Reviewing Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) and Solar Energy Initiatives (OTCMKTS:SNRY)

Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) and Solar Energy Initiatives (OTCMKTS:SNRY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Synaptics and Solar Energy Initiatives, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Synaptics	0	1	6	1	3.00
Solar Energy Initiatives	0	0	0	0	0.00

Synaptics presently has a consensus target price of $93.75, indicating a potential upside of 41.81%. Given Synaptics’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Synaptics is more favorable than Solar Energy Initiatives.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

99.4% of Synaptics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Solar Energy Initiatives shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Synaptics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Synaptics and Solar Energy Initiatives’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Synaptics	16.73%	1.61%	0.84%
Solar Energy Initiatives	N/A	N/A	N/A

Volatility & Risk

Synaptics has a beta of 1.67, indicating that its share price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Solar Energy Initiatives has a beta of 2.08, indicating that its share price is 108% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Synaptics and Solar Energy Initiatives”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Synaptics	$1.04 billion	2.49	$125.60 million	$4.13	16.01
Solar Energy Initiatives	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Synaptics has higher revenue and earnings than Solar Energy Initiatives.

Summary

Synaptics beats Solar Energy Initiatives on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Synaptics

Synaptics Incorporated develops, markets, and sells semiconductor products worldwide. The company offers AudioSmart for voice and audio processing; ConnectSmart for high-speed video/audio/data connectivity; DisplayLink for transmitting compressed video frames across low bandwidth connections; VideoSmart that enables set-top boxes, over-the-top, streaming devices, soundbars, surveillance cameras, and smart displays; and ImagingSmart solutions. It also provides Natural ID, a fingerprint ID product that is used in notebook personal computers (PCs), PC peripherals, automobiles, and other applications; TouchPad, a touch-sensitive pad that senses the position and movement of one or more fingers on its surface; SecurePad that integrates fingerprint sensor directly into the TouchPad area; ClickPad that offers a clickable mechanical design; and ForcePad. In addition, the company offers ClearPad, which enables users to interact directly with the display on mobile smartphones, tablets, and automobiles; ClearView products that provide advanced image processing and low power technology for displays on smartphones and tablets; and TouchView products, a touch controller and display driver integration product. Further, it provides TouchPad with a pointing stick in a single notebook computer enabling users to select their interface of choice; TouchStyk, a self-contained pointing stick module; ultra-low power edge artificial intelligence platform for battery powered wireless devices; wireless connectivity solutions comprising Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, global positioning system, global navigation satellite system, and ULE; and voice over IP and digital enhanced cordless telecommunications solutions. The company sells its products through direct sales, outside sales representatives, distributors, and resellers to mobile and PC OEMs; IoT OEMs; and automotive and consumer electronics manufacturers. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

About Solar Energy Initiatives

Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, markets and sells solar power products, systems, and services in the United States and the Caribbean. The company primarily designs, markets, and sells solar power systems for residential and commercial customers; and designs, markets, sells, owns, and operates solar power systems for municipal and commercial customers, as well as designs, develops, and manages solar parks. Its products include photovoltaic panels, photovoltaic roofing systems, solar thermal products, balance of system products, and management system products. The company was formerly known as NP Capital Corp. and changed its name to Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. in September 2008. Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Cary, North Carolina.