Which has better valuation & earnings, DAIO or QTRX?

Data I/O has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Quanterix. Data I/O is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Quanterix, 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 Data I/O $21.50M 1.68 -$5.24M -$0.84 N/A Quanterix $138.90M 1.09 -$107.15M -$2.36 N/A

Is DAIO or QTRX more profitable?

Data I/O has a net margin of -41.85% compared to Quanterix's net margin of -71.86%. Quanterix's return on equity of -23.92% beat Data I/O's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Data I/O -41.85% -54.33% -36.75% Quanterix -71.86% -23.92% -17.66%

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, OWLT or DAIO?

Data I/O has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Owlet. Data I/O is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Owlet, 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 Owlet $107.06M 1.44 -$39.68M -$3.07 N/A Data I/O $21.50M 1.68 -$5.24M -$0.84 N/A

Is OWLT or DAIO more profitable?

Data I/O has a net margin of -41.85% compared to Owlet's net margin of -42.54%. Owlet's return on equity of 0.00% beat Data I/O's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Owlet -42.54% N/A -18.02% Data I/O -41.85% -54.33% -36.75%

Do analysts rate DAIO or KEQU?

Data I/O currently has a consensus price target of $5.11, indicating a potential upside of 32.73%. Given Data I/O's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Data I/O is more favorable than Kewaunee Scientific. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Data I/O 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80 Kewaunee Scientific 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Does the media prefer DAIO or KEQU?

In the previous week, Data I/O and Data I/O both had 2 articles in the media. Kewaunee Scientific's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Data I/O's score of 0.37 indicating that Kewaunee Scientific is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Data I/O 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Kewaunee Scientific 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, SEER or DAIO?

Data I/O has higher revenue and earnings than Seer. Data I/O is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Seer, 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 Seer $14.68M 6.48 -$73.60M -$1.24 N/A Data I/O $21.50M 1.68 -$5.24M -$0.84 N/A

Is SEER or DAIO more profitable?

Data I/O has a net margin of -41.85% compared to Seer's net margin of -464.78%. Seer's return on equity of -26.58% beat Data I/O's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Seer -464.78% -26.58% -23.51% Data I/O -41.85% -54.33% -36.75%

Does the media favor SEER or DAIO?

In the previous week, Seer and Seer both had 2 articles in the media. Data I/O's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Seer's score of 0.00 indicating that Data I/O is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Seer 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Data I/O 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts prefer DAIO or OPXS?

Data I/O presently has a consensus price target of $5.11, indicating a potential upside of 32.73%. Given Data I/O's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Data I/O is more favorable than Optex Systems. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Data I/O 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.80 Optex Systems 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, DAIO or OPXS?

Optex Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Data I/O. Data I/O is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optex Systems, 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 Data I/O $21.50M 1.68 -$5.24M -$0.84 N/A Optex Systems $41.34M 2.12 $5.15M $0.59 21.36

Is DAIO or OPXS more profitable?

Optex Systems has a net margin of 10.00% compared to Data I/O's net margin of -41.85%. Optex Systems' return on equity of 19.33% beat Data I/O's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Data I/O -41.85% -54.33% -36.75% Optex Systems 10.00% 19.33% 15.82%

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DAIO vs. QTRX, OWLT, KEQU, SEER, and OPXS

Should you buy Data I/O stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Data I/O 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 Data I/O include Quanterix (QTRX), Owlet (OWLT), Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU), Seer (SEER), and Optex Systems (OPXS). These companies are all part of the "measuring and control equipment" industry.

How does Data I/O compare to Quanterix?

Data I/O (NASDAQ:DAIO) and Quanterix (NASDAQ:QTRX) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Data I/O has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Quanterix. Data I/O is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Quanterix, 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
Data I/O	$21.50M	1.68	-$5.24M	-$0.84	N/A
Quanterix	$138.90M	1.09	-$107.15M	-$2.36	N/A

In the previous week, Data I/O had 2 more articles in the media than Quanterix. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Data I/O and 0 mentions for Quanterix. Data I/O's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Quanterix's score of 0.00 indicating that Data I/O is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Data I/O	Neutral
Quanterix	Neutral

37.0% of Data I/O shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of Quanterix shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.1% of Data I/O shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Quanterix shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Data I/O currently has a consensus target price of $5.11, indicating a potential upside of 32.73%. Quanterix has a consensus target price of $4.00, indicating a potential upside of 24.22%. Given Data I/O's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Data I/O is more favorable than Quanterix.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Data I/O	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Quanterix	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

Data I/O has a net margin of -41.85% compared to Quanterix's net margin of -71.86%. Quanterix's return on equity of -23.92% beat Data I/O's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Data I/O	-41.85%	-54.33%	-36.75%
Quanterix	-71.86%	-23.92%	-17.66%

Data I/O has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quanterix has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Data I/O beats Quanterix on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Data I/O compare to Owlet?

Owlet (NYSE:OWLT) and Data I/O (NASDAQ:DAIO) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Data I/O has a net margin of -41.85% compared to Owlet's net margin of -42.54%. Owlet's return on equity of 0.00% beat Data I/O's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Owlet	-42.54%	N/A	-18.02%
Data I/O	-41.85%	-54.33%	-36.75%

Owlet presently has a consensus price target of $15.00, indicating a potential upside of 182.49%. Data I/O has a consensus price target of $5.11, indicating a potential upside of 32.73%. Given Owlet's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Owlet is more favorable than Data I/O.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Owlet	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Data I/O	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

In the previous week, Data I/O had 2 more articles in the media than Owlet. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Data I/O and 0 mentions for Owlet. Owlet's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Data I/O's score of 0.37 indicating that Owlet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Owlet	Positive
Data I/O	Neutral

Data I/O has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Owlet. Data I/O is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Owlet, 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
Owlet	$107.06M	1.44	-$39.68M	-$3.07	N/A
Data I/O	$21.50M	1.68	-$5.24M	-$0.84	N/A

72.6% of Owlet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.0% of Data I/O shares are held by institutional investors. 52.2% of Owlet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Data I/O 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.

Owlet has a beta of 1.86, indicating that its stock price is 86% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Data I/O has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Owlet beats Data I/O on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Data I/O compare to Kewaunee Scientific?

Data I/O (NASDAQ:DAIO) and Kewaunee Scientific (NASDAQ:KEQU) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, risk and earnings.

Data I/O has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kewaunee Scientific has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Data I/O currently has a consensus price target of $5.11, indicating a potential upside of 32.73%. Given Data I/O's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Data I/O is more favorable than Kewaunee Scientific.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Data I/O	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Kewaunee Scientific	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

37.0% of Data I/O shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.7% of Kewaunee Scientific shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of Data I/O shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.3% of Kewaunee Scientific shares are held 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.

Kewaunee Scientific has a net margin of 3.85% compared to Data I/O's net margin of -41.85%. Kewaunee Scientific's return on equity of 18.09% beat Data I/O's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Data I/O	-41.85%	-54.33%	-36.75%
Kewaunee Scientific	3.85%	18.09%	6.71%

In the previous week, Data I/O and Data I/O both had 2 articles in the media. Kewaunee Scientific's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Data I/O's score of 0.37 indicating that Kewaunee Scientific is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Data I/O	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Kewaunee Scientific	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Kewaunee Scientific has higher revenue and earnings than Data I/O. Data I/O is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kewaunee Scientific, 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
Data I/O	$21.50M	1.68	-$5.24M	-$0.84	N/A
Kewaunee Scientific	$240.47M	0.42	$11.40M	$3.72	9.48

Summary

Kewaunee Scientific beats Data I/O on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Data I/O compare to Seer?

Seer (NASDAQ:SEER) and Data I/O (NASDAQ:DAIO) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Seer has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Data I/O has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

75.2% of Seer shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.0% of Data I/O shares are held by institutional investors. 11.3% of Seer shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Data I/O 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.

In the previous week, Seer and Seer both had 2 articles in the media. Data I/O's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Seer's score of 0.00 indicating that Data I/O is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Seer	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Data I/O	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Seer presently has a consensus price target of $4.00, suggesting a potential upside of 131.21%. Data I/O has a consensus price target of $5.11, suggesting a potential upside of 32.73%. Given Seer's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Seer is more favorable than Data I/O.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Seer	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Data I/O	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

Data I/O has a net margin of -41.85% compared to Seer's net margin of -464.78%. Seer's return on equity of -26.58% beat Data I/O's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Seer	-464.78%	-26.58%	-23.51%
Data I/O	-41.85%	-54.33%	-36.75%

Data I/O has higher revenue and earnings than Seer. Data I/O is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Seer, 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
Seer	$14.68M	6.48	-$73.60M	-$1.24	N/A
Data I/O	$21.50M	1.68	-$5.24M	-$0.84	N/A

Summary

Seer beats Data I/O on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Data I/O compare to Optex Systems?

Data I/O (NASDAQ:DAIO) and Optex Systems (NASDAQ:OPXS) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and earnings.

Data I/O has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optex Systems has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Data I/O had 2 more articles in the media than Optex Systems. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Data I/O and 0 mentions for Optex Systems. Data I/O's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Optex Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that Data I/O is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Data I/O	Neutral
Optex Systems	Neutral

37.0% of Data I/O shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.1% of Optex Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of Data I/O shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 27.7% of Optex Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Optex Systems has a net margin of 10.00% compared to Data I/O's net margin of -41.85%. Optex Systems' return on equity of 19.33% beat Data I/O's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Data I/O	-41.85%	-54.33%	-36.75%
Optex Systems	10.00%	19.33%	15.82%

Optex Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Data I/O. Data I/O is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optex Systems, 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
Data I/O	$21.50M	1.68	-$5.24M	-$0.84	N/A
Optex Systems	$41.34M	2.12	$5.15M	$0.59	21.36

Data I/O presently has a consensus price target of $5.11, indicating a potential upside of 32.73%. Given Data I/O's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Data I/O is more favorable than Optex Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Data I/O	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Optex Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Optex Systems beats Data I/O on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Data I/O	ELEC Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$34.76M	$8.04B	$39.31B	$12.38B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.43%	3.27%	5.83%
P/E Ratio	-4.58	50.10	79.23	23.99
Price / Sales	1.68	4.12	622.73	106.82
Price / Cash	N/A	32.12	48.53	54.51
Price / Book	2.67	4.32	9.58	6.50
Net Income	-$5.24M	$191.40M	$1.07B	$336.88M
7 Day Performance	N/A	-1.17%	-0.82%	-0.14%
1 Month Performance	21.07%	2.12%	0.98%	0.77%
1 Year Performance	32.76%	75.82%	156.64%	28.49%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
DAIO Data I/O	2.8419 of 5 stars	$3.85 +4.1%	$5.11 +32.7%	+35.6%	$34.76M	$21.50M	N/A	100	Positive News
QTRX Quanterix	2.4033 of 5 stars	$3.06 -1.3%	$4.00 +30.7%	-48.9%	$146.03M	$138.90M	N/A	460
OWLT Owlet	3.6359 of 5 stars	$4.44 -4.6%	$20.00 +350.0%	-28.2%	$135.15M	$105.70M	N/A	106	Positive News Analyst Forecast Gap Down
KEQU Kewaunee Scientific	1.0981 of 5 stars	$37.50 -0.2%	N/A	-4.4%	$107.72M	$240.47M	10.08	1,239	News Coverage Earnings Report Upcoming Earnings
SEER Seer	3.6405 of 5 stars	$1.71 flat	$4.00 +133.9%	-12.2%	$94.02M	$16.58M	N/A	160

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