Comparing Defense Technology Systems (OTCMKTS:DFTS) and Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:APWC)

Defense Technology Systems (OTCMKTS:DFTS) and Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:APWC) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and risk.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Defense Technology Systems and Asia Pacific Wire & Cable, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Defense Technology Systems	0	0	0	0	0.00
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable	0	1	0	0	2.00

Given Defense Technology Systems’ higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Defense Technology Systems is more favorable than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Defense Technology Systems and Asia Pacific Wire & Cable”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Defense Technology Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable	$472.67 million	0.09	$3.49 million	N/A	N/A

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has higher revenue and earnings than Defense Technology Systems.

Profitability

This table compares Defense Technology Systems and Asia Pacific Wire & Cable’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Defense Technology Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable	0.64%	1.03%	0.64%

Institutional and Insider Ownership

1.0% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are owned by institutional investors. 71.0% of Defense Technology Systems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable beats Defense Technology Systems on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Defense Technology Systems

Defense Technology Systems Inc. offers data and security solutions in the United States. The company has two divisions, Data Division and Security Division. The company's Data Division assembles and distributes electronic wire, cable, and related products used primarily for data communication and distribution. It offers connectivity solutions, which include distributed sales of passive components, such as electronic connectors, electronic wire and cable, cabinets and racks, and patch panels; and active components, including hubs, bridges, routers, gateways, and modems. Its Security Division distributes and installs specialty products and equipment for the safety and security needs. Its products and services include bullet and blast resistant door and panels, glass laminate and glass-clad barriers, specialized data-center safety and security products, secure door systems, and video surveillance and recording equipment. The company sells its products and services to original equipment manufacturers and end users in various industries, such as manufacturing and finance in the northern and eastern United States. Its customer base includes various Fortune 500 companies and other financial institutions. The company was formerly known as DataWorld Solutions, Inc. and changed its name to Defense Technology Systems Inc. in July 2004. Defense Technology Systems Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York.

About Asia Pacific Wire & Cable

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp. Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in the business of owning operating companies in the power cable, telecommunication cable, enameled wire, and electronic cable industry. It operates through the following segments: North Asia, Thailand, and Rest of the World. The company was founded on September 19, 1996 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.