Comparing Dragonfly Energy (NASDAQ:DFLI) & Advent Technologies (NASDAQ:ADN)

Dragonfly Energy (NASDAQ:DFLI) and Advent Technologies (NASDAQ:ADN) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Dragonfly Energy and Advent Technologies’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dragonfly Energy	-56.80%	-251.32%	-38.32%
Advent Technologies	-1,101.58%	-442.47%	-236.40%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Dragonfly Energy and Advent Technologies”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Dragonfly Energy	$48.87 million	0.37	-$13.82 million	($4.05)	-0.64
Advent Technologies	$4.86 million	3.78	-$71.40 million	($26.97)	-0.26

Dragonfly Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Advent Technologies. Dragonfly Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Advent Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Dragonfly Energy has a beta of -0.78, meaning that its share price is 178% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Advent Technologies has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its share price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Dragonfly Energy and Advent Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dragonfly Energy	0	0	6	0	3.00
Advent Technologies	0	0	0	0	0.00

Dragonfly Energy currently has a consensus target price of $15.66, indicating a potential upside of 502.31%. Given Dragonfly Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Dragonfly Energy is more favorable than Advent Technologies.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

8.2% of Dragonfly Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.5% of Advent Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.9% of Dragonfly Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of Advent Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Dragonfly Energy beats Advent Technologies on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Dragonfly Energy

Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. engages in the manufacturing and sale of deep cycle lithium-ion batteries for recreational vehicles, marine vessels, solar and off-grid residence industries, and industrial and energy storage markets. The company provides lithium power systems comprising solar panels, chargers and inverters, system monitoring, alternator regulators, accessories, and others. It also offers battery management systems for monitoring and controlling of battery systems and to protect battery cells from damage in various scenarios. The company provides its products under the Dragonfly Energy, Battle Born, and Wakespeed brand names. Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.

About Advent Technologies

Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc., an advanced materials and technology development company, operates in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. It develops, manufactures, and assembles fuel cell systems and critical components that determine the performance of hydrogen fuel cells and other energy systems. The company offers high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cells, including membrane electrode assemblies, bipolar plates, and reformers, as well as provides fuel-cell stack assembly and testing services. It serves stationary power, portable power, automotive, aviation, energy storage, and sensor markets. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.