T1 Energy (NYSE:TE – Get Free Report) and Vivopower International (NASDAQ:VVPR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares T1 Energy and Vivopower International”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| T1 Energy | $2.94 million | 601.72 | -$450.15 million | ($3.78) | -2.20 |
| Vivopower International | $61,000.00 | 423.04 | -$12.79 million | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current recommendations for T1 Energy and Vivopower International, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| T1 Energy | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2.71 |
| Vivopower International | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
T1 Energy currently has a consensus target price of $7.50, indicating a potential downside of 9.96%. Given T1 Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe T1 Energy is more favorable than Vivopower International.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
52.3% of T1 Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.8% of Vivopower International shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.7% of T1 Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of Vivopower International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Risk and Volatility
T1 Energy has a beta of 1.56, indicating that its share price is 56% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Vivopower International has a beta of -1.74, indicating that its share price is 274% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares T1 Energy and Vivopower International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| T1 Energy | -133.07% | -121.17% | -14.59% |
| Vivopower International | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Summary
T1 Energy beats Vivopower International on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About T1 Energy
T1 Energy Inc. is an energy solutions provider building an integrated supply chain for solar and batteries. T1 Energy Inc. , formerly known as FREYR Battery, is based in NEW YORK.
About Vivopower International
VivoPower International PLC, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a sustainable energy solutions company in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates. It operates through Critical Power Services, Electric Vehicles, Sustainable Energy Solutions, and Solar Development segments. The Critical Power Services segment offers energy infrastructure generation and distribution solutions, including the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of power and control systems to a range of government, commercial, and industrial customers. The Electric Vehicles segment designs and builds electric battery conversion kits to replace internal combustion engines for customers in the mining, infrastructure, utilities, and government services sectors. The Sustainable Energy Solutions segment engages in the design, evaluation, sale, and implementation of renewable energy infrastructure. The Solar Development segment comprises solar projects. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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