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ATRO vs. HII, 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 Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), 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 Huntington Ingalls Industries?

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

In the previous week, Huntington Ingalls Industries had 12 more articles in the media than Astronics. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Huntington Ingalls Industries and 5 mentions for Astronics. Astronics' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Huntington Ingalls Industries' score of 0.44 indicating that Astronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Huntington Ingalls Industries
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Astronics
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

90.5% of Huntington Ingalls Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.7% of Astronics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Huntington Ingalls Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Astronics shares are held by 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.

Huntington Ingalls Industries has a beta of 0.25, suggesting that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astronics has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Huntington Ingalls Industries currently has a consensus price target of $381.50, indicating a potential upside of 33.20%. Astronics has a consensus price target of $74.17, indicating a potential upside of 2.28%. Given Huntington Ingalls Industries' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Huntington Ingalls Industries is more favorable than Astronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Huntington Ingalls Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Astronics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Huntington Ingalls Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Astronics. Huntington Ingalls 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
Huntington Ingalls Industries$12.48B0.90$605M$15.3718.64
Astronics$886.81M3.52$29.36M$0.9873.99

Astronics has a net margin of 5.12% compared to Huntington Ingalls Industries' net margin of 4.71%. Astronics' return on equity of 49.34% beat Huntington Ingalls Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Huntington Ingalls Industries4.71% 12.05% 4.87%
Astronics 5.12%49.34%12.10%

Summary

Astronics beats Huntington Ingalls Industries on 10 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 mid-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

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$886.81M3.52$29.36M$0.9873.99
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions$1.42B6.35$22M$0.17281.72

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 insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions 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.

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%

In the previous week, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions had 20 more articles in the media than Astronics. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and 5 mentions for Astronics. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Astronics' score of 1.02 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)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
17 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Astronics currently has a consensus target price of $74.17, suggesting a potential upside of 2.28%. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a consensus target price of $103.41, suggesting a potential upside of 115.93%. Given Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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 beta of 1.13, meaning that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a beta of 1.07, meaning that its stock price is 7% 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 mid-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, AeroVironment had 82 more articles in the media than Astronics. MarketBeat recorded 87 mentions for AeroVironment and 5 mentions for Astronics. Astronics' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat AeroVironment's score of 0.38 indicating that Astronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AeroVironment
19 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
46 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Astronics
2 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 net margin of 5.12% compared to AeroVironment's net margin of -9.00%. Astronics' return on equity of 49.34% beat AeroVironment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AeroVironment-9.00% 3.71% 2.90%
Astronics 5.12%49.34%12.10%

AeroVironment has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astronics has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

AeroVironment presently has a consensus target price of $266.68, suggesting a potential upside of 84.85%. Astronics has a consensus target price of $74.17, suggesting a potential upside of 2.28%. Given AeroVironment's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, 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

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, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Astronics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than AeroVironment. 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$1.98B3.69-$265.12M-$3.68N/A
Astronics$886.81M3.52$29.36M$0.9873.99

Summary

AeroVironment and Astronics tied by winning 8 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 better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Hexcel presently has a consensus target price of $91.91, indicating a potential downside of 6.73%. Astronics has a consensus target price of $74.17, indicating a potential upside of 2.28%. Given Astronics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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 held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.7% of Astronics shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Hexcel shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Astronics 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.

In the previous week, Hexcel had 2 more articles in the media than Astronics. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Hexcel and 5 mentions for Astronics. Astronics' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Hexcel's score of 0.50 indicating that Astronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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 1.05, meaning that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astronics has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

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$1.94B3.83$109.40M$1.5264.83
Astronics$886.81M3.52$29.36M$0.9873.99

Summary

Astronics beats Hexcel on 9 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 superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, Astronics had 3 more articles in the media than AAR. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Astronics and 2 mentions for AAR. Astronics' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat AAR's score of 0.20 indicating that Astronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

AAR presently has a consensus target price of $131.20, indicating a potential downside of 0.90%. Astronics has a consensus target price of $74.17, indicating a potential upside of 2.28%. Given Astronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Astronics is more favorable than AAR.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AAR
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Astronics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

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$2.78B1.89$12.50M$4.5129.35
Astronics$886.81M3.52$29.36M$0.9873.99

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%

AAR has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astronics has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

90.7% of AAR shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.7% of Astronics shares are held by institutional investors. 3.6% of AAR shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Astronics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Astronics beats AAR on 12 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$3.14B$20.88B$31.47B$12.50B
Dividend YieldN/A0.62%0.88%8.01%
P/E Ratio74.2362.3743.8324.41
Price / Sales3.527.4933.3996.46
Price / Cash29.9939.2929.5849.38
Price / Book22.178.367.846.35
Net Income$29.36M$509.46M$903.77M$330.93M
7 Day Performance1.01%-6.93%-7.23%-1.79%
1 Month Performance-9.36%-4.09%-6.28%-0.04%
1 Year Performance140.97%37.07%22.91%20.91%

Astronics Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ATRO
Astronics
2.3422 of 5 stars
$72.51
+0.0%
$74.17
+2.3%
+140.9%$3.14B$886.81M74.232,700
HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries
4.8902 of 5 stars
$287.31
-2.3%
$381.50
+32.8%
+10.8%$11.30B$12.48B18.6644,000
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
4.699 of 5 stars
$50.44
-5.8%
$100.44
+99.2%
-6.8%$9.45B$1.35B296.434,300
AVAV
AeroVironment
4.6169 of 5 stars
$165.54
-6.4%
$277.37
+67.6%
-45.2%$8.39B$1.98BN/A3,991
HXL
Hexcel
3.2374 of 5 stars
$99.22
-2.1%
$91.91
-7.4%
+68.6%$7.48B$1.89B65.225,563

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