Duke Robotics (NASDAQ:DUKR – Get Free Report) and Sypris Solutions (NASDAQ:SYPR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and profitability.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Duke Robotics and Sypris Solutions”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Duke Robotics | $380,000.00 | 47.93 | -$1.24 million | ($0.67) | -7.93 |
| Sypris Solutions | $119.89 million | 0.34 | -$6.34 million | ($0.47) | -3.77 |
Profitability
This table compares Duke Robotics and Sypris Solutions’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Duke Robotics | N/A | -146.36% | -86.13% |
| Sypris Solutions | -9.23% | -67.14% | -9.87% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Duke Robotics and Sypris Solutions, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Duke Robotics | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Sypris Solutions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Duke Robotics currently has a consensus price target of $12.00, suggesting a potential upside of 125.99%. Given Duke Robotics’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Duke Robotics is more favorable than Sypris Solutions.
Volatility & Risk
Duke Robotics has a beta of 2.2, meaning that its share price is 120% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sypris Solutions has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
44.7% of Sypris Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.5% of Duke Robotics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 47.9% of Sypris Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
About Duke Robotics
Duke Robotics Corp (Nasdaq: DUKR) is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida–based company that develops advanced stabilization and autonomous robotic drone systems for both civilian and defense markets. On the civilian side, its Insulator Cleaning Drone (IC Drone) is a drone-enabled system for cleaning and monitoring high-voltage electric utility insulators, and its AEROTRACE platform uses AI-powered aerial monitoring to help infrastructure operators assess assets and prioritize maintenance. In defense, the company holds the intellectual property behind the Bird of Prey, a fully stabilized remote weapon system designed for non-line-of-sight and stand-off engagements, which is marketed by Elbit Systems Land Ltd. under the brand name Bird of Prey (formerly known as TIKAD).
About Sypris Solutions
Sypris Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of truck components, oil and gas pipeline components, and aerospace and defense electronics. It operates through Sypris Technologies and Sypris Electronics segments. The Sypris Technologies segment is involved in selling of forged, machined, welded, and heat-treated steel components primarily for the heavy commercial vehicle and high-pressure energy pipeline applications. The Sypris Electronics segment includes circuit card and full box build manufacturing, high reliability manufacturing, systems assembly and integration, design for manufacturability and design to specification work. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.
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