Head-To-Head Contrast: ScanTech AI Systems (NASDAQ:STAI) vs. Stem (NYSE:STEM)

Stem (NYSE:STEM) and ScanTech AI Systems (NASDAQ:STAI) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Stem and ScanTech AI Systems’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Stem	-532.03%	N/A	-22.00%
ScanTech AI Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings for Stem and ScanTech AI Systems, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Stem	0	8	1	0	2.11
ScanTech AI Systems	0	0	0	0	0.00

Stem presently has a consensus price target of $22.22, indicating a potential upside of 163.92%. Given Stem’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Stem is more favorable than ScanTech AI Systems.

Risk and Volatility

Stem has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ScanTech AI Systems has a beta of -0.89, meaning that its stock price is 189% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

61.6% of Stem shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.0% of ScanTech AI Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.1% of Stem shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.8% of ScanTech AI Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Stem and ScanTech AI Systems”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Stem	$144.58 million	0.48	-$854.01 million	($99.00)	-0.09
ScanTech AI Systems	$540,000.00	32.82	-$23.07 million	N/A	N/A

ScanTech AI Systems has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Stem.

Summary

ScanTech AI Systems beats Stem on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Stem

Stem, Inc. operates as a digitally connected, intelligent, and renewable energy storage network provider worldwide. The company offers energy storage hardware sourced from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); edge hardware to aid in the collection of site data and real-time operation and control of the site and other optional equipment; and Athena, a software platform, which offers battery hardware and software-enabled services to operate the energy storage systems. It serves commercial and industrial enterprises, independent power producers, renewable project developers, and utilities and grid operators. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

About ScanTech AI Systems

Scantech AI Systems, Inc. engages in the innovation, emerging technology, and machine learning expertise. ScanTech specializes in developing advanced screening technology that provides the most accurate and fastest detection of prohibited materials. The company was founded on September 5, 2023 and is headquartered in Buford, GA.