Contrasting Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) & Datang International Power Generation (OTCMKTS:DIPGY)

Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT) and Datang International Power Generation (OTCMKTS:DIPGY) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Ocean Power Technologies and Datang International Power Generation’s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ocean Power Technologies	$5.53 million	2.06	-$27.48 million	($0.52)	-0.37
Datang International Power Generation	$14.10 billion	0.20	$142.63 million	N/A	N/A

Datang International Power Generation has higher revenue and earnings than Ocean Power Technologies.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

11.9% of Ocean Power Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Ocean Power Technologies 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 Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Ocean Power Technologies and Datang International Power Generation, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ocean Power Technologies	0	0	0	0	N/A
Datang International Power Generation	0	0	0	0	N/A

Profitability

This table compares Ocean Power Technologies and Datang International Power Generation’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ocean Power Technologies	-497.43%	-95.74%	-73.99%
Datang International Power Generation	N/A	N/A	N/A

Volatility & Risk

Ocean Power Technologies has a beta of 2.19, indicating that its stock price is 119% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Datang International Power Generation has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Datang International Power Generation beats Ocean Power Technologies on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Ocean Power Technologies

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. develops and commercializes proprietary power platforms that generate electricity by harnessing the renewable energy of ocean waves in North America, South America, Australia, and Asia. It offers PB3 PowerBuoy that generates power for use independent of the power grid in offshore locations. The company also provides Next Generation PowerBuoy; subsea battery systems; and software, controls, sensors, integration services, and marine installation services. In addition, it offers Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel (WAM-V) technology, which enables roaming capabilities for uncrewed maritime systems in waters; leases WAM-V robotics and access information; maritime domain awareness solutions; and strategic consulting services. Further, the company provides offshore data collection, integration, analytics, and real time communication for various applications. It serves public and private entities, and agencies that require remote offshore power. Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Monroe Township, New Jersey.

About Datang International Power Generation

Datang International Power Generation Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in power generation and power plant development activities in the People's Republic of China. The company operates through Power and heat generation, Coal, and Other segments. It generates electricity through various sources, such as coal-fired, thermal, hydro, wind, nuclear, biomass, and solar. As of December 31, 2019, the company managed an installed capacity of approximately 68,278.10 MW. It also engages in heat supply; the import of power related fuel; coal mining and trading; silicon and aluminum smelting; production and sale of alumina; cargo shipping; sale of coal ash and integrated application of solid waste; power plant construction and operation; repair and testing of power equipment; research and development activities; and provision of power related technical services. The company was formerly known as Beijing Datang Power Generation Co., Ltd and changed its name to Datang International Power Generation Co, Ltd. in April 2004. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China. Datang International Power Generation Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of China Datang Corporation Limited.