ParkerVision (OTCMKTS:PRKR – Get Free Report) and Franklin Wireless (NASDAQ:FKWL – Get Free Report) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares ParkerVision and Franklin Wireless”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| ParkerVision | $25.00 million | 0.62 | -$7.43 million | ($0.03) | -3.49 |
| Franklin Wireless | $46.09 million | 0.64 | -$240,000.00 | ($0.06) | -41.67 |
Profitability
This table compares ParkerVision and Franklin Wireless’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| ParkerVision | N/A | N/A | -88.12% |
| Franklin Wireless | -2.07% | -2.98% | -2.16% |
Institutional & Insider Ownership
10.3% of ParkerVision shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.5% of Franklin Wireless shares are held by institutional investors. 12.2% of ParkerVision shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.4% of Franklin Wireless shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current recommendations for ParkerVision and Franklin Wireless, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| ParkerVision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Franklin Wireless | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
Franklin Wireless has a consensus target price of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 140.00%. Given Franklin Wireless’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Franklin Wireless is more favorable than ParkerVision.
Risk and Volatility
ParkerVision has a beta of 2.42, indicating that its share price is 142% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Franklin Wireless has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its share price is 72% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Franklin Wireless beats ParkerVision on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About ParkerVision
ParkerVision, Inc. designs and develops radio frequency technologies and integrated circuits for use in wireless communication products. ParkerVision, Inc. was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.
About Franklin Wireless
Franklin Wireless Corp. provides integrated wireless solutions. The company's products include 5G/4G wireless broadband products, such as wi-fi mobile hotspot, fixed wireless routers, and enterprise gateway CPE; and IoT tracking and connected devices, including smart IoT tracking device, connected car, and home phone connect. It also offers IOT server platform and application, which comprises Pintrac, a cloud based telecom grade server platform; Pintrac Mobile Device Management, an LTE hotspot; Pintrac Pet, a pet tracking application; Pintrac Auto that tracks, locates, and manages vehicles for consumers and businesses; and JEXtream, a cloud based telecom grade server platform for 5G devices and routers that enables enhanced remote management of device functionality. The company directly markets and sells its products to wireless operators, as well as indirectly through strategic partners and distributors located primarily in the North America, the Caribbean and South America, and Asia. Franklin Wireless Corp. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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