Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) Competitors

Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) and Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings and profitability.

Is ADI or LSCC more profitable?

Analog Devices has a net margin of 18.65% compared to Lattice Semiconductor's net margin of 10.51%. Analog Devices' return on equity of 9.56% beat Lattice Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Analog Devices	18.65%	9.56%	6.99%
Lattice Semiconductor	10.51%	9.24%	7.78%

Does the media refer more to ADI or LSCC?

In the previous week, Analog Devices had 31 more articles in the media than Lattice Semiconductor. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Analog Devices and 8 mentions for Lattice Semiconductor. Analog Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Lattice Semiconductor's score of 0.83 indicating that Analog Devices is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Analog Devices	26 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Lattice Semiconductor	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Which has more volatility and risk, ADI or LSCC?

Analog Devices has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lattice Semiconductor has a beta of 1.52, indicating that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts prefer ADI or LSCC?

Analog Devices currently has a consensus price target of $257.67, indicating a potential upside of 5.11%. Lattice Semiconductor has a consensus price target of $63.15, indicating a potential upside of 15.03%. Given Lattice Semiconductor's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lattice Semiconductor is more favorable than Analog Devices.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Analog Devices	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.77
Lattice Semiconductor	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, ADI or LSCC?

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Analog Devices	$9.43B	12.90	$1.64B	$3.67	66.79
Lattice Semiconductor	$509.40M	14.82	$61.13M	$0.37	148.38

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in ADI or LSCC?

86.8% of Analog Devices shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.1% of Lattice Semiconductor shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Analog Devices shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Lattice Semiconductor shares are held by company 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

Analog Devices beats Lattice Semiconductor on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.