Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT) Competitors

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

Which has more risk and volatility, VIAV or GILT?

Viavi Solutions has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Gilat Satellite Networks has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Is VIAV or GILT more profitable?

Gilat Satellite Networks has a net margin of 6.41% compared to Viavi Solutions' net margin of 3.21%. Gilat Satellite Networks' return on equity of 10.05% beat Viavi Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Viavi Solutions	3.21%	8.02%	3.14%
Gilat Satellite Networks	6.41%	10.05%	6.02%

Does the media refer more to VIAV or GILT?

In the previous week, Viavi Solutions had 1 more articles in the media than Gilat Satellite Networks. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Viavi Solutions and 6 mentions for Gilat Satellite Networks. Viavi Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Gilat Satellite Networks' score of 0.11 indicating that Viavi Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Viavi Solutions	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Gilat Satellite Networks	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Which has better earnings & valuation, VIAV or GILT?

Viavi Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than Gilat Satellite Networks. Gilat Satellite Networks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Viavi Solutions, 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
Viavi Solutions	$1.08B	2.59	$34.80M	$0.16	78.69
Gilat Satellite Networks	$305.45M	2.60	$24.85M	$0.39	35.59

Do analysts rate VIAV or GILT?

Viavi Solutions presently has a consensus price target of $13.72, indicating a potential upside of 8.99%. Gilat Satellite Networks has a consensus price target of $11.00, indicating a potential downside of 20.75%. Given Viavi Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Viavi Solutions is more favorable than Gilat Satellite Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Viavi Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Gilat Satellite Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

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

95.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Viavi Solutions beats Gilat Satellite Networks on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.