Electrovaya (NASDAQ:ELVA – Get Free Report) and Zeo Energy (NASDAQ:ZEO – Get Free Report) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation and risk.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
22.5% of Electrovaya shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.2% of Zeo Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Electrovaya and Zeo Energy”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Electrovaya | $47.99 million | 2.79 | -$1.49 million | ($0.04) | -83.50 |
| Zeo Energy | $73.24 million | 1.91 | -$3.00 million | ($1.29) | -2.20 |
Electrovaya has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Zeo Energy. Electrovaya is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zeo Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Electrovaya and Zeo Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Electrovaya | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3.20 |
| Zeo Energy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Electrovaya presently has a consensus price target of $6.10, suggesting a potential upside of 82.63%. Given Electrovaya’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Electrovaya is more favorable than Zeo Energy.
Profitability
This table compares Electrovaya and Zeo Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Electrovaya | -3.88% | -15.42% | -4.24% |
| Zeo Energy | -2.05% | -3.32% | -6.01% |
Risk and Volatility
Electrovaya has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zeo Energy has a beta of -0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 158% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Electrovaya beats Zeo Energy on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Electrovaya
Electrovaya Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of lithium-ion batteries, battery management systems, and battery-related products for energy storage, clean electric transportation, and other specialized applications in North America. It offers lithium-ion batteries and systems for materials handling electric vehicles, including forklifts and automated guided vehicles, as well as battery chargers to charge the batteries; electromotive power products for electric trucks, electric buses, and other transportation applications; industrial products for energy storage; and power solutions, such as competencies in building systems for third parties. The company was formerly known as Electrofuel Inc. and changed its name to Electrovaya Inc. in March 2002. Electrovaya Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.
About Zeo Energy
Zeo Energy Corp. provides residential solar energy systems, other energy efficient equipment, and related services in Florida, Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri, the United States. The company is involved in the selling and installing of residential solar energy systems that homeowners use electricity required to power their homes. Its residential solar energy systems comprise solar panels, inverters, and racking systems. It also offers insulation services, such as adding insulation to a home's attic or walls; energy efficiency equipment, including hybrid electric water heaters and swimming pool pumps; battery-based energy storage systems; and roofing services. Zeo Energy Corp. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida.
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