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ASTC vs. QTRX, KEQU, SEER, RPID, and ODYS

Should you buy Astrotech stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Astrotech 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 Astrotech include Quanterix (QTRX), Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU), Seer (SEER), Rapid Micro Biosystems (RPID), and Odysight.ai (ODYS). These companies are all part of the "measuring and control equipment" industry.

How does Astrotech compare to Quanterix?

Astrotech (NASDAQ:ASTC) and Quanterix (NASDAQ:QTRX) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Quanterix has a net margin of -71.86% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. Quanterix's return on equity of -23.92% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Astrotech-1,397.82% -81.85% -65.46%
Quanterix -71.86%-23.92%-17.66%

24.4% of Astrotech shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of Quanterix shares are held by institutional investors. 16.8% of Astrotech shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Quanterix shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Astrotech had 32 more articles in the media than Quanterix. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Astrotech and 3 mentions for Quanterix. Quanterix's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Astrotech's score of 0.26 indicating that Quanterix is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Astrotech
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Quanterix
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Astrotech$1.05M67.55-$13.85M-$8.41N/A
Quanterix$138.90M1.20-$107.15M-$2.36N/A

Quanterix has a consensus price target of $4.00, indicating a potential upside of 13.31%. Given Quanterix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Quanterix is more favorable than Astrotech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Astrotech
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Quanterix
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Astrotech has a beta of 4.6, meaning that its share price is 360% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quanterix has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Quanterix beats Astrotech on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astrotech compare to Kewaunee Scientific?

Kewaunee Scientific (NASDAQ:KEQU) and Astrotech (NASDAQ:ASTC) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, profitability and risk.

32.7% of Kewaunee Scientific shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Astrotech shares are held by institutional investors. 13.3% of Kewaunee Scientific shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.8% of Astrotech shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Kewaunee Scientific has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of 4.6, indicating that its stock price is 360% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kewaunee Scientific
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Astrotech
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Kewaunee Scientific has a net margin of 3.85% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. Kewaunee Scientific's return on equity of 18.09% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kewaunee Scientific3.85% 18.09% 6.71%
Astrotech -1,397.82%-81.85%-65.46%

In the previous week, Astrotech had 33 more articles in the media than Kewaunee Scientific. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Astrotech and 2 mentions for Kewaunee Scientific. Kewaunee Scientific's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Astrotech's score of 0.26 indicating that Kewaunee Scientific is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kewaunee Scientific
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Astrotech
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kewaunee Scientific$240.47M0.47$11.40M$3.7210.63
Astrotech$1.05M67.55-$13.85M-$8.41N/A

Summary

Kewaunee Scientific beats Astrotech on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astrotech compare to Seer?

Astrotech (NASDAQ:ASTC) and Seer (NASDAQ:SEER) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Astrotech$1.05M67.55-$13.85M-$8.41N/A
Seer$16.58M6.17-$73.60M-$1.24N/A

Astrotech has a beta of 4.6, suggesting that its stock price is 360% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Seer has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

24.4% of Astrotech shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of Seer shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.8% of Astrotech shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of Seer shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Astrotech had 30 more articles in the media than Seer. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Astrotech and 5 mentions for Seer. Seer's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Astrotech's score of 0.26 indicating that Seer is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Astrotech
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Seer
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Seer has a consensus price target of $4.00, indicating a potential upside of 115.05%. Given Seer's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Seer is more favorable than Astrotech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Astrotech
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Seer
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Seer has a net margin of -464.78% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. Seer's return on equity of -26.58% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Astrotech-1,397.82% -81.85% -65.46%
Seer -464.78%-26.58%-23.51%

Summary

Seer beats Astrotech on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astrotech compare to Rapid Micro Biosystems?

Astrotech (NASDAQ:ASTC) and Rapid Micro Biosystems (NASDAQ:RPID) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, dividends and risk.

Astrotech has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Rapid Micro Biosystems. Astrotech is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rapid Micro Biosystems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Astrotech$1.05M67.55-$13.85M-$8.41N/A
Rapid Micro Biosystems$33.59M2.69-$47.12M-$1.12N/A

Astrotech has a beta of 4.6, meaning that its share price is 360% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rapid Micro Biosystems has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

24.4% of Astrotech shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.6% of Rapid Micro Biosystems shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.8% of Astrotech shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Rapid Micro Biosystems shares are owned 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.

Rapid Micro Biosystems has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 206.12%. Given Rapid Micro Biosystems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Rapid Micro Biosystems is more favorable than Astrotech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Astrotech
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Rapid Micro Biosystems
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

In the previous week, Astrotech had 30 more articles in the media than Rapid Micro Biosystems. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Astrotech and 5 mentions for Rapid Micro Biosystems. Astrotech's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat Rapid Micro Biosystems' score of 0.23 indicating that Astrotech is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Astrotech
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Rapid Micro Biosystems
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Rapid Micro Biosystems has a net margin of -145.81% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. Astrotech's return on equity of -81.85% beat Rapid Micro Biosystems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Astrotech-1,397.82% -81.85% -65.46%
Rapid Micro Biosystems -145.81%-131.52%-67.48%

Summary

Astrotech and Rapid Micro Biosystems tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astrotech compare to Odysight.ai?

Odysight.ai (NASDAQ:ODYS) and Astrotech (NASDAQ:ASTC) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

Odysight.ai has a beta of -0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 158% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of 4.6, suggesting that its stock price is 360% more volatile than the broader market.

Astrotech has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Odysight.ai. Astrotech is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Odysight.ai, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Odysight.ai$3.02M22.89-$17.03M-$1.10N/A
Astrotech$1.05M67.55-$13.85M-$8.41N/A

Odysight.ai currently has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 142.72%. Given Odysight.ai's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Odysight.ai is more favorable than Astrotech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Odysight.ai
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Astrotech
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Astrotech had 32 more articles in the media than Odysight.ai. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Astrotech and 3 mentions for Odysight.ai. Astrotech's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat Odysight.ai's score of 0.22 indicating that Astrotech is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Odysight.ai
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Astrotech
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

19.7% of Odysight.ai shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Astrotech shares are held by institutional investors. 46.9% of Odysight.ai shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.8% of Astrotech shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Astrotech has a net margin of -1,397.82% compared to Odysight.ai's net margin of -1,739.44%. Odysight.ai's return on equity of -66.30% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Odysight.ai-1,739.44% -66.30% -58.33%
Astrotech -1,397.82%-81.85%-65.46%

Summary

Odysight.ai beats Astrotech on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ASTC vs. The Competition

MetricAstrotechAEROSP/DEF EQ IndustryAerospace SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$80.03M$21.50B$30.32B$12.54B
Dividend YieldN/A0.63%0.91%5.22%
P/E Ratio-4.7969.4149.6024.18
Price / Sales67.5510.55237.53112.26
Price / CashN/A39.7529.4457.13
Price / Book3.0911.329.546.72
Net Income-$13.85M$514.64M$906.14M$337.19M
7 Day Performance191.82%15.22%4.82%0.48%
1 Month Performance1,256.90%53.17%29.56%5.07%
1 Year Performance594.83%93.75%61.66%34.25%

Astrotech Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ASTC
Astrotech
0.9862 of 5 stars
$40.30
-11.4%
N/A+687.2%$80.03M$1.05MN/A10
QTRX
Quanterix
1.9806 of 5 stars
$3.01
+13.4%
$4.00
+33.1%
-33.3%$142.51M$138.90MN/A460
KEQU
Kewaunee Scientific
1.514 of 5 stars
$40.57
+1.5%
N/A+4.5%$116.42M$240.47M10.901,239
SEER
Seer
3.6154 of 5 stars
$1.91
+0.8%
$4.00
+110.0%
-12.6%$104.74M$16.58MN/A160
RPID
Rapid Micro Biosystems
3.6215 of 5 stars
$1.94
-1.2%
$7.00
+261.4%
-43.2%$89.80M$34.38MN/A200

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