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ITRI vs. WWD, GDDY, WTS, CGNX, and BMI

Should you buy Itron stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Itron with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Itron include Woodward (WWD), GoDaddy (GDDY), Watts Water Technologies (WTS), Cognex (CGNX), and Badger Meter (BMI).

How does Itron compare to Woodward?

Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) and Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) are related companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Itron$2.37B1.58$301.05M$6.2713.46
Woodward$3.57B6.53$442.11M$8.3546.80

In the previous week, Woodward had 7 more articles in the media than Itron. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Woodward and 1 mentions for Itron. Woodward's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Itron's score of 0.85 indicating that Woodward is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Itron
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Woodward
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

96.2% of Itron shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Woodward shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Itron shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Woodward shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Itron has a beta of 1.32, indicating that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodward has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Itron presently has a consensus price target of $131.22, indicating a potential upside of 55.53%. Woodward has a consensus price target of $395.50, indicating a potential upside of 1.22%. Given Itron's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Itron is more favorable than Woodward.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Itron
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Woodward
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94

Woodward has a net margin of 12.85% compared to Itron's net margin of 12.31%. Woodward's return on equity of 20.12% beat Itron's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Itron12.31% 19.54% 8.73%
Woodward 12.85%20.12%10.72%

Summary

Woodward beats Itron on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Itron compare to GoDaddy?

Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) and GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

GoDaddy has a net margin of 17.32% compared to Itron's net margin of 12.31%. GoDaddy's return on equity of 366.90% beat Itron's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Itron12.31% 19.54% 8.73%
GoDaddy 17.32%366.90%10.73%

Itron currently has a consensus price target of $131.22, suggesting a potential upside of 55.53%. GoDaddy has a consensus price target of $118.43, suggesting a potential upside of 24.80%. Given Itron's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Itron is more favorable than GoDaddy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Itron
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
GoDaddy
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53

96.2% of Itron shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.3% of GoDaddy shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Itron shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of GoDaddy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Itron$2.37B1.58$301.05M$6.2713.46
GoDaddy$4.95B2.54$875M$6.3215.01

In the previous week, GoDaddy had 16 more articles in the media than Itron. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for GoDaddy and 1 mentions for Itron. Itron's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat GoDaddy's score of 0.66 indicating that Itron is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Itron
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
GoDaddy
6 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Itron has a beta of 1.32, indicating that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GoDaddy has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

GoDaddy beats Itron on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Itron compare to Watts Water Technologies?

Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) and Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Itron presently has a consensus price target of $131.22, suggesting a potential upside of 55.53%. Watts Water Technologies has a consensus price target of $345.30, suggesting a potential upside of 1.09%. Given Itron's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Itron is more favorable than Watts Water Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Itron
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Watts Water Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45

Watts Water Technologies has a net margin of 14.32% compared to Itron's net margin of 12.31%. Itron's return on equity of 19.54% beat Watts Water Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Itron12.31% 19.54% 8.73%
Watts Water Technologies 14.32%18.92%13.48%

96.2% of Itron shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.0% of Watts Water Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Itron shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Watts Water Technologies 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.

In the previous week, Watts Water Technologies had 5 more articles in the media than Itron. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Watts Water Technologies and 1 mentions for Itron. Watts Water Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Itron's score of 0.85 indicating that Watts Water Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Itron
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Watts Water Technologies
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Itron has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watts Water Technologies has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Itron$2.37B1.58$301.05M$6.2713.46
Watts Water Technologies$2.44B4.68$340.80M$10.9331.25

Summary

Watts Water Technologies beats Itron on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Itron compare to Cognex?

Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) and Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Cognex has a net margin of 13.62% compared to Itron's net margin of 12.31%. Itron's return on equity of 19.54% beat Cognex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Itron12.31% 19.54% 8.73%
Cognex 13.62%10.89%8.09%

Itron currently has a consensus price target of $131.22, suggesting a potential upside of 55.53%. Cognex has a consensus price target of $72.31, suggesting a potential upside of 14.63%. Given Itron's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Itron is more favorable than Cognex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Itron
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Cognex
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

In the previous week, Cognex had 6 more articles in the media than Itron. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Cognex and 1 mentions for Itron. Itron's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Cognex's score of 0.72 indicating that Itron is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Itron
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cognex
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Itron$2.37B1.58$301.05M$6.2713.46
Cognex$994.36M10.56$114.44M$0.8475.10

96.2% of Itron shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.1% of Cognex shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Itron shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Cognex 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.

Itron has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cognex has a beta of 1.49, suggesting that its share price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Itron beats Cognex on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Itron compare to Badger Meter?

Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) and Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 30 more articles in the media than Itron. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Badger Meter and 1 mentions for Itron. Itron's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.29 indicating that Itron is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Itron
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Badger Meter
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Itron has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Itron$2.37B1.58$301.05M$6.2713.46
Badger Meter$916.66M4.72$141.63M$4.4333.48

Badger Meter has a net margin of 14.56% compared to Itron's net margin of 12.31%. Itron's return on equity of 19.54% beat Badger Meter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Itron12.31% 19.54% 8.73%
Badger Meter 14.56%18.76%13.53%

Itron presently has a consensus price target of $131.22, suggesting a potential upside of 55.53%. Badger Meter has a consensus price target of $160.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.89%. Given Itron's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Itron is more favorable than Badger Meter.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Itron
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Badger Meter
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27

96.2% of Itron shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Itron shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Itron beats Badger Meter on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ITRI vs. The Competition

MetricItronELEC TEST EQUIPTMENT IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$3.81B$17.53B$37.81B$12.28B
Dividend YieldN/A0.50%3.15%9.39%
P/E Ratio13.4632.14168.4923.94
Price / Sales1.5810.93598.3691.92
Price / Cash10.1828.9243.5147.25
Price / Book2.224.359.266.14
Net Income$301.05M$494.95M$1.07B$331.74M
7 Day Performance1.18%-0.14%-1.85%-1.72%
1 Month Performance4.41%-0.21%-1.75%-1.44%
1 Year Performance-38.14%24.98%135.08%16.97%

Itron Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ITRI
Itron
4.2379 of 5 stars
$84.37
-1.9%
$131.22
+55.5%
-37.0%$3.81B$2.37B13.465,550
WWD
Woodward
3.4683 of 5 stars
$396.93
-2.3%
$395.50
-0.4%
+52.0%$24.21B$3.57B47.5410,200
GDDY
GoDaddy
4.8364 of 5 stars
$90.84
+2.2%
$118.43
+30.4%
-44.1%$11.77B$4.95B14.375,845
WTS
Watts Water Technologies
4.6104 of 5 stars
$347.39
-1.4%
$340.20
-2.1%
+38.3%$11.77B$2.44B31.785,700
CGNX
Cognex
4.6578 of 5 stars
$63.91
-4.3%
$72.31
+13.1%
+88.1%$11.12B$994.36M76.082,745

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