Coates International (OTCMKTS:COTE) versus Power Solutions International (NASDAQ:PSIX) Head to Head Survey

Coates International (OTCMKTS:COTE) and Power Solutions International (NASDAQ:PSIX) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

22.3% of Power Solutions International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Power Solutions International shares are owned 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Coates International and Power Solutions International, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Coates International	0	0	0	0	0.00
Power Solutions International	0	0	1	0	3.00

Given Coates International’s higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Coates International is more favorable than Power Solutions International.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Coates International and Power Solutions International”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Coates International	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Power Solutions International	$475.97 million	1.18	$26.31 million	$3.01	8.14

Power Solutions International has higher revenue and earnings than Coates International.

Profitability

This table compares Coates International and Power Solutions International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Coates International	N/A	N/A	N/A
Power Solutions International	12.46%	293.35%	15.94%

Summary

Power Solutions International beats Coates International on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Coates International

Coates International, Ltd. develops and sells Coates Spherical Rotary Valve (CSRV) system technology for use in various piston-driven internal combustion engines in the United States and internationally. The company's CSRV system technology replaces the intake and exhausts conventional poppet valves used in various piston-driven stationary, automotive, motorcycle, and marine engines. Its CSRV system technology is used in various applications, including engines for electric power generators for home use, industrial complexes, and grid installations; and engines to power motorcycles, automobiles, light and heavy trucks, machinery, railroads, marine engines, military equipment, light aircraft, helicopters, lawn mowers, snowmobiles and jet skis, etc. Coates International, Ltd. was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Wall Township, New Jersey.

About Power Solutions International

Power Solutions International, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and trade of power systems and electrical power generation equipment. The firm provides integrated turnkey solutions to global original equipment manufacturers and end-user customers within the energy, industrial, and transportation end markets. The company was founded by Gary S. Winemaster, Kenneth J. Winemaster, and William Winemaster in February 1985 and is headquartered in Wood Dale, IL.