Ichor (NASDAQ:ICHR – Get Free Report) and Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN – Get Free Report) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Ichor and Valens Semiconductor”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Ichor | $947.65 million | 1.64 | -$52.78 million | ($1.54) | -29.11 |
| Valens Semiconductor | $70.63 million | 2.08 | -$31.58 million | ($0.31) | -4.60 |
Volatility & Risk
Ichor has a beta of 1.76, suggesting that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Valens Semiconductor has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
94.8% of Ichor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Ichor shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 58.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Ichor and Valens Semiconductor’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Ichor | -5.57% | -1.28% | -0.90% |
| Valens Semiconductor | -44.72% | -27.00% | -21.71% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Ichor and Valens Semiconductor, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Ichor | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2.44 |
| Valens Semiconductor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
Ichor presently has a consensus target price of $39.57, indicating a potential downside of 11.73%. Valens Semiconductor has a consensus target price of $3.00, indicating a potential upside of 110.53%. Given Valens Semiconductor’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Valens Semiconductor is more favorable than Ichor.
Summary
Ichor beats Valens Semiconductor on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Ichor
Ichor Holdings, Ltd. engages in the design, engineering, and manufacture of fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment in the United States and internationally. It primarily offers gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. The company's gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes, such as etch and deposition; and chemical delivery subsystems blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes comprising chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. In addition, it manufactures precision machined components, weldments, electron beam, laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing, surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. The company primarily markets its products to equipment OEMs in the semiconductor equipment market in Japan. Ichor Holdings, Ltd. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.
About Valens Semiconductor
Valens Semiconductor Ltd. engages in the provision of semiconductor products for the audio-video and automotive industries. The company offers HDBaseT technology, which enables the simultaneous delivery of ultra-high-definition digital video and audio, Ethernet, USB, control signals, and power through a single long-reach cable. It also provides audio-video solutions for the enterprise, education, industrial, digital signage, industrial, and medical markets. In addition, it offers automotive chipsets that support advanced driver-assistance systems, automotive data solutions, infotainment, telematics, and backbone connectivity. The company’s product series include VS100, VS2000, VS3000, VS6000, VS7000, Valens USB and power extender, Valens VS6320, USB 3.2 Gen1 extension chipset, VA6000, and VA7000. It has a collaboration with iCatch Technology to develop a 360-degree multi-camera videoconferencing solution. The company operates in Israel, China, Hong Kong, the United States, Japan, Germany, Hungary, and internationally. Valens Semiconductor Ltd. is headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel.
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