Osram Licht (OTCMKTS:OSAGF) versus Key Tronic (NASDAQ:KTCC) Financial Survey
by Danessa Lincoln · The Markets DailyOsram Licht (OTCMKTS:OSAGF – Get Free Report) and Key Tronic (NASDAQ:KTCC – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Osram Licht and Key Tronic”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Osram Licht | $3.76 billion | 16.53 | -$147.08 million | ($2.39) | -26.04 |
| Key Tronic | $467.87 million | 0.09 | -$8.32 million | ($1.60) | -2.38 |
Key Tronic has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Osram Licht. Osram Licht is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Key Tronic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
40.7% of Key Tronic shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.9% of Key Tronic 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.
Profitability
This table compares Osram Licht and Key Tronic’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Osram Licht | -6.18% | 0.79% | 0.11% |
| Key Tronic | -4.40% | -7.24% | -2.48% |
Volatility & Risk
Osram Licht has a beta of 0.14, suggesting that its share price is 86% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Key Tronic has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its share price is 22% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Osram Licht and Key Tronic, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Osram Licht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Key Tronic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Summary
Key Tronic beats Osram Licht on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Osram Licht
OSRAM Licht AG provides various lighting products and solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Opto Semiconductors, Automotive, and Digital. The company was formerly known as Kyros A AG and changed its name to OSRAM Licht AG in November 2012. OSRAM Licht AG was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. OSRAM Licht AG operates as a subsidiary of ams-OSRAM AG.
About Key Tronic
Key Tronic Corporation provides contract manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers in the United States and internationally. The company offers integrated electronic and mechanical engineering, assembly, sourcing and procurement, logistics, and new product testing services. Its services include product design; surface mount technologies and pin through hole capability for printed circuit board assembly; tool making; precision plastic molding; sheet metal fabrication and painting; liquid injection molding; complex assembly; prototype design; and full product assembly services. The company manufactures and sells keyboards and other input devices. It markets its products and services primarily through field sales people and distributors. Key Tronic Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington.