Comparing Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN) and Complete Solaria (NASDAQ:CSLR)

Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN) and Complete Solaria (NASDAQ:CSLR) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Valens Semiconductor and Complete Solaria, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Valens Semiconductor	0	0	2	1	3.33
Complete Solaria	0	1	1	0	2.50

Valens Semiconductor currently has a consensus target price of $4.00, suggesting a potential upside of 59.36%. Complete Solaria has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.00%. Given Valens Semiconductor’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Valens Semiconductor is more favorable than Complete Solaria.

Profitability

This table compares Valens Semiconductor and Complete Solaria’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Valens Semiconductor	-41.94%	-14.05%	-12.51%
Complete Solaria	-321.32%	N/A	-136.87%

Volatility & Risk

Valens Semiconductor has a beta of 0.33, suggesting that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Complete Solaria has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Valens Semiconductor and Complete Solaria”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Valens Semiconductor	$57.86 million	4.61	-$19.66 million	($0.35)	-7.17
Complete Solaria	$40.80 million	0.00	-$269.55 million	N/A	N/A

Valens Semiconductor has higher revenue and earnings than Complete Solaria.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

33.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.3% of Complete Solaria shares are owned by institutional investors. 58.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 44.6% of Complete Solaria shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Valens Semiconductor beats Complete Solaria on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Valens Semiconductor

Valens Semiconductor Ltd. engages in the provision of semiconductor products for the audio-video and automotive industries. The company offers HDBaseT technology, which enables the simultaneous delivery of ultra-high-definition digital video and audio, Ethernet, USB, control signals, and power through a single long-reach cable. It also provides audio-video solutions for the enterprise, education, industrial, digital signage, industrial, and medical markets. In addition, it offers automotive chipsets that support advanced driver-assistance systems, automotive data solutions, infotainment, telematics, and backbone connectivity. The company’s product series include VS100, VS2000, VS3000, VS6000, VS7000, Valens USB and power extender, Valens VS6320, USB 3.2 Gen1 extension chipset, VA6000, and VA7000. It has a collaboration with iCatch Technology to develop a 360-degree multi-camera videoconferencing solution. The company operates in Israel, China, Hong Kong, the United States, Japan, Germany, Hungary, and internationally. Valens Semiconductor Ltd. is headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel.

About Complete Solaria

Complete Solaria, Inc. provides custom solar solutions in the United States. The company offers solar systems to homeowners and small to medium-sized commercial customers. It also provides HelioQuoteTM software system, a platform for residential solar designs, proposals, and engineering services. In addition, the company installs solar systems, as well as provides financing solutions. It offers its products and services through third party sales partners. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California.