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ATRO vs. MOG.A, KTOS, AVAV, HXL, and AIR

Should you buy Astronics stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Astronics 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 Astronics include Moog (MOG.A), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS), AeroVironment (AVAV), Hexcel (HXL), and AAR (AIR). These companies are all part of the "aerospace & defense" industry.

How does Astronics compare to Moog?

Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) and Moog (NYSE:MOG.A) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Astronics currently has a consensus target price of $89.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.66%. Given Astronics' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Astronics is more favorable than Moog.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Astronics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Moog
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
4.00

Astronics has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Moog has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

56.7% of Astronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.0% of Moog shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Astronics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Moog shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Moog has a net margin of 6.83% compared to Astronics' net margin of 5.12%. Astronics' return on equity of 49.34% beat Moog's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Astronics5.12% 49.34% 12.10%
Moog 6.83%16.11%7.15%

In the previous week, Astronics had 5 more articles in the media than Moog. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Astronics and 2 mentions for Moog. Astronics' average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Moog's score of 0.37 indicating that Astronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Astronics
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Moog
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Astronics$862.13M3.64$29.36M$1.1874.19
Moog$3.86B3.10$235.03M$8.8942.43

Summary

Astronics beats Moog on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astronics compare to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?

Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions had 30 more articles in the media than Astronics. MarketBeat recorded 37 mentions for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and 7 mentions for Astronics. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Astronics' score of 1.05 indicating that Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Astronics
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
29 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Astronics has a net margin of 5.12% compared to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' net margin of 2.08%. Astronics' return on equity of 49.34% beat Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Astronics5.12% 49.34% 12.10%
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions 2.08%2.82%2.29%

Astronics has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. Astronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Astronics$862.13M3.64$29.36M$1.1874.19
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions$1.35B8.68$22M$0.17366.52

Astronics presently has a consensus target price of $89.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.66%. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a consensus target price of $96.28, indicating a potential upside of 54.52%. Given Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is more favorable than Astronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Astronics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91

56.7% of Astronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.9% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.9% of Astronics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Astronics has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions beats Astronics on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astronics compare to AeroVironment?

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) and Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Astronics has a net margin of 5.12% compared to AeroVironment's net margin of -13.93%. Astronics' return on equity of 49.34% beat AeroVironment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AeroVironment-13.93% 3.26% 2.56%
Astronics 5.12%49.34%12.10%

86.4% of AeroVironment shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.7% of Astronics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of AeroVironment shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Astronics shares are held 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AeroVironment$1.61B6.20$43.62M-$4.34N/A
Astronics$862.13M3.64$29.36M$1.1874.19

AeroVironment currently has a consensus target price of $318.78, indicating a potential upside of 59.47%. Astronics has a consensus target price of $89.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.66%. Given AeroVironment's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe AeroVironment is more favorable than Astronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AeroVironment
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Astronics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

In the previous week, AeroVironment had 68 more articles in the media than Astronics. MarketBeat recorded 75 mentions for AeroVironment and 7 mentions for Astronics. Astronics' average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat AeroVironment's score of 0.52 indicating that Astronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AeroVironment
28 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
36 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Astronics
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

AeroVironment has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astronics has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

AeroVironment beats Astronics on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astronics compare to Hexcel?

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) and Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) are both mid-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Hexcel has a net margin of 6.07% compared to Astronics' net margin of 5.12%. Astronics' return on equity of 49.34% beat Hexcel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hexcel6.07% 11.08% 5.66%
Astronics 5.12%49.34%12.10%

Hexcel has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astronics has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Hexcel had 3 more articles in the media than Astronics. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Hexcel and 7 mentions for Astronics. Astronics' average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Hexcel's score of -0.09 indicating that Astronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hexcel
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Astronics
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hexcel$1.94B3.51$109.40M$1.5259.31
Astronics$862.13M3.64$29.36M$1.1874.19

Hexcel presently has a consensus target price of $91.00, indicating a potential upside of 0.94%. Astronics has a consensus target price of $89.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.66%. Given Astronics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Astronics is more favorable than Hexcel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hexcel
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27
Astronics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

95.5% of Hexcel shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.7% of Astronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Hexcel shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Astronics 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.

Summary

Astronics beats Hexcel on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astronics compare to AAR?

Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) and AAR (NYSE:AIR) are both mid-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

56.7% of Astronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.7% of AAR shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.9% of Astronics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of AAR 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.

AAR has a net margin of 5.46% compared to Astronics' net margin of 5.12%. Astronics' return on equity of 49.34% beat AAR's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Astronics5.12% 49.34% 12.10%
AAR 5.46%12.39%5.68%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Astronics$862.13M3.64$29.36M$1.1874.19
AAR$3.13B1.42$12.50M$4.5124.86

In the previous week, Astronics had 3 more articles in the media than AAR. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Astronics and 4 mentions for AAR. Astronics' average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat AAR's score of 0.65 indicating that Astronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Astronics
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AAR
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Astronics has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AAR has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

Astronics currently has a consensus price target of $89.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.66%. AAR has a consensus price target of $131.20, indicating a potential upside of 17.04%. Given AAR's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe AAR is more favorable than Astronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Astronics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
AAR
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Summary

Astronics beats AAR on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ATRO vs. The Competition

MetricAstronicsAEROSP/DEF EQ IndustryAerospace SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$3.12B$22.35B$31.44B$12.60B
Dividend YieldN/A0.59%0.87%5.30%
P/E Ratio73.0963.8046.6726.64
Price / Sales3.649.81246.2896.34
Price / Cash29.9940.4930.1337.60
Price / Book22.289.188.586.81
Net Income$29.36M$514.64M$906.14M$337.12M
7 Day Performance3.68%38.02%18.32%2.81%
1 Month Performance22.94%38.60%26.20%6.87%
1 Year Performance174.87%68.22%54.42%38.44%

Astronics Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ATRO
Astronics
2.1998 of 5 stars
$86.40
-0.7%
$89.00
+3.0%
+172.1%$3.12B$862.13M73.092,700
MOG.A
Moog
0.8699 of 5 stars
$346.28
+8.6%
N/A+98.6%$10.97B$3.86B38.9513,500
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
4.3958 of 5 stars
$56.87
+1.2%
$96.28
+69.3%
+72.4%$10.66B$1.35B334.534,300
AVAV
AeroVironment
4.1918 of 5 stars
$184.04
+5.6%
$318.78
+73.2%
+15.9%$9.19B$820.63MN/A1,475
HXL
Hexcel
2.3978 of 5 stars
$87.74
+1.8%
$91.00
+3.7%
+67.5%$6.62B$1.89B57.725,563

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