Microvast (NASDAQ:MVST – Get Free Report) and Lightscape Technologies (OTCMKTS:LTSCD – Get Free Report) 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
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.
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