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iRobot (IRBT) Competitors

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IRBT vs. WHR, HELE, NC, CVV, and WKEY

Should you be buying iRobot stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of iRobot include Whirlpool (WHR), Helen of Troy (HELE), NACCO Industries (NC), CVD Equipment (CVV), and WISeKey International (WKEY).

How does iRobot compare to Whirlpool?

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) and iRobot (NASDAQ:IRBT) are both household appliances companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

Whirlpool currently has a consensus price target of $72.89, indicating a potential upside of 34.40%. Given Whirlpool's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Whirlpool is more favorable than iRobot.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Whirlpool
3 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.92
iRobot
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Whirlpool has a net margin of 2.04% compared to iRobot's net margin of -38.16%. Whirlpool's return on equity of 12.98% beat iRobot's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Whirlpool2.04% 12.98% 2.11%
iRobot -38.16%-2,446.70%-32.63%

Whirlpool has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, iRobot has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

90.8% of Whirlpool shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.4% of iRobot shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of Whirlpool shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of iRobot shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Whirlpool$15.52B0.20$318M$5.659.60
iRobot$681.85M0.02-$145.52M-$6.66N/A

In the previous week, Whirlpool had 4 more articles in the media than iRobot. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Whirlpool and 0 mentions for iRobot. iRobot's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Whirlpool's score of -0.07 indicating that iRobot is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Whirlpool Neutral
iRobot Neutral

Summary

Whirlpool beats iRobot on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iRobot compare to Helen of Troy?

iRobot (NASDAQ:IRBT) and Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) are both small-cap household appliances companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

iRobot has a net margin of -38.16% compared to Helen of Troy's net margin of -50.33%. Helen of Troy's return on equity of 7.00% beat iRobot's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
iRobot-38.16% -2,446.70% -32.63%
Helen of Troy -50.33%7.00%2.80%

77.4% of iRobot shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of iRobot shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Helen of Troy shares are owned 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.

iRobot has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its share price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Helen of Troy has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Helen of Troy has a consensus price target of $24.00, indicating a potential upside of 0.42%. Given Helen of Troy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Helen of Troy is more favorable than iRobot.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
iRobot
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Helen of Troy
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
iRobot$681.85M0.02-$145.52M-$6.66N/A
Helen of Troy$1.79B0.31-$898.98M-$39.15N/A

In the previous week, Helen of Troy had 4 more articles in the media than iRobot. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Helen of Troy and 0 mentions for iRobot. Helen of Troy's average media sentiment score of 0.28 beat iRobot's score of 0.00 indicating that Helen of Troy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
iRobot Neutral
Helen of Troy Neutral

Summary

Helen of Troy beats iRobot on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iRobot compare to NACCO Industries?

NACCO Industries (NYSE:NC) and iRobot (NASDAQ:IRBT) are both small-cap household appliances companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, NACCO Industries had 4 more articles in the media than iRobot. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for NACCO Industries and 0 mentions for iRobot. NACCO Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat iRobot's score of 0.00 indicating that NACCO Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
NACCO Industries Positive
iRobot Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NACCO Industries$277.20M1.34$17.57M$2.3620.95
iRobot$681.85M0.02-$145.52M-$6.66N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NACCO Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
iRobot
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

49.1% of NACCO Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.4% of iRobot shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.8% of NACCO Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of iRobot shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

NACCO Industries has a beta of 0.43, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, iRobot has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its share price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

NACCO Industries has a net margin of 6.34% compared to iRobot's net margin of -38.16%. NACCO Industries' return on equity of 4.19% beat iRobot's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NACCO Industries6.34% 4.19% 2.74%
iRobot -38.16%-2,446.70%-32.63%

Summary

NACCO Industries beats iRobot on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iRobot compare to CVD Equipment?

CVD Equipment (NASDAQ:CVV) and iRobot (NASDAQ:IRBT) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CVD Equipment
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
iRobot
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

CVD Equipment has a net margin of -6.18% compared to iRobot's net margin of -38.16%. CVD Equipment's return on equity of -5.59% beat iRobot's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CVD Equipment-6.18% -5.59% -4.81%
iRobot -38.16%-2,446.70%-32.63%

In the previous week, CVD Equipment had 1 more articles in the media than iRobot. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for CVD Equipment and 0 mentions for iRobot. CVD Equipment's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled iRobot'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
CVD Equipment Neutral
iRobot Neutral

CVD Equipment has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, iRobot has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CVD Equipment$25.79M1.96-$1.59M-$0.22N/A
iRobot$681.85M0.02-$145.52M-$6.66N/A

31.6% of CVD Equipment shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.4% of iRobot shares are held by institutional investors. 28.7% of CVD Equipment shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of iRobot shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

CVD Equipment beats iRobot on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does iRobot compare to WISeKey International?

iRobot (NASDAQ:IRBT) and WISeKey International (NASDAQ:WKEY) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk and analyst recommendations.

77.4% of iRobot shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.3% of WISeKey International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of iRobot shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.5% of WISeKey International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

WISeKey International has a consensus target price of $10.50, indicating a potential upside of 48.73%. Given WISeKey International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe WISeKey International is more favorable than iRobot.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
iRobot
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
WISeKey International
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

WISeKey International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than iRobot.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
iRobot$681.85M0.02-$145.52M-$6.66N/A
WISeKey International$19.29M2.99-$6.07MN/AN/A

In the previous week, WISeKey International had 5 more articles in the media than iRobot. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for WISeKey International and 0 mentions for iRobot. WISeKey International's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat iRobot's score of 0.00 indicating that WISeKey International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
iRobot Neutral
WISeKey International Positive

WISeKey International has a net margin of 0.00% compared to iRobot's net margin of -38.16%. WISeKey International's return on equity of 0.00% beat iRobot's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
iRobot-38.16% -2,446.70% -32.63%
WISeKey International N/A N/A N/A

iRobot has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its share price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, WISeKey International has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

WISeKey International beats iRobot on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IRBT vs. The Competition

MetriciRobotINDL AUTO/RBTCS IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$14.85M$21.21B$9.15B$11.77B
Dividend YieldN/A1.04%3.57%5.26%
P/E Ratio-0.0712.4225.1827.07
Price / Sales0.027.584,997.8575.42
Price / CashN/A33.6827.4453.90
Price / Book0.233.814.726.69
Net Income-$145.52M$1.11B$792.42M$332.64M

iRobot Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IRBT
iRobot
N/A$0.47
flat
N/AN/A$14.85M$681.85MN/A1,250
WHR
Whirlpool
4.3299 of 5 stars
$53.07
-6.2%
$72.89
+37.3%
N/A$3.20B$15.52B9.3941,000
HELE
Helen of Troy
1.7628 of 5 stars
$23.42
-2.1%
$24.00
+2.5%
N/A$556.56M$1.79BN/A1,854
NC
NACCO Industries
2.4486 of 5 stars
$47.88
-0.3%
N/AN/A$362.04M$277.20M20.291,700
CVV
CVD Equipment
0.36 of 5 stars
$7.38
-8.3%
N/AN/A$55.85M$25.79MN/A110

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This page (NASDAQ:IRBT) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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