Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT) Competitors

Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:GILT) and CommScope (NASDAQ:COMM) 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 risk, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Does the media refer more to GILT or COMM?

In the previous week, CommScope had 16 more articles in the media than Gilat Satellite Networks. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for CommScope and 4 mentions for Gilat Satellite Networks. Gilat Satellite Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat CommScope's score of 0.54 indicating that Gilat Satellite Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Gilat Satellite Networks	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
CommScope	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

35.7% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.0% of CommScope shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of CommScope shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Which has more risk & volatility, GILT or COMM?

Gilat Satellite Networks has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CommScope has a beta of 2.29, meaning that its stock price is 129% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts rate GILT or COMM?

Gilat Satellite Networks currently has a consensus price target of $8.50, suggesting a potential upside of 19.89%. CommScope has a consensus price target of $4.88, suggesting a potential downside of 41.12%. Given Gilat Satellite Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Gilat Satellite Networks is more favorable than CommScope.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Gilat Satellite Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
CommScope	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.60

Is GILT or COMM more profitable?

CommScope has a net margin of 16.89% compared to Gilat Satellite Networks' net margin of 4.32%. Gilat Satellite Networks' return on equity of 8.16% beat CommScope's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Gilat Satellite Networks	4.32%	8.16%	5.16%
CommScope	16.89%	-4.51%	1.68%

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, GILT or COMM?

Gilat Satellite Networks has higher earnings, but lower revenue than CommScope. CommScope 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
Gilat Satellite Networks	$305.45M	1.32	$24.85M	$0.24	29.54
CommScope	$4.21B	0.43	-$315.50M	$2.73	3.03

Summary

Gilat Satellite Networks beats CommScope on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.