Contrasting Cleantech Solutions International (OTCMKTS:SEII) & Twin Disc (NASDAQ:TWIN)

Twin Disc (NASDAQ:TWIN) and Cleantech Solutions International (OTCMKTS:SEII) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

65.3% of Twin Disc shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Cleantech Solutions International shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.1% of Twin Disc shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Cleantech Solutions International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Twin Disc has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cleantech Solutions International has a beta of -2.72, suggesting that its share price is 372% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Twin Disc and Cleantech Solutions International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Twin Disc	0.10%	0.23%	0.10%
Cleantech Solutions International	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Twin Disc and Cleantech Solutions International”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Twin Disc	$340.74 million	0.81	-$1.89 million	$0.02	959.50
Cleantech Solutions International	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Cleantech Solutions International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Twin Disc.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Twin Disc and Cleantech Solutions International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Twin Disc	1	1	1	0	2.00
Cleantech Solutions International	0	0	0	0	0.00

Twin Disc currently has a consensus price target of $12.00, indicating a potential downside of 37.47%. Given Cleantech Solutions International’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cleantech Solutions International is more favorable than Twin Disc.

Summary

Twin Disc beats Cleantech Solutions International on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Twin Disc

Twin Disc, Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of marine and heavy duty off-highway power transmission equipment in the United States, the Netherlands, China, Australia, Italy, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Manufacturing and Distribution. Its principal products include marine transmissions, azimuth drives, surface drives, propellers, and boat management systems, as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches, and controls systems. The company also provides third-party manufactured products. It sells its products through a direct sales force and distributor network to customers primarily in the pleasure craft, commercial marine, patrol, and military marine markets, as well as in the energy and natural resources, government, agriculture, recycling, construction, oil and gas, and industrial markets. The company was incorporated in 1918 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

About Cleantech Solutions International

Sharing Economy International Inc. focuses on the development of sharing economy platforms and related rental businesses. The company operates rental stations that offer power banks for mobile charging on-demand and other items; and provision of consulting and office support services. It also engages in the real estate and property management businesses; provision of management services; online media and advertising business; and production of films. In addition, the company develops and operates a sharing economy mobile platform for courier services; develops an interactive virtual tour of a physical space using a mobile phone camera; operates online platforms; and operates a bike sharing mobile app, as well as provides licensing services. Sharing Economy International Inc. was formerly known as Cleantech Solutions International, Inc. and changed its name to Sharing Economy International Inc. in January 2018. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong.