Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX – Get Free Report) and Vast Renewables (NASDAQ:VSTE – Get Free Report) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Amprius Technologies and Vast Renewables”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Amprius Technologies | $73.01 million | 19.12 | -$44.02 million | ($0.29) | -33.98 |
| Vast Renewables | $14,000.00 | 167.51 | -$293.45 million | N/A | N/A |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
5.0% of Amprius Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.9% of Vast Renewables shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.1% of Amprius Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 41.2% of Vast Renewables shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Amprius Technologies and Vast Renewables’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Amprius Technologies | -35.16% | -12.63% | -9.41% |
| Vast Renewables | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Volatility & Risk
Amprius Technologies has a beta of 2.34, indicating that its stock price is 134% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Vast Renewables has a beta of -0.09, indicating that its stock price is 109% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Amprius Technologies and Vast Renewables, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Amprius Technologies | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2.82 |
| Vast Renewables | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Amprius Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $23.00, suggesting a potential upside of 133.38%. Given Amprius Technologies’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Amprius Technologies is more favorable than Vast Renewables.
Summary
Amprius Technologies beats Vast Renewables on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Amprius Technologies
Amprius Technologies, Inc. produces and sells ultra-high energy density lithium-ion batteries for mobility applications. The company offers silicon nanowire anode batteries. Its batteries are primarily used for existing and emerging aviation applications, including unmanned aerial systems, such as drones and high-altitude pseudo satellites. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.
About Vast Renewables
Vast Renewables Ltd. is a renewable energy company, which develops concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) energy systems, dispatchable power, and heat and green fuels. Its projects include Utility-Scale Reference Plant, Solar Methanol Demonstration Plant, Hybrid Commercial Plant, and Battery Energy Storage System. The company was founded on March 27, 2009 and is headquartered in Darlinghurst, Australia.
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