Comparing BOE Varitronix (OTCMKTS:VARXF) and Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE)

Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE) and BOE Varitronix (OTCMKTS:VARXF) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Benchmark Electronics and BOE Varitronix’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Benchmark Electronics	2.45%	7.17%	3.45%
BOE Varitronix	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Benchmark Electronics and BOE Varitronix”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Benchmark Electronics	$2.75 billion	0.57	$64.32 million	$1.83	23.86
BOE Varitronix	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Benchmark Electronics has higher revenue and earnings than BOE Varitronix.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

92.3% of Benchmark Electronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.3% of BOE Varitronix shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Benchmark Electronics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Benchmark Electronics and BOE Varitronix, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Benchmark Electronics	0	2	2	0	2.50
BOE Varitronix	0	0	0	0	N/A

Benchmark Electronics currently has a consensus price target of $41.33, suggesting a potential downside of 5.32%. Given Benchmark Electronics’ higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Benchmark Electronics is more favorable than BOE Varitronix.

Summary

Benchmark Electronics beats BOE Varitronix on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Benchmark Electronics

Benchmark Electronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers product design, engineering services, technology solutions, and manufacturing services in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. The company provides engineering services and technology solutions, including new product design, prototype, testing, and related engineering services; and custom testing and technology solutions, as well as automation equipment design and build services. It also offers electronics manufacturing and testing services, such as printed circuit board assembly and test solutions, assembly of subsystems, circuitry and functionality testing of printed assemblies, environmental and stress testing, and component reliability testing; component engineering services; manufacturing defect analysis, in-circuit testing, functional testing, and life cycle testing services, as well as environmental stress tests of assemblies of boards or systems; and failure analysis. In addition, the company provides precision machining and electromechanical assembly services; and subsystem and system integration services, including assembly, configuration, and testing for various industries. Further, it provides value-added support systems; supply chain management solutions; direct order fulfillment; and aftermarket non-warranty services, including repair, replacement, refurbishment, remanufacturing, exchange, systems upgrade, and spare parts manufacturing throughout a product’s life cycle. The company serves original equipment manufacturers in the aerospace and defense, medical technologies, complex industrials, semiconductor capital equipment, telecommunications, and advanced computing industries. It markets its services and solutions primarily through a direct sales force. The company was formerly known as Electronics, Inc. Benchmark Electronics, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

About BOE Varitronix

BOE Varitronix Limited, an investment holding company, designs, manufactures, and sells liquid crystal display and related products in the People's Republic of China, Europe, the United States, Korea, and internationally. It primarily provides thin film transistor products. The company offers display products for use in automotive applications in digital instrument cluster display, center information display, HUD, rear view, and side view E-mirror products; and products for use in industrial applications, such as white goods, home automation, and other products. In addition, the company engages in the marketing and sales consulting activities. BOE Varitronix Limited was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. BOE Varitronix Limited is a subsidiary of BOE Technology Group Company Limited.