Do analysts rate SPCB or ASTC?

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

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, SPCB or ASTC?

SuperCom has higher revenue and earnings than Astrotech. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio SuperCom $27.90M 1.98 $3.75M N/A N/A Astrotech $1.01M 14.90 -$13.85M -$8.41 N/A

Is SPCB or ASTC more profitable?

SuperCom has a net margin of 2.92% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. SuperCom's return on equity of 21.28% beat Astrotech's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets SuperCom 2.92% 21.28% 13.17% Astrotech -1,397.82% -81.85% -65.46%

Do analysts prefer ACFN or ASTC?

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

Which has better earnings & valuation, ACFN or ASTC?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Acorn Energy $11.48M 4.72 $2.51M $0.61 35.43 Astrotech $1.01M 14.90 -$13.85M -$8.41 N/A

Is ACFN or ASTC more profitable?

Acorn Energy has a net margin of 16.12% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. 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 Energy 16.12% 10.06% 6.32% Astrotech -1,397.82% -81.85% -65.46%

Do analysts recommend ASTC or SNT?

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 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Do analysts rate MVIS or ASTC?

Microvision currently has a consensus price target of $37.50, indicating a potential upside of 2,186.59%. Given Microvision's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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

Is MVIS or ASTC more profitable?

Astrotech has a net margin of -1,397.82% compared to Microvision's net margin of -3,976.67%. Astrotech's return on equity of -81.85% beat Microvision's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Microvision -3,976.67% -221.31% -100.90% Astrotech -1,397.82% -81.85% -65.46%

Do analysts rate ELSE or ASTC?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Electro-Sensors 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

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

Should you buy Astrotech stock or one of its competitors? Astrotech's main competitors and comparable companies include SuperCom (SPCB), Acorn Energy (ACFN), Senstar Technologies (SNT), Microvision (MVIS), and Electro-Sensors (ELSE). 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 SuperCom?

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

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 stock is poised for long-term growth.

SuperCom has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of 4.88, indicating that its share price is 388% more volatile than the broader market.

SuperCom has higher revenue and earnings than Astrotech.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SuperCom	$27.90M	1.98	$3.75M	N/A	N/A
Astrotech	$1.01M	14.90	-$13.85M	-$8.41	N/A

In the previous week, SuperCom had 2 more articles in the media than Astrotech. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for SuperCom and 1 mentions for Astrotech. Astrotech's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat SuperCom's score of 1.01 indicating that Astrotech is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
SuperCom	Positive
Astrotech	Very Positive

SuperCom has a net margin of 2.92% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. SuperCom's return on equity of 21.28% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SuperCom	2.92%	21.28%	13.17%
Astrotech	-1,397.82%	-81.85%	-65.46%

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

Summary

SuperCom beats Astrotech on 9 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 better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

24.4% of Astrotech shares are owned by institutional investors. 35.6% of Acorn Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.8% of Astrotech shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Acorn Energy	$11.48M	4.72	$2.51M	$0.61	35.43
Astrotech	$1.01M	14.90	-$13.85M	-$8.41	N/A

Acorn Energy has a net margin of 16.12% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. 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 Energy	16.12%	10.06%	6.32%
Astrotech	-1,397.82%	-81.85%	-65.46%

Acorn Energy has a beta of 0.24, suggesting that its share price is 76% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of 4.88, suggesting that its share price is 388% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Acorn Energy had 3 more articles in the media than Astrotech. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Acorn Energy and 1 mentions for Astrotech. Astrotech's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Acorn Energy's score of 0.35 indicating that Astrotech is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Acorn Energy	Neutral
Astrotech	Very Positive

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

Summary

Acorn Energy beats Astrotech on 10 of the 14 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 compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

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	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

In the previous week, Senstar Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Astrotech. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Senstar Technologies and 1 mentions for Astrotech. Astrotech's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Senstar Technologies' score of 1.43 indicating that Astrotech is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Astrotech	Very Positive
Senstar Technologies	Positive

Astrotech has a beta of 4.88, indicating that its share price is 388% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Senstar Technologies has a beta of 2.27, indicating that its share price is 127% more volatile than the broader market.

Senstar Technologies has a net margin of 1.34% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. Senstar Technologies' return on equity of 1.15% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Astrotech	-1,397.82%	-81.85%	-65.46%
Senstar Technologies	1.34%	1.15%	0.91%

24.4% of Astrotech shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of Senstar Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 16.8% of Astrotech shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.4% of Senstar Technologies shares are held by company 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.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Astrotech	$1.01M	14.90	-$13.85M	-$8.41	N/A
Senstar Technologies	$36.37M	1.06	$3.22M	$0.02	82.50

Summary

Senstar Technologies 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 superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, Microvision had 3 more articles in the media than Astrotech. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Microvision and 1 mentions for Astrotech. Astrotech's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Microvision's score of 0.41 indicating that Astrotech is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Microvision	Neutral
Astrotech	Very Positive

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Microvision	$2.87M	13.58	-$94.98M	-$5.41	N/A
Astrotech	$1.01M	14.90	-$13.85M	-$8.41	N/A

Astrotech has a net margin of -1,397.82% compared to Microvision's net margin of -3,976.67%. Astrotech's return on equity of -81.85% beat Microvision's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Microvision	-3,976.67%	-221.31%	-100.90%
Astrotech	-1,397.82%	-81.85%	-65.46%

Microvision currently has a consensus price target of $37.50, indicating a potential upside of 2,186.59%. Given Microvision's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of 4.88, indicating that its stock price is 388% more volatile than the broader market.

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 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.

Summary

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

How does Astrotech compare to Electro-Sensors?

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

11.7% of Electro-Sensors shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Astrotech shares are held by institutional investors. 13.3% of Electro-Sensors 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, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Electro-Sensors has higher revenue and earnings than Astrotech. Astrotech is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Electro-Sensors, 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
Electro-Sensors	$10.48M	2.61	$310K	$0.08	96.75
Astrotech	$1.01M	14.90	-$13.85M	-$8.41	N/A

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Electro-Sensors	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

Electro-Sensors has a net margin of 2.42% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,397.82%. Electro-Sensors' return on equity of 1.73% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Electro-Sensors	2.42%	1.73%	1.62%
Astrotech	-1,397.82%	-81.85%	-65.46%

In the previous week, Astrotech had 1 more articles in the media than Electro-Sensors. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Astrotech and 0 mentions for Electro-Sensors. Astrotech's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Electro-Sensors' score of 0.00 indicating that Astrotech is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Electro-Sensors	Neutral
Astrotech	Very Positive

Electro-Sensors has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astrotech has a beta of 4.88, indicating that its stock price is 388% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Electro-Sensors beats Astrotech on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ASTC vs. The Competition

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Metric	Astrotech	Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components Industry	Technology Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$15.20M	$8.77B	$29.64B	$12.72B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.23%	2.74%	11.15%
P/E Ratio	-0.85	26.23	76.55	25.29
Price / Sales	14.90	39.34	588.63	98.94
Price / Cash	N/A	30.70	47.50	51.44
Price / Book	0.55	4.76	7.70	6.20
Net Income	-$13.85M	$202.80M	$704.99M	$358.50M
7 Day Performance	-3.39%	-1.04%	-1.08%	-2.35%
1 Month Performance	-18.35%	-6.97%	-3.65%	-2.77%
1 Year Performance	44.28%	813.11%	180.35%	7.63%

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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	1.3044 of 5 stars	$7.12 -1.2%	N/A	+43.3%	$15.20M	$1.01M	N/A	10	Positive News Gap Up
SPCB SuperCom	1.6441 of 5 stars	$10.14 -1.1%	N/A	-6.2%	$56.28M	$27.90M	6.08	110
ACFN Acorn Energy	1.082 of 5 stars	$19.10 -2.2%	N/A	-28.9%	$47.93M	$11.48M	31.30	20	News Coverage Short Interest Increase High Trading Volume
SNT Senstar Technologies	1.5825 of 5 stars	$1.69 -0.9%	N/A	-63.3%	$39.31M	$36.37M	84.29	160	Positive News Short Interest Decrease
MVIS Microvision	1.9553 of 5 stars	$1.64 -0.6%	$37.50 +2,186.6%	-90.5%	$38.97M	$2.87M	N/A	350	News Coverage

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

How does Astrotech compare to SuperCom?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in SPCB or ASTC?

Which has more volatility and risk, SPCB or ASTC?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, SPCB or ASTC?

Does the media favor SPCB or ASTC?

Is SPCB or ASTC more profitable?

Do analysts rate SPCB or ASTC?

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How does Astrotech compare to Acorn Energy?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in ACFN or ASTC?

Which has better earnings & valuation, ACFN or ASTC?

Is ACFN or ASTC more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, ACFN or ASTC?

Does the media favor ACFN or ASTC?

Do analysts prefer ACFN or ASTC?

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How does Astrotech compare to Senstar Technologies?

Do analysts recommend ASTC or SNT?

Does the media refer more to ASTC or SNT?

Which has more volatility and risk, ASTC or SNT?

Is ASTC or SNT more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in ASTC or SNT?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, ASTC or SNT?

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How does Astrotech compare to Microvision?

Does the media favor MVIS or ASTC?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, MVIS or ASTC?

Is MVIS or ASTC more profitable?

Do analysts rate MVIS or ASTC?

Which has more risk and volatility, MVIS or ASTC?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in MVIS or ASTC?

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How does Astrotech compare to Electro-Sensors?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in ELSE or ASTC?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, ELSE or ASTC?

Do analysts rate ELSE or ASTC?

Is ELSE or ASTC more profitable?

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