Power Solutions International (NASDAQ:PSIX – Get Free Report) and Enersys (NYSE:ENS – Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.
Volatility & Risk
Power Solutions International has a beta of 2.01, indicating that its share price is 101% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Enersys has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Power Solutions International and Enersys”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Power Solutions International | $722.41 million | 1.57 | $113.99 million | $2.95 | 16.62 |
| Enersys | $3.75 billion | 1.62 | $293.56 million | $9.34 | 18.09 |
Enersys has higher revenue and earnings than Power Solutions International. Power Solutions International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enersys, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Power Solutions International and Enersys, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Power Solutions International | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Enersys | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2.83 |
Power Solutions International currently has a consensus target price of $99.95, indicating a potential upside of 103.85%. Enersys has a consensus target price of $265.00, indicating a potential upside of 56.82%. Given Power Solutions International’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Power Solutions International is more favorable than Enersys.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
22.3% of Power Solutions International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.9% of Enersys shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Power Solutions International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Enersys shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Power Solutions International and Enersys’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Power Solutions International | 10.03% | 37.73% | 15.58% |
| Enersys | 9.29% | 24.02% | 11.42% |
Summary
Enersys beats Power Solutions International on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Power Solutions International
Power Solutions International, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and trade of power systems and electrical power generation equipment. The firm provides integrated turnkey solutions to global original equipment manufacturers and end-user customers within the energy, industrial, and transportation end markets. The company was founded by Gary S. Winemaster, Kenneth J. Winemaster, and William Winemaster in February 1985 and is headquartered in Wood Dale, IL.
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.
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