Atkore (NYSE:ATKR – Get Free Report) and Dragonfly Energy (NASDAQ:DFLI – Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and risk.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Atkore and Dragonfly Energy”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Atkore | $2.85 billion | 1.13 | -$15.18 million | ($4.81) | -19.74 |
| Dragonfly Energy | $58.63 million | 0.06 | -$69.94 million | ($143.92) | -0.01 |
Atkore has higher revenue and earnings than Dragonfly Energy. Atkore is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dragonfly Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
8.2% of Dragonfly Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Atkore shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Dragonfly Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Atkore and Dragonfly Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Atkore | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2.17 |
| Dragonfly Energy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
Atkore currently has a consensus target price of $143.33, suggesting a potential upside of 50.93%. Dragonfly Energy has a consensus target price of $25.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1,296.65%. Given Dragonfly Energy’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dragonfly Energy is more favorable than Atkore.
Risk and Volatility
Atkore has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Dragonfly Energy has a beta of 0.39, meaning that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Atkore and Dragonfly Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Atkore | -5.55% | 10.27% | 4.90% |
| Dragonfly Energy | -128.05% | -584.92% | -38.38% |
Summary
Atkore beats Dragonfly Energy on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Atkore
Atkore Inc. manufactures products used in electrical, safety and infrastructure applications. Its offerings include electrical conduit and raceway systems, cable-management products, fittings, enclosures and related components that help protect and route wiring in commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. The company also makes products for mechanical and safety applications, including steel pipe, metal framing systems and perimeter security products. Atkore serves customers primarily in North America, including electrical distributors, contractors and industrial businesses.
About Dragonfly Energy
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery systems and energy-storage technologies. Through its Battle Born Batteries brand, the company offers batteries and related power solutions designed for recreational vehicles, marine applications, off-grid systems, and other mobile and stationary energy-storage uses. The company is also developing solid-state battery technology based on a dry powder coating manufacturing process. Dragonfly Energy’s technology is intended to support the production of safer, more efficient, and scalable energy-storage systems while reducing reliance on conventional liquid electrolyte designs.
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