Comparing Spectris (OTCMKTS:SEPJF) and Giga-tronics (OTCMKTS:GIGA)

Spectris (OTCMKTS:SEPJF) and Giga-tronics (OTCMKTS:GIGA) are both technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

61.3% of Spectris shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.3% of Giga-tronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 72.7% of Giga-tronics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Spectris and Giga-tronics, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Spectris	0	1	0	0	2.00
Giga-tronics	0	0	0	0	0.00

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Spectris and Giga-tronics”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Spectris	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1.17	44.36
Giga-tronics	$37.83 million	0.00	-$15.10 million	($1.47)	-0.01

Spectris has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Giga-tronics. Giga-tronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spectris, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Spectris and Giga-tronics’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Spectris	N/A	N/A	N/A
Giga-tronics	-44.05%	N/A	-50.65%

Summary

Spectris beats Giga-tronics on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Spectris

Spectris plc provides precision measurement solutions worldwide. It operates through Spectris Scientific, Spectris Dynamics, and Other segments. The Spectris Scientific segment provides advanced sensors and instruments used to measure, analyze, and characterize materials; and monitor ultra-clean manufacturing environments. Spectris Dynamics segment offers differentiated sensing, data acquisition, analysis modelling, and simulation solutions for product development and enhance product performance. The Other segment operates high-value precision in-line sensing and monitoring businesses. It serves life sciences/pharmaceuticals, technology-led industrials, automotive, electronics and semiconductor, academic research, and other markets, as well as metals, minerals, and mining. The company was formerly known as Fairey Group plc and changed its name to Spectris plc in May 2001. Spectris plc was incorporated in 1986 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

About Giga-tronics

Giga-tronics Incorporated designs, manufactures, and distributes purpose-built electronic equipment, automated test, power electronics, supply and distribution solutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Radio Frequency (RF) Solutions, Precision Electronic Solutions, and Power Electronics & Displays. The company offers RF and microwave filters, diplexers, multiplexers, detectors, switch filters, integrated assemblies, and detector logarithmic video amplifiers for military applications. It also provides precision electronic solutions, including custom computer-based automated test equipment and turnkey systems for military, medical, and industrial markets; test systems and simulators; and precision equipment used to calibrate cardiac catheters for health care products business. In addition, the company offers functional test products, as well as integrates its test products along with third-party hardware and software to deliver solutions for evaluating and validating radar and electronic warfare product performance; and develops and manufactures RADAR filters used in fighter aircrafts. Further, it provides custom and designed-in solutions for various application, including AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, displays, and EMC filters; power conversion products, power supplies, uninterruptible power supplies, and distribution solutions for naval applications; and mobile power electronics and display solutions. It also offers automated test solutions, power electronics, supply and distribution solutions, as well as radio, microwave, and millimeter wave communication systems and components. Giga-tronics Incorporated is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Giga-tronics Incorporated is a subsidiary of Ault Alliance, Inc.