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KOSS vs. UEIC, ZEPP, OURA, SONY, and GRMN

Should you buy Koss stock or one of its competitors? Koss's main competitors and comparable companies include Universal Electronics (UEIC), Zepp Health (ZEPP), Oura (OURA), Sony (SONY), and Garmin (GRMN). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "consumer electronics" industry.

How does Koss compare to Universal Electronics?

Universal Electronics (NASDAQ:UEIC) and Koss (NASDAQ:KOSS) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Universal Electronics$330.57M0.22-$18.60M-$1.16N/A
Koss$13.02M2.79-$390K-$0.04N/A

In the previous week, Universal Electronics had 8 more articles in the media than Koss. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Universal Electronics and 1 mentions for Koss. Koss' average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Universal Electronics' score of 0.37 indicating that Koss is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Universal Electronics
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Koss
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Universal Electronics has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Koss has a beta of 1.63, suggesting that its stock price is 63% more volatile than the broader market.

Koss has a net margin of -3.00% compared to Universal Electronics' net margin of -4.57%. Universal Electronics' return on equity of 2.70% beat Koss' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Universal Electronics-4.57% 2.70% 1.44%
Koss -3.00%-1.29%-1.06%

79.3% of Universal Electronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.2% of Koss shares are held by institutional investors. 17.1% of Universal Electronics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 44.1% of Koss shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Universal Electronics currently has a consensus price target of $4.25, suggesting a potential downside of 23.42%. Given Universal Electronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Universal Electronics is more favorable than Koss.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Universal Electronics
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Koss
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Universal Electronics beats Koss on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Koss compare to Zepp Health?

Zepp Health (NYSE:ZEPP) and Koss (NASDAQ:KOSS) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, Koss had 1 more articles in the media than Zepp Health. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Koss and 0 mentions for Zepp Health. Koss' average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Zepp Health's score of 0.00 indicating that Koss is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Zepp Health Neutral
Koss Positive

Zepp Health presently has a consensus target price of $53.01, suggesting a potential upside of 1,255.75%. Given Zepp Health's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zepp Health is more favorable than Koss.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zepp Health
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Koss
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Koss has a net margin of -3.00% compared to Zepp Health's net margin of -15.78%. Koss' return on equity of -1.29% beat Zepp Health's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zepp Health-15.78% -19.64% -7.18%
Koss -3.00%-1.29%-1.06%

Zepp Health has a beta of 1.8, suggesting that its share price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Koss has a beta of 1.63, suggesting that its share price is 63% more volatile than the broader market.

52.6% of Zepp Health shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.2% of Koss shares are held by institutional investors. 36.0% of Zepp Health shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 44.1% of Koss 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zepp Health$258.90M0.22-$40.07M-$2.75N/A
Koss$13.02M2.79-$390K-$0.04N/A

Summary

Koss beats Zepp Health on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Koss compare to Oura?

Oura (NASDAQ:OURA) and Koss (NASDAQ:KOSS) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Oura has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Koss' net margin of -3.00%. Oura's return on equity of 0.00% beat Koss' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
OuraN/A N/A N/A
Koss -3.00%-1.29%-1.06%

Given Oura's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Oura is more favorable than Koss.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Oura
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Koss
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Oura had 9 more articles in the media than Koss. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Oura and 1 mentions for Koss. Koss' average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Oura's score of -0.20 indicating that Koss is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Oura
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Koss
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Oura has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Koss.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
OuraN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Koss$13.02M2.79-$390K-$0.04N/A

6.2% of Koss shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.1% of Koss shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Oura and Koss tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Koss compare to Sony?

Koss (NASDAQ:KOSS) and Sony (NYSE:SONY) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Koss$13.02M2.79-$390K-$0.04N/A
Sony$82.90B1.70-$2.16B$1.1221.27

Sony has a net margin of -2.00% compared to Koss' net margin of -3.00%. Sony's return on equity of 13.06% beat Koss' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Koss-3.00% -1.29% -1.06%
Sony -2.00%13.06%5.22%

6.2% of Koss shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.1% of Sony shares are held by institutional investors. 44.1% of Koss shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.0% of Sony shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Sony has a consensus price target of $22.00, suggesting a potential downside of 7.66%. Given Sony's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Sony is more favorable than Koss.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Koss
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Sony
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Koss has a beta of 1.63, suggesting that its share price is 63% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sony has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Sony had 26 more articles in the media than Koss. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Sony and 1 mentions for Koss. Koss' average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Sony's score of 0.10 indicating that Koss is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Koss
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sony
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Sony beats Koss on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Koss compare to Garmin?

Koss (NASDAQ:KOSS) and Garmin (NYSE:GRMN) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

6.2% of Koss shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Garmin shares are held by institutional investors. 44.1% of Koss shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.8% of Garmin 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.

Garmin has a net margin of 24.47% compared to Koss' net margin of -3.00%. Garmin's return on equity of 20.95% beat Koss' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Koss-3.00% -1.29% -1.06%
Garmin 24.47%20.95%17.06%

Garmin has a consensus target price of $310.17, suggesting a potential upside of 10.99%. Given Garmin's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Garmin is more favorable than Koss.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Koss
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Garmin
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Koss$13.02M2.79-$390K-$0.04N/A
Garmin$7.25B7.44$1.66B$9.7028.81

Koss has a beta of 1.63, suggesting that its share price is 63% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Garmin has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Garmin had 8 more articles in the media than Koss. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Garmin and 1 mentions for Koss. Koss' average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Garmin's score of 0.48 indicating that Koss is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Koss
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Garmin
1 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Garmin beats Koss on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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KOSS vs. The Competition

MetricKossHousehold Durables IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$36.35M$5.23B$12.46B$13.44B
Dividend YieldN/A3.47%70.71%16.47%
P/E Ratio-93.2512.1244.7826.10
Price / Sales2.7117.6785.5287.34
Price / CashN/A9.2028.2552.81
Price / Book1.172.603.946.27
Net Income-$390K$266.48M$444.34M$382.03M
7 Day Performance-7.21%-2.60%-0.53%-0.89%
1 Month Performance4.19%-5.70%-5.04%-5.32%
1 Year Performance-25.84%-7.60%-6.61%0.76%

Koss Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KOSS
Koss
0.356 of 5 stars
$3.73
-2.9%
N/A-25.1%$36.35M$13.02MN/A30
UEIC
Universal Electronics
2.8237 of 5 stars
$5.29
+0.4%
$4.25
-19.7%
+20.1%$68.19M$368.29MN/A3,099
ZEPP
Zepp Health
2.5848 of 5 stars
$3.98
+2.2%
$53.01
+1,233.6%
-93.0%$58.35M$258.90MN/A763
OURA
Oura
N/AN/AN/AN/A$0.00N/AN/A1,350
SONY
Sony
2.4041 of 5 stars
$23.36
+0.1%
$22.00
-5.8%
-20.9%$138.00B$82.90B20.8694,900

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This page (NASDAQ:KOSS) was last updated on 10/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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