Critical Contrast: Planet Image International (NASDAQ:YIBO) and Kornit Digital (NASDAQ:KRNT)

Planet Image International (NASDAQ:YIBO) and Kornit Digital (NASDAQ:KRNT) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Planet Image International and Kornit Digital”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Planet Image International	$149.83 million	0.48	$7.77 million	N/A	N/A
Kornit Digital	$206.51 million	4.74	-$16.80 million	($0.18)	-114.33

Planet Image International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Kornit Digital.

Profitability

This table compares Planet Image International and Kornit Digital’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Planet Image International	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kornit Digital	-8.24%	-1.51%	-1.40%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Planet Image International and Kornit Digital, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Planet Image International	0	0	0	0	0.00
Kornit Digital	0	1	3	1	3.00

Kornit Digital has a consensus target price of $33.20, indicating a potential upside of 61.32%. Given Kornit Digital’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Kornit Digital is more favorable than Planet Image International.

Volatility and Risk

Planet Image International has a beta of 4.27, suggesting that its share price is 327% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kornit Digital has a beta of 1.93, suggesting that its share price is 93% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

92.8% of Kornit Digital shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Kornit Digital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Kornit Digital beats Planet Image International on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Planet Image International

Planet Image International Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells compatible toner cartridges on a white-label or third-party brand basis in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company also sells branded products through online sales channels under the TrueImage, CoolToner, and AZtech brands. It serves wholesalers, dealers, and retail customers. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Xinyu, China. Planet Image International Limited operates as a subsidiary of Aster Excellent Limited.

About Kornit Digital

Kornit Digital Ltd. develops, designs, and markets digital printing solutions for the fashion, apparel, and home decor segments of printed textile industry in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. Its solutions include digital printing systems, ink and other consumables, associated software, and value-added services. The company's products and services include direct-to-garment printing platform for smaller industrial operators to mass producers; NeoPigment ink and other consumables; QuickP designer software; and system upgrade kits, maintenance and support, consulting, and professional services. It serves decorators, online businesses, brand owners, and contract printers. Kornit Digital Ltd. was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Rosh Haayin, Israel.