Head to Head Contrast: Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) versus OriginClear (OTCMKTS:OCLN)

Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) and OriginClear (OTCMKTS:OCLN) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Axcelis Technologies and OriginClear”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Axcelis Technologies	$1.13 billion	2.48	$246.26 million	$7.26	11.86
OriginClear	$30,000.00	338.23	-$11.63 million	N/A	N/A

Axcelis Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than OriginClear.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Axcelis Technologies and OriginClear, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Axcelis Technologies	0	2	5	0	2.71
OriginClear	0	0	0	0	N/A

Axcelis Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $167.33, indicating a potential upside of 94.37%. Given Axcelis Technologies’ higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Axcelis Technologies is more favorable than OriginClear.

Profitability

This table compares Axcelis Technologies and OriginClear’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Axcelis Technologies	21.54%	27.35%	18.86%
OriginClear	N/A	N/A	-9.16%

Institutional & Insider Ownership

90.0% of Axcelis Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Axcelis Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of OriginClear shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Axcelis Technologies has a beta of 1.58, meaning that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, OriginClear has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Axcelis Technologies beats OriginClear on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Axcelis Technologies

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company offers high energy, high current, and medium current implanters for various application requirements. It also provides aftermarket lifecycle products and services, including used tools, spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. It sells its equipment and services to semiconductor chip manufacturers through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.

About OriginClear

OriginClear, Inc. provides water treatment solutions worldwide. The company designs and manufactures a line of water treatment systems for municipal, industrial, and pure water applications. It also offers a range of services, including maintenance contracts, retrofits, and replacement assistance; and rents equipment through contracts of varying duration, as well as provides prefabricated water transport and treatment systems. The company was formerly known as OriginOil, Inc. and changed its name to OriginClear, Inc. in April 2015. OriginClear, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.