Atkore (NYSE:ATKR – Get Free Report) and XCHG (NASDAQ:XCH – Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings and dividends.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Atkore and XCHG”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Atkore | $2.85 billion | 1.11 | -$15.18 million | ($4.81) | -19.49 |
| XCHG | $25.10 million | 0.91 | -$32.50 million | ($0.08) | -3.52 |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Atkore and XCHG, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Atkore | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2.17 |
| XCHG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.50 |
Atkore currently has a consensus price target of $143.33, suggesting a potential upside of 52.92%. Given Atkore’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Atkore is more favorable than XCHG.
Profitability
This table compares Atkore and XCHG’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Atkore | -5.55% | 10.27% | 4.90% |
| XCHG | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Volatility & Risk
Atkore has a beta of 1.68, meaning that its stock price is 68% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, XCHG has a beta of -1.01, meaning that its stock price is 201% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Atkore beats XCHG on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Atkore
Atkore Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of electrical, mechanical, safety, and infrastructure products and solutions in the United States and internationally. The company offers conduits, cables, and installation accessories. It also designs and manufactures protection and reliability solutions for critical infrastructure, such as metal framing, mechanical pipe, perimeter security, and cable management. The company offers its products under the Allied Tube & Conduit, AFC Cable Systems, Kaf-Tech, Heritage Plastics, Unistrut, Power-Strut, Cope, US Tray, FRE Composites, United Poly Systems, Calbond, and Calpipe. It serves various end markets, including new construction; maintenance, repair, and remodel; infrastructure; diversified industrials; alternative power generation; healthcare; data centers; and governments through electrical, industrial, and mechanical contractors, as well as original equipment manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Atkore International Group Inc. and changed its name to Atkore Inc. in February 2021. Atkore Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Harvey, Illinois.
About XCHG
XCHG Limited, branded as XCharge, is a company whose subsidiaries design, manufacture, and sell electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions under the X-Charge name in Europe, China, the United States, and other international markets. The company focuses on DC fast-charging infrastructure, including its C6 and C7 series chargers and Net Zero battery-integrated fast-charging systems, and also provides related software upgrades and hardware maintenance services for EV manufacturers, energy companies, and charge point operators. Founded in 2015, XCHG positions itself as a global provider of integrated EV charging solutions that combine high-power charging with smart energy management.
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