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ASTC vs. LIDR, SPCB, ACFN, MVIS, and SNT

Should you buy Astrotech stock or one of its competitors? Astrotech's main competitors and comparable companies include AEye (LIDR), SuperCom (SPCB), Acorn Energy (ACFN), Microvision (MVIS), and Senstar Technologies (SNT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment & instruments" industry.

How does Astrotech compare to AEye?

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

Astrotech has a net margin of -1,578.34% compared to AEye's net margin of -7,786.44%. AEye's return on equity of -42.98% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Astrotech-1,578.34% -91.69% -72.48%
AEye -7,786.44%-42.98%-38.52%

AEye has a consensus price target of $3.50, indicating a potential upside of 205.68%. Given AEye's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe AEye 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
AEye
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

24.4% of Astrotech shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.6% of AEye shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.8% of Astrotech shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.9% of AEye shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Astrotech$910K16.36-$14.43M-$8.49N/A
AEye$230K232.34-$33.96M-$0.87N/A

Astrotech has a beta of 4.91, indicating that its share price is 391% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AEye has a beta of 2.7, indicating that its share price is 170% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, AEye had 1 more articles in the media than Astrotech. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for AEye and 3 mentions for Astrotech. AEye's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Astrotech's score of 0.18 indicating that AEye is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Summary

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

How does Astrotech compare to SuperCom?

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

SuperCom has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of 4.91, suggesting that its stock price is 391% more volatile than the broader market.

SuperCom has higher revenue and earnings than Astrotech.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SuperCom$27.90M1.89$3.75MN/AN/A
Astrotech$910K16.36-$14.43M-$8.49N/A

47.8% of SuperCom shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Astrotech shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.3% of SuperCom shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.8% of Astrotech shares are owned by 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.

SuperCom has a net margin of 2.92% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,578.34%. SuperCom's return on equity of 20.20% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SuperCom2.92% 20.20% 12.68%
Astrotech -1,578.34%-91.69%-72.48%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SuperCom
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
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 3 more articles in the media than SuperCom. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Astrotech and 0 mentions for SuperCom. Astrotech's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat SuperCom's score of 0.00 indicating that Astrotech is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
SuperCom Neutral
Astrotech Neutral

Summary

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

How does Astrotech compare to Acorn Energy?

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

Acorn Energy has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of 4.91, indicating that its share price is 391% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acorn Energy
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

In the previous week, Astrotech had 2 more articles in the media than Acorn Energy. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Astrotech and 1 mentions for Acorn Energy. Acorn Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Astrotech's score of 0.18 indicating that Acorn Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Acorn Energy
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Astrotech
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Acorn Energy$11.48M4.27$2.51M$0.6132.02
Astrotech$910K16.36-$14.43M-$8.49N/A

Acorn Energy has a net margin of 16.12% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,578.34%. Acorn Energy's return on equity of 10.06% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acorn Energy16.12% 10.06% 6.32%
Astrotech -1,578.34%-91.69%-72.48%

24.4% of Astrotech shares are held by institutional investors. 35.6% of Acorn Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.8% of Astrotech 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.

Summary

Acorn Energy beats Astrotech on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astrotech compare to Microvision?

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

Astrotech has a net margin of -1,578.34% compared to Microvision's net margin of -3,976.67%. Astrotech's return on equity of -91.69% beat Microvision's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microvision-3,976.67% -221.31% -100.90%
Astrotech -1,578.34%-91.69%-72.48%

30.9% of Microvision shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Astrotech shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Microvision shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.8% of Astrotech shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Microvision$1.21M28.96-$94.98M-$5.41N/A
Astrotech$910K16.36-$14.43M-$8.49N/A

In the previous week, Astrotech had 3 more articles in the media than Microvision. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Astrotech and 0 mentions for Microvision. Astrotech's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Microvision's score of 0.00 indicating that Astrotech is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Microvision Neutral
Astrotech Neutral

Microvision currently has a consensus price target of $37.50, indicating a potential upside of 2,445.82%. Given Microvision's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Microvision is more favorable than Astrotech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Microvision
1 Sell rating(s)
1 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

Microvision has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of 4.91, meaning that its stock price is 391% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Microvision and Astrotech tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astrotech compare to Senstar Technologies?

Astrotech (NASDAQ:ASTC) and Senstar Technologies (NASDAQ:SNT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

Senstar Technologies has a net margin of 1.34% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,578.34%. Senstar Technologies' return on equity of 1.16% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Astrotech-1,578.34% -91.69% -72.48%
Senstar Technologies 1.34%1.16%0.91%

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
Senstar Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Astrotech has a beta of 4.91, indicating that its stock price is 391% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Senstar Technologies has a beta of 2.3, indicating that its stock price is 130% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Astrotech had 1 more articles in the media than Senstar Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Astrotech and 2 mentions for Senstar Technologies. Senstar Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Astrotech's score of 0.18 indicating that Senstar Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Astrotech
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Senstar Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Astrotech$910K16.36-$14.43M-$8.49N/A
Senstar Technologies$36.37M0.98$3.22M$0.0276.75

24.4% of Astrotech shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of Senstar Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.8% of Astrotech shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.4% of Senstar Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Senstar Technologies beats Astrotech on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ASTC vs. The Competition

MetricAstrotechElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$14.19M$9.38B$31.65B$13.24B
Dividend YieldN/A2.26%2.75%15.88%
P/E Ratio-0.8329.3881.3526.05
Price / Sales15.5941.55589.1889.40
Price / CashN/A37.6849.1351.25
Price / Book0.544.718.126.31
Net Income-$14.43M$202.36M$702.36M$361.43M
7 Day Performance-1.40%0.81%0.65%-1.67%
1 Month Performance-0.42%1.61%1.12%-3.94%
1 Year Performance46.78%773.35%168.48%2.77%

Astrotech Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ASTC
Astrotech
0.5633 of 5 stars
$7.06
-5.0%
N/A+50.9%$14.19M$910KN/A32
LIDR
AEye
2.1061 of 5 stars
$1.20
+1.3%
$3.50
+192.9%
-49.6%$55.46M$450KN/A56
SPCB
SuperCom
1.1751 of 5 stars
$9.48
-1.2%
N/A-18.4%$52.59M$27.90M5.69133
ACFN
Acorn Energy
1.1829 of 5 stars
$20.45
-1.4%
N/A-31.1%$51.32M$9.57M33.5227
MVIS
Microvision
1.7469 of 5 stars
$1.59
-2.2%
$37.50
+2,265.9%
-92.2%$37.56M$2.87MN/A190

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This page (NASDAQ:ASTC) was last updated on 10/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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