electronics	N/A	N/A	N/A
Aixtron	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Qnity Electronics and Aixtron, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Qnity Electronics	0	1	1	1	3.00
Aixtron	0	1	2	0	2.67

Qnity Electronics presently has a consensus price target of $110.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.59%. Given Qnity Electronics’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Qnity Electronics is more favorable than Aixtron.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Qnity Electronics and Aixtron”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Qnity Electronics	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Aixtron	N/A	N/A	N/A	($0.52)	-42.33

Institutional and Insider Ownership

46.3% of Aixtron shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.4% of Qnity Electronics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Qnity Electronics beats Aixtron on 4 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Qnity Electronics

Qnity Electronics Inc. is a premier technology solution provider across the semiconductor value chain. Qnity Electronics Inc. is based in WILMINGTON, Del.

About Aixtron

AIXTRON SE, together with its subsidiaries, provides deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It develops, produces, and installs equipment for the deposition of semiconductor materials; and offers deposition processes, consulting, training, customer support, and other related services, as well as peripheral devices and services for the operation of its systems. The company's product portfolio includes MOCVD, CVD and PECVD, and OVPD and PVPD systems. It also supplies deposition equipment for volume production, as well as for research and development and pre-series productions. The company's products are used in a range of compound semiconductors and optoelectronic applications, as well as lasers, LED, display technologies, optical and wireless data transmission, SiC and GaN power electronics, and other applications. AIXTRON SE was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany.