Real Goods Solar (OTCMKTS:RGSE) & Connectm Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CNTM) Critical Contrast

Real Goods Solar (OTCMKTS:RGSE) and Connectm Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CNTM) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Real Goods Solar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.6% of Connectm Technology Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Real Goods Solar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.2% of Connectm Technology Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Real Goods Solar and Connectm Technology Solutions’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Real Goods Solar	-253.32%	-348.97%	-149.77%
Connectm Technology Solutions	N/A	N/A	-20.55%

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Real Goods Solar and Connectm Technology Solutions”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Real Goods Solar	$12.73 million	0.00	-$42.08 million	N/A	N/A
Connectm Technology Solutions	$19.42 million	0.13	-$14.94 million	$0.00	-453.97

Connectm Technology Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than Real Goods Solar.

Volatility & Risk

Real Goods Solar has a beta of 0.17, indicating that its share price is 83% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Connectm Technology Solutions has a beta of 0.09, indicating that its share price is 91% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Real Goods Solar and Connectm Technology Solutions, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Real Goods Solar	0	0	0	0	N/A
Connectm Technology Solutions	0	0	0	0	N/A

Summary

Connectm Technology Solutions beats Real Goods Solar on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Real Goods Solar

Real Goods Solar, Inc. operates as a residential and small business commercial solar energy engineering, procurement, and construction company in the United States. The company's Residential segment installs solar energy systems for homeowners, including lease financing, as well as small business commercial services in the continental United States. Its Sunetric segment installs solar energy systems for homeowners and business owners in Hawaii. The company's POWERHOUSE segment manufactures and sells solar shingles. The company Real Goods Solar, Inc. offers solar energy services, including design, procurement, permitting, build-out, grid connection, financing referrals, and warranty. The company markets its products and services through an outside sales team, inside sales, e-sales, and customer referral programs, as well as an online direct marketing channel. Real Goods Solar, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

About Connectm Technology Solutions

ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc., a technology company, focuses on advancing the electrification economy by integrating electrified energy assets with its AI-driven technology solutions platform. It provides residential and light commercial buildings, and all-electric original equipment manufacturers with a platform to accelerate the transition to solar and all-electric heating, cooling, and transportation. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts.