Critical Review: Xenonics (OTCMKTS:XNNHQ) versus Dragonfly Energy (NASDAQ:DFLI)

Dragonfly Energy (NASDAQ:DFLI) and Xenonics (OTCMKTS:XNNHQ) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Volatility and Risk

Dragonfly Energy has a beta of -0.12, indicating that its stock price is 112% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Xenonics has a beta of 13.14, indicating that its stock price is 1,214% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Dragonfly Energy and Xenonics’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dragonfly Energy	-119.29%	N/A	-57.20%
Xenonics	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Dragonfly Energy and Xenonics”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Dragonfly Energy	$58.63 million	0.42	-$40.62 million	($32.02)	-0.06
Xenonics	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Xenonics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Dragonfly Energy.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

8.2% of Dragonfly Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of Dragonfly Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Xenonics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Dragonfly Energy and Xenonics, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dragonfly Energy	2	1	1	1	2.20
Xenonics	0	0	0	0	0.00

Dragonfly Energy presently has a consensus target price of $11.08, suggesting a potential upside of 438.03%. Given Dragonfly Energy’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Dragonfly Energy is more favorable than Xenonics.

Summary

Dragonfly Energy beats Xenonics on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Dragonfly Energy

Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. engages in the manufacturing and sale of deep cycle lithium-ion batteries for recreational vehicles, marine vessels, solar and off-grid residence industries, and industrial and energy storage markets. The company provides lithium power systems comprising solar panels, chargers and inverters, system monitoring, alternator regulators, accessories, and others. It also offers battery management systems for monitoring and controlling of battery systems and to protect battery cells from damage in various scenarios. The company provides its products under the Dragonfly Energy, Battle Born, and Wakespeed brand names. Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.

About Xenonics

Xenonics Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets portable illumination products and low light viewing systems (night vision) in the United States. It offers NightHunter ONE, a lightweight illumination system, which can be used on vehicles, boats, and helicopters; NightHunter EXT, a lightweight illumination system for mounting on heavy guns and for use on stationary platforms, or vehicles, boats, or helicopters; and NightHunter 3 for handheld use or mounting on light, medium, and heavy machine guns or vehicles. The company also provides SuperVision that allows user to see in the dark with clarity than conventional night vision; SuperVision Video Out to connect the video signal to a computer recording device or monitor for surveillance; SuperVision Tactical Packages for law enforcement professionals; and SuperVision Vehicle Patrol Packages to make law enforcement patrol operations safer. It markets its illumination products under the NightHunter brand and night vision products under the SuperVision brand. The company serves military forces; the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; law enforcement, fire, search, and rescue; and commercial markets. Xenonics Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.