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AZTA vs. ATS, EFXT, HAYW, CECO, and HSAI

Should you buy Azenta stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Azenta 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 Azenta include ATS (ATS), Enerflex (EFXT), Hayward (HAYW), CECO Environmental (CECO), and Hesai Group (HSAI). These companies are all part of the "machinery" industry.

How does Azenta compare to ATS?

ATS (NYSE:ATS) and Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA) are both machinery companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

75.8% of ATS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.1% of Azenta shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.9% of Azenta shares are owned by 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ATS$2.15B1.35$51.85M$0.5256.97
Azenta$593.82M1.80-$55.76M-$3.96N/A

In the previous week, ATS had 7 more articles in the media than Azenta. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for ATS and 5 mentions for Azenta. Azenta's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat ATS's score of -0.20 indicating that Azenta is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ATS
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Azenta
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

ATS has a net margin of 2.40% compared to Azenta's net margin of -30.49%. ATS's return on equity of 9.40% beat Azenta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ATS2.40% 9.40% 3.73%
Azenta -30.49%1.23%1.02%

ATS presently has a consensus price target of $42.50, indicating a potential upside of 43.47%. Azenta has a consensus price target of $39.50, indicating a potential upside of 70.23%. Given Azenta's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Azenta is more favorable than ATS.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ATS
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Azenta
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

ATS has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Azenta has a beta of 1.39, meaning that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ATS and Azenta tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Azenta compare to Enerflex?

Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA) and Enerflex (NYSE:EFXT) are both machinery companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Azenta currently has a consensus price target of $39.50, indicating a potential upside of 70.23%. Enerflex has a consensus price target of $35.33, indicating a potential upside of 39.77%. Given Azenta's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Azenta is more favorable than Enerflex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Azenta
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Enerflex
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Azenta$593.82M1.80-$55.76M-$3.96N/A
Enerflex$2.57B1.20$64M$0.6737.73

In the previous week, Enerflex had 1 more articles in the media than Azenta. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Enerflex and 5 mentions for Azenta. Azenta's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Enerflex's score of 0.34 indicating that Azenta is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Azenta
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Enerflex
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

99.1% of Azenta shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.5% of Enerflex shares are held by institutional investors. 10.9% of Azenta shares are held 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.

Enerflex has a net margin of 3.19% compared to Azenta's net margin of -30.49%. Enerflex's return on equity of 14.53% beat Azenta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Azenta-30.49% 1.23% 1.02%
Enerflex 3.19%14.53%5.89%

Azenta has a beta of 1.39, meaning that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Enerflex has a beta of 1.83, meaning that its share price is 83% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Enerflex beats Azenta on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Azenta compare to Hayward?

Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA) and Hayward (NYSE:HAYW) are both machinery companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and earnings.

99.1% of Azenta shares are held by institutional investors. 10.9% of Azenta shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of Hayward shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Azenta had 3 more articles in the media than Hayward. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Azenta and 2 mentions for Hayward. Hayward's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Azenta's score of 0.50 indicating that Hayward is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Azenta
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Hayward
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Azenta$593.82M1.80-$55.76M-$3.96N/A
Hayward$1.12B2.71$151.57M$0.7319.21

Azenta has a beta of 1.39, suggesting that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hayward has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Hayward has a net margin of 13.98% compared to Azenta's net margin of -30.49%. Hayward's return on equity of 11.45% beat Azenta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Azenta-30.49% 1.23% 1.02%
Hayward 13.98%11.45%5.77%

Azenta presently has a consensus target price of $39.50, suggesting a potential upside of 70.23%. Hayward has a consensus target price of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 24.78%. Given Azenta's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Azenta is more favorable than Hayward.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Azenta
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Hayward
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Summary

Hayward beats Azenta on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Azenta compare to CECO Environmental?

CECO Environmental (NASDAQ:CECO) and Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA) are both machinery companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and profitability.

68.1% of CECO Environmental shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.1% of Azenta shares are held by institutional investors. 16.9% of CECO Environmental shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.9% of Azenta shares are held 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CECO Environmental$774.38M3.66$50.05M$0.37213.62
Azenta$593.82M1.80-$55.76M-$3.96N/A

CECO Environmental presently has a consensus target price of $86.83, suggesting a potential upside of 9.86%. Azenta has a consensus target price of $39.50, suggesting a potential upside of 70.23%. Given Azenta's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Azenta is more favorable than CECO Environmental.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CECO Environmental
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Azenta
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

CECO Environmental has a net margin of 1.70% compared to Azenta's net margin of -30.49%. CECO Environmental's return on equity of 13.69% beat Azenta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CECO Environmental1.70% 13.69% 4.66%
Azenta -30.49%1.23%1.02%

CECO Environmental has a beta of 1.49, suggesting that its share price is 49% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Azenta has a beta of 1.39, suggesting that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, CECO Environmental had 1 more articles in the media than Azenta. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for CECO Environmental and 5 mentions for Azenta. CECO Environmental's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Azenta's score of 0.50 indicating that CECO Environmental is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CECO Environmental
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Azenta
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

CECO Environmental beats Azenta on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Azenta compare to Hesai Group?

Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA) and Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) are both machinery companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Hesai Group has a net margin of 14.75% compared to Azenta's net margin of -30.49%. Hesai Group's return on equity of 6.03% beat Azenta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Azenta-30.49% 1.23% 1.02%
Hesai Group 14.75%6.03%4.77%

99.1% of Azenta shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.5% of Hesai Group shares are held by institutional investors. 10.9% of Azenta 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Azenta$593.82M1.80-$55.76M-$3.96N/A
Hesai Group$432.94M6.51$62.33M$0.4445.73

Azenta has a beta of 1.39, meaning that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hesai Group has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Azenta had 2 more articles in the media than Hesai Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Azenta and 3 mentions for Hesai Group. Hesai Group's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Azenta's score of 0.50 indicating that Hesai Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Azenta
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Hesai Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Azenta currently has a consensus target price of $39.50, suggesting a potential upside of 70.23%. Hesai Group has a consensus target price of $29.96, suggesting a potential upside of 48.89%. Given Azenta's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Azenta is more favorable than Hesai Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Azenta
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Hesai Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Hesai Group beats Azenta on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AZTA vs. The Competition

MetricAzentaMEDICAL INFO SYS IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.06B$1.62B$6.32B$12.64B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A2.68%5.31%
P/E Ratio-5.8378.7221.1426.75
Price / Sales1.806.87548.19115.38
Price / Cash12.6222.8427.4437.60
Price / Book0.624.979.926.92
Net Income-$55.76M-$54.76M$3.56B$336.84M
7 Day Performance14.99%3.71%2.24%4.33%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-0.37%
1 Year Performance-13.16%1.52%36.82%40.73%

Azenta Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AZTA
Azenta
2.3788 of 5 stars
$23.20
+1.4%
$39.50
+70.2%
-14.4%$1.06B$593.82MN/A3,000
ATS
ATS
2.1556 of 5 stars
$34.29
+0.0%
$35.00
+2.1%
+6.8%$3.36B$1.82B228.647,500
EFXT
Enerflex
4.5924 of 5 stars
$27.35
-0.2%
$29.50
+7.9%
+254.9%$3.34B$2.57B40.814,400
HAYW
Hayward
3.9551 of 5 stars
$13.86
+0.1%
$17.50
+26.2%
+1.3%$3.00B$1.12B18.991,980
CECO
CECO Environmental
3.4151 of 5 stars
$81.71
flat
$86.83
+6.3%
+175.3%$2.93B$774.38M220.841,540

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