Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ:BYRN – Get Free Report) and Zeo Energy (NASDAQ:ZEO – Get Free Report) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and dividends.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
25.5% of Byrna Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 11.1% of Byrna Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of Zeo Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings for Byrna Technologies and Zeo Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Byrna Technologies | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3.25 |
| Zeo Energy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Volatility & Risk
Byrna Technologies has a beta of 1.67, indicating that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zeo Energy has a beta of -0.8, indicating that its stock price is 180% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Byrna Technologies and Zeo Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Byrna Technologies | 3.12% | 5.58% | 4.42% |
| Zeo Energy | -2.05% | -3.32% | -6.01% |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Byrna Technologies and Zeo Energy”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Byrna Technologies | $73.42 million | 8.38 | -$8.19 million | $0.09 | 300.44 |
| Zeo Energy | $110.07 million | 1.02 | -$3.00 million | ($1.39) | -1.96 |
Zeo Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Byrna Technologies. Zeo Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Byrna Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Byrna Technologies beats Zeo Energy on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Byrna Technologies
Byrna Technologies Inc., a non-lethal defense technology company, provides non-lethal alternative solutions for law enforcement and private security. The company offers handheld personal security devices and shoulder-fired launchers without the need for background check or firearm license; and projectiles including chemical irritant, kinetic, and inert rounds. It offers self-defense aerosol products under the Byran Bad Guy Repellent brand; and accessories and related safety products, which includes carbon dioxide canisters, sighting systems, and holster under the Byran Banshee and Byran Shield brand, as well as Byrna-branded apparel. In addition, the company provides the products to the consumer market through Byrna e-commerce store and Amazon storefront, and network of local, regional and national outdoor and sporting goods stores, either directly or through distributors; and professional security market through Train the Trainer program and de-escalation methods. It operates in the United States, South Africa, Europe, South America, Asia, and Canada. The company was formerly known as Security Devices International, Inc. and changed its name to Byrna Technologies Inc. in March 2020. Byrna Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
About Zeo Energy
Zeo Energy Corp. provides residential solar energy systems, other energy efficient equipment, and related services in Florida, Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri, the United States. The company is involved in the selling and installing of residential solar energy systems that homeowners use electricity required to power their homes. Its residential solar energy systems comprise solar panels, inverters, and racking systems. It also offers insulation services, such as adding insulation to a home's attic or walls; energy efficiency equipment, including hybrid electric water heaters and swimming pool pumps; battery-based energy storage systems; and roofing services. Zeo Energy Corp. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida.
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