Natcore Technology (OTCMKTS:NTCXF) vs. Allegro MicroSystems (NASDAQ:ALGM) Critical Contrast

Allegro MicroSystems (NASDAQ:ALGM) and Natcore Technology (OTCMKTS:NTCXF) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Allegro MicroSystems and Natcore Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Allegro MicroSystems	7.91%	13.88%	10.65%
Natcore Technology	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Allegro MicroSystems and Natcore Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Allegro MicroSystems	0	0	8	0	3.00
Natcore Technology	0	0	0	0	N/A

Allegro MicroSystems currently has a consensus price target of $34.44, suggesting a potential upside of 56.28%.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

56.5% of Allegro MicroSystems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Allegro MicroSystems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Allegro MicroSystems and Natcore Technology”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Allegro MicroSystems	$937.99 million	4.55	$152.70 million	$0.78	28.26
Natcore Technology	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Allegro MicroSystems has higher revenue and earnings than Natcore Technology.

Risk & Volatility

Allegro MicroSystems has a beta of 1.68, meaning that its stock price is 68% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Natcore Technology has a beta of -3.05, meaning that its stock price is 405% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Allegro MicroSystems beats Natcore Technology on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Allegro MicroSystems

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets sensor integrated circuits (ICs) and application-specific analog power ICs for motion control and energy-efficient systems. Its products include magnetic sensor ICs, such as position, speed, and current sensor ICs; power ICs comprising motor driver ICs, regulator and LED driver ICs, and isolated gate drivers; and photonic and advanced 3D sensing components. The company sells its products to original equipment manufacturers and suppliers primarily in the automotive and industrial markets through its direct sales force, third party distributors, independent sales representatives, and consignment. It operates in the United States, rest of the Americas, Europe, Japan, Greater China, South Korea, and other Asian markets. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire. Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Sanken Electric Co., Ltd.

About Natcore Technology

Natcore Technology Inc., a research and development company, develops and owns technology for the manufacturing of solar cells. The company offers laser-processed back-contact cells and liquid phase deposition technology, which enables the controlled deposition of silicon dioxide and mixed silicon oxides from an aqueous solution at ambient temperatures and pressures. It focuses on using its nanotechnology discoveries to enable various applications consisting of laser processing, tandem quantum-dot solar cells, and Natcore Foil Cell structure. The company also provides technical consultancy services for the design and construction of solar cell/solar panel fabrication facilities, and solar power plants. Natcore Technology Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida.