Contrasting Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) and CCSC Technology International (NASDAQ:CCTG)

Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) and CCSC Technology International (NASDAQ:CCTG) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

64.9% of Sigma Lithium shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.6% of Sigma Lithium shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Sigma Lithium and CCSC Technology International”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Sigma Lithium	$152.36 million	7.30	-$51.07 million	($0.31)	-32.19
CCSC Technology International	$17.63 million	0.14	-$1.41 million	N/A	N/A

CCSC Technology International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sigma Lithium.

Risk & Volatility

Sigma Lithium has a beta of 0.02, meaning that its stock price is 98% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CCSC Technology International has a beta of -0.85, meaning that its stock price is 185% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Sigma Lithium and CCSC Technology International, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sigma Lithium	1	2	0	0	1.67
CCSC Technology International	1	0	0	0	1.00

Sigma Lithium currently has a consensus target price of $7.00, indicating a potential downside of 29.86%. Given Sigma Lithium’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Sigma Lithium is more favorable than CCSC Technology International.

Profitability

This table compares Sigma Lithium and CCSC Technology International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sigma Lithium	-24.13%	-35.97%	-9.94%
CCSC Technology International	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Sigma Lithium beats CCSC Technology International on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Sigma Lithium

Sigma Lithium Corporation engages in the exploration and development of lithium deposits in Brazil. It holds a 100% interest in the Grota do Cirilo, Genipapo, Santa Clara, and São José properties comprising 29 mineral rights covering an area of approximately 185 square kilometers located in the Araçuaí and Itinga regions of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves electric vehicle industries worldwide. The company was formerly known as Sigma Lithium Resources Corporation and changed its name to Sigma Lithium Corporation in July 2021. The company is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

About CCSC Technology International

CCSC Technology International Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells interconnect products in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It offers original equipment manufacturer and original design manufacture interconnect products, including connectors, cables, and wire harnesses used for a range of applications in various industries, such as industrial, automotive, robotics, medical equipment, computer, network and telecommunication, and consumer products. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Sha Tin, Hong Kong. CCSC Technology International Holdings Limited operates as a subsidiary of CCSC Investment Limited.