UFPT vs PFBC vs CPAC vs ITGR vs NNBR

For growth investors, UFP Technologies, Inc.

(UFPT) is the stronger pick with 19. 5% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -9. 1% for NN, Inc. (NNBR). Preferred Bank (PFBC) offers the better valuation at 9. 1x trailing P/E (8. 9x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate UFP Technologies, Inc. (UFPT) a "Buy" — based on 2 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Preferred Bank (PFBC) is the cheapest at 9.

1x versus Integer Holdings Corporation at 30. 4x. On forward P/E, Cementos Pacasmayo S. A. A. is actually cheaper at 8. 3x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Preferred Bank wins at 0. 51x versus Integer Holdings Corporation's 3. 08x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, UFP Technologies, Inc.

(UFPT) delivered a total return of +306. 1%, compared to -63. 4% for NN, Inc. (NNBR). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: UFPT returned +785. 4% versus NNBR's -75. 7%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Cementos Pacasmayo S.

A. A. (CPAC) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 13β versus NN, Inc. 's 2. 04β — meaning NNBR is approximately 1506% more volatile than CPAC relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, UFP Technologies, Inc. (UFPT) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 36% versus 144% for NN, Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), UFP Technologies, Inc.

(UFPT) is pulling ahead at 19. 5% versus -9. 1% for NN, Inc. (NNBR). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Cementos Pacasmayo S. A. A. grew EPS 17. 9% year-over-year, compared to -15. 0% for Integer Holdings Corporation. Over a 3-year CAGR, UFPT leads at 19. 4% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Preferred Bank (PFBC) is the more profitable company, earning 26.

8% net margin versus -8. 1% for NN, Inc. — meaning it keeps 26. 8% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: PFBC leads at 38. 0% versus -4. 3% for NNBR. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — PFBC leads at 55. 0%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Preferred Bank (PFBC) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 51x versus Integer Holdings Corporation's 3. 08x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Cementos Pacasmayo S. A. A. (CPAC) trades at 8. 3x forward P/E versus 43. 6x for NN, Inc. — 35. 4x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for UFPT: 34. 6% to $298. 00.

In this comparison, CPAC (5.

5% yield), PFBC (3. 1% yield) pay a dividend. UFPT, ITGR, NNBR do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Cementos Pacasmayo S.

A. A. (CPAC) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 13), 5. 5% yield). NN, Inc. (NNBR) carries a higher beta of 2. 04 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (CPAC: +89. 0%, NNBR: -75. 7%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (UFPT (Healthcare) and PFBC (Financial Services) and CPAC (Basic Materials) and ITGR (Healthcare) and NNBR (Industrials)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: UFPT is a small-cap high-growth stock; PFBC is a small-cap deep-value stock; CPAC is a small-cap deep-value stock; ITGR is a small-cap quality compounder stock; NNBR is a small-cap quality compounder stock. PFBC, CPAC pay a dividend while UFPT, ITGR, NNBR do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.