Astronics (ATRO) Competitors

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ATRO vs. KTOS, AVAV, HXL, AIR, and NPK

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 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS), AeroVironment (AVAV), Hexcel (HXL), AAR (AIR), and National Presto Industries (NPK). These companies are all part of the "aerospace & defense" industry.

How does Astronics compare to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?

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

In the previous week, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions had 16 more articles in the media than Astronics. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and 4 mentions for Astronics. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Astronics' score of 0.43 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
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
14 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
2 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, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

Astronics presently has a consensus price target of $74.17, indicating a potential downside of 8.53%. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a consensus price target of $101.35, indicating a potential upside of 98.09%. Given Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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)
4 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.96

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$862.13M4.05$29.36M$0.9882.74
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions$1.35B7.12$22M$0.17300.96

56.7% of Astronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.9% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Astronics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions 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

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 mid-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

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.

In the previous week, AeroVironment had 40 more articles in the media than Astronics. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for AeroVironment and 4 mentions for Astronics. Astronics' average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat AeroVironment's score of 0.34 indicating that Astronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AeroVironment
9 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
30 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Astronics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

AeroVironment has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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$820.63M9.25$43.62M-$4.34N/A
Astronics$862.13M4.05$29.36M$0.9882.74

AeroVironment currently has a consensus price target of $318.78, suggesting a potential upside of 109.61%. Astronics has a consensus price target of $74.17, suggesting a potential downside of 8.53%. Given AeroVironment's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, 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

Summary

AeroVironment and Astronics tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astronics compare to Hexcel?

Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) and Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) are both mid-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, media sentiment 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
Astronics5.12% 49.34% 12.10%
Hexcel 6.07%11.08%5.66%

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

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

Astronics currently has a consensus price target of $74.17, suggesting a potential downside of 8.53%. Hexcel has a consensus price target of $91.00, suggesting a potential downside of 7.42%. Given Hexcel's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hexcel 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
Hexcel
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27

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
Astronics$862.13M4.05$29.36M$0.9882.74
Hexcel$1.89B3.91$109.40M$1.5264.67

In the previous week, Astronics had 4 more articles in the media than Hexcel. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Astronics and 0 mentions for Hexcel. Astronics' average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Hexcel's score of 0.00 indicating that Astronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Astronics Neutral
Hexcel Neutral

Summary

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

How does Astronics compare to AAR?

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

In the previous week, Astronics had 2 more articles in the media than AAR. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Astronics and 2 mentions for AAR. AAR's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Astronics' score of 0.43 indicating that AAR is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

AAR has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% 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.

90.7% of AAR shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.7% of Astronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of AAR 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

AAR currently has a consensus target price of $131.20, suggesting a potential downside of 2.11%. Astronics has a consensus target price of $74.17, suggesting a potential downside of 8.53%. Given AAR's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe AAR is more favorable than Astronics.

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

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
AAR5.46% 12.39% 5.68%
Astronics 5.12%49.34%12.10%

Astronics has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
AAR$2.78B1.92$12.50M$4.5129.72
Astronics$862.13M4.05$29.36M$0.9882.74

Summary

Astronics beats AAR on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astronics compare to National Presto Industries?

Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) and National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) are both aerospace & defense companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Astronics had 2 more articles in the media than National Presto Industries. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Astronics and 2 mentions for National Presto Industries. Astronics' average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat National Presto Industries' score of 0.12 indicating that Astronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Astronics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
National Presto Industries
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

National Presto Industries has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Astronics. National Presto Industries 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$862.13M4.05$29.36M$0.9882.74
National Presto Industries$503.52M1.85$33.08M$4.4928.89

56.7% of Astronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.6% of National Presto Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.9% of Astronics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.0% of National Presto Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

National Presto Industries has a net margin of 6.19% compared to Astronics' net margin of 5.12%. Astronics' return on equity of 49.34% beat National Presto Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Astronics5.12% 49.34% 12.10%
National Presto Industries 6.19%8.32%6.60%

Astronics has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Presto Industries has a beta of 0.4, suggesting that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

Astronics presently has a consensus price target of $74.17, indicating a potential downside of 8.53%. Given Astronics' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Astronics is more favorable than National Presto Industries.

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
National Presto Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Astronics beats National Presto Industries on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ATRO vs. The Competition

MetricAstronicsAEROSP/DEF EQ IndustryAerospace SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$3.49B$21.34B$30.95B$12.39B
Dividend YieldN/A0.62%0.89%5.81%
P/E Ratio82.4162.4544.9224.27
Price / Sales4.058.40200.13132.25
Price / Cash33.3239.5729.7337.84
Price / Book24.809.078.556.58
Net Income$29.36M$514.37M$906.01M$336.86M
7 Day Performance7.13%-1.68%-2.41%-0.14%
1 Month Performance20.34%14.36%4.52%1.87%
1 Year Performance194.24%50.65%36.47%33.76%

Astronics Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ATRO
Astronics
2.0296 of 5 stars
$81.09
+0.7%
$74.17
-8.5%
+192.3%$3.49B$862.13M82.412,700
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
4.6715 of 5 stars
$56.34
-1.2%
$98.17
+74.2%
+25.7%$10.56B$1.35B331.284,300
AVAV
AeroVironment
4.1399 of 5 stars
$167.89
-2.4%
$318.78
+89.9%
-10.6%$8.36B$820.63MN/A1,475
HXL
Hexcel
1.6855 of 5 stars
$99.24
+0.6%
$91.00
-8.3%
+79.0%$7.49B$1.89B65.295,563
AIR
AAR
3.7219 of 5 stars
$131.49
+0.2%
$131.20
-0.2%
+100.2%$5.24B$2.78B29.225,600

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