Contrasting Universal Display (NASDAQ:OLED) and Axion Power International (OTCMKTS:AXPWQ)

Universal Display (NASDAQ:OLED) and Axion Power International (OTCMKTS:AXPWQ) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Universal Display and Axion Power International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal Display	34.08%	12.34%	11.04%
Axion Power International	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Universal Display and Axion Power International, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal Display	1	2	3	0	2.33
Axion Power International	0	0	0	0	0.00

Universal Display presently has a consensus price target of $131.60, indicating a potential upside of 36.53%. Given Universal Display’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Universal Display is more favorable than Axion Power International.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Universal Display and Axion Power International”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal Display	$650.61 million	6.93	$242.07 million	$5.07	19.01
Axion Power International	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Universal Display has higher revenue and earnings than Axion Power International.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

78.2% of Universal Display shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Universal Display shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Axion Power International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Universal Display beats Axion Power International on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Universal Display

Universal Display Corporation engages in the research, development, and commercialization of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials for use in display and solid-state lighting applications in the United States and internationally. The company offers PHOLED technologies and materials for displays and lighting products under the UniversalPHOLED brand. It is also involved in the research, development, and commercialization of other OLED device and manufacturing technologies, including FOLED that are flexible OLEDs for the fabrication of OLEDs on flexible substrates; and OVJP, an organic vapor jet printing technology. In addition, the company provides technology development and support services, including third-party collaboration and support to third parties for the commercialization of their OLED products; and contract research services in the areas of chemical synthesis research, development, and commercialization for non-OLED applications, as well as engages in the intellectual property and technology licensing activities. Universal Display Corporation was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey.

About Axion Power International

Axion Power International, Inc. focuses on PbC battery technology business. It offers hybrid asymmetric energy storage devices. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Boardman, Ohio.