Nano Dimension (NASDAQ:NNDM – Get Free Report) and Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN – Get Free Report) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation and dividends.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Nano Dimension and Broadwind Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Nano Dimension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Broadwind Energy | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.67 |
Broadwind Energy has a consensus price target of $6.25, suggesting a potential upside of 97.16%. Given Broadwind Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Broadwind Energy is more favorable than Nano Dimension.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
33.9% of Nano Dimension shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.3% of Broadwind Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 13.1% of Nano Dimension shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.1% of Broadwind Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Risk and Volatility
Nano Dimension has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Broadwind Energy has a beta of 1.76, meaning that its share price is 76% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Nano Dimension and Broadwind Energy”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Nano Dimension | $120.89 million | 2.42 | -$293.30 million | ($0.46) | -3.02 |
| Broadwind Energy | $158.05 million | 0.47 | $5.24 million | $0.23 | 13.78 |
Broadwind Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Nano Dimension. Nano Dimension is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadwind Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Nano Dimension and Broadwind Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Nano Dimension | -135.18% | -24.92% | -21.49% |
| Broadwind Energy | 3.90% | -1.54% | -0.87% |
Summary
Broadwind Energy beats Nano Dimension on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Nano Dimension
Nano Dimension Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in additive manufacturing solutions in Israel and internationally. The company offers 3D printers, comprising AME systems, which are inkjet printers, that produces Hi-PEDs by depositing proprietary conductive and dielectric substances, as well as integrates in-situ capacitors, antennas, coils, transformers, and electromechanical components; micro additive manufacturing systems, a digital light processing printers (DLP) that achieves production-grade polymer and composite parts; and industrial additive manufacturing systems, that utilizes a patented foil system that fabricates ceramic and metal parts. It also provides additive electronics robotics and control systems, which includes surface-mount-technology, an electronics assembly equipment for electronic components on Hi-PEDs and PCBs, catering to various manufacturing and volume requirements; and ink delivery systems, which controls electronics, software, and ink delivery systems for digital printing. In addition, the company sells various materials that are developed in-house, including nanoparticle conductive and dielectric inks, polymer and composite resins, and ceramic and metal slurries, as well as offers software solutions for its products. The company was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel.
About Broadwind Energy
Broadwind, Inc. manufactures and sells structures, equipment, and components for clean tech and other specialized applications primarily in the United States. It operates through three segments: Heavy Fabrications, Gearing, and Industrial Solutions. The Heavy Fabrications segment provides fabrications to various industrial markets. It offers steel towers and adapters primarily to wind turbine manufacturers. Its Gearing segment provides gearing, gearboxes, and precision machined components to a range of customers in diverse markets, including surface and underground mining, wind energy, steel, material handling, infrastructure, onshore and offshore oil and gas fracking and drilling, marine, and other industrial markets. This segment also offers heat treat services for aftermarket and original equipment manufacturer applications. The Industrial Solutions segment provides supply chain solutions for offering instrumentation and controls, valve assemblies, sensor devices, fuel system components, electrical junction boxes and wiring, energy storage services, and electromechanical devices; light fabrication, inventory management, and kitting and assembly services; packaging solutions; and supply chain solutions, light fabrication, inventory management, and kitting and assembly services for combined cycle natural gas turbine market. It sells its products to the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors through its direct sales force and independent sales agents. The company was formerly known as Broadwind Energy, Inc. and changed its name to Broadwind, Inc. in May 2020. Broadwind, Inc. is headquartered in Cicero, Illinois.
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