Nano Dimension (NASDAQ:NNDM – Get Free Report) and Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI – Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Nano Dimension and Valmont Industries”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Nano Dimension | $102.44 million | 3.24 | -$293.30 million | ($0.46) | -3.42 |
| Valmont Industries | $4.10 billion | 2.22 | $334.78 million | $25.68 | 18.41 |
Institutional and Insider Ownership
33.9% of Nano Dimension shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.8% of Valmont Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of Nano Dimension shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Valmont Industries 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.
Profitability
This table compares Nano Dimension and Valmont Industries’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Nano Dimension | -135.18% | -24.92% | -21.49% |
| Valmont Industries | 11.70% | 25.57% | 12.44% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Nano Dimension and Valmont Industries, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Nano Dimension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Valmont Industries | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2.67 |
Valmont Industries has a consensus price target of $587.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.13%. Given Valmont Industries’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Valmont Industries is more favorable than Nano Dimension.
Volatility & Risk
Nano Dimension has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Valmont Industries has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Valmont Industries beats Nano Dimension on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Nano Dimension
Nano Dimension Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in additive manufacturing solutions in Israel and internationally. The company offers 3D printers, comprising AME systems, which are inkjet printers, that produces Hi-PEDs by depositing proprietary conductive and dielectric substances, as well as integrates in-situ capacitors, antennas, coils, transformers, and electromechanical components; micro additive manufacturing systems, a digital light processing printers (DLP) that achieves production-grade polymer and composite parts; and industrial additive manufacturing systems, that utilizes a patented foil system that fabricates ceramic and metal parts. It also provides additive electronics robotics and control systems, which includes surface-mount-technology, an electronics assembly equipment for electronic components on Hi-PEDs and PCBs, catering to various manufacturing and volume requirements; and ink delivery systems, which controls electronics, software, and ink delivery systems for digital printing. In addition, the company sells various materials that are developed in-house, including nanoparticle conductive and dielectric inks, polymer and composite resins, and ceramic and metal slurries, as well as offers software solutions for its products. The company was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel.
About Valmont Industries
Valmont Industries, Inc. operates as manufacturer of products and services for infrastructure and agriculture markets in the United States, Australia, Brazil, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Infrastructure and Agriculture. The company manufactures and distributes steel, pre-stressed concrete, composite structures for electrical transmission, substation, and distribution applications; and designs, engineers, and manufactures metal, steel, wood, aluminum, and composite poles and structures for lighting and transportation applications. It also offers galvanizing, anodizing, painting, and powder coating services for paint products; towers, small cell structures, camouflage concealment solutions, passive intermodulation mitigation equipment, and components for wireless communication markets; and solar single-axis tracker product, an integrated system of steel structures, electric motors, and electronic controllers, as well as provides coatings services to preserve metal products. In addition, the company manufactures center pivot components and linear irrigation equipment for the agricultural markets, such as parts and tubular products for industrial customers; advanced technology solutions for agricultural sector; mechanical irrigation equipment and service parts under the Valley brand name. It serves municipalities and government entities, commercial lighting fixtures manufacturing companies, contractors, telecommunications and utility companies, and farmers, as well as the general manufacturing sector. Valmont Industries, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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