Critical Review: Atkore (NYSE:ATKR) vs. Defense Technology Systems (OTCMKTS:DFTS)

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

Profitability

This table compares Atkore and Defense Technology Systems’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Atkore	-0.53%	12.98%	6.47%
Defense Technology Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Atkore and Defense Technology Systems, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Atkore	1	4	1	1	2.29
Defense Technology Systems	0	0	0	0	0.00

Atkore currently has a consensus target price of $70.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.46%. Given Atkore’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Atkore is more favorable than Defense Technology Systems.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Atkore and Defense Technology Systems”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Atkore	$2.85 billion	0.79	-$15.18 million	($0.52)	-127.65
Defense Technology Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Defense Technology Systems has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Atkore.

Summary

Atkore beats Defense Technology Systems on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Atkore

Atkore Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of electrical, mechanical, safety, and infrastructure products and solutions in the United States and internationally. The company offers conduits, cables, and installation accessories. It also designs and manufactures protection and reliability solutions for critical infrastructure, such as metal framing, mechanical pipe, perimeter security, and cable management. The company offers its products under the Allied Tube & Conduit, AFC Cable Systems, Kaf-Tech, Heritage Plastics, Unistrut, Power-Strut, Cope, US Tray, FRE Composites, United Poly Systems, Calbond, and Calpipe. It serves various end markets, including new construction; maintenance, repair, and remodel; infrastructure; diversified industrials; alternative power generation; healthcare; data centers; and governments through electrical, industrial, and mechanical contractors, as well as original equipment manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Atkore International Group Inc. and changed its name to Atkore Inc. in February 2021. Atkore Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Harvey, Illinois.

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.