Head-To-Head Analysis: Safran (OTCMKTS:SAFRY) & Momentus (NASDAQ:MNTS)

Safran (OTCMKTS:SAFRY) and Momentus (NASDAQ:MNTS) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, dividends and earnings.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Safran and Momentus”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Safran	$30.47 billion	4.59	-$721.76 million	N/A	N/A
Momentus	$2.11 million	3.74	-$34.95 million	N/A	N/A

Momentus has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Safran.

Volatility and Risk

Safran has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Momentus has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.1% of Safran shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.2% of Momentus shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Momentus shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Safran and Momentus’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Safran	N/A	N/A	N/A
Momentus	-1,705.93%	N/A	-258.36%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Safran and Momentus, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Safran	0	2	2	1	2.80
Momentus	0	0	0	0	0.00

Summary

Safran beats Momentus on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Safran

Safran SA, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the aerospace and defense businesses worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Aerospace Propulsion; Aircraft Equipment, Defense and Aerosystems; and Aircraft Interiors. The Aerospace Propulsion segment designs, develops, produces, and markets propulsion and mechanical power transmission systems for commercial aircraft, military transport, training and combat aircraft, civil and military helicopters, satellites, and drones; and offers maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, as well as sells spare parts. The Aircraft Equipment, Defense and Aerosystems segment provides landing gears and brakes; nacelles and reversers; avionics, such as flight controls and onboard information systems; security systems, including evacuation slides and oxygen masks; onboard computers and fuel systems; electrical power management systems and related engineering services; and optronic equipment and sights, navigation equipment and sensors, infantry, and drones, as well as offers MRO services and sells spare parts. The Aircraft Interiors segment designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft seats for passengers and crew; cabin equipment, overhead bins, class dividers, passenger service units, cabin interior solutions, chilling systems, galleys, electrical inserts, and trolleys and cargo equipment; and cabin and passenger solutions, such as water distribution equipment, lavatories, air systems, and in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems. Its products and services are used in civil and military aircraft, and helicopters. Safran SA was founded in 1896 and is based in Paris, France.

About Momentus

Momentus Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a commercial space company. The company focuses on providing in-space infrastructure services, including in-space transportation, hosted payloads, and in-orbit services. Its principal and target customers include satellite operators. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.