Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST – Get Free Report) and Electrovaya (NASDAQ:ELVA – Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.
Profitability
This table compares Sensata Technologies and Electrovaya’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Sensata Technologies | 9.52% | 19.38% | 8.43% |
| Electrovaya | 6.14% | 7.96% | 4.54% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations for Sensata Technologies and Electrovaya, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Sensata Technologies | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2.36 |
| Electrovaya | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3.00 |
Sensata Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $49.30, suggesting a potential upside of 25.00%. Electrovaya has a consensus target price of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 268.42%. Given Electrovaya’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Electrovaya is more favorable than Sensata Technologies.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
99.4% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.5% of Electrovaya shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Volatility & Risk
Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its share price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Electrovaya has a beta of 1.73, indicating that its share price is 73% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Sensata Technologies and Electrovaya”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Sensata Technologies | $3.85 billion | 1.49 | $31.30 million | $2.50 | 15.78 |
| Electrovaya | $63.83 million | 3.72 | $3.36 million | $0.11 | 43.18 |
Sensata Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Electrovaya. Sensata Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Electrovaya, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Sensata Technologies beats Electrovaya on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Sensata Technologies
Sensata Technologies is a global developer and manufacturer of sensors, electrical protection components and other sensing solutions. Its products help customers monitor and control pressure, temperature, position, speed and other operating conditions, as well as protect electrical systems. The company serves customers in markets including automotive, heavy vehicles, industrial equipment, aerospace, heating and air conditioning, and appliances. Its offerings are used in applications ranging from vehicle safety and electrification to industrial automation and equipment protection.
About Electrovaya
Electrovaya Inc. develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery technology, battery cells and complete energy-storage systems. Its products use the company’s proprietary ceramic separator technology and are designed for applications that require durable, high-performance power. The company serves markets including material-handling equipment, electric vehicles, mining and stationary energy storage. Its battery systems are used in applications such as electric forklifts and other industrial equipment, as well as commercial vehicles.
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