Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT) Competitors

Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS) and Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:GILT) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and risk.

Does the media refer more to NVTS or GILT?

In the previous week, Gilat Satellite Networks had 2 more articles in the media than Navitas Semiconductor. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Gilat Satellite Networks and 22 mentions for Navitas Semiconductor. Gilat Satellite Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Navitas Semiconductor's score of 0.17 indicating that Gilat Satellite Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Navitas Semiconductor	2 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	11 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Gilat Satellite Networks	3 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Which has more risk and volatility, NVTS or GILT?

Navitas Semiconductor has a beta of 3.02, indicating that its stock price is 202% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Gilat Satellite Networks has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Do insiders & institutionals believe in NVTS or GILT?

46.1% of Navitas Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.9% of Navitas Semiconductor shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, NVTS or GILT?

Gilat Satellite Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Navitas Semiconductor. Navitas Semiconductor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gilat Satellite 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
Navitas Semiconductor	$83.30M	17.81	-$84.60M	-$0.65	-10.71
Gilat Satellite Networks	$305.45M	1.70	$24.85M	$0.39	23.33

Is NVTS or GILT more profitable?

Gilat Satellite Networks has a net margin of 6.41% compared to Navitas Semiconductor's net margin of -182.63%. Gilat Satellite Networks' return on equity of 10.05% beat Navitas Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Navitas Semiconductor	-182.63%	-18.16%	-16.26%
Gilat Satellite Networks	6.41%	10.05%	6.02%

Do analysts prefer NVTS or GILT?

Navitas Semiconductor currently has a consensus target price of $5.65, indicating a potential downside of 18.82%. Gilat Satellite Networks has a consensus target price of $11.00, indicating a potential upside of 20.88%. Given Gilat Satellite Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Gilat Satellite Networks is more favorable than Navitas Semiconductor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Navitas Semiconductor	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Gilat Satellite Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Gilat Satellite Networks beats Navitas Semiconductor on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.