AstroNova (ALOT) Competitors

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) and AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, community ranking, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

Does the MarketBeat Community believe in DDD or ALOT?

3D Systems received 512 more outperform votes than AstroNova when rated by MarketBeat users. However, 71.22% of users gave AstroNova an outperform vote while only 58.28% of users gave 3D Systems an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
3D Systems	Outperform Votes 757 58.28%	Underperform Votes 542 41.72%
AstroNova	Outperform Votes 245 71.22%	Underperform Votes 99 28.78%

Is DDD or ALOT more profitable?

AstroNova has a net margin of 2.49% compared to 3D Systems' net margin of -117.65%. AstroNova's return on equity of 5.21% beat 3D Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
3D Systems	-117.65%	-26.72%	-11.52%
AstroNova	2.49%	5.21%	3.20%

Which has more risk & volatility, DDD or ALOT?

3D Systems has a beta of 1.94, suggesting that its stock price is 94% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, AstroNova has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in DDD or ALOT?

64.5% of 3D Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.0% of AstroNova shares are held by institutional investors. 4.9% of 3D Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.7% of AstroNova shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Does the media prefer DDD or ALOT?

In the previous week, 3D Systems had 13 more articles in the media than AstroNova. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for 3D Systems and 2 mentions for AstroNova. AstroNova's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat 3D Systems' score of -0.08 indicating that AstroNova is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
3D Systems	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
AstroNova	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, DDD or ALOT?

AstroNova has lower revenue, but higher earnings than 3D Systems. AstroNova is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 3D Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
3D Systems	$440.12M	0.50	-$363.17M	-$2.09	-0.78
AstroNova	$151.28M	0.46	$4.69M	-$1.93	-4.73

Do analysts prefer DDD or ALOT?

3D Systems presently has a consensus target price of $3.67, suggesting a potential upside of 125.64%. Given 3D Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe 3D Systems is more favorable than AstroNova.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
3D Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
AstroNova	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

3D Systems and AstroNova tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.