IKONICS Competitors

IKONICS (NASDAQ:IKNX) and Fuel Tech (NASDAQ:FTEK) are both small-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Volatility and Risk

IKONICS has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fuel Tech has a beta of 6.08, indicating that its stock price is 508% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

0.3% of IKONICS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.0% of Fuel Tech shares are held by institutional investors. 14.1% of IKONICS shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.0% of Fuel Tech 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 IKONICS and Fuel Tech's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares IKONICS and Fuel Tech's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

IKONICS has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Fuel Tech.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for IKONICS and Fuel Tech, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Summary

Fuel Tech beats IKONICS on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

Research Solutions (NASDAQ:RSSS) and IKONICS (NASDAQ:IKNX) are both small-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Research Solutions and IKONICS's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Research Solutions and IKONICS, as reported by MarketBeat.

Volatility & Risk

Research Solutions has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, IKONICS has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

31.4% of Research Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.3% of IKONICS shares are held by institutional investors. 28.7% of Research Solutions shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.1% of IKONICS shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Research Solutions and IKONICS's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Research Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than IKONICS.

Summary

Research Solutions beats IKONICS on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

Perma-Pipe International (NASDAQ:PPIH) and IKONICS (NASDAQ:IKNX) are both small-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Perma-Pipe International and IKONICS's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Perma-Pipe International has higher revenue and earnings than IKONICS.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings for Perma-Pipe International and IKONICS, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Volatility & Risk

Perma-Pipe International has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its share price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, IKONICS has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Perma-Pipe International and IKONICS's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

34.1% of Perma-Pipe International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.3% of IKONICS shares are held by institutional investors. 3.4% of Perma-Pipe International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.1% of IKONICS shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Perma-Pipe International beats IKONICS on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

IKONICS (NASDAQ:IKNX) and Ideal Power (NASDAQ:IPWR) are both small-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares IKONICS and Ideal Power's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares IKONICS and Ideal Power's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

IKONICS has higher revenue and earnings than Ideal Power.

Volatility & Risk

IKONICS has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ideal Power has a beta of 1.45, suggesting that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.3% of IKONICS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.1% of Ideal Power shares are held by institutional investors. 14.1% of IKONICS shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.3% of Ideal Power shares are held 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for IKONICS and Ideal Power, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Ideal Power has a consensus price target of $28.00, suggesting a potential upside of 234.53%. Given Ideal Power's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ideal Power is more favorable than IKONICS.

Summary

Ideal Power beats IKONICS on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

IKONICS (NASDAQ:IKNX) and Applied DNA Sciences (NASDAQ:APDN) are both small-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.3% of IKONICS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.0% of Applied DNA Sciences shares are held by institutional investors. 14.1% of IKONICS shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.6% of Applied DNA Sciences shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares IKONICS and Applied DNA Sciences' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

IKONICS has higher revenue and earnings than Applied DNA Sciences.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for IKONICS and Applied DNA Sciences, as provided by MarketBeat.

Applied DNA Sciences has a consensus price target of $18.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 188.71%. Given Applied DNA Sciences' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Applied DNA Sciences is more favorable than IKONICS.

Profitability

This table compares IKONICS and Applied DNA Sciences' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

IKONICS has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Applied DNA Sciences has a beta of 1.4, indicating that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:APWC) and IKONICS (NASDAQ:IKNX) are both small-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Volatility & Risk

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its share price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, IKONICS has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

1.1% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.3% of IKONICS shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.1% of IKONICS shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and IKONICS's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and IKONICS's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

IKONICS has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and IKONICS, as provided by MarketBeat.

Summary

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable beats IKONICS on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.