MicroVision (NASDAQ:MVIS – Get Free Report) and Acorn Energy (OTCMKTS:ACFN – Get Free Report) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares MicroVision and Acorn Energy’s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| MicroVision | $660,000.00 | 651.54 | -$53.09 million | ($0.39) | -5.87 |
| Acorn Energy | $7.00 million | 44.70 | -$630,000.00 | ($0.01) | -787.00 |
Acorn Energy has higher revenue and earnings than MicroVision. Acorn Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MicroVision, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| MicroVision | N/A | -70.47% | -53.16% |
| Acorn Energy | -3.76% | N/A | -4.55% |
Volatility & Risk
MicroVision has a beta of 3.12, indicating that its share price is 212% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Acorn Energy has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for MicroVision and Acorn Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| MicroVision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Acorn Energy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
MicroVision presently has a consensus price target of $4.00, indicating a potential upside of 74.67%. Given MicroVision’s higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe MicroVision is more favorable than Acorn Energy.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
31.3% of MicroVision shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.0% of Acorn Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of MicroVision shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 34.7% of Acorn Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
About MicroVision
MicroVision, Inc. develops and sells lidar sensors used in automotive safety and autonomous driving applications. Its laser beam scanning technology is based on micro-electrical mechanical systems (MEMS), laser diodes, opto-mechanics, electronics, algorithms, and software. The company also develops micro-display concepts and designs for head-mounted augmented reality (AR) headsets, as well as 1440i MEMS module supporting AR headsets; interactive display solutions for the smart speakers market; and Consumer Lidar used in smart home systems. In addition, it develops 1st Generation LRL module. The company sells its products primarily to original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers. MicroVision, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
About Acorn Energy
Acorn Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and markets wireless remote monitoring and control systems for various markets in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Power Generation (PG) Monitoring and Cathodic Protection (CP) Monitoring. The PG segment provides wireless remote monitoring and control systems, and services for critical assets, which include stand-by power generators, compressors, pumps, pumpjacks, light towers, turbines, and other industrial equipment; and Internet of Things applications. The CP segment offers remote monitoring of cathodic protection systems on gas pipelines for gas utilities and pipeline companies. Acorn Energy, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Wilmington, Delaware.
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