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AXTI vs. AEIS, FORM, ACLS, UCTT, and VECO

Should you buy AXT stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares AXT 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 AXT include Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), FormFactor (FORM), Axcelis Technologies (ACLS), Ultra Clean (UCTT), and Veeco Instruments (VECO). These companies are all part of the "semiconductor equipment" industry.

How does AXT compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) and AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, AXT had 1 more articles in the media than Advanced Energy Industries. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for AXT and 16 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries. Advanced Energy Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat AXT's score of 0.44 indicating that Advanced Energy Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Advanced Energy Industries
15 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
AXT
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Advanced Energy Industries currently has a consensus target price of $404.25, indicating a potential upside of 60.11%. AXT has a consensus target price of $50.00, indicating a potential upside of 35.24%. Given Advanced Energy Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Advanced Energy Industries is more favorable than AXT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Advanced Energy Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
AXT
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Advanced Energy Industries$1.80B5.34$148.40M$4.7553.16
AXT$88.33M27.38-$21.26M-$0.31N/A

99.7% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.5% of AXT shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of AXT shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Advanced Energy Industries has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AXT has a beta of 1.86, meaning that its stock price is 86% more volatile than the broader market.

Advanced Energy Industries has a net margin of 10.00% compared to AXT's net margin of -14.69%. Advanced Energy Industries' return on equity of 17.99% beat AXT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Advanced Energy Industries10.00% 17.99% 9.60%
AXT -14.69%-5.71%-3.65%

Summary

Advanced Energy Industries beats AXT on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AXT compare to FormFactor?

FormFactor (NASDAQ:FORM) and AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

FormFactor has a net margin of 8.14% compared to AXT's net margin of -14.69%. FormFactor's return on equity of 9.31% beat AXT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FormFactor8.14% 9.31% 7.83%
AXT -14.69%-5.71%-3.65%

FormFactor currently has a consensus price target of $132.45, suggesting a potential upside of 58.72%. AXT has a consensus price target of $50.00, suggesting a potential upside of 35.24%. Given FormFactor's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe FormFactor is more favorable than AXT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
FormFactor
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
AXT
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

98.8% of FormFactor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.5% of AXT shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of FormFactor shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of AXT shares are held by company 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.

FormFactor has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AXT has a beta of 1.86, suggesting that its stock price is 86% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FormFactor$784.99M8.29$54.36M$0.8795.92
AXT$88.33M27.38-$21.26M-$0.31N/A

In the previous week, FormFactor had 9 more articles in the media than AXT. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for FormFactor and 17 mentions for AXT. FormFactor's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat AXT's score of 0.44 indicating that FormFactor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FormFactor
12 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AXT
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

FormFactor beats AXT on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AXT compare to Axcelis Technologies?

AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) and Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, AXT had 8 more articles in the media than Axcelis Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for AXT and 9 mentions for Axcelis Technologies. Axcelis Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat AXT's score of 0.44 indicating that Axcelis Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AXT
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Axcelis Technologies
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

49.5% of AXT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.0% of Axcelis Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.0% of AXT shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Axcelis Technologies shares are owned by company 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AXT$88.33M27.38-$21.26M-$0.31N/A
Axcelis Technologies$839.05M4.10$120.24M$3.2134.91

AXT currently has a consensus target price of $50.00, indicating a potential upside of 35.24%. Axcelis Technologies has a consensus target price of $130.25, indicating a potential upside of 16.24%. Given AXT's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe AXT is more favorable than Axcelis Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AXT
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Axcelis Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Axcelis Technologies has a net margin of 11.93% compared to AXT's net margin of -14.69%. Axcelis Technologies' return on equity of 12.19% beat AXT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AXT-14.69% -5.71% -3.65%
Axcelis Technologies 11.93%12.19%9.29%

AXT has a beta of 1.86, meaning that its stock price is 86% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Axcelis Technologies has a beta of 1.88, meaning that its stock price is 88% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Axcelis Technologies beats AXT on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AXT compare to Ultra Clean?

AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) and Ultra Clean (NASDAQ:UCTT) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

Ultra Clean has a net margin of -9.38% compared to AXT's net margin of -14.69%. Ultra Clean's return on equity of 4.28% beat AXT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AXT-14.69% -5.71% -3.65%
Ultra Clean -9.38%4.28%1.86%

In the previous week, AXT had 1 more articles in the media than Ultra Clean. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for AXT and 16 mentions for Ultra Clean. Ultra Clean's average media sentiment score of 1.62 beat AXT's score of 0.44 indicating that Ultra Clean is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AXT
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ultra Clean
12 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

AXT presently has a consensus price target of $50.00, indicating a potential upside of 35.24%. Ultra Clean has a consensus price target of $113.40, indicating a potential upside of 63.00%. Given Ultra Clean's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ultra Clean is more favorable than AXT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AXT
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Ultra Clean
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

AXT has a beta of 1.86, suggesting that its stock price is 86% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ultra Clean has a beta of 1.83, suggesting that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AXT$88.33M27.38-$21.26M-$0.31N/A
Ultra Clean$2.05B1.52-$181.20M-$4.29N/A

49.5% of AXT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of Ultra Clean shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.0% of AXT shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Ultra Clean 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.

Summary

Ultra Clean beats AXT on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AXT compare to Veeco Instruments?

AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) and Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ:VECO) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends and profitability.

49.5% of AXT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.5% of Veeco Instruments shares are held by institutional investors. 6.0% of AXT shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Veeco Instruments 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.

AXT has a beta of 1.86, meaning that its share price is 86% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Veeco Instruments has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Veeco Instruments has a net margin of 3.53% compared to AXT's net margin of -14.69%. Veeco Instruments' return on equity of 3.49% beat AXT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AXT-14.69% -5.71% -3.65%
Veeco Instruments 3.53%3.49%2.33%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AXT$88.33M27.38-$21.26M-$0.31N/A
Veeco Instruments$664.29M3.95$35.39M$0.38113.13

AXT presently has a consensus target price of $50.00, suggesting a potential upside of 35.24%. Veeco Instruments has a consensus target price of $40.60, suggesting a potential downside of 5.56%. Given AXT's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe AXT is more favorable than Veeco Instruments.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AXT
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Veeco Instruments
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

In the previous week, AXT had 8 more articles in the media than Veeco Instruments. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for AXT and 9 mentions for Veeco Instruments. Veeco Instruments' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat AXT's score of 0.44 indicating that Veeco Instruments is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AXT
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Veeco Instruments
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Veeco Instruments beats AXT on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AXTI vs. The Competition

MetricAXTELEC COMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.80B$62.03B$36.95B$12.15B
Dividend YieldN/A1.15%3.15%9.13%
P/E Ratio-119.2566.59166.2423.33
Price / Sales27.3880.16595.4685.57
Price / CashN/A146.2342.8459.34
Price / Book6.986.898.225.74
Net Income-$21.26M$854.68M$1.08B$336.32M
7 Day Performance-30.22%-14.83%-2.02%-2.79%
1 Month Performance-48.26%-23.68%-4.79%-5.86%
1 Year Performance1,514.41%77.89%130.23%12.75%

AXT Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AXTI
AXT
3.8232 of 5 stars
$36.97
-13.5%
$50.00
+35.2%
+1,652.5%$2.80B$88.33MN/A1,072
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries
4.7821 of 5 stars
$280.67
-1.2%
$400.45
+42.7%
+92.6%$10.80B$1.80B59.0913,000
FORM
FormFactor
4.4885 of 5 stars
$105.31
-0.2%
$132.45
+25.8%
+152.2%$8.23B$784.99M121.052,153
ACLS
Axcelis Technologies
4.2474 of 5 stars
$131.70
-3.5%
$130.25
-1.1%
+59.2%$4.19B$839.05M41.031,515
UCTT
Ultra Clean
4.5434 of 5 stars
$91.76
-0.7%
$113.40
+23.6%
+213.4%$4.14B$2.05BN/A7,874

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