Financial Review: Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (NASDAQ:WAVE) versus Kyushu Electric Power (OTCMKTS:KYSEY)

Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (NASDAQ:WAVE) and Kyushu Electric Power (OTCMKTS:KYSEY) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) and Kyushu Electric Power’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)	N/A	-58.04%	-40.99%
Kyushu Electric Power	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) and Kyushu Electric Power”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)	$40,000.00	926.16	-$3.70 million	($0.60)	-11.12
Kyushu Electric Power	N/A	N/A	N/A	($203.58)	-0.06

Kyushu Electric Power has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ). Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kyushu Electric Power, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.6% of Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) shares are owned by institutional investors. 31.3% of Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) and Kyushu Electric Power, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)	1	0	0	1	2.50
Kyushu Electric Power	0	1	0	0	2.00

Summary

Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) beats Kyushu Electric Power on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)

Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ), a wave energy company, engages in the development of a wave energy conversion (WEC) technology that converts ocean and sea waves into clean electricity. The company also holds various agreements comprising power purchase agreements, concession agreements, and other agreements worldwide with pipeline of projects with approximately 404.7 megawatts. It has operations in the United States, Sweden, Israel, the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, Greece, Portugal, China, Australia, and internationally. The company was formerly known as EWPG Holding AB (publ) and changed its name to Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) in June 2021. Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

About Kyushu Electric Power

Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated engages in the power generation, transmission, distribution, and sales in Japan and internationally. The company operates through Power Generation and Sales Business, Transmission and Distribution Business, ICT Services Business, Urban Development Business, Overseas Businesses, and Other Energy Services Business segments. It generates hydroelectric, thermal, geothermal, nuclear, and other power energy facilities. In addition, the company constructs, maintains, and sells electrical equipment, gas/LNG, coal, and renewable energy related services. Further, it is involved in data communication, optical broadband, information system, and data center business, as well as constructs and maintains telecommunications related services. Additionally, the company engages in development of real estate and social infrastructure business. Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated was incorporated in 1951 and is headquartered in Fukuoka City, Japan.