Manitex International (NASDAQ:MNTX – Get Rating) and Sono-Tek (NASDAQ:SOTK – Get Rating) are both small-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Manitex International and Sono-Tek's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Manitex International and Sono-Tek's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Sono-Tek has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Manitex International. Manitex International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sono-Tek, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Manitex International has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sono-Tek has a beta of -0.23, suggesting that its stock price is 123% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Manitex International and Sono-Tek, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Sono-Tek has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 92.31%. Given Sono-Tek's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Sono-Tek is more favorable than Manitex International.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

47.8% of Manitex International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.1% of Sono-Tek shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.7% of Manitex International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.6% of Sono-Tek shares are owned 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.

Summary

Sono-Tek beats Manitex International on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Manitex International

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Manitex International, Inc. engages in the provision of engineered lifting solutions. It operates through the following operating units: Manitex, Badger, PM Group, Valla, and C&M. The firm products include cranes and machinery. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Bridgeview, IL.

About Sono-Tek

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Sono-Tek Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of ultrasonic coating systems. The firm also provides patented nozzles and generators for manufacturers equipment. Its products categories include electronics, energy, medical, glass, food, textiles, nanotechnology, and industrial. The company was founded by Harvey L. Berger on March 21, 1975 and is headquartered in Milton, NY.

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