Financial Contrast: MKS (NASDAQ:MKSI) & The Coretec Group (OTCMKTS:CRTG)

The Coretec Group (OTCMKTS:CRTG) and MKS (NASDAQ:MKSI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares The Coretec Group and MKS’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The Coretec Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
MKS	7.25%	20.80%	5.88%

Insider & Institutional Ownership

99.8% of MKS shares are held by institutional investors. 63.1% of The Coretec Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of MKS shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Coretec Group and MKS”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
The Coretec Group	N/A	N/A	-$2.31 million	N/A	N/A
MKS	$3.59 billion	4.03	$190.00 million	$4.12	52.22

MKS has higher revenue and earnings than The Coretec Group.

Risk and Volatility

The Coretec Group has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its share price is 45% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, MKS has a beta of 1.92, meaning that its share price is 92% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for The Coretec Group and MKS, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
The Coretec Group	0	0	0	0	0.00
MKS	1	3	9	0	2.62

MKS has a consensus target price of $198.27, indicating a potential downside of 7.84%. Given MKS’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe MKS is more favorable than The Coretec Group.

Summary

MKS beats The Coretec Group on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About The Coretec Group

The Coretec Group Inc. engages in the development of silicon anode active materials for lithium-ion batteries and cyclohexasilane for electric vehicles, cleantech, and tech applications. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

About MKS

MKS Instruments, Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, Germany, China, South Korea, and internationally. It operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments. The VSD segment provides foundational technology solutions, including pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and vacuum technology. The PSD segment offers range of solutions, which include lasers, beam measurement and profiling, precision motion control, vibration isolation systems, photonics instruments, temperature sensing, opto-mechanical components, optical elements, systems for flexible PCB laser processing, and laser-based systems, as well as high density interconnect PCB and package manufacturing. The MSD segment develops, process, and manufactures technologies comprising advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing for chemistry, equipment, software, and services markets, as well as high-technology applications. In addition, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as websites, including product catalogs. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.