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OPTT vs. BW, PSIX, NNE, EROC, and SVAC

Should you buy Ocean Power Technologies stock or one of its competitors? Ocean Power Technologies's main competitors and comparable companies include Babcock (BW), Power Solutions International (PSIX), Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE), ERock (EROC), and Starboard Value Acquisition (SVAC). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "heavy electrical equipment" industry.

How does Ocean Power Technologies compare to Babcock?

Babcock (NYSE:BW) and Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, Ocean Power Technologies had 4 more articles in the media than Babcock. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Ocean Power Technologies and 4 mentions for Babcock. Babcock's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Ocean Power Technologies' score of 0.57 indicating that Babcock is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Babcock
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ocean Power Technologies
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Babcock has a net margin of -2.17% compared to Ocean Power Technologies' net margin of -304.91%. Babcock's return on equity of -4.51% beat Ocean Power Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Babcock-2.17% -4.51% 0.70%
Ocean Power Technologies -304.91%-97.03%-72.36%

Ocean Power Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Babcock. Babcock is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ocean Power Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Babcock$587.70M1.59-$36.16M-$0.18N/A
Ocean Power Technologies$4.26M4.25-$27.48M-$6.69N/A

Babcock has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ocean Power Technologies has a beta of 2.6, indicating that its share price is 160% more volatile than the broader market.

Babcock presently has a consensus target price of $15.40, indicating a potential upside of 145.97%. Ocean Power Technologies has a consensus target price of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 2,138.81%. Given Ocean Power Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ocean Power Technologies is more favorable than Babcock.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Babcock
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Ocean Power Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

83.2% of Babcock shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.8% of Babcock shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Babcock beats Ocean Power Technologies on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ocean Power Technologies compare to Power Solutions International?

Power Solutions International (NASDAQ:PSIX) and Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and earnings.

Power Solutions International has a beta of 2.11, indicating that its stock price is 111% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ocean Power Technologies has a beta of 2.6, indicating that its stock price is 160% more volatile than the broader market.

22.3% of Power Solutions International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Power Solutions International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Ocean Power Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Power Solutions International. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Ocean Power Technologies and 7 mentions for Power Solutions International. Power Solutions International's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Ocean Power Technologies' score of 0.57 indicating that Power Solutions International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Power Solutions International
1 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ocean Power Technologies
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Power Solutions International currently has a consensus price target of $99.95, indicating a potential upside of 114.26%. Ocean Power Technologies has a consensus price target of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 2,138.81%. Given Ocean Power Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ocean Power Technologies is more favorable than Power Solutions International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Power Solutions International
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Ocean Power Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Power Solutions International has a net margin of 10.03% compared to Ocean Power Technologies' net margin of -304.91%. Power Solutions International's return on equity of 37.73% beat Ocean Power Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Power Solutions International10.03% 37.73% 15.58%
Ocean Power Technologies -304.91%-97.03%-72.36%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Power Solutions International$722.41M1.49$113.99M$2.9515.81
Ocean Power Technologies$4.26M4.25-$27.48M-$6.69N/A

Summary

Power Solutions International beats Ocean Power Technologies on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ocean Power Technologies compare to Nano Nuclear Energy?

Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) and Nano Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ:NNE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Ocean Power Technologies has a beta of 2.6, meaning that its share price is 160% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nano Nuclear Energy has a beta of 5.41, meaning that its share price is 441% more volatile than the broader market.

11.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 18.6% of Nano Nuclear Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Nano Nuclear Energy had 10 more articles in the media than Ocean Power Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Nano Nuclear Energy and 8 mentions for Ocean Power Technologies. Nano Nuclear Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Ocean Power Technologies' score of 0.57 indicating that Nano Nuclear Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ocean Power Technologies
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Nano Nuclear Energy
9 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ocean Power Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $45.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2,138.81%. Nano Nuclear Energy has a consensus target price of $38.00, suggesting a potential upside of 123.66%. Given Ocean Power Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Ocean Power Technologies is more favorable than Nano Nuclear Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ocean Power Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Nano Nuclear Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Nano Nuclear Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ocean Power Technologies' net margin of -304.91%. Nano Nuclear Energy's return on equity of -6.66% beat Ocean Power Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ocean Power Technologies-304.91% -97.03% -72.36%
Nano Nuclear Energy N/A -6.66%-6.55%

Ocean Power Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Nano Nuclear Energy. Nano Nuclear Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ocean Power Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ocean Power Technologies$4.26M4.25-$27.48M-$6.69N/A
Nano Nuclear EnergyN/AN/A-$40.07M-$0.69N/A

Summary

Nano Nuclear Energy beats Ocean Power Technologies on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ocean Power Technologies compare to ERock?

ERock (NYSE:EROC) and Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

ERock has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ocean Power Technologies.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ERockN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ocean Power Technologies$4.26M4.25-$27.48M-$6.69N/A

In the previous week, Ocean Power Technologies had 6 more articles in the media than ERock. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Ocean Power Technologies and 2 mentions for ERock. ERock's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Ocean Power Technologies' score of 0.57 indicating that ERock is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ERock
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ocean Power Technologies
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

11.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of ERock shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Ocean Power Technologies 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.

ERock has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ocean Power Technologies' net margin of -304.91%. ERock's return on equity of 0.00% beat Ocean Power Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ERockN/A N/A N/A
Ocean Power Technologies -304.91%-97.03%-72.36%

ERock presently has a consensus target price of $22.50, indicating a potential upside of 77.87%. Ocean Power Technologies has a consensus target price of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 2,138.81%. Given Ocean Power Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ocean Power Technologies is more favorable than ERock.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ERock
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Ocean Power Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

ERock beats Ocean Power Technologies on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ocean Power Technologies compare to Starboard Value Acquisition?

Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) and Starboard Value Acquisition (NASDAQ:SVAC) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends and valuation.

11.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are owned 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.

Starboard Value Acquisition has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Ocean Power Technologies.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ocean Power Technologies$4.26M4.25-$27.48M-$6.69N/A
Starboard Value AcquisitionN/AN/A-$27.09MN/AN/A

Ocean Power Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $45.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2,138.81%. Given Ocean Power Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ocean Power Technologies is more favorable than Starboard Value Acquisition.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ocean Power Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Starboard Value Acquisition
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Ocean Power Technologies had 8 more articles in the media than Starboard Value Acquisition. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Ocean Power Technologies and 0 mentions for Starboard Value Acquisition. Ocean Power Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat Starboard Value Acquisition's score of 0.00 indicating that Ocean Power Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ocean Power Technologies Positive
Starboard Value Acquisition Neutral

Starboard Value Acquisition has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ocean Power Technologies' net margin of -304.91%. Starboard Value Acquisition's return on equity of 0.00% beat Ocean Power Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ocean Power Technologies-304.91% -97.03% -72.36%
Starboard Value Acquisition N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Ocean Power Technologies beats Starboard Value Acquisition on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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OPTT vs. The Competition

MetricOcean Power TechnologiesElectrical Equipment IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$18.10M$10.55B$10.21B$13.10B
Dividend YieldN/A2.34%96.84%13.51%
P/E Ratio-6.2837.0522.7821.16
Price / Sales4.251,600.06280.0086.16
Price / CashN/A33.6723.9052.93
Price / Book6.287.484.866.30
Net Income-$27.48M$139.67M$614.17M$359.77M
7 Day Performance-4.74%0.06%0.83%-0.17%
1 Month Performance-64.02%-3.10%-2.56%-4.06%
1 Year Performance-87.54%1.64%4.73%6.09%

Ocean Power Technologies Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
OPTT
Ocean Power Technologies
1.916 of 5 stars
$2.01
-3.8%
$45.00
+2,138.8%
-87.3%$18.10M$4.26MN/A65
BW
Babcock
3.4832 of 5 stars
$7.35
-0.1%
$15.40
+109.5%
+98.4%$1.10B$587.70MN/A1,650
PSIX
Power Solutions International
2.9185 of 5 stars
$45.91
+0.1%
$99.95
+117.7%
-58.0%$1.06B$676.19M15.561,000
NNE
Nano Nuclear Energy
2.7466 of 5 stars
$17.10
+8.7%
$38.00
+122.2%
-60.0%$844.67MN/AN/A62
EROC
ERock
3.0429 of 5 stars
$13.32
+1.8%
$22.50
+68.9%
N/A$630.60MN/AN/A440

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This page (NASDAQ:OPTT) was last updated on 9/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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