Reviewing Microvast (NASDAQ:MVST) & Lightscape Technologies (OTCMKTS:LTSCD)

Microvast (NASDAQ:MVST) and Lightscape Technologies (OTCMKTS:LTSCD) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Microvast and Lightscape Technologies’ gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Microvast	$306.62 million	0.40	-$106.34 million	($0.32)	-1.21
Lightscape Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Lightscape Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Microvast.

Volatility & Risk

Microvast has a beta of 1.71, meaning that its share price is 71% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lightscape Technologies has a beta of -0.87, meaning that its share price is 187% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Microvast and Lightscape Technologies’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Microvast	-29.79%	-18.01%	-9.80%
Lightscape Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Microvast and Lightscape Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Microvast	0	1	3	0	2.75
Lightscape Technologies	0	0	0	0	N/A

Microvast currently has a consensus price target of $4.50, suggesting a potential upside of 1,063.69%. Given Microvast’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Microvast is more favorable than Lightscape Technologies.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

20.7% of Microvast shares are held by institutional investors. 31.3% of Microvast shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Microvast beats Lightscape Technologies on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Microvast

Microvast Holdings, Inc. provides battery technologies for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. The company offers a range of cell chemistries, such as lithium titanate oxide, lithium iron phosphate, and nickel manganese cobalt version 1 and 2. It also designs, develops, and manufactures battery components, such as cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator. In addition, the company offers battery solutions for commercial vehicles and energy storage systems. Its commercial vehicle markets cover buses, trains, mining trucks, marine and port vehicles, and automated guided and specialty vehicles, as well as light, medium, heavy-duty trucks. It operates China, rest of the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the United States. Microvast Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Stafford, Texas.

About Lightscape Technologies

Lightscape Technologies, Inc. does not have significant operations. Previously, it was engaged in the development of digital out-of-home advertising and light-emitting diode solutions. The company focuses on seeking new business opportunities or engage in a merger or acquisition with an unidentified company. The company is based in North Las Vegas, Nevada.