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FLEX vs. AEIS, AVGO, LRCX, PEGA, and PLXS

Should you buy Flex stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Flex 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 Flex include Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), Broadcom (AVGO), Lam Research (LRCX), Pegasystems (PEGA), and Plexus (PLXS). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Flex compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) and Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

Advanced Energy Industries has a net margin of 10.00% compared to Flex's net margin of 3.15%. Flex's return on equity of 22.12% beat Advanced Energy Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Flex3.15% 22.12% 5.53%
Advanced Energy Industries 10.00%17.99%9.60%

Flex has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its share price is 64% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Advanced Energy Industries has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

94.3% of Flex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.7% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Flex shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by company 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.

Flex currently has a consensus target price of $115.70, suggesting a potential downside of 21.62%. Advanced Energy Industries has a consensus target price of $361.82, suggesting a potential downside of 2.89%. Given Advanced Energy Industries' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Advanced Energy Industries is more favorable than Flex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Flex
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
Advanced Energy Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Flex$27.91B1.94$880M$2.3363.35
Advanced Energy Industries$1.80B7.88$148.40M$4.7578.44

In the previous week, Flex had 14 more articles in the media than Advanced Energy Industries. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Flex and 15 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries. Advanced Energy Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.60 beat Flex's score of 0.59 indicating that Advanced Energy Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Flex
18 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Advanced Energy Industries
13 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Summary

Advanced Energy Industries beats Flex on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Flex compare to Broadcom?

Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Flex$27.91B1.94$880M$2.3363.35
Broadcom$63.89B30.63$23.13B$6.0068.56

Flex currently has a consensus target price of $115.70, indicating a potential downside of 21.62%. Broadcom has a consensus target price of $490.13, indicating a potential upside of 19.15%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Flex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Flex
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
Broadcom
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94

In the previous week, Broadcom had 153 more articles in the media than Flex. MarketBeat recorded 182 mentions for Broadcom and 29 mentions for Flex. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat Flex's score of 0.59 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Flex
18 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Broadcom
159 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Flex has a beta of 1.64, indicating that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market.

94.3% of Flex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Broadcom shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Flex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Broadcom shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Broadcom has a net margin of 38.85% compared to Flex's net margin of 3.15%. Broadcom's return on equity of 41.61% beat Flex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Flex3.15% 22.12% 5.53%
Broadcom 38.85%41.61%19.55%

Summary

Broadcom beats Flex on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Flex compare to Lam Research?

Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) and Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

94.3% of Flex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.6% of Lam Research shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Flex shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Lam Research shares are held by company 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, Lam Research had 78 more articles in the media than Flex. MarketBeat recorded 107 mentions for Lam Research and 29 mentions for Flex. Lam Research's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Flex's score of 0.59 indicating that Lam Research is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Flex
18 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lam Research
87 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Flex$27.91B1.94$880M$2.3363.35
Lam Research$21.68B22.44$5.36B$5.3073.40

Flex has a beta of 1.64, suggesting that its share price is 64% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lam Research has a beta of 1.85, suggesting that its share price is 85% more volatile than the broader market.

Flex presently has a consensus target price of $115.70, indicating a potential downside of 21.62%. Lam Research has a consensus target price of $333.62, indicating a potential downside of 14.25%. Given Lam Research's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lam Research is more favorable than Flex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Flex
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
Lam Research
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

Lam Research has a net margin of 30.94% compared to Flex's net margin of 3.15%. Lam Research's return on equity of 66.21% beat Flex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Flex3.15% 22.12% 5.53%
Lam Research 30.94%66.21%31.61%

Summary

Lam Research beats Flex on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Flex compare to Pegasystems?

Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) and Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Flex presently has a consensus target price of $115.70, indicating a potential downside of 21.62%. Pegasystems has a consensus target price of $63.30, indicating a potential upside of 110.37%. Given Pegasystems' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Pegasystems is more favorable than Flex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Flex
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
Pegasystems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Pegasystems has a net margin of 20.04% compared to Flex's net margin of 3.15%. Pegasystems' return on equity of 30.05% beat Flex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Flex3.15% 22.12% 5.53%
Pegasystems 20.04%30.05%14.07%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Flex$27.91B1.94$880M$2.3363.35
Pegasystems$1.70B2.96$393.44M$1.8616.18

In the previous week, Flex had 17 more articles in the media than Pegasystems. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Flex and 12 mentions for Pegasystems. Pegasystems' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Flex's score of 0.59 indicating that Pegasystems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Flex
18 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Pegasystems
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Flex has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its share price is 64% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pegasystems has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

94.3% of Flex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.9% of Pegasystems shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Flex shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Flex beats Pegasystems on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Flex compare to Plexus?

Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) and Plexus (NASDAQ:PLXS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, Flex had 19 more articles in the media than Plexus. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Flex and 10 mentions for Plexus. Plexus' average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Flex's score of 0.59 indicating that Plexus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Flex
18 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Plexus
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Flex presently has a consensus target price of $115.70, suggesting a potential downside of 21.62%. Plexus has a consensus target price of $238.33, suggesting a potential downside of 20.55%. Given Plexus' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Plexus is more favorable than Flex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Flex
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
Plexus
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Flex has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its share price is 64% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Plexus has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

94.3% of Flex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.5% of Plexus shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Flex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Plexus shares are held 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.

Plexus has a net margin of 4.35% compared to Flex's net margin of 3.15%. Flex's return on equity of 22.12% beat Plexus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Flex3.15% 22.12% 5.53%
Plexus 4.35%12.84%5.87%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Flex$27.91B1.94$880M$2.3363.35
Plexus$4.03B1.99$172.88M$6.8443.86

Summary

Flex beats Plexus on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FLEX vs. The Competition

MetricFlexELEC PRODS IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$54.08B$20.63B$39.99B$12.59B
Dividend YieldN/A1.03%3.26%5.81%
P/E Ratio63.3538.45172.4024.44
Price / Sales1.94262.14631.71111.25
Price / Cash32.0969.6748.3055.09
Price / Book10.558.429.766.58
Net Income$880M$401.97M$1.07B$337.17M
7 Day Performance-1.40%0.67%0.26%0.83%
1 Month Performance12.62%11.70%4.16%2.25%
1 Year Performance220.68%68.00%162.92%36.14%

Flex Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FLEX
Flex
3.9222 of 5 stars
$147.61
flat
$115.70
-21.6%
+220.7%$54.08B$27.91B63.35149,686
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries
4.0841 of 5 stars
$370.66
+4.6%
$361.82
-2.4%
+189.7%$13.48B$1.80B78.0313,000
AVGO
Broadcom
4.9868 of 5 stars
$393.94
+3.1%
$490.13
+24.4%
+64.5%$1.82T$63.89B65.6633,000
LRCX
Lam Research
4.4765 of 5 stars
$388.92
+6.0%
$324.26
-16.6%
+329.9%$458.72B$18.44B73.3819,000
PEGA
Pegasystems
4.7999 of 5 stars
$32.72
-0.1%
$63.30
+93.5%
-39.3%$5.47B$1.75B17.595,598

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