Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS – Get Rating) and BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIY – Get Rating) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and risk.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
22.7% of Navitas Semiconductor shares are held by institutional investors. 35.7% of Navitas Semiconductor shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of BE Semiconductor Industries shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Navitas Semiconductor and BE Semiconductor Industries’ gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Navitas Semiconductor | $37.94 million | 25.83 | $73.91 million | $0.59 | 10.32 |
| BE Semiconductor Industries | $761.75 million | 8.95 | $253.55 million | $2.64 | 35.63 |
Risk and Volatility
Navitas Semiconductor has a beta of 2.36, meaning that its share price is 136% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BE Semiconductor Industries has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its share price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Navitas Semiconductor and BE Semiconductor Industries, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Navitas Semiconductor | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2.80 |
| BE Semiconductor Industries | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2.60 |
Navitas Semiconductor presently has a consensus target price of $7.83, indicating a potential upside of 28.63%. BE Semiconductor Industries has a consensus target price of $73.00, indicating a potential downside of 22.40%. Given Navitas Semiconductor’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Navitas Semiconductor is more favorable than BE Semiconductor Industries.
Profitability
This table compares Navitas Semiconductor and BE Semiconductor Industries’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Navitas Semiconductor | 196.91% | -24.99% | -21.04% |
| BE Semiconductor Industries | 31.74% | 32.38% | 17.76% |
Summary
Navitas Semiconductor beats BE Semiconductor Industries on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Navitas Semiconductor
Navitas Semiconductor Corporation designs, develops, and markets gallium nitride (GaN) power integrated circuits used in power conversion and charging. It operates in the United States, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Belgium, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in El Segundo, California.
About BE Semiconductor Industries
BE Semiconductor Industries NV engages in the development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and service of semiconductor assembly equipment for the global semiconductor and electronics industries. Its products and services include machines conversion kits and upgrades; installation, start-up, and training services; spare parts; and extended warranty. The company was founded in May 1995 and is headquartered in Duiven, the Netherlands.
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