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American Superconductor (AMSC) Competitors

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$49.22 +2.13 (+4.52%)
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$48.85 -0.37 (-0.75%)
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AMSC vs. ENS, AYI, ENPH, FELE, and BDC

Should you buy American Superconductor stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares American Superconductor with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with American Superconductor include Enersys (ENS), Acuity (AYI), Enphase Energy (ENPH), Franklin Electric (FELE), and Belden (BDC). These companies are all part of the "electrical components & equipment" industry.

How does American Superconductor compare to Enersys?

Enersys (NYSE:ENS) and American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) are both mid-cap electrical components & equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Enersys currently has a consensus target price of $180.25, suggesting a potential downside of 15.70%. Given Enersys' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Enersys is more favorable than American Superconductor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Enersys
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
American Superconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

American Superconductor has a net margin of 46.70% compared to Enersys' net margin of 8.37%. American Superconductor's return on equity of 37.97% beat Enersys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Enersys8.37% 21.27% 9.91%
American Superconductor 46.70%37.97%27.75%

In the previous week, Enersys had 3 more articles in the media than American Superconductor. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Enersys and 3 mentions for American Superconductor. American Superconductor's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Enersys' score of 0.00 indicating that American Superconductor is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Enersys
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
American Superconductor
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Enersys has higher revenue and earnings than American Superconductor. American Superconductor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enersys, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Enersys$3.62B2.18$363.73M$8.0726.50
American Superconductor$222.82M10.52$6.03M$2.9316.80

94.9% of Enersys shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.3% of American Superconductor shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Enersys shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of American Superconductor shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Enersys has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Superconductor has a beta of 3.28, indicating that its share price is 228% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Enersys beats American Superconductor on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does American Superconductor compare to Acuity?

American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) and Acuity (NYSE:AYI) are both mid-cap electrical components & equipment 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, valuation and media sentiment.

American Superconductor has a net margin of 46.70% compared to Acuity's net margin of 9.37%. American Superconductor's return on equity of 37.97% beat Acuity's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Superconductor46.70% 37.97% 27.75%
Acuity 9.37%20.74%12.20%

In the previous week, Acuity had 1 more articles in the media than American Superconductor. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Acuity and 3 mentions for American Superconductor. Acuity's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat American Superconductor's score of 0.50 indicating that Acuity is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
American Superconductor
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Acuity
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Acuity has a consensus target price of $369.17, indicating a potential upside of 32.09%. Given Acuity's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Acuity is more favorable than American Superconductor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Superconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Acuity
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

American Superconductor has a beta of 3.28, meaning that its share price is 228% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acuity has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

Acuity has higher revenue and earnings than American Superconductor. American Superconductor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acuity, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American Superconductor$222.82M10.52$6.03M$2.9316.80
Acuity$4.35B1.95$396.60M$13.6420.49

52.3% of American Superconductor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.2% of Acuity shares are held by institutional investors. 4.8% of American Superconductor shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Acuity shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Acuity beats American Superconductor on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does American Superconductor compare to Enphase Energy?

American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) and Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) are both mid-cap electrical components & equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, risk, earnings and profitability.

Enphase Energy has higher revenue and earnings than American Superconductor. American Superconductor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enphase Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American Superconductor$222.82M10.52$6.03M$2.9316.80
Enphase Energy$1.47B4.76$172.13M$1.0152.62

American Superconductor has a beta of 3.28, indicating that its stock price is 228% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Enphase Energy has a beta of 1.26, indicating that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

Enphase Energy has a consensus price target of $40.94, indicating a potential downside of 22.97%. Given Enphase Energy's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Enphase Energy is more favorable than American Superconductor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Superconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Enphase Energy
6 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.12

52.3% of American Superconductor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.1% of Enphase Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 4.8% of American Superconductor shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Enphase Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

American Superconductor has a net margin of 46.70% compared to Enphase Energy's net margin of 9.64%. American Superconductor's return on equity of 37.97% beat Enphase Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Superconductor46.70% 37.97% 27.75%
Enphase Energy 9.64%16.88%5.39%

In the previous week, Enphase Energy had 33 more articles in the media than American Superconductor. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for Enphase Energy and 3 mentions for American Superconductor. Enphase Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat American Superconductor's score of 0.50 indicating that Enphase Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
American Superconductor
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Enphase Energy
22 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

American Superconductor and Enphase Energy tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does American Superconductor compare to Franklin Electric?

Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) and American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) are both mid-cap electrical components & equipment companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

American Superconductor has a net margin of 46.70% compared to Franklin Electric's net margin of 6.91%. American Superconductor's return on equity of 37.97% beat Franklin Electric's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Franklin Electric6.91% 14.86% 9.81%
American Superconductor 46.70%37.97%27.75%

In the previous week, American Superconductor had 1 more articles in the media than Franklin Electric. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for American Superconductor and 2 mentions for Franklin Electric. Franklin Electric's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat American Superconductor's score of 0.50 indicating that Franklin Electric is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Franklin Electric
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
American Superconductor
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Franklin Electric has a beta of 1.07, suggesting that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Superconductor has a beta of 3.28, suggesting that its stock price is 228% more volatile than the broader market.

Franklin Electric has higher revenue and earnings than American Superconductor. American Superconductor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Franklin Electric, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Franklin Electric$2.13B2.01$147.09M$3.3229.25
American Superconductor$222.82M10.52$6.03M$2.9316.80

80.0% of Franklin Electric shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.3% of American Superconductor shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Franklin Electric shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of American Superconductor shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Franklin Electric presently has a consensus target price of $106.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.17%. Given Franklin Electric's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Franklin Electric is more favorable than American Superconductor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Franklin Electric
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
American Superconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

American Superconductor beats Franklin Electric on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does American Superconductor compare to Belden?

Belden (NYSE:BDC) and American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) are both mid-cap electrical components & equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Belden currently has a consensus price target of $162.50, indicating a potential upside of 54.07%. Given Belden's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Belden is more favorable than American Superconductor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Belden
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
American Superconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Belden has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Superconductor has a beta of 3.28, suggesting that its stock price is 228% more volatile than the broader market.

Belden has higher revenue and earnings than American Superconductor. American Superconductor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Belden, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Belden$2.79B1.47$237.52M$5.9417.76
American Superconductor$222.82M10.52$6.03M$2.9316.80

American Superconductor has a net margin of 46.70% compared to Belden's net margin of 8.49%. American Superconductor's return on equity of 37.97% beat Belden's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Belden8.49% 24.47% 8.88%
American Superconductor 46.70%37.97%27.75%

In the previous week, Belden had 7 more articles in the media than American Superconductor. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Belden and 3 mentions for American Superconductor. Belden's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat American Superconductor's score of 0.50 indicating that Belden is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Belden
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
American Superconductor
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

98.8% of Belden shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.3% of American Superconductor shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Belden shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of American Superconductor shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Belden beats American Superconductor on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AMSC vs. The Competition

MetricAmerican SuperconductorELEC IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.24B$6.97B$38.30B$12.12B
Dividend YieldN/A1.66%3.22%5.36%
P/E Ratio16.8045.73168.5025.21
Price / Sales10.523.85623.3873.03
Price / Cash81.5728.5546.6455.00
Price / Book9.843.2910.156.94
Net Income$6.03M$188.40M$1.06B$335.25M
7 Day Performance-11.68%-2.06%0.20%-0.70%
1 Month Performance20.84%2.79%3.88%-0.90%
1 Year Performance99.43%69.14%160.75%29.67%

American Superconductor Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AMSC
American Superconductor
1.501 of 5 stars
$49.22
+4.5%
N/A+90.2%$2.24B$222.82M16.80330
ENS
Enersys
2.051 of 5 stars
$236.30
-1.4%
$180.25
-23.7%
+121.2%$8.73B$3.62B29.2810,858
AYI
Acuity
4.8946 of 5 stars
$281.38
-2.8%
$369.17
+31.2%
+0.5%$8.54B$4.35B20.6313,800
ENPH
Enphase Energy
2.5119 of 5 stars
$52.89
+10.2%
$40.68
-23.1%
-4.1%$6.97B$1.47B52.372,872
FELE
Franklin Electric
3.3943 of 5 stars
$96.07
-2.3%
$106.00
+10.3%
+6.8%$4.24B$2.13B28.946,500

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