Comparing Universal Electronics (NASDAQ:UEIC) & Silynxcom (NYSE:SYNX)

Universal Electronics (NASDAQ:UEIC) and Silynxcom (NYSE:SYNX) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Universal Electronics and Silynxcom’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal Electronics	-6.96%	-8.61%	-4.39%
Silynxcom	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Universal Electronics and Silynxcom”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal Electronics	$420.46 million	0.29	-$98.24 million	($2.05)	-4.59
Silynxcom	$7.63 million	1.66	-$2.82 million	N/A	N/A

Silynxcom has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Universal Electronics.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Universal Electronics and Silynxcom, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal Electronics	0	0	2	0	3.00
Silynxcom	0	0	0	0	0.00

Universal Electronics presently has a consensus price target of $14.50, suggesting a potential upside of 54.26%. Given Universal Electronics’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Universal Electronics is more favorable than Silynxcom.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

79.4% of Universal Electronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.4% of Universal Electronics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Universal Electronics beats Silynxcom on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Universal Electronics

Universal Electronics Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, ships, and supports control and sensor technology solutions in the United States, the People’s Republic of China, rest of Asia, Europe, Latin America, and internationally. The company offers voice-enabled automatically-programmed universal two-way radio frequency, as well as infrared remote controls to video service providers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), retailers, and private label customers; wall-mount and handheld thermostat controllers and connected accessories for smart energy management systems to OEM customers, hotels, hospitality, and system integrators; proprietary and standards-based RF sensors for residential security, safety, and home automation applications; and integrated circuits on which its software and universal device control database is embedded to OEMs, video service providers, and private label customers. It also provides software, firmware and technology solutions that can enable devices such as Smart TVs, hybrid set-top boxes, audio systems, smart speakers, game consoles, and other consumer electronic and smart home devices to wirelessly connect and interoperate within home networks; cloud-services that support its embedded software and hardware solutions; intellectual property that the company licenses to OEMs and video service providers; embedded and cloud-enabled software for firmware update provisioning and digital rights management validation services to consumer electronics brands; and AV accessories, including universal remote controls, television wall mounts and stands, and digital television antennas. In addition, the company QuickSet, a software application that can be embedded in entertainment or smart home platform or can be delivered as a cloud-based service, through QuickSet Cloud, to enable universal device setup, interoperability, and control. Universal Electronics Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

About Silynxcom

Silynxcom Ltd. is involved in developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling ruggedized tactical communication headset devices as well as other communication accessories. Silynxcom Ltd. is based in Netanya, Israel.