In a head-to-head comparison, we analyze the performance and prospects of two small-cap computer and technology companies, SMART Global and Shoals Technologies Group. The assessment is based on various factors, including analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk, and earnings.
When it comes to risk and volatility, both companies exhibit higher volatility than the S&P 500. SMART Global has a beta of 1.67, indicating a 67% higher volatility, while Shoals Technologies Group has a beta of 1.74, suggesting a 74% higher volatility.
In terms of profitability, Shoals Technologies Group outperforms SMART Global, boasting higher earnings despite lower revenue. Additionally, SMART Global has a lower price-to-earnings ratio, making it the more affordable option for investors.
Analyst recommendations and price targets from MarketBeat.com indicate a more favorable outlook for Shoals Technologies Group. With a consensus price target of $11.06, analysts foresee a potential upside of 97.07%. On the other hand, SMART Global has a consensus price target of $32.25, suggesting a potential upside of 53.94%.
Overall, Shoals Technologies Group emerges as the superior stock, outperforming SMART Global in 10 out of 12 factors analyzed.
SMART Global Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Milpitas, California, specializes in memory-focused enterprise solutions. Their offerings include dynamic random access memory modules, solid-state and flash storage, and supply chain services. They also provide computing solutions through Penguin Computing and LED-based products under the Cree LED brand.
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc., headquartered in Portland, Tennessee, provides electrical balance of system (EBOS) solutions and components for solar, battery energy, and electric vehicle charging applications. Their product range includes combiners, AC disconnects, wireless monitoring, and EV power cabinets, among others.