Reviewing Kuraray (OTCMKTS:KURRY) and Aduro Clean Technologies (NASDAQ:ADUR)

Aduro Clean Technologies (NASDAQ:ADUR) and Kuraray (OTCMKTS:KURRY) are both manufacturing companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, earnings and valuation.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Aduro Clean Technologies and Kuraray”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Aduro Clean Technologies	$299,021.00	490.74	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kuraray	$5.47 billion	0.72	$209.82 million	$1.93	18.80

Kuraray has higher revenue and earnings than Aduro Clean Technologies.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Aduro Clean Technologies and Kuraray, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Aduro Clean Technologies	0	0	1	0	3.00
Kuraray	0	0	0	0	0.00

Aduro Clean Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $50.00, suggesting a potential upside of 868.99%. Given Aduro Clean Technologies’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Aduro Clean Technologies is more favorable than Kuraray.

Profitability

This table compares Aduro Clean Technologies and Kuraray’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Aduro Clean Technologies	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kuraray	3.90%	7.73%	4.68%

About Aduro Clean Technologies

Aduro Clean Technologies is a developer of patented water-based technologies to chemically recycle waste plastics; convert heavy crude and bitumen into lighter, more valuable oil and transform renewable oils into higher-value fuels or renewable chemicals. Aduro Clean Technologies is based in LONDON, Ontario.

About Kuraray

Kuraray Co., Ltd. engages in the production and sale of resins, chemicals, fibers, activated carbon, and high-performance membranes and systems worldwide. The Vinyl Acetate segment manufactures and markets functional resins and films, including PVA, PVB and EVAL. The Isoprene segment engages in the manufacture and marketing of SEPTON thermoplastic elastomer, isoprene-related products, and GENESTAR. The Functional Materials segment manufactures and markets methacrylic resin, medical products, and carbon materials. The Fibers and Textiles segment manufactures and sells synthetic fibers and textiles, CLARINO manmade leather, non-woven fabrics, and other products. The Trading segment mainly processes and sells synthetic fibers and manmade leathers. It is also involved in the engineering business; design and construction of various plants; outsourcing of logistics services; temporary staffing/introduction business; design, manufacture, construction, and sale of water treatment equipment; travel and insurance agency business; golf course management; management of accommodation facilities and restaurants; manufacture and sale of hook-and loop fasteners and related products; manufacture and sale of dental materials; warehousing and logistics; and manufacturing and sales of methacrylic resin sheets, as well as provides consulting services. The company was incorporated in 1926 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.