TTM Technologies (NASDAQ:TTMI) vs. Nortech Systems (NASDAQ:NSYS) Head-To-Head Comparison

TTM Technologies (NASDAQ:TTMI) and Nortech Systems (NASDAQ:NSYS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares TTM Technologies and Nortech Systems”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
TTM Technologies	$2.91 billion	6.05	$177.45 million	$1.85	91.55
Nortech Systems	$118.36 million	0.29	-$250,000.00	$0.37	33.27

TTM Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Nortech Systems. Nortech Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TTM Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for TTM Technologies and Nortech Systems, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
TTM Technologies	0	1	5	0	2.83
Nortech Systems	1	0	0	0	1.00

TTM Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $149.50, indicating a potential downside of 11.73%. Given TTM Technologies’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe TTM Technologies is more favorable than Nortech Systems.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

95.8% of TTM Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.1% of Nortech Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of TTM Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.4% of Nortech Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares TTM Technologies and Nortech Systems’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
TTM Technologies	6.29%	13.70%	6.29%
Nortech Systems	0.85%	3.05%	1.38%

Summary

TTM Technologies beats Nortech Systems on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About TTM Technologies

TTM Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells mission systems, radio frequency (RF) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and printed circuit boards (PCB) worldwide. The company operates in two segments, PCB and RF&S Components. It offers range of engineered systems, RF and microwave assemblies, HDI PCBs, flexible PCBs, rigid-flex PCBs, custom assemblies and system integration, IC substrates, passive RF components, advanced ceramic RF components, hi-reliability multi-chip modules, beamforming and switching networks, PCB products, RF components, and backplane/custom assembly solutions, including conventional PCBs. It also provides advanced ceramic RF components including standard and etched thick-film ceramic substrates; and hi-reliability multi-chip modules. In addition, the company offers radar systems including maritime surveillance and weather avoidance radar systems, surveillance products, communication systems, RF assembly and test services, and passive RF components. Further, the company provides custom designed application specific integrated circuits, high density interconnect, IC substrates, flexible and rigid flex PCBs, and custom assemblies including backplane and mid-plane assemblies, flexible and rigid-flex assemblies, and RF assemblies, as well as conventional PCBs, such as single-sided, double-sided, and multi-layer boards. Additionally, it offers quick turnaround services, which includes prototype production and ramp-to-volume production, and thermal management. The company serves original equipment manufacturers and electronic manufacturing services providers, original design manufacturers, distributors, and government agencies; and aerospace and defense, data center computing, automotive, medical, industrial, and instrumentation, as well as networking applications. TTM Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.

About Nortech Systems

Nortech Systems Incorporated provides design and manufacturing solutions for electromedical devices, electromechanical systems, assemblies, and components in the United States, Mexico, and China. It offers a range of technical and manufacturing, and support services, including project management, designing, testing, prototyping, manufacturing, supply chain management, and post-market services. The company also provides manufacturing and engineering services for medical devices, printed circuit board assemblies, wire and cable assemblies, and higher-level electromechanical assemblies. In addition, it offers engineering and repair services. The company serves original equipment manufacturers in the medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets through business development teams and independent manufacturers' representatives. Nortech Systems Incorporated was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota.