Comparing Nano Dimension (NNDM) and Its Competitors

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

33.9% of Nano Dimension shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.7% of shares of all “Machinery” companies are held by institutional investors. 13.1% of Nano Dimension shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of shares of all “Machinery” companies are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Nano Dimension and its competitors top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Net Income	Price/Earnings Ratio
Nano Dimension	$102.44 million	-$293.30 million	-2.73
Nano Dimension Competitors	$4.77 billion	$362.53 million	4.33

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Nano Dimension and its competitors, 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	4199	14701	18202	806	2.41

As a group, “Machinery” companies have a potential upside of 36.01%. Given Nano Dimension’s competitors stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Nano Dimension has less favorable growth aspects than its competitors.

Volatility & Risk

Nano Dimension has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its share price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nano Dimension’s competitors have a beta of 5.12, suggesting that their average share price is 412% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Nano Dimension and its competitors’ 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	-1,044.45%	-14.94%	0.58%

Summary

Nano Dimension competitors beat Nano Dimension on 11 of the 12 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.