Kornit Digital (NASDAQ:KRNT – Get Free Report) and Hillman Solutions (NASDAQ:HLMN – Get Free Report) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.
Risk & Volatility
Kornit Digital has a beta of 1.85, indicating that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hillman Solutions has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
92.8% of Kornit Digital shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.1% of Hillman Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Kornit Digital shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Hillman Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Kornit Digital and Hillman Solutions”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Kornit Digital | $208.20 million | 3.50 | -$13.52 million | ($0.48) | -35.33 |
| Hillman Solutions | $1.55 billion | 0.92 | $40.31 million | $0.22 | 33.50 |
Hillman Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than Kornit Digital. Kornit Digital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hillman Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Kornit Digital and Hillman Solutions’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Kornit Digital | -9.42% | -1.00% | -0.91% |
| Hillman Solutions | 2.57% | 9.11% | 4.70% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Kornit Digital and Hillman Solutions, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Kornit Digital | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2.17 |
| Hillman Solutions | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2.50 |
Kornit Digital presently has a consensus target price of $21.50, suggesting a potential upside of 26.77%. Hillman Solutions has a consensus target price of $12.67, suggesting a potential upside of 71.87%. Given Hillman Solutions’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Hillman Solutions is more favorable than Kornit Digital.
Summary
Hillman Solutions beats Kornit Digital on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Kornit Digital
Kornit Digital Ltd. develops, designs, and markets digital printing solutions for the fashion, apparel, and home decor segments of printed textile industry in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. Its solutions include digital printing systems, ink and other consumables, associated software, and value-added services. The company's products and services include direct-to-garment printing platform for smaller industrial operators to mass producers; NeoPigment ink and other consumables; QuickP designer software; and system upgrade kits, maintenance and support, consulting, and professional services. It serves decorators, online businesses, brand owners, and contract printers. Kornit Digital Ltd. was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Rosh Haayin, Israel.
About Hillman Solutions
Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hillman is a leading North American provider of complete hardware solutions, delivered with industry best customer service to over 40,000 locations. Hillman designs innovative product and merchandising solutions for complex categories that deliver an outstanding customer experience to home improvement centers, mass merchants, national and regional hardware stores, pet supply stores, and OEM & Industrial customers. Leveraging a world-class distribution and sales network, Hillman delivers a “small business” experience with “big business” efficiency.
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