IPWR vs CKX Comparison

Ideal Power Inc is pioneering the development of its broadly patented bidirectional power switches, creating efficient and ecofriendly energy control solutions for electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging, renewable energy, energy storage, UPS / data center, solid-state circuit breaker and other industrial and military applications. The company is focused on its patented Bidirectional, Bipolar Junction Transistor (B-TRAN) semiconductor technology. B-TRAN is a double-sided bidirectional AC switchable to deliver substantial performance improvements over conventional power semiconductors. The primary raw material used in the fabrication of B-TRAN devices is silicon wafers.

CKX Lands Inc is a Louisiana corporation organized to receive non-producing mineral royalties spun off by a southwest Louisiana bank. It operates in three segments: Oil and Gas, Surface, and Timber. The company owns land and mineral interests and collects income through its ownership of oil and gas royalties, surface leases for farming, the right of way and other uses, and timber sales. The company's oil and gas royalties are paid by the operators who own the wells, and timber income is paid by the highest bidder for the timber. CKX has small royalty interests in approximately 20 different producing oil and gas fields. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from the Surface segment. Geographically, it generates all of its revenue from the United States of America.