SigmaTron International (SGMA) Competitors

SigmaTron International (NASDAQ:SGMA) and Nortech Systems (NASDAQ:NSYS) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, community ranking, valuation, profitability, dividends and risk.

Does the media prefer SGMA or NSYS?

In the previous week, Nortech Systems had 1 more articles in the media than SigmaTron International. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Nortech Systems and 3 mentions for SigmaTron International. SigmaTron International's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Nortech Systems' score of 0.47 indicating that SigmaTron International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
SigmaTron International	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Nortech Systems	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Is SGMA or NSYS more profitable?

Nortech Systems has a net margin of 3.35% compared to SigmaTron International's net margin of -4.62%. Nortech Systems' return on equity of 12.76% beat SigmaTron International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SigmaTron International	-4.62%	-24.68%	-6.97%
Nortech Systems	3.35%	12.76%	5.97%

Which has more volatility & risk, SGMA or NSYS?

SigmaTron International has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nortech Systems has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of SGMA or NSYS?

23.9% of SigmaTron International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.0% of Nortech Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.7% of SigmaTron International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.0% of Nortech Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, SGMA or NSYS?

Nortech Systems has lower revenue, but higher earnings than SigmaTron International. SigmaTron International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nortech Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SigmaTron International	$311.71M	0.03	-$2.49M	-$2.01	-0.66
Nortech Systems	$135.57M	0.20	$6.87M	$1.55	6.30

Does the MarketBeat Community prefer SGMA or NSYS?

SigmaTron International received 19 more outperform votes than Nortech Systems when rated by MarketBeat users. However, 65.14% of users gave Nortech Systems an outperform vote while only 42.09% of users gave SigmaTron International an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
SigmaTron International	Outperform Votes 133 42.09%	Underperform Votes 183 57.91%
Nortech Systems	Outperform Votes 114 65.14%	Underperform Votes 61 34.86%

Summary

Nortech Systems beats SigmaTron International on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.