Stoneridge (NYSE:SRI – Get Free Report) and Axion Power International (OTCMKTS:AXPWQ – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Stoneridge and Axion Power International, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Stoneridge | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.67 |
| Axion Power International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Stoneridge presently has a consensus price target of $16.00, suggesting a potential upside of 122.59%. Given Stoneridge’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Stoneridge is more favorable than Axion Power International.
Profitability
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Stoneridge | -15.24% | -22.50% | -8.17% |
| Axion Power International | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Stoneridge and Axion Power International”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Stoneridge | $861.26 million | 0.24 | -$102.83 million | ($4.41) | -1.63 |
| Axion Power International | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Axion Power International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Stoneridge.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
98.1% of Stoneridge shares are held by institutional investors. 11.0% of Stoneridge shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Axion Power International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Stoneridge beats Axion Power International on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Stoneridge
Stoneridge, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures engineered electrical and electronic systems, components, and modules for the automotive, commercial, off-highway, motorcycle, and agricultural vehicle markets in North America, South America, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Control Devices, Electronics, and Stoneridge Brazil. The Control Devices segment offers actuators, sensors, switches, actuators, and connectors that monitor, measure, or activate specific functions within a vehicle. The Electronics segment designs and manufactures driver information systems, vision and safety systems, connectivity and compliance products, and electronic control units. Its products collect, store, and display vehicle information, such as speed, pressure, maintenance data, trip information, operator performance, temperature, distance traveled, and driver messages related to vehicle performance. This segment also offers electronic control units that regulate, coordinate, monitor, and direct the operation of the electrical system within a vehicle. The Stoneridge Brazil segment designs, manufactures, and sells vehicle tracking devices and monitoring services; vehicle security alarms and convenience accessories, including parking sensors and rearview cameras; in-vehicle audio and infotainment devices; and driver information systems and telematics solutions. The company provides its products and systems to various original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 customers, as well as aftermarket distributors. Stoneridge, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Novi, Michigan.
About Axion Power International
Axion Power International, Inc. focuses on PbC battery technology business. It offers hybrid asymmetric energy storage devices. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Boardman, Ohio.
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