AXT (AXTI) Competitors

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AXTI vs. MKSI, ENTG, AMKR, ONTO, and AEIS

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 MKS (MKSI), Entegris (ENTG), Amkor Technology (AMKR), Onto Innovation (ONTO), and Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS). These companies are all part of the "semiconductor equipment" industry.

How does AXT compare to MKS?

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

MKS has a net margin of 8.06% compared to AXT's net margin of -14.69%. MKS's return on equity of 21.49% beat AXT's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MKS	8.06%	21.49%	6.54%
AXT	-14.69%	-5.71%	-3.65%

MKS has a beta of 1.98, indicating that its stock price is 98% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AXT has a beta of 1.75, indicating that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

99.8% of MKS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.5% of AXT shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of MKS 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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, MKS had 7 more articles in the media than AXT. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for MKS and 14 mentions for AXT. MKS's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat AXT's score of 0.65 indicating that MKS is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
MKS	13 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AXT	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

MKS presently has a consensus target price of $324.92, indicating a potential downside of 0.56%. AXT has a consensus target price of $22.80, indicating a potential downside of 81.48%. Given MKS's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe MKS is more favorable than AXT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MKS	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.87
AXT	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20

MKS has higher revenue and earnings than AXT. AXT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MKS, 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
MKS	$3.93B	5.61	$295M	$4.78	68.36
AXT	$88.33M	91.19	-$21.26M	-$0.31	N/A

Summary

MKS beats AXT on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AXT compare to Entegris?

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

49.5% of AXT shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Entegris shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of AXT shares are held by 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.

Entegris has higher revenue and earnings than AXT. AXT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Entegris, 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
Entegris	$3.20B	6.66	$235.60M	$1.73	80.66
AXT	$88.33M	91.19	-$21.26M	-$0.31	N/A

Entegris currently has a consensus price target of $153.78, indicating a potential upside of 10.20%. AXT has a consensus price target of $22.80, indicating a potential downside of 81.48%. Given Entegris' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Entegris is more favorable than AXT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Entegris	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	7 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

Entegris has a net margin of 8.18% compared to AXT's net margin of -14.69%. Entegris' return on equity of 11.45% beat AXT's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Entegris	8.18%	11.45%	5.34%
AXT	-14.69%	-5.71%	-3.65%

Entegris has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AXT has a beta of 1.75, indicating that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, AXT had 10 more articles in the media than Entegris. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for AXT and 4 mentions for Entegris. Entegris' average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat AXT's score of 0.65 indicating that Entegris is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Entegris	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AXT	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Entegris beats AXT on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AXT compare to Amkor Technology?

Amkor Technology (NASDAQ:AMKR) and AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk, earnings and valuation.

Amkor Technology has a beta of 2.29, meaning that its stock price is 129% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AXT has a beta of 1.75, meaning that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

Amkor Technology has a net margin of 6.17% compared to AXT's net margin of -14.69%. Amkor Technology's return on equity of 9.88% beat AXT's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Amkor Technology	6.17%	9.88%	5.40%
AXT	-14.69%	-5.71%	-3.65%

Amkor Technology has higher revenue and earnings than AXT. AXT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amkor Technology, 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
Amkor Technology	$6.71B	2.67	$373.89M	$1.75	41.29
AXT	$88.33M	91.19	-$21.26M	-$0.31	N/A

Amkor Technology presently has a consensus price target of $67.38, indicating a potential downside of 6.75%. AXT has a consensus price target of $22.80, indicating a potential downside of 81.48%. Given Amkor Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Amkor Technology is more favorable than AXT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Amkor Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36
AXT	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20

42.8% of Amkor Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.5% of AXT shares are held by institutional investors. 26.4% of Amkor Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of AXT shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Amkor Technology had 14 more articles in the media than AXT. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Amkor Technology and 14 mentions for AXT. AXT's average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat Amkor Technology's score of 0.58 indicating that AXT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Amkor Technology	11 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AXT	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

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

How does AXT compare to Onto Innovation?

Onto Innovation (NYSE:ONTO) and AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

In the previous week, AXT had 5 more articles in the media than Onto Innovation. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for AXT and 9 mentions for Onto Innovation. AXT's average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat Onto Innovation's score of 0.49 indicating that AXT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Onto Innovation	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
AXT	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Onto Innovation has a net margin of 10.32% compared to AXT's net margin of -14.69%. Onto Innovation's return on equity of 11.68% beat AXT's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Onto Innovation	10.32%	11.68%	10.54%
AXT	-14.69%	-5.71%	-3.65%

Onto Innovation presently has a consensus target price of $310.63, suggesting a potential upside of 17.37%. AXT has a consensus target price of $22.80, suggesting a potential downside of 81.48%. Given Onto Innovation's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Onto Innovation is more favorable than AXT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Onto Innovation	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
AXT	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20

Onto Innovation has higher revenue and earnings than AXT. AXT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Onto Innovation, 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
Onto Innovation	$1.01B	13.10	$136.76M	$2.14	123.67
AXT	$88.33M	91.19	-$21.26M	-$0.31	N/A

98.4% of Onto Innovation shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.5% of AXT shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Onto Innovation shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of AXT shares are held 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.

Onto Innovation has a beta of 1.7, suggesting that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AXT has a beta of 1.75, suggesting that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Onto Innovation beats AXT on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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 stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

Advanced Energy Industries has a beta of 1.4, indicating that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AXT has a beta of 1.75, indicating that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Advanced Energy Industries had 9 more articles in the media than AXT. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries and 14 mentions for AXT. Advanced Energy Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat AXT's score of 0.65 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	10 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AXT	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Advanced Energy Industries currently has a consensus target price of $358.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.04%. AXT has a consensus target price of $22.80, suggesting a potential downside of 81.48%. Given Advanced Energy Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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)	2 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92
AXT	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20

99.7% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.5% of AXT shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of AXT shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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 Industries	10.00%	17.99%	9.60%
AXT	-14.69%	-5.71%	-3.65%

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Advanced Energy Industries	$1.91B	6.49	$148.40M	$4.75	68.49
AXT	$88.33M	91.19	-$21.26M	-$0.31	N/A

Summary

Advanced Energy Industries beats AXT on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AXTI vs. The Competition

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Metric	AXT	ELEC COMP Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$8.03B	$70.99B	$39.49B	$12.47B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.13%	3.19%	5.27%
P/E Ratio	-396.05	91.90	170.32	25.88
Price / Sales	91.19	163.88	614.57	69.69
Price / Cash	N/A	271.36	48.75	56.67
Price / Book	27.30	9.27	10.56	7.15
Net Income	-$21.26M	$853.38M	$1.06B	$337.22M
7 Day Performance	17.70%	11.67%	3.78%	3.40%
1 Month Performance	75.52%	31.84%	8.13%	3.51%
1 Year Performance	7,895.13%	289.03%	168.46%	36.52%

AXT Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AXTI AXT	2.4804 of 5 stars	$123.13 -7.1%	$22.80 -81.5%	+8,982.2%	$8.03B	$88.33M	N/A	1,072
MKSI MKS	3.7593 of 5 stars	$295.70 -2.5%	$318.77 +7.8%	+298.6%	$20.48B	$4.07B	61.86	10,300	Analyst Forecast Insider Trade
ENTG Entegris	3.9421 of 5 stars	$127.21 -4.4%	$153.78 +20.9%	+96.5%	$20.29B	$3.20B	73.53	7,700	Positive News Gap Up
AMKR Amkor Technology	3.9122 of 5 stars	$66.04 -6.1%	$62.75 -5.0%	+302.1%	$17.44B	$7.07B	37.74	30,800	Analyst Forecast Gap Up
ONTO Onto Innovation	4.5622 of 5 stars	$253.85 -6.6%	$310.63 +22.4%	+198.2%	$13.52B	$1.01B	118.62	1,615	Analyst Revision Gap Up

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