Clean Energy Technologies (NASDAQ:CETY) versus American Power Group (OTCMKTS:APGI) Head to Head Contrast
by Sarita Garza · The Markets DailyClean Energy Technologies (NASDAQ:CETY – Get Free Report) and American Power Group (OTCMKTS:APGI – Get Free Report) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk.
Risk & Volatility
Clean Energy Technologies has a beta of -1.32, suggesting that its share price is 232% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Power Group has a beta of -0.46, suggesting that its share price is 146% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
0.5% of Clean Energy Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 37.5% of Clean Energy Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 75.8% of American Power Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares Clean Energy Technologies and American Power Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Clean Energy Technologies | -192.29% | -84.63% | -35.69% |
| American Power Group | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Clean Energy Technologies and American Power Group”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Clean Energy Technologies | $2.42 million | 1.76 | -$4.42 million | ($1.22) | -0.65 |
| American Power Group | $2.13 million | 5.19 | -$1.71 million | N/A | N/A |
American Power Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Clean Energy Technologies.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Clean Energy Technologies and American Power Group, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Clean Energy Technologies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| American Power Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Summary
American Power Group beats Clean Energy Technologies on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Clean Energy Technologies
Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. designs, produces, and markets clean energy products and integrated solutions that focuses on energy efficiency and renewable energy in the United States. It operates through four segments: Clean Energy HRS and CETY Europe, CETY Renewables Waste to Energy Solutions, engineering and Manufacturing Business, and CETY HK. The company offers Clean Cycle, which generates electricity by recycling wasted heat produced in manufacturing, waste to energy, and power generation facilities. It also converts waste products created in manufacturing, agriculture, wastewater treatment plants, and other industries to electricity, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, and bio char. In addition, the company offers engineering, consulting, and project management solutions. Further, the company is involved in the sourcing and suppling of liquefied natural gas to industries and municipalities located in the southern part of Sichuan Province and portions of Yunnan Province. The company was formerly known as Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and changed its name to Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. in November 2015. Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of MGW Investment I Ltd.
About American Power Group
American Power Group Corporation provides patented dual fuel conversion system for primary and back-up diesel generators, and mid-to heavy-duty vehicular diesel engines in North America and internationally. It operates through two segments, Dual Fuel Conversion Operations and Natural Gas Liquids Operations. The company's dual fuel conversion system is a fuel delivery enhancement system that converts existing diesel engines into engines, which run on diesel fuel and compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas; diesel fuel and pipeline gas, well-head gas, or approved bio-methane; and diesel. It also provides flare capture and recovery services to oil and gas production companies. The company was formerly known as GreenMan Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to American Power Group Corporation in August 2012. American Power Group Corporation was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Algona, Iowa.