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

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

Earnings and Valuation

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

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
MicroVision	$7.26 million	27.21	-$82.84 million	($0.41)	-2.20
Defense Technology Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MicroVision	-1,049.43%	-102.34%	-76.77%
Defense Technology Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A

Insider and Institutional Ownership

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for MicroVision and Defense Technology Systems, as provided by MarketBeat.

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

MicroVision currently has a consensus target price of $3.00, indicating a potential upside of 232.67%. Given MicroVision’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MicroVision is more favorable than Defense Technology Systems.

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.

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.