Head to Head Comparison: Dialog Semiconductor (OTCMKTS:DLGNF) and Freedom Acquisition I (NASDAQ:FACT)
by Teresa Graham · The Cerbat GemDialog Semiconductor (OTCMKTS:DLGNF – Get Free Report) and Freedom Acquisition I (NASDAQ:FACT – Get Free Report) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
55.8% of Freedom Acquisition I shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Freedom Acquisition I shares are held 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.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Dialog Semiconductor and Freedom Acquisition I”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Dialog Semiconductor | $1.38 billion | 4.17 | $84.50 million | $3.32 | 24.22 |
| Freedom Acquisition I | N/A | N/A | $5.98 million | N/A | N/A |
Dialog Semiconductor has higher revenue and earnings than Freedom Acquisition I.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Dialog Semiconductor and Freedom Acquisition I, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Dialog Semiconductor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Freedom Acquisition I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Volatility & Risk
Dialog Semiconductor has a beta of 1.74, suggesting that its stock price is 74% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Freedom Acquisition I has a beta of 0.01, suggesting that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Dialog Semiconductor and Freedom Acquisition I’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Dialog Semiconductor | 5.72% | 16.55% | 13.08% |
| Freedom Acquisition I | N/A | -31.14% | 1.67% |
Summary
Dialog Semiconductor beats Freedom Acquisition I on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Dialog Semiconductor
Dialog Semiconductor Plc engages in the design, development, and marketing of integrated circuit (IC) products. It operates through the following segments: Custom Mixed Signal (CMS), Advanced Mixed Signal (AMS), Connectivity and Audio (C&A), and Industrial IoT. The CMS segment provides custom ICs designed to meet the needs of the customers in the mobile, industrial, automotive, computing and storage markets. The AMS segment offers standard products including CMICs, AC/DC converter solutions for smaller, fast charging power adaptors for portable devices as well as LED drivers for backlighting and solid state lighting products. The C&A segment includes standard products incorporating short-range wireless, digital cordless, Bluetooth low energy, VoIP, and low-power Wi-Fi technologies. The Industrial IoT segment consists of products enabling smart factory and building automation including non-volatile memory (NVM) ICs, industrial communication ICs, custom-designed ASICs and embedded systems, servers, and software. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Reading, the United Kingdom.
About Freedom Acquisition I
Freedom Acquisition I Corp. does not have significant operations. The company focuses on effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or related business combination with one or more businesses. Freedom Acquisition I Corp. was incorporated in 2020 and is based in New York, New York.