Which has preferable valuation & earnings, BDC or DGII?

Belden has higher revenue and earnings than Digi International. Belden is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Digi International, 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 Belden $2.72B 1.96 $237.52M $6.15 22.15 Digi International $430.22M 7.51 $40.80M $1.26 67.56

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DGII vs. VSAT, AAOI, VIAV, BDC, and EXTR

Should you buy Digi International stock or one of its competitors? Digi International's main competitors and comparable companies include Viasat (VSAT), Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), Viavi Solutions (VIAV), Belden (BDC), and Extreme Networks (EXTR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "communications equipment" industry.

How does Digi International compare to Viasat?

Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) and Digi International (NASDAQ:DGII) are both technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Viasat currently has a consensus price target of $90.67, indicating a potential upside of 9.41%. Digi International has a consensus price target of $82.40, indicating a potential downside of 3.20%. Given Viasat's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Viasat is more favorable than Digi International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Viasat	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.73
Digi International	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

In the previous week, Viasat had 10 more articles in the media than Digi International. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Viasat and 1 mentions for Digi International. Digi International's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Viasat's score of 0.74 indicating that Digi International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Viasat	Positive
Digi International	Positive

86.1% of Viasat shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.9% of Digi International shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Viasat shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Digi International shares are owned 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.

Digi International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Viasat. Viasat is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Digi International, 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
Viasat	$4.64B	2.46	-$34.09M	-$0.24	N/A
Digi International	$430.22M	7.51	$40.80M	$1.26	67.56

Viasat has a beta of 1.72, suggesting that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Digi International has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Digi International has a net margin of 9.63% compared to Viasat's net margin of -0.64%. Digi International's return on equity of 12.16% beat Viasat's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Viasat	-0.64%	1.44%	0.45%
Digi International	9.63%	12.16%	8.48%

Summary

Digi International beats Viasat on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Digi International compare to Applied Optoelectronics?

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) and Digi International (NASDAQ:DGII) are both technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

Digi International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Applied Optoelectronics. Applied Optoelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Digi International, 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
Applied Optoelectronics	$595.97M	21.32	-$38.23M	-$0.78	N/A
Digi International	$430.22M	7.51	$40.80M	$1.26	67.56

61.7% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.9% of Digi International shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Digi International shares are owned 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.

Digi International has a net margin of 9.63% compared to Applied Optoelectronics' net margin of -9.57%. Digi International's return on equity of 12.16% beat Applied Optoelectronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Applied Optoelectronics	-9.57%	-1.98%	-1.34%
Digi International	9.63%	12.16%	8.48%

Applied Optoelectronics currently has a consensus price target of $139.40, indicating a potential downside of 7.24%. Digi International has a consensus price target of $82.40, indicating a potential downside of 3.20%. Given Digi International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Digi International is more favorable than Applied Optoelectronics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Applied Optoelectronics	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Digi International	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

Applied Optoelectronics has a beta of 3.76, meaning that its stock price is 276% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Digi International has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Applied Optoelectronics had 15 more articles in the media than Digi International. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Applied Optoelectronics and 1 mentions for Digi International. Applied Optoelectronics' average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Digi International's score of 0.77 indicating that Applied Optoelectronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Applied Optoelectronics	Positive
Digi International	Positive

Summary

Digi International beats Applied Optoelectronics on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Digi International compare to Viavi Solutions?

Digi International (NASDAQ:DGII) and Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) are both technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Digi International currently has a consensus target price of $82.40, suggesting a potential downside of 3.20%. Viavi Solutions has a consensus target price of $49.88, suggesting a potential upside of 14.55%. Given Viavi Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Viavi Solutions is more favorable than Digi International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Digi International	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
Viavi Solutions	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.70

Digi International has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Viavi Solutions has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Viavi Solutions had 22 more articles in the media than Digi International. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Viavi Solutions and 1 mentions for Digi International. Viavi Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Digi International's score of 0.77 indicating that Viavi Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Digi International	Positive
Viavi Solutions	Positive

Digi International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Viavi Solutions. Viavi Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Digi International, 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
Digi International	$430.22M	7.51	$40.80M	$1.26	67.56
Viavi Solutions	$1.52B	6.71	-$30.40M	-$0.15	N/A

95.9% of Digi International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.4% of Digi International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Digi International has a net margin of 9.63% compared to Viavi Solutions' net margin of -2.00%. Viavi Solutions' return on equity of 19.60% beat Digi International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Digi International	9.63%	12.16%	8.48%
Viavi Solutions	-2.00%	19.60%	7.48%

Summary

Viavi Solutions beats Digi International on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Digi International compare to Belden?

Belden (NYSE:BDC) and Digi International (NASDAQ:DGII) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

Digi International has a net margin of 9.63% compared to Belden's net margin of 8.52%. Belden's return on equity of 25.00% beat Digi International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Belden	8.52%	25.00%	9.24%
Digi International	9.63%	12.16%	8.48%

In the previous week, Belden had 4 more articles in the media than Digi International. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Belden and 1 mentions for Digi International. Digi International's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Belden's score of 0.12 indicating that Digi International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Belden	Neutral
Digi International	Positive

Belden presently has a consensus target price of $156.25, suggesting a potential upside of 14.71%. Digi International has a consensus target price of $82.40, suggesting a potential downside of 3.20%. Given Belden's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Belden is more favorable than Digi International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Belden	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.14
Digi International	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

Belden has higher revenue and earnings than Digi International. Belden is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Digi International, 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
Belden	$2.72B	1.96	$237.52M	$6.15	22.15
Digi International	$430.22M	7.51	$40.80M	$1.26	67.56

98.8% of Belden shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.9% of Digi International shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Belden shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Digi International 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.

Belden has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Digi International has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Belden beats Digi International on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Digi International compare to Extreme Networks?

Extreme Networks (NASDAQ:EXTR) and Digi International (NASDAQ:DGII) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and risk.

Extreme Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Digi International. Digi International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Extreme Networks, 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
Extreme Networks	$1.28B	2.49	$42.12M	$0.31	78.74
Digi International	$430.22M	7.51	$40.80M	$1.26	67.56

Extreme Networks currently has a consensus price target of $32.25, suggesting a potential upside of 32.12%. Digi International has a consensus price target of $82.40, suggesting a potential downside of 3.20%. Given Extreme Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Extreme Networks is more favorable than Digi International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Extreme Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.78
Digi International	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

91.1% of Extreme Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.9% of Digi International shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of Extreme Networks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Digi International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Digi International has a net margin of 9.63% compared to Extreme Networks' net margin of 3.28%. Extreme Networks' return on equity of 88.88% beat Digi International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Extreme Networks	3.28%	88.88%	6.32%
Digi International	9.63%	12.16%	8.48%

In the previous week, Extreme Networks had 5 more articles in the media than Digi International. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Extreme Networks and 1 mentions for Digi International. Extreme Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Digi International's score of 0.77 indicating that Extreme Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Extreme Networks	Positive
Digi International	Positive

Extreme Networks has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its share price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Digi International has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Extreme Networks beats Digi International on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Digi International	Communications Equipment Industry	Technology Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$3.23B	$16.44B	$30.64B	$13.07B
Dividend Yield	N/A	4.17%	2.73%	10.64%
P/E Ratio	67.56	32.52	75.42	25.40
Price / Sales	7.51	36.39	599.68	105.33
Price / Cash	31.34	144.05	54.47	53.27
Price / Book	4.71	7.43	9.60	6.21
Net Income	$40.80M	$364.94M	$684.35M	$347.71M
7 Day Performance	4.19%	2.18%	1.45%	1.08%
1 Month Performance	33.31%	2.86%	4.35%	1.87%
1 Year Performance	164.02%	82.61%	200.02%	20.79%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
DGII Digi International	3.001 of 5 stars	$85.12 0.0%	$82.40 -3.2%	+164.0%	$3.23B	$430.22M	67.56	790
VSAT Viasat	2.4447 of 5 stars	$84.18 -0.8%	$90.67 +7.7%	+205.8%	$11.64B	$4.64B	N/A	7,000	Insider Trade
AAOI Applied Optoelectronics	2.3842 of 5 stars	$131.26 -1.2%	$139.40 +6.2%	+572.1%	$11.13B	$455.71M	N/A	4,691	Analyst Forecast
VIAV Viavi Solutions	3.7046 of 5 stars	$38.47 +3.4%	$49.88 +29.6%	+303.9%	$9.04B	$1.52B	N/A	3,600	Trending News Analyst Downgrade Analyst Revision
BDC Belden	3.991 of 5 stars	$137.95 +2.1%	$156.25 +13.3%	+9.8%	$5.41B	$2.72B	22.51	8,000

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DGII vs. VSAT, AAOI, VIAV, BDC, and EXTR

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Digi International (DGII) Competitors

DGII vs. VSAT, AAOI, VIAV, BDC, and EXTR

How does Digi International compare to Viasat?

Do analysts prefer VSAT or DGII?

Does the media prefer VSAT or DGII?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in VSAT or DGII?

Which has better earnings & valuation, VSAT or DGII?

Which has more volatility and risk, VSAT or DGII?

Is VSAT or DGII more profitable?

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How does Digi International compare to Applied Optoelectronics?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, AAOI or DGII?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in AAOI or DGII?

Is AAOI or DGII more profitable?

Do analysts recommend AAOI or DGII?

Which has more volatility & risk, AAOI or DGII?

Does the media prefer AAOI or DGII?

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How does Digi International compare to Viavi Solutions?

Do analysts rate DGII or VIAV?

Which has more volatility & risk, DGII or VIAV?

Does the media prefer DGII or VIAV?

Which has better earnings and valuation, DGII or VIAV?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in DGII or VIAV?

Is DGII or VIAV more profitable?

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How does Digi International compare to Belden?

Is BDC or DGII more profitable?

Does the media prefer BDC or DGII?

Do analysts rate BDC or DGII?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, BDC or DGII?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in BDC or DGII?

Which has more risk & volatility, BDC or DGII?

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How does Digi International compare to Extreme Networks?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, EXTR or DGII?

Do analysts rate EXTR or DGII?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in EXTR or DGII?

Is EXTR or DGII more profitable?

Does the media prefer EXTR or DGII?

Which has more risk and volatility, EXTR or DGII?

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