Critical Contrast: JinkoSolar (NYSE:JKS) and Arbe Robotics (NASDAQ:ARBE)

JinkoSolar (NYSE:JKS) and Arbe Robotics (NASDAQ:ARBE) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares JinkoSolar and Arbe Robotics’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
JinkoSolar	-5.04%	-8.83%	-1.90%
Arbe Robotics	-2,116.84%	-90.93%	-54.71%

Volatility and Risk

JinkoSolar has a beta of 0.39, meaning that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Arbe Robotics has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

35.8% of JinkoSolar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.4% of Arbe Robotics shares are held by institutional investors. 19.8% of JinkoSolar shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for JinkoSolar and Arbe Robotics, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
JinkoSolar	3	2	3	1	2.22
Arbe Robotics	1	0	2	0	2.33

JinkoSolar currently has a consensus target price of $14.35, suggesting a potential upside of 40.04%. Arbe Robotics has a consensus target price of $2.75, suggesting a potential upside of 439.22%. Given Arbe Robotics’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Arbe Robotics is more favorable than JinkoSolar.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares JinkoSolar and Arbe Robotics”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
JinkoSolar	$55.73 billion	0.01	-$635.64 million	($7.80)	-1.31
Arbe Robotics	$1.03 million	63.04	-$46.42 million	($0.34)	-1.50

Arbe Robotics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than JinkoSolar. Arbe Robotics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than JinkoSolar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

JinkoSolar beats Arbe Robotics on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About JinkoSolar

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. is a solar technology company that manufactures and sells photovoltaic products. Its offerings include solar modules, cells, wafers and silicon ingots, serving customers involved in utility-scale, commercial and residential solar projects. The company operates a vertically integrated manufacturing business, covering several stages of the solar supply chain. Its product portfolio includes high-efficiency modules designed for use in a range of installation types. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in China, JinkoSolar serves markets around the world through international sales and manufacturing operations.

About Arbe Robotics

Arbe Robotics Ltd. is an Israel-based technology company that develops high-resolution 4D imaging radar solutions for the automotive industry. Its technology is designed to help vehicles detect and classify objects, measure distance and speed, and improve perception in advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous-driving applications. The company offers radar chipset solutions, reference designs, perception software, and related development tools for automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers.