Cirrus Logic (CRUS) Competitors

Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ:CRUS) and Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability and earnings.

Do institutionals and insiders believe in CRUS or ADI?

88.0% of Cirrus Logic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.8% of Analog Devices shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Cirrus Logic shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Analog Devices shares are held by company 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.

Does the media refer more to CRUS or ADI?

In the previous week, Analog Devices had 33 more articles in the media than Cirrus Logic. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Analog Devices and 8 mentions for Cirrus Logic. Analog Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat Cirrus Logic's score of 0.91 indicating that Analog Devices is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Cirrus Logic	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Analog Devices	34 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Which has more volatility and risk, CRUS or ADI?

Cirrus Logic has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Analog Devices has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has better valuation & earnings, CRUS or ADI?

Analog Devices has higher revenue and earnings than Cirrus Logic. Cirrus Logic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Analog Devices, 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
Cirrus Logic	$1.90B	3.43	$331.51M	$6.39	19.83
Analog Devices	$9.43B	12.42	$1.64B	$3.92	60.70

Is CRUS or ADI more profitable?

Analog Devices has a net margin of 18.85% compared to Cirrus Logic's net margin of 18.15%. Cirrus Logic's return on equity of 18.38% beat Analog Devices' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cirrus Logic	18.15%	18.38%	15.29%
Analog Devices	18.85%	10.32%	7.50%

Do analysts rate CRUS or ADI?

Cirrus Logic presently has a consensus price target of $123.00, indicating a potential downside of 2.92%. Analog Devices has a consensus price target of $275.29, indicating a potential upside of 15.70%. Given Analog Devices' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Analog Devices is more favorable than Cirrus Logic.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cirrus Logic	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Analog Devices	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85

Summary

Analog Devices beats Cirrus Logic on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.