Contrasting Axion Power International (OTCMKTS:AXPWQ) and NeoVolta (NASDAQ:NEOV)

Axion Power International (OTCMKTS:AXPWQ) and NeoVolta (NASDAQ:NEOV) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Axion Power International and NeoVolta’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Axion Power International	N/A	N/A	N/A
NeoVolta	-87.11%	-42.81%	-42.54%

Volatility and Risk

Axion Power International has a beta of -3.48, meaning that its stock price is 448% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, NeoVolta has a beta of -2.03, meaning that its stock price is 303% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

5.1% of NeoVolta shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Axion Power International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.0% of NeoVolta shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Axion Power International and NeoVolta”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Axion Power International	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
NeoVolta	$2.65 million	36.94	-$2.30 million	($0.06)	-49.00

Axion Power International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than NeoVolta.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Axion Power International and NeoVolta, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Axion Power International	0	0	0	0	N/A
NeoVolta	0	0	1	0	3.00

NeoVolta has a consensus target price of $4.75, indicating a potential upside of 61.56%.

Summary

NeoVolta beats Axion Power International on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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.

About NeoVolta

NeoVolta Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells energy storage systems in the United States. It provides NV14, NV14-K, and NV 24 energy storage systems, which stores and uses energy through batteries and an inverter at residential or commercial sites. The company markets and sells its products directly to certified solar installers and solar equipment distributors. NeoVolta Inc. was formed in 2018 and is headquartered in Poway, California.