Electrovaya (NASDAQ:ELVA) & Lightscape Technologies (OTCMKTS:LTSCD) Head to Head Review

Lightscape Technologies (OTCMKTS:LTSCD) and Electrovaya (NASDAQ:ELVA) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Lightscape Technologies and Electrovaya’s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lightscape Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrovaya	$49.41 million	1.32	-$1.48 million	N/A	N/A

Lightscape Technologies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Electrovaya.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

22.5% of Electrovaya shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Lightscape Technologies and Electrovaya’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lightscape Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrovaya	-1.34%	-8.02%	-1.63%

Risk & Volatility

Lightscape Technologies has a beta of -0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 187% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Electrovaya has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Lightscape Technologies and Electrovaya, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lightscape Technologies	0	0	0	0	N/A
Electrovaya	0	0	4	0	3.00

Electrovaya has a consensus target price of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 418.13%. Given Electrovaya’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Electrovaya is more favorable than Lightscape Technologies.

Summary

Electrovaya beats Lightscape Technologies on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Lightscape Technologies

Lightscape Technologies, Inc. does not have significant operations. Previously, it was engaged in the development of digital out-of-home advertising and light-emitting diode solutions. The company focuses on seeking new business opportunities or engage in a merger or acquisition with an unidentified company. The company is based in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

About Electrovaya

Electrovaya Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of lithium-ion batteries, battery management systems, and battery-related products for energy storage, clean electric transportation, and other specialized applications in North America. It offers lithium-ion batteries and systems for materials handling electric vehicles, including forklifts and automated guided vehicles, as well as battery chargers to charge the batteries; electromotive power products for electric trucks, electric buses, and other transportation applications; industrial products for energy storage; and power solutions, such as competencies in building systems for third parties. The company was formerly known as Electrofuel Inc. and changed its name to Electrovaya Inc. in March 2002. Electrovaya Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.