Contrasting Nano Dimension (NNDM) and Its Rivals

Nano Dimension (NASDAQ:NNDM) is one of 436 public companies in the “Machinery” industry, but how does it contrast to its rivals? We will compare Nano Dimension to related businesses based on the strength of its risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Nano Dimension and its rivals top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Net Income	Price/Earnings Ratio
Nano Dimension	$102.44 million	-$293.30 million	-2.89
Nano Dimension Competitors	$4.63 billion	$364.57 million	3.54

Nano Dimension’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Nano Dimension. Nano Dimension is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.

Risk and Volatility

Nano Dimension has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nano Dimension’s rivals have a beta of 4.69, suggesting that their average share price is 369% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

33.9% of Nano Dimension shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.7% of shares of all “Machinery” companies are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of Nano Dimension shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of shares of all “Machinery” companies are owned by company 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 Nano Dimension and its rivals’ 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%
Nano Dimension Competitors	-1,044.47%	-15.12%	0.54%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Nano Dimension and its rivals, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Nano Dimension	1	0	0	0	1.00
Nano Dimension Competitors	4190	14675	18173	803	2.41

As a group, “Machinery” companies have a potential upside of 32.06%. Given Nano Dimension’s rivals stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Nano Dimension has less favorable growth aspects than its rivals.

Summary

Nano Dimension rivals beat Nano Dimension on 12 of the 13 factors compared.

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.