Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and GSI Technology (NASDAQ:GSIT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.
Profitability
This table compares Micron Technology and GSI Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets |
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Micron Technology | 13.59% | 8.46% | 6.22% |
GSI Technology | -61.99% | -22.69% | -19.86% |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Micron Technology and GSI Technology's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio |
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Micron Technology | $21.44 billion | 4.95 | $2.69 billion | $2.55 | 37.16 |
GSI Technology | $43.34 million | 4.21 | $-10,340,000.00 | N/A | N/A |
Micron Technology has higher revenue and earnings than GSI Technology.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Micron Technology and GSI Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score |
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Micron Technology | 1 | 6 | 27 | 1 | 2.80 |
GSI Technology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Micron Technology currently has a consensus target price of $90.2727, indicating a potential downside of 4.74%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than GSI Technology.
Volatility & Risk
Micron Technology has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, GSI Technology has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
80.4% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.1% of GSI Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 35.3% of GSI Technology shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Micron Technology beats GSI Technology on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.