LiqTech International (LIQT) Competitors

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LIQT vs. LSE, SOTK, INLF, YIBO, and CHRN

Should you buy LiqTech International stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares LiqTech International with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with LiqTech International include Leishen Energy (LSE), Sono-Tek (SOTK), INLIF (INLF), Planet Image International (YIBO), and ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock (CHRN). These companies are all part of the "machinery" industry.

How does LiqTech International compare to Leishen Energy?

Leishen Energy (NASDAQ:LSE) and LiqTech International (NASDAQ:LIQT) are both small-cap machinery companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Leishen Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to LiqTech International's net margin of -55.45%. Leishen Energy's return on equity of 0.00% beat LiqTech International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Leishen Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A
LiqTech International	-55.45%	-71.89%	-29.85%

In the previous week, LiqTech International had 10 more articles in the media than Leishen Energy. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for LiqTech International and 2 mentions for Leishen Energy. Leishen Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat LiqTech International's score of 0.01 indicating that Leishen Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Leishen Energy	Neutral
LiqTech International	Neutral

Leishen Energy has higher revenue and earnings than LiqTech International.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Leishen Energy	$48.34M	1.64	$1.25M	N/A	N/A
LiqTech International	$16.51M	1.28	-$8.60M	-$0.89	N/A

35.1% of LiqTech International shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of Leishen Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.8% of LiqTech International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

LiqTech International has a consensus target price of $4.30, suggesting a potential upside of 102.83%. Given LiqTech International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe LiqTech International is more favorable than Leishen Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Leishen Energy	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
LiqTech International	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Leishen Energy has a beta of 1.41, meaning that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LiqTech International has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Leishen Energy beats LiqTech International on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LiqTech International compare to Sono-Tek?

LiqTech International (NASDAQ:LIQT) and Sono-Tek (NASDAQ:SOTK) are both small-cap machinery companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

LiqTech International currently has a consensus price target of $4.30, suggesting a potential upside of 102.83%. Sono-Tek has a consensus price target of $8.50, suggesting a potential upside of 69.32%. Given LiqTech International's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe LiqTech International is more favorable than Sono-Tek.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
LiqTech International	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Sono-Tek	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

35.1% of LiqTech International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.9% of Sono-Tek shares are held by institutional investors. 12.8% of LiqTech International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.5% of Sono-Tek shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, LiqTech International had 11 more articles in the media than Sono-Tek. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for LiqTech International and 1 mentions for Sono-Tek. Sono-Tek's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat LiqTech International's score of 0.01 indicating that Sono-Tek is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
LiqTech International	Neutral
Sono-Tek	Very Positive

Sono-Tek has a net margin of 7.72% compared to LiqTech International's net margin of -55.45%. Sono-Tek's return on equity of 8.54% beat LiqTech International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LiqTech International	-55.45%	-71.89%	-29.85%
Sono-Tek	7.72%	8.54%	6.71%

Sono-Tek has higher revenue and earnings than LiqTech International. LiqTech International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sono-Tek, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
LiqTech International	$16.51M	1.28	-$8.60M	-$0.89	N/A
Sono-Tek	$20.50M	3.85	$1.27M	$0.10	50.20

LiqTech International has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sono-Tek has a beta of 0.01, indicating that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Sono-Tek beats LiqTech International on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LiqTech International compare to INLIF?

LiqTech International (NASDAQ:LIQT) and INLIF (NASDAQ:INLF) are both small-cap machinery companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

LiqTech International currently has a consensus price target of $4.30, suggesting a potential upside of 102.83%. Given LiqTech International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe LiqTech International is more favorable than INLIF.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
LiqTech International	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
INLIF	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

35.1% of LiqTech International shares are held by institutional investors. 12.8% of LiqTech International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, LiqTech International had 11 more articles in the media than INLIF. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for LiqTech International and 1 mentions for INLIF. INLIF's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat LiqTech International's score of 0.01 indicating that INLIF is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
LiqTech International	Neutral
INLIF	Very Positive

INLIF has a net margin of 0.00% compared to LiqTech International's net margin of -55.45%. INLIF's return on equity of 0.00% beat LiqTech International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LiqTech International	-55.45%	-71.89%	-29.85%
INLIF	N/A	N/A	N/A

INLIF has higher revenue and earnings than LiqTech International.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
LiqTech International	$16.51M	1.28	-$8.60M	-$0.89	N/A
INLIF	$18.41M	3.18	-$5.45M	N/A	N/A

LiqTech International has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, INLIF has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

LiqTech International and INLIF tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LiqTech International compare to Planet Image International?

LiqTech International (NASDAQ:LIQT) and Planet Image International (NASDAQ:YIBO) are both small-cap machinery companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, LiqTech International had 9 more articles in the media than Planet Image International. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for LiqTech International and 3 mentions for Planet Image International. Planet Image International's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat LiqTech International's score of 0.01 indicating that Planet Image International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
LiqTech International	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Planet Image International	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Planet Image International has higher revenue and earnings than LiqTech International.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
LiqTech International	$16.51M	1.28	-$8.60M	-$0.89	N/A
Planet Image International	$155.25M	0.29	-$8.25M	N/A	N/A

Planet Image International has a net margin of 0.00% compared to LiqTech International's net margin of -55.45%. Planet Image International's return on equity of 0.00% beat LiqTech International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LiqTech International	-55.45%	-71.89%	-29.85%
Planet Image International	N/A	N/A	N/A

35.1% of LiqTech International shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.8% of LiqTech International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

LiqTech International has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Planet Image International has a beta of 3.41, meaning that its share price is 241% more volatile than the broader market.

LiqTech International presently has a consensus price target of $4.30, indicating a potential upside of 102.83%. Given LiqTech International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe LiqTech International is more favorable than Planet Image International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
LiqTech International	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Planet Image International	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Summary

LiqTech International and Planet Image International tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LiqTech International compare to ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock?

LiqTech International (NASDAQ:LIQT) and ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock (NASDAQ:CHRN) are both small-cap machinery companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

LiqTech International presently has a consensus price target of $4.30, indicating a potential upside of 102.83%. ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock has a consensus price target of $6.00, indicating a potential downside of 66.52%. Given LiqTech International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe LiqTech International is more favorable than ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
LiqTech International	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.50

In the previous week, LiqTech International had 12 more articles in the media than ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for LiqTech International and 0 mentions for ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock. LiqTech International's average media sentiment score of 0.01 beat ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock's score of 0.00 indicating that LiqTech International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
LiqTech International	Neutral
ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock	Neutral

LiqTech International has higher revenue and earnings than ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock. ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LiqTech International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
LiqTech International	$16.51M	1.28	-$8.60M	-$0.89	N/A
ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock	$12.80M	4.98	-$11.69M	-$5.38	N/A

LiqTech International has a net margin of -55.45% compared to ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock's net margin of -135.66%. LiqTech International's return on equity of -71.89% beat ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
LiqTech International	-55.45%	-71.89%	-29.85%
ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock	-135.66%	-197.81%	-74.17%

35.1% of LiqTech International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.4% of ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.8% of LiqTech International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.9% of ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

LiqTech International has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

LiqTech International beats ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LIQT vs. The Competition

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Metric	LiqTech International	POLLUTION CNTRL Industry	Industrials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$21.79M	$1.69B	$9.27B	$12.37B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.53%	3.57%	5.35%
P/E Ratio	-2.30	21.23	25.10	25.63
Price / Sales	1.28	8.05	5,014.26	76.59
Price / Cash	N/A	53.96	27.92	56.33
Price / Book	1.96	4.56	4.87	6.97
Net Income	-$8.60M	$69.81M	$792.39M	$333.62M
7 Day Performance	-6.61%	-3.55%	2,645.59%	1.09%
1 Month Performance	14.59%	60.59%	3.41%	3.08%
1 Year Performance	35.03%	19.28%	37.80%	35.68%

LiqTech International Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LIQT LiqTech International	2.2621 of 5 stars	$2.12 -3.2%	$4.30 +102.8%	+41.3%	$21.79M	$16.51M	N/A	120	Trending News Earnings Report Gap Up High Trading Volume
LSE Leishen Energy	0.2717 of 5 stars	$4.93 -0.4%	N/A	-11.5%	$83.97M	$48.34M	N/A	173	Short Interest Increase
SOTK Sono-Tek	3.8804 of 5 stars	$5.15 +8.0%	$8.50 +65.0%	+26.4%	$80.94M	$20.42M	51.54	80
INLF INLIF	0.8186 of 5 stars	$4.36 -2.5%	N/A	-79.0%	$60.21M	$18.41M	N/A	124	Positive News
YIBO Planet Image International	0.8291 of 5 stars	$0.92 -12.6%	N/A	-66.7%	$54.85M	$155.25M	N/A	1,615	Gap Down

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LIQT vs. LSE, SOTK, INLF, YIBO, and CHRN

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LIQT vs. LSE, SOTK, INLF, YIBO, and CHRN

How does LiqTech International compare to Leishen Energy?

Is LSE or LIQT more profitable?

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Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of LSE or LIQT?

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Does the media favor LIQT or SOTK?

Is LIQT or SOTK more profitable?

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Which has more risk & volatility, LIQT or SOTK?

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How does LiqTech International compare to INLIF?

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Does the media favor LIQT or INLF?

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Which has more risk & volatility, LIQT or INLF?

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Which has higher valuation and earnings, LIQT or YIBO?

Is LIQT or YIBO more profitable?

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How does LiqTech International compare to ChronoScale Corporation Common Stock?

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Is LIQT or CHRN more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LIQT or CHRN?

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