Critical Review: Enersys (NYSE:ENS) versus Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX)

Amprius Technologies (NYSE:AMPX) and Enersys (NYSE:ENS) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Amprius Technologies and Enersys’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Amprius Technologies	-35.16%	-12.63%	-9.41%
Enersys	9.29%	24.02%	11.42%

Volatility & Risk

Amprius Technologies has a beta of 2.37, meaning that its stock price is 137% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Enersys has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Amprius Technologies and Enersys, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Amprius Technologies	1	1	10	1	2.85
Enersys	0	1	5	0	2.83

Amprius Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $21.42, indicating a potential upside of 149.61%. Enersys has a consensus price target of $265.00, indicating a potential upside of 66.02%. Given Amprius Technologies’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Amprius Technologies is more favorable than Enersys.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

5.0% of Amprius Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.9% of Enersys shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.1% of Amprius Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Enersys shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Amprius Technologies and Enersys”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Amprius Technologies	$73.01 million	16.64	-$44.02 million	($0.29)	-29.59
Enersys	$3.75 billion	1.53	$293.56 million	$9.34	17.09

Enersys has higher revenue and earnings than Amprius Technologies. Amprius Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enersys, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Enersys beats Amprius Technologies on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Amprius Technologies

Amprius Technologies, Inc. produces and sells ultra-high energy density lithium-ion batteries for mobility applications. The company offers silicon nanowire anode batteries. Its batteries are primarily used for existing and emerging aviation applications, including unmanned aerial systems, such as drones and high-altitude pseudo satellites. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.

About Enersys

EnerSys engages in the provision of stored energy solutions for industrial applications worldwide. It operates in four segments: Energy Systems, Motive Power, Specialty, and New Ventures. The Energy Systems segment offers uninterruptible power systems (UPS) applications for computer and computer-controlled systems, as well as telecommunications systems; switchgear and electrical control systems used in industrial facilities and electric utilities, large-scale energy storage, and energy pipelines; integrated power solutions and services to broadband, telecom, data center, and renewable and industrial customers; and thermally managed cabinets and enclosures for electronic equipment and batteries. The Motive Power segment provides power solutions for electric industrial forklifts used in manufacturing, warehousing, and other material handling applications, as well as automated guided vehicles, mining equipment, and diesel locomotive starting and other rail equipment. The Specialty offers batteries for starting, lighting, and ignition applications in automotive and over-the-road trucks; and energy solutions for satellites, spacecraft, commercial aircraft, military land vehicles, aircraft, submarines, ships, and other tactical vehicles, as well as medical devices and equipment. The New Venture segment provides energy storage and management systems for demand charge reduction, utility back-up power, and dynamic fast charging for electric vehicles. The company also offers battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories, and outdoor cabinet enclosures, as well as related after-market and customer-support services for industrial batteries. It sells its products through a network of distributors, independent representatives, and internal sales forces. The company was formerly known as Yuasa, Inc. and changed its name to EnerSys in January 2001. EnerSys was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania.