Financial Survey: Kornit Digital (NASDAQ:KRNT) versus Laser Master In (OTCMKTS:LMTI)

Kornit Digital (NASDAQ:KRNT) and Laser Master In (OTCMKTS:LMTI) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Kornit Digital and Laser Master In”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kornit Digital	$203.82 million	3.15	-$16.80 million	($0.25)	-57.32
Laser Master In	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Laser Master In has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Kornit Digital.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

92.8% of Kornit Digital shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Kornit Digital shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 71.1% of Laser Master In shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Kornit Digital and Laser Master In’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kornit Digital	-5.43%	-0.74%	-0.68%
Laser Master In	N/A	N/A	N/A

Volatility & Risk

Kornit Digital has a beta of 1.87, suggesting that its share price is 87% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Laser Master In has a beta of 0.02, suggesting that its share price is 98% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Kornit Digital and Laser Master In, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kornit Digital	0	1	3	1	3.00
Laser Master In	0	0	0	0	0.00

Kornit Digital currently has a consensus price target of $31.40, indicating a potential upside of 119.12%. Given Kornit Digital’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Kornit Digital is more favorable than Laser Master In.

Summary

Kornit Digital beats Laser Master In on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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.

About Laser Master In

Laser Master International, Inc. engages in printing, marketing, and selling gift wrap, gift bag, and related general packaging materials in the United States. It sells its products to distributors and retail stores, as well as to mass merchants and national dollar stores through its direct sales force and resellers. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Harrison, New Jersey.