Critical analysis of Axion Power International (OTCMKTS:AXPWQ) and ESS Tech (NYSE:GWH)
Axion Power International (OTCMKTS:AXPWQ – Free Report) and ESS Tech (NYSE:GWH – Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, and risk.
Analyst recommendations
This is a breakdown of the current ratings and recommendations for Axion Power International and ESS Tech, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sales ratings | Keep ratings | Buy reviews | Strong buy recommendations | Evaluation result | |
| Axion Power International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| ESSTech | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2.83 |
ESS Tech’s consensus price target is $2.01, suggesting a potential upside of 208.97%.
profitability
This table compares the net margins, return on equity and return on assets of Axion Power International and ESS Tech.
| Net margins | Return on equity | Return on total assets | |
| Axion Power International | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ESSTech | -746.89% | -73.08% | -53.49% |
Yield and valuation
This table compares revenue, earnings per share and valuation of Axion Power International and ESS Tech.
| Gross sales | Price/sales ratio | Net income | Earnings per share | Price-earnings ratio | |
| Axion Power International | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ESSTech | 9.91 million US dollars | 11.48 | -77.58 million US dollars | (0.45 USD) | -1.44 |
Axion Power International has higher profits but lower revenues than ESS Tech.
Insider and institutional ownership
46.8% of ESS Tech shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Axion Power International shares are owned by insiders. For comparison, 1.8% of ESS Tech shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large asset managers and foundations believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Risk and volatility
Axion Power International has a beta of -3.48, meaning its stock price is 448% less volatile than the S&P 500. For comparison, ESS Tech has a beta of 1.52, meaning its stock price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
ESS Tech beats Axion Power International on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Axion Power International
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Axion Power International, Inc. focuses on PbC battery technology. It offers hybrid asymmetric energy storage devices. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Boardman, Ohio.
About ESS Tech
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ESS Tech, Inc., an energy storage company, designs and manufactures iron flow batteries for commercial and utility energy storage applications worldwide. It offers energy storage products including Energy Warehouse, a behind-the-meter solution, and Energy Center, a in-front-of-the-meter solution. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon.
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