Contrasting MicroVision (NASDAQ:MVIS) and Defense Technology Systems (OTCMKTS:DFTS)

Defense Technology Systems (OTCMKTS:DFTS) and MicroVision (NASDAQ:MVIS) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Defense Technology Systems and MicroVision, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Defense Technology Systems	0	0	0	0	0.00
MicroVision	0	2	0	0	2.00

MicroVision has a consensus price target of $3.00, indicating a potential upside of 231.46%. Given MicroVision’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe MicroVision is more favorable than Defense Technology Systems.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

30.9% of MicroVision shares are held by institutional investors. 71.0% of Defense Technology Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of MicroVision shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Defense Technology Systems and MicroVision’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
MicroVision	-1,049.43%	-102.34%	-76.77%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Defense Technology Systems and MicroVision”s top-line 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
MicroVision	$8.15 million	24.33	-$82.84 million	($0.41)	-2.21

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

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 MicroVision

MicroVision, Inc. develops and sells lidar sensors and software used in automotive safety and autonomous driving applications. It offers a suite of light detection and ranging (lidar) sensors and perception; and validation software for automotive OEMs, advanced driver-assistance systems, and autonomous vehicle applications, as well as non-automotive applications including industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure. The company also provides MAVIN DR, a dynamic view lidar system, which combines short, medium, and long range sense and field of view into one form; lidar sensors under the MOVIA brand name; and MOSAIK, a software that automates manual data classification or annotation process. In addition, it provides engineering services for its hardware and software products. The company markets its products to customers directly, through trade shows, and its website. MicroVision, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.