CCSC Technology International (NASDAQ:CCTG) versus Universal Electronics (NASDAQ:UEIC) Critical Contrast

CCSC Technology International (NASDAQ:CCTG) and Universal Electronics (NASDAQ:UEIC) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

79.4% of Universal Electronics shares are held by institutional investors. 10.5% of Universal Electronics shares are held 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.

Profitability

This table compares CCSC Technology International and Universal Electronics’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CCSC Technology International	N/A	N/A	N/A
Universal Electronics	-5.05%	-0.47%	-0.24%

Risk and Volatility

CCSC Technology International has a beta of -0.6, suggesting that its share price is 160% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Universal Electronics has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for CCSC Technology International and Universal Electronics, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CCSC Technology International	1	0	0	0	1.00
Universal Electronics	1	2	0	0	1.67

Universal Electronics has a consensus target price of $5.75, suggesting a potential upside of 38.22%. Given Universal Electronics’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Universal Electronics is more favorable than CCSC Technology International.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares CCSC Technology International and Universal Electronics”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CCSC Technology International	$16.88 million	0.10	-$1.41 million	N/A	N/A
Universal Electronics	$368.29 million	0.15	-$18.60 million	($1.40)	-2.97

CCSC Technology International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Universal Electronics.

Summary

Universal Electronics beats CCSC Technology International on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About CCSC Technology International

CCSC Technology International Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells interconnect products in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It offers original equipment manufacturer and original design manufacture interconnect products, including connectors, cables, and wire harnesses used for a range of applications in various industries, such as industrial, automotive, robotics, medical equipment, computer, network and telecommunication, and consumer products. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Sha Tin, Hong Kong. CCSC Technology International Holdings Limited operates as a subsidiary of CCSC Investment Limited.

About Universal Electronics

Universal Electronics Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, ships, and supports control and sensor technology solutions in the United States, the People’s Republic of China, rest of Asia, Europe, Latin America, and internationally. The company offers voice-enabled automatically-programmed universal two-way radio frequency, as well as infrared remote controls to video service providers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), retailers, and private label customers; wall-mount and handheld thermostat controllers and connected accessories for smart energy management systems to OEM customers, hotels, hospitality, and system integrators; proprietary and standards-based RF sensors for residential security, safety, and home automation applications; and integrated circuits on which its software and universal device control database is embedded to OEMs, video service providers, and private label customers. It also provides software, firmware and technology solutions that can enable devices such as Smart TVs, hybrid set-top boxes, audio systems, smart speakers, game consoles, and other consumer electronic and smart home devices to wirelessly connect and interoperate within home networks; cloud-services that support its embedded software and hardware solutions; intellectual property that the company licenses to OEMs and video service providers; embedded and cloud-enabled software for firmware update provisioning and digital rights management validation services to consumer electronics brands; and AV accessories, including universal remote controls, television wall mounts and stands, and digital television antennas. In addition, the company QuickSet, a software application that can be embedded in entertainment or smart home platform or can be delivered as a cloud-based service, through QuickSet Cloud, to enable universal device setup, interoperability, and control. Universal Electronics Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.