Contrasting EMCORE (NASDAQ:EMKR) and Daqo New Energy (NYSE:DQ)

EMCORE (NASDAQ:EMKR – Get Rating) and Daqo New Energy (NYSE:DQ – Get Rating) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.
Volatility & Risk
EMCORE has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Daqo New Energy has a beta of 0.3, indicating that its share price is 70% less volatile than the S&P 500.