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ASTC vs. BNGO, MSAI, STAI, SMIT, and TBIO

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 Bionano Genomics (BNGO), MultiSensor AI (MSAI), ScanTech AI Systems (STAI), Schmitt Industries (SMIT), and Telesis Bio (TBIO). These companies are all part of the "measuring and control equipment" industry.

How does Astrotech compare to Bionano Genomics?

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

Bionano Genomics has a net margin of -109.94% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. Bionano Genomics' return on equity of -67.90% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bionano Genomics	-109.94%	-67.90%	-41.45%
Astrotech	-1,397.82%	-74.54%	-60.45%

In the previous week, Bionano Genomics had 8 more articles in the media than Astrotech. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Bionano Genomics and 7 mentions for Astrotech. Bionano Genomics' average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Astrotech's score of 0.27 indicating that Bionano Genomics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Bionano Genomics	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Astrotech	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Bionano Genomics has a beta of 1.62, indicating that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of -0.25, indicating that its stock price is 125% less volatile than the broader market.

Bionano Genomics currently has a consensus price target of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 404.20%. Given Bionano Genomics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Bionano Genomics is more favorable than Astrotech.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bionano Genomics	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

Astrotech has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Bionano Genomics. Astrotech is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bionano Genomics, 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
Bionano Genomics	$28.51M	0.46	-$26.40M	-$4.37	N/A
Astrotech	$1.05M	4.37	-$13.85M	-$8.34	N/A

11.4% of Bionano Genomics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Astrotech shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Bionano Genomics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.8% of Astrotech shares are held by company 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.

Summary

Bionano Genomics beats Astrotech on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astrotech compare to MultiSensor AI?

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

MultiSensor AI has higher revenue and earnings than Astrotech. MultiSensor AI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Astrotech, 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
MultiSensor AI	$5.55M	2.27	-$11.71M	-$12.80	N/A
Astrotech	$1.05M	4.37	-$13.85M	-$8.34	N/A

82.3% of MultiSensor AI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Astrotech shares are held by institutional investors. 50.8% of MultiSensor AI shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.8% of Astrotech shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

MultiSensor AI has a net margin of -162.60% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. MultiSensor AI's return on equity of -58.42% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MultiSensor AI	-162.60%	-58.42%	-47.19%
Astrotech	-1,397.82%	-74.54%	-60.45%

MultiSensor AI presently has a consensus price target of $120.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1,813.88%. Given MultiSensor AI's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe MultiSensor AI is more favorable than Astrotech.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MultiSensor AI	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Astrotech	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

MultiSensor AI has a beta of -0.24, meaning that its stock price is 124% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of -0.25, meaning that its stock price is 125% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Astrotech had 4 more articles in the media than MultiSensor AI. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Astrotech and 3 mentions for MultiSensor AI. MultiSensor AI's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Astrotech's score of 0.27 indicating that MultiSensor AI is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
MultiSensor AI	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Astrotech	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

MultiSensor AI beats Astrotech on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astrotech compare to ScanTech AI Systems?

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

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
ScanTech AI Systems	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Astrotech has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ScanTech AI Systems. Astrotech is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ScanTech AI 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
Astrotech	$1.05M	4.37	-$13.85M	-$8.34	N/A
ScanTech AI Systems	$1.88M	0.26	-$23.07M	-$9.20	N/A

24.4% of Astrotech shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.0% of ScanTech AI Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.8% of Astrotech shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of ScanTech AI Systems shares are owned 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.

Astrotech has a beta of -0.25, suggesting that its stock price is 125% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ScanTech AI Systems has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

ScanTech AI Systems has a net margin of -477.09% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. ScanTech AI Systems' return on equity of -11.25% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Astrotech	-1,397.82%	-74.54%	-60.45%
ScanTech AI Systems	-477.09%	-11.25%	209.23%

In the previous week, Astrotech had 7 more articles in the media than ScanTech AI Systems. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Astrotech and 0 mentions for ScanTech AI Systems. Astrotech's average media sentiment score of 0.27 beat ScanTech AI Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that Astrotech is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Astrotech	Neutral
ScanTech AI Systems	Neutral

Summary

ScanTech AI Systems beats Astrotech on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astrotech compare to Schmitt Industries?

Schmitt Industries (NASDAQ:SMIT) and Astrotech (NASDAQ:ASTC) 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 profitability, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Astrotech had 6 more articles in the media than Schmitt Industries. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Astrotech and 1 mentions for Schmitt Industries. Schmitt Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Astrotech's score of 0.27 indicating that Schmitt Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Schmitt Industries	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Astrotech	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Schmitt Industries has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. Schmitt Industries' return on equity of 0.00% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Schmitt Industries	N/A	N/A	N/A
Astrotech	-1,397.82%	-74.54%	-60.45%

24.4% of Astrotech shares are held by institutional investors. 17.1% of Schmitt Industries 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.

Schmitt Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Astrotech.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Schmitt Industries	$9.89M	0.01	-$3.28M	N/A	N/A
Astrotech	$1.05M	4.37	-$13.85M	-$8.34	N/A

Schmitt Industries has a beta of 0.11, meaning that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of -0.25, meaning that its stock price is 125% less volatile than the broader market.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Schmitt Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Astrotech	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Summary

Schmitt Industries beats Astrotech on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astrotech compare to Telesis Bio?

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

Telesis Bio has a beta of 2.29, meaning that its stock price is 129% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of -0.25, meaning that its stock price is 125% less volatile than the broader market.

Telesis Bio has a net margin of -336.59% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. Telesis Bio's return on equity of 0.00% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Telesis Bio	-336.59%	N/A	-61.89%
Astrotech	-1,397.82%	-74.54%	-60.45%

37.6% of Telesis Bio shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Astrotech shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.5% of Telesis Bio shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.8% of Astrotech shares are owned by 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.

Astrotech has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Telesis Bio. Astrotech is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Telesis Bio, 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
Telesis Bio	$225.09M	0.00	-$47.72M	-$20.52	N/A
Astrotech	$1.05M	4.37	-$13.85M	-$8.34	N/A

In the previous week, Astrotech had 6 more articles in the media than Telesis Bio. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Astrotech and 1 mentions for Telesis Bio. Astrotech's average media sentiment score of 0.27 beat Telesis Bio's score of 0.00 indicating that Astrotech is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Telesis Bio	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Astrotech	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Telesis Bio	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Astrotech	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Summary

Telesis Bio and Astrotech tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ASTC vs. The Competition

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Metric	Astrotech	AEROSP/DEF EQ Industry	Aerospace Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$4.73M	$20.43B	$29.94B	$12.38B
Dividend Yield	N/A	0.62%	0.91%	5.35%
P/E Ratio	-0.31	53.84	48.44	23.07
Price / Sales	4.37	8.74	224.96	79.28
Price / Cash	N/A	37.36	28.31	56.33
Price / Book	0.20	8.55	8.01	6.96
Net Income	-$13.85M	$516.51M	$907.04M	$333.52M
7 Day Performance	-5.43%	1.27%	2.08%	0.45%
1 Month Performance	-21.62%	-1.98%	-1.65%	4.06%
1 Year Performance	-55.76%	56.09%	48.49%	36.24%

Astrotech Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ASTC Astrotech	0.498 of 5 stars	$2.61 -3.0%	N/A	-54.0%	$4.73M	$1.05M	N/A	10	News Coverage Earnings Report Short Interest Increase
BNGO Bionano Genomics	1.9644 of 5 stars	$1.27 -0.4%	$6.00 +374.3%	-68.4%	$14.03M	$28.51M	N/A	300	Trending News Earnings Report Gap Up
MSAI MultiSensor AI	2.8935 of 5 stars	$6.10 -1.5%	$120.00 +1,867.2%	-83.6%	$12.28M	$5.55M	N/A	35	News Coverage Earnings Report
STAI ScanTech AI Systems	N/A	$0.10 +2.5%	N/A	-99.7%	$563K	$1.88M	N/A	N/A
SMIT Schmitt Industries	N/A	$0.03 +1.1%	N/A	N/A	$106K	$9.89M	N/A	160

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Astrotech (ASTC) Competitors

ASTC vs. BNGO, MSAI, STAI, SMIT, and TBIO

How does Astrotech compare to Bionano Genomics?

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How does Astrotech compare to MultiSensor AI?

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How does Astrotech compare to ScanTech AI Systems?

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How does Astrotech compare to Schmitt Industries?

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How does Astrotech compare to Telesis Bio?

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Astrotech (ASTC) Competitors

ASTC vs. BNGO, MSAI, STAI, SMIT, and TBIO

How does Astrotech compare to Bionano Genomics?

Is BNGO or ASTC more profitable?

Does the media refer more to BNGO or ASTC?

Which has more volatility and risk, BNGO or ASTC?

Do analysts prefer BNGO or ASTC?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BNGO or ASTC?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in BNGO or ASTC?

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How does Astrotech compare to MultiSensor AI?

Which has better earnings and valuation, MSAI or ASTC?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in MSAI or ASTC?

Is MSAI or ASTC more profitable?

Do analysts prefer MSAI or ASTC?

Which has more risk & volatility, MSAI or ASTC?

Does the media favor MSAI or ASTC?

Summary

How does Astrotech compare to ScanTech AI Systems?

Do analysts recommend ASTC or STAI?

Which has better valuation and earnings, ASTC or STAI?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ASTC or STAI?

Which has more risk & volatility, ASTC or STAI?

Is ASTC or STAI more profitable?

Does the media refer more to ASTC or STAI?

Summary

How does Astrotech compare to Schmitt Industries?

Does the media favor SMIT or ASTC?

Is SMIT or ASTC more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of SMIT or ASTC?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, SMIT or ASTC?

Which has more volatility & risk, SMIT or ASTC?

Do analysts prefer SMIT or ASTC?

Summary

How does Astrotech compare to Telesis Bio?

Which has more volatility and risk, TBIO or ASTC?

Is TBIO or ASTC more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in TBIO or ASTC?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, TBIO or ASTC?

Does the media prefer TBIO or ASTC?

Do analysts prefer TBIO or ASTC?

Summary

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ASTC vs. The Competition

Astrotech Competitors List

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