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CAN vs. QMCO, XRX, OSS, PMTS, and INV

Should you buy Canaan stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Canaan 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 Canaan include Quantum (QMCO), Xerox (XRX), One Stop Systems (OSS), CPI Card Group (PMTS), and Innventure (INV). These companies are all part of the "technology hardware, storage & peripherals" industry.

How does Canaan compare to Quantum?

Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) and Canaan (NASDAQ:CAN) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Quantum had 2 more articles in the media than Canaan. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Quantum and 3 mentions for Canaan. Quantum's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Canaan's score of 0.45 indicating that Quantum is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Quantum
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Canaan
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Quantum currently has a consensus target price of $17.67, suggesting a potential upside of 52.04%. Canaan has a consensus target price of $2.01, suggesting a potential upside of 879.67%. Given Canaan's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Canaan is more favorable than Quantum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Canaan
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quantum$279.58M1.64-$101.05M-$8.05N/A
Canaan$529.73M0.28-$210.27M-$0.34N/A

63.7% of Quantum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.1% of Canaan shares are owned by institutional investors. 41.0% of Quantum shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Canaan shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Quantum has a net margin of -36.14% compared to Canaan's net margin of -41.71%. Quantum's return on equity of 0.00% beat Canaan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quantum-36.14% N/A -18.79%
Canaan -41.71%-55.84%-35.47%

Quantum has a beta of 2.97, suggesting that its stock price is 197% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canaan has a beta of 2.63, suggesting that its stock price is 163% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Quantum beats Canaan on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canaan compare to Xerox?

Xerox (NASDAQ:XRX) and Canaan (NASDAQ:CAN) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

Xerox presently has a consensus price target of $3.45, indicating a potential upside of 6.65%. Canaan has a consensus price target of $2.01, indicating a potential upside of 879.67%. Given Canaan's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Canaan is more favorable than Xerox.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Xerox
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Canaan
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

In the previous week, Xerox had 3 more articles in the media than Canaan. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Xerox and 3 mentions for Canaan. Canaan's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat Xerox's score of 0.42 indicating that Canaan is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Xerox
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Canaan
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

85.4% of Xerox shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.1% of Canaan shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Xerox shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Canaan 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.

Xerox has a beta of 2.4, meaning that its share price is 140% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canaan has a beta of 2.63, meaning that its share price is 163% more volatile than the broader market.

Xerox has a net margin of -11.93% compared to Canaan's net margin of -41.71%. Xerox's return on equity of 17.61% beat Canaan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Xerox-11.93% 17.61% 0.65%
Canaan -41.71%-55.84%-35.47%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Xerox$7.02B0.06-$1.03B-$7.38N/A
Canaan$529.73M0.28-$210.27M-$0.34N/A

Summary

Xerox and Canaan tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canaan compare to One Stop Systems?

Canaan (NASDAQ:CAN) and One Stop Systems (NASDAQ:OSS) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and profitability.

In the previous week, One Stop Systems had 8 more articles in the media than Canaan. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for One Stop Systems and 3 mentions for Canaan. Canaan's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat One Stop Systems' score of -0.40 indicating that Canaan is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Canaan
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
One Stop Systems
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Canaan currently has a consensus price target of $2.01, suggesting a potential upside of 879.67%. One Stop Systems has a consensus price target of $16.00, suggesting a potential upside of 22.70%. Given Canaan's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Canaan is more favorable than One Stop Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Canaan
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
One Stop Systems
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

One Stop Systems has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Canaan. Canaan is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than One Stop Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canaan$529.73M0.28-$210.27M-$0.34N/A
One Stop Systems$32.22M10.09$5.09M$0.05260.80

Canaan has a beta of 2.63, indicating that its share price is 163% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, One Stop Systems has a beta of 1.46, indicating that its share price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

70.1% of Canaan shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.7% of One Stop Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Canaan shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of One Stop Systems 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.

One Stop Systems has a net margin of 2.67% compared to Canaan's net margin of -41.71%. One Stop Systems' return on equity of 2.22% beat Canaan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canaan-41.71% -55.84% -35.47%
One Stop Systems 2.67%2.22%1.71%

Summary

One Stop Systems beats Canaan on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canaan compare to CPI Card Group?

Canaan (NASDAQ:CAN) and CPI Card Group (NASDAQ:PMTS) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canaan$529.73M0.28-$210.27M-$0.34N/A
CPI Card Group$587.31M0.56$14.95M$1.1525.10

CPI Card Group has a net margin of 2.34% compared to Canaan's net margin of -41.71%. Canaan's return on equity of -55.84% beat CPI Card Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canaan-41.71% -55.84% -35.47%
CPI Card Group 2.34%-131.31%6.25%

In the previous week, CPI Card Group had 2 more articles in the media than Canaan. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for CPI Card Group and 3 mentions for Canaan. Canaan's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat CPI Card Group's score of -0.14 indicating that Canaan is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Canaan
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CPI Card Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Canaan currently has a consensus price target of $2.01, suggesting a potential upside of 879.67%. CPI Card Group has a consensus price target of $27.50, suggesting a potential downside of 4.75%. Given Canaan's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Canaan is more favorable than CPI Card Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Canaan
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
CPI Card Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

70.1% of Canaan shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.1% of CPI Card Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Canaan shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of CPI Card Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Canaan has a beta of 2.63, indicating that its share price is 163% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CPI Card Group has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

CPI Card Group beats Canaan on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canaan compare to Innventure?

Innventure (NASDAQ:INV) and Canaan (NASDAQ:CAN) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

56.0% of Innventure shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.1% of Canaan shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.3% of Innventure shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Canaan shares are owned 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.

Innventure has a beta of 0.43, meaning that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canaan has a beta of 2.63, meaning that its share price is 163% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Canaan had 2 more articles in the media than Innventure. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Canaan and 1 mentions for Innventure. Canaan's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat Innventure's score of 0.00 indicating that Canaan is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Innventure
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Canaan
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Canaan has a net margin of -41.71% compared to Innventure's net margin of -5,225.19%. Innventure's return on equity of -34.73% beat Canaan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Innventure-5,225.19% -34.73% -27.36%
Canaan -41.71%-55.84%-35.47%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Innventure$2.06M138.50-$293.32M-$2.82N/A
Canaan$529.73M0.28-$210.27M-$0.34N/A

Innventure presently has a consensus price target of $8.00, indicating a potential upside of 135.64%. Canaan has a consensus price target of $2.01, indicating a potential upside of 879.67%. Given Canaan's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Canaan is more favorable than Innventure.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Innventure
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Canaan
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Summary

Canaan beats Innventure on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CAN vs. The Competition

MetricCanaanTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$146.11M$107.85B$29.83B$12.96B
Dividend YieldN/A1.73%2.73%10.20%
P/E Ratio-0.6029.2375.4224.86
Price / Sales0.28101.88596.52108.28
Price / CashN/A20.0250.5137.44
Price / Book0.348.138.196.44
Net Income-$210.27M$3.46B$679.00M$347.39M
7 Day Performance15.62%4.71%3.25%2.69%
1 Month Performance-33.55%0.54%0.33%-0.90%
1 Year Performance-72.03%85.46%202.57%23.51%

Canaan Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CAN
Canaan
3.2317 of 5 stars
$0.21
-4.1%
$2.01
+879.7%
-70.8%$146.11M$529.73MN/A350
QMCO
Quantum
3.2727 of 5 stars
$11.96
+2.4%
$17.67
+47.8%
+54.4%$470.40M$279.58MN/A900
XRX
Xerox
1.8811 of 5 stars
$3.27
+1.1%
$3.45
+5.7%
-22.3%$427.00M$7.02BN/A22,900
OSS
One Stop Systems
3.0648 of 5 stars
$13.28
-0.3%
$16.00
+20.5%
+142.0%$328.57M$32.22M265.67110
PMTS
CPI Card Group
3.6256 of 5 stars
$26.37
+7.9%
$27.50
+4.3%
+109.2%$302.73M$543.53M25.851,700

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