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LUNA vs. RGP, ISPC, JLHL, OPRX, and BAER

Should you be buying Luna Innovations stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Luna Innovations include Resources Connection (RGP), iSpecimen (ISPC), Julong (JLHL), OptimizeRx (OPRX), and Bridger Aerospace Group (BAER). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does Luna Innovations compare to Resources Connection?

Luna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) and Resources Connection (NASDAQ:RGP) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, Resources Connection had 3 more articles in the media than Luna Innovations. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Resources Connection and 1 mentions for Luna Innovations. Luna Innovations' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Resources Connection's score of 0.71 indicating that Luna Innovations is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Luna Innovations
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Resources Connection
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Resources Connection has a consensus target price of $7.00, indicating a potential upside of 63.55%. Given Resources Connection's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Resources Connection is more favorable than Luna Innovations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Luna Innovations
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Resources Connection
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Luna Innovations$116.61M0.29$9.28M$0.0333.67
Resources Connection$485.23M0.30-$191.78M-$2.96N/A

87.5% of Luna Innovations shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.2% of Resources Connection shares are held by institutional investors. 7.6% of Luna Innovations shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.9% of Resources Connection 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.

Luna Innovations has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Resources Connection's net margin of -20.16%. Luna Innovations' return on equity of 0.00% beat Resources Connection's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Luna InnovationsN/A N/A N/A
Resources Connection -20.16%-0.55%-0.38%

Luna Innovations has a beta of 1.87, indicating that its stock price is 87% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Resources Connection has a beta of 0.52, indicating that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Luna Innovations and Resources Connection tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Luna Innovations compare to iSpecimen?

Luna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) and iSpecimen (NASDAQ:ISPC) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, iSpecimen had 3 more articles in the media than Luna Innovations. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for iSpecimen and 1 mentions for Luna Innovations. Luna Innovations' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat iSpecimen's score of 0.00 indicating that Luna Innovations is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Luna Innovations
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
iSpecimen
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Luna Innovations
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
iSpecimen
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Luna Innovations has a net margin of 0.00% compared to iSpecimen's net margin of -543.37%. Luna Innovations' return on equity of 0.00% beat iSpecimen's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Luna InnovationsN/A N/A N/A
iSpecimen -543.37%-496.31%-133.56%

87.5% of Luna Innovations shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.6% of iSpecimen shares are held by institutional investors. 7.6% of Luna Innovations shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.2% of iSpecimen 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.

Luna Innovations has a beta of 1.87, indicating that its stock price is 87% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, iSpecimen has a beta of 1.75, indicating that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the S&P 500.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Luna Innovations$116.61M0.29$9.28M$0.0333.67
iSpecimen$1.93M2.27-$10.49M-$94.00N/A

Summary

Luna Innovations beats iSpecimen on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Luna Innovations compare to Julong?

Julong (NASDAQ:JLHL) and Luna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Luna Innovations has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Julong.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Julong$252.01M0.96$3.67MN/AN/A
Luna Innovations$116.61M0.29$9.28M$0.0333.67

87.5% of Luna Innovations shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.6% of Luna Innovations 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, Julong had 3 more articles in the media than Luna Innovations. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Julong and 1 mentions for Luna Innovations. Luna Innovations' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Julong's score of 0.00 indicating that Luna Innovations is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Julong
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Luna Innovations
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JulongN/A N/A N/A
Luna Innovations N/A N/A N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Julong
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Luna Innovations
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Julong and Luna Innovations tied by winning 4 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Luna Innovations compare to OptimizeRx?

OptimizeRx (NASDAQ:OPRX) and Luna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
OptimizeRx$109.43M1.14$5.13M$0.2625.50
Luna Innovations$116.61M0.29$9.28M$0.0333.67

76.5% of OptimizeRx shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.5% of Luna Innovations shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.6% of OptimizeRx shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.6% of Luna Innovations shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, OptimizeRx had 1 more articles in the media than Luna Innovations. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for OptimizeRx and 1 mentions for Luna Innovations. Luna Innovations' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat OptimizeRx's score of 0.33 indicating that Luna Innovations is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
OptimizeRx
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Luna Innovations
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

OptimizeRx has a net margin of 4.69% compared to Luna Innovations' net margin of 0.00%. OptimizeRx's return on equity of 10.61% beat Luna Innovations' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
OptimizeRx4.69% 10.61% 7.54%
Luna Innovations N/A N/A N/A

OptimizeRx currently has a consensus target price of $17.57, indicating a potential upside of 165.03%. Given OptimizeRx's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe OptimizeRx is more favorable than Luna Innovations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
OptimizeRx
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
Luna Innovations
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

OptimizeRx has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Luna Innovations has a beta of 1.87, indicating that its share price is 87% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

OptimizeRx beats Luna Innovations on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Luna Innovations compare to Bridger Aerospace Group?

Bridger Aerospace Group (NASDAQ:BAER) and Luna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Bridger Aerospace Group currently has a consensus target price of $4.18, indicating a potential upside of 113.01%. Given Bridger Aerospace Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Bridger Aerospace Group is more favorable than Luna Innovations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bridger Aerospace Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Luna Innovations
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Luna Innovations has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Bridger Aerospace Group. Bridger Aerospace Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Luna Innovations, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bridger Aerospace Group$122.83M0.89$4.14M-$0.56N/A
Luna Innovations$116.61M0.29$9.28M$0.0333.67

In the previous week, Bridger Aerospace Group had 1 more articles in the media than Luna Innovations. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Bridger Aerospace Group and 1 mentions for Luna Innovations. Bridger Aerospace Group's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Luna Innovations' score of 0.75 indicating that Bridger Aerospace Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bridger Aerospace Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Luna Innovations
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

48.9% of Bridger Aerospace Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.5% of Luna Innovations shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.5% of Bridger Aerospace Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.6% of Luna Innovations shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Bridger Aerospace Group has a beta of 0.28, indicating that its share price is 72% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Luna Innovations has a beta of 1.87, indicating that its share price is 87% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Bridger Aerospace Group has a net margin of 3.37% compared to Luna Innovations' net margin of 0.00%. Luna Innovations' return on equity of 0.00% beat Bridger Aerospace Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bridger Aerospace Group3.37% -1.21% 1.38%
Luna Innovations N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Bridger Aerospace Group beats Luna Innovations on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LUNA vs. The Competition

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MetricLuna InnovationsCommercial physical research IndustryBusiness SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$34.30M$22.38M$6.40B$11.87B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A3.03%5.21%
P/E Ratio33.6716.8325.8528.48
Price / Sales0.290.29430.6960.89
Price / Cash3.0357.2322.9236.52
Price / BookN/A0.166.086.67
Net Income$9.28M-$525K$200.90M$332.64M
7 Day Performance-3.81%-4.17%1.27%2.01%
1 Month Performance-8.18%4.60%7.46%9.19%
1 Year Performance152.50%86.70%56.26%39.59%

Luna Innovations Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LUNA
Luna Innovations
N/A$1.01
-8.2%		N/AN/A$34.30M$116.61M33.67390
RGP
Resources Connection
2.7149 of 5 stars		$4.11
+2.2%		$7.00
+70.3%		N/A$141.10M$551.33MN/A3,055
ISPC
iSpecimen
0.3145 of 5 stars		$4.56
-7.4%		N/AN/A$135.26M$1.93MN/A60
JLHL
Julong
N/A$10.74
+5.8%		N/AN/A$122.97M$35.40MN/A42
OPRX
OptimizeRx
4.1703 of 5 stars		$6.40
-0.2%		$17.57
+174.6%		N/A$120.06M$109.43M24.62100

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