ScanTech AI Systems (NASDAQ:STAI – Get Free Report) and Science Applications International (NASDAQ:SAIC – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and profitability.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares ScanTech AI Systems and Science Applications International”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| ScanTech AI Systems | $1.88 million | 0.33 | -$23.07 million | ($9.20) | -0.01 |
| Science Applications International | $7.26 billion | 0.58 | $358.00 million | $7.69 | 12.58 |
Institutional and Insider Ownership
74.0% of ScanTech AI Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.0% of Science Applications International shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of ScanTech AI Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Science Applications International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for ScanTech AI Systems and Science Applications International, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| ScanTech AI Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Science Applications International | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2.18 |
Science Applications International has a consensus price target of $113.89, indicating a potential upside of 17.73%. Given Science Applications International’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Science Applications International is more favorable than ScanTech AI Systems.
Volatility & Risk
ScanTech AI Systems has a beta of 0.05, suggesting that its stock price is 95% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Science Applications International has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares ScanTech AI Systems and Science Applications International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| ScanTech AI Systems | -477.09% | -11.25% | 209.23% |
| Science Applications International | 4.93% | 33.15% | 9.44% |
Summary
Science Applications International beats ScanTech AI Systems on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
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.
About Science Applications International
Science Applications International Corporation provides technical, engineering, and enterprise information technology (IT) services primarily in the United States. The company’s offerings include engineering; technology integration; IT modernization; maintenance of ground and maritime systems; logistics; training and simulation; operation and program support services; and end-to-end services, such as design, development, integration, deployment, management and operations, sustainment, and security of its customers’ IT infrastructure, as well as cloud migration, managed services, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise IT-as-a-service solutions. It serves the U.S. military comprising Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard; Department of Defense agencies; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; the U.S. Department of State; Department of Justice; Department of Homeland Security; and various intelligence community agencies, as well as U.S. federal civilian agencies. The company was formerly known as SAIC Gemini, Inc. and changed its name to Science Applications International Corporation in September 2013. Science Applications International Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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