Head-To-Head Comparison: JinkoSolar (NYSE:JKS) & Vivopower International (NASDAQ:VVPR)

JinkoSolar (NYSE:JKS) and Vivopower International (NASDAQ:VVPR) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

35.8% of JinkoSolar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.8% of Vivopower International shares are held by institutional investors. 19.8% of JinkoSolar shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of Vivopower International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares JinkoSolar and Vivopower International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
JinkoSolar	-2.23%	-2.95%	-0.76%
Vivopower International	N/A	N/A	N/A

Risk and Volatility

JinkoSolar has a beta of 0.44, suggesting that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Vivopower International has a beta of -1.07, suggesting that its stock price is 207% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares JinkoSolar and Vivopower International”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
JinkoSolar	$12.64 billion	0.10	$7.47 million	($5.02)	-4.67
Vivopower International	$20,000.00	2,406.18	-$46.70 million	N/A	N/A

JinkoSolar has higher revenue and earnings than Vivopower International.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for JinkoSolar and Vivopower International, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
JinkoSolar	5	1	1	0	1.43
Vivopower International	1	0	0	0	1.00

JinkoSolar presently has a consensus target price of $28.99, indicating a potential upside of 23.58%. Given JinkoSolar’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe JinkoSolar is more favorable than Vivopower International.

Summary

JinkoSolar beats Vivopower International on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About JinkoSolar

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, production, and marketing of photovoltaic products. The company offers solar modules, silicon wafers, solar cells, recovered silicon materials, and silicon ingots. It also provides solar system integration services; solar power generation and solar system EPC services; and energy storage system, as well as undertakes solar power projects. The company sells its products to distributors, project developers, system integrators, and manufacturers of solar power products under the JinkoSolar brand. As of December 31, 2023, it had an integrated annual capacity of 85 gigawatts (GW) for mono wafers; 90 GW for solar cells; and 110 GW for solar modules. It operates in China, the United States, Mexico, Australia, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Jordan, Vietnam, Egypt, Spain, Germany, and internationally. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Shangrao, the People's Republic of China.

About Vivopower International

VivoPower International PLC, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a sustainable energy solutions company in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates. It operates through Critical Power Services, Electric Vehicles, Sustainable Energy Solutions, and Solar Development segments. The Critical Power Services segment offers energy infrastructure generation and distribution solutions, including the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of power and control systems to a range of government, commercial, and industrial customers. The Electric Vehicles segment designs and builds electric battery conversion kits to replace internal combustion engines for customers in the mining, infrastructure, utilities, and government services sectors. The Sustainable Energy Solutions segment engages in the design, evaluation, sale, and implementation of renewable energy infrastructure. The Solar Development segment comprises solar projects. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.