NASDAQ:INVEIdentiv Competitors & Alternatives

Identiv (NASDAQ:INVE) and Palo Alto Networks (NYSE:PANW) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Identiv and Palo Alto Networks, as reported by MarketBeat.

Identiv currently has a consensus target price of $7.70, indicating a potential upside of 64.88%. Palo Alto Networks has a consensus target price of $257.6552, indicating a potential upside of 6.11%. Given Identiv's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Identiv is more favorable than Palo Alto Networks.

Profitability

This table compares Identiv and Palo Alto Networks' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Identiv has a beta of 1.46, indicating that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

36.6% of Identiv shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.6% of Palo Alto Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 7.9% of Identiv shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Palo Alto Networks shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Identiv and Palo Alto Networks' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Identiv has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Palo Alto Networks. Identiv is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Palo Alto Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) and Identiv (NASDAQ:INVE) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

72.1% of Fortinet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.6% of Identiv shares are held by institutional investors. 18.2% of Fortinet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.9% of Identiv shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Fortinet and Identiv's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Fortinet and Identiv's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Fortinet has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its share price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Identiv has a beta of 1.46, indicating that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Fortinet and Identiv, as reported by MarketBeat.

Fortinet presently has a consensus target price of $124.88, indicating a potential downside of 14.67%. Identiv has a consensus target price of $7.70, indicating a potential upside of 64.88%. Given Identiv's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Identiv is more favorable than Fortinet.

Summary

Fortinet beats Identiv on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Logitech International (NASDAQ:LOGI) and Identiv (NASDAQ:INVE) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Logitech International and Identiv, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Logitech International presently has a consensus target price of $60.8571, indicating a potential downside of 8.00%. Identiv has a consensus target price of $7.70, indicating a potential upside of 64.88%. Given Identiv's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Identiv is more favorable than Logitech International.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Logitech International and Identiv's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Logitech International has a beta of 1.02, meaning that its share price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Identiv has a beta of 1.46, meaning that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

36.3% of Logitech International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.6% of Identiv shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Logitech International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.9% of Identiv 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.

Profitability

This table compares Logitech International and Identiv's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Logitech International beats Identiv on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Identiv (NASDAQ:INVE) and Xerox (NYSE:XRX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Identiv and Xerox, as provided by MarketBeat.

Identiv presently has a consensus target price of $7.70, indicating a potential upside of 64.88%. Xerox has a consensus target price of $19.40, indicating a potential upside of 25.81%. Given Identiv's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Identiv is more favorable than Xerox.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Identiv and Xerox's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Identiv has a beta of 1.46, meaning that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Xerox has a beta of 1.62, meaning that its share price is 62% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

36.6% of Identiv shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of Xerox shares are held by institutional investors. 7.9% of Identiv shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Xerox shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Identiv and Xerox's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Xerox beats Identiv on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Identiv (NASDAQ:INVE) and FireEye (NASDAQ:FEYE) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Identiv and FireEye, as provided by MarketBeat.

Identiv presently has a consensus target price of $7.70, indicating a potential upside of 64.88%. FireEye has a consensus target price of $16.1667, indicating a potential upside of 34.05%. Given Identiv's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Identiv is more favorable than FireEye.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Identiv and FireEye's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Identiv has a beta of 1.46, meaning that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, FireEye has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

36.6% of Identiv shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.7% of FireEye shares are held by institutional investors. 7.9% of Identiv shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of FireEye shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Identiv and FireEye's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Identiv beats FireEye on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Identiv (NASDAQ:INVE) and Forescout Technologies (NASDAQ:FSCT) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Risk and Volatility

Identiv has a beta of 1.46, meaning that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Forescout Technologies has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its share price is 46% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Identiv and Forescout Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.

Identiv presently has a consensus target price of $7.70, indicating a potential upside of 64.88%. Forescout Technologies has a consensus target price of $33.80, indicating a potential upside of 38.02%. Given Identiv's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Identiv is more favorable than Forescout Technologies.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Identiv and Forescout Technologies' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

36.6% of Identiv shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.9% of Forescout Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 7.9% of Identiv shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.8% of Forescout Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Identiv and Forescout Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Identiv beats Forescout Technologies on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.