Intuitive Machines (LUNR) Competitors

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LUNR vs. SITM, NXT, AAOI, VIAV, and DRS

Should you buy Intuitive Machines stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Intuitive Machines 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 Intuitive Machines include SiTime (SITM), Nextpower (NXT), Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), Viavi Solutions (VIAV), and Leonardo DRS (DRS). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does Intuitive Machines compare to SiTime?

Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) and SiTime (NASDAQ:SITM) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intuitive Machines$210.06M21.61-$83.29M-$0.88N/A
SiTime$326.66M56.78-$42.90M-$1.01N/A

SiTime has a net margin of -6.38% compared to Intuitive Machines' net margin of -32.69%. SiTime's return on equity of 0.53% beat Intuitive Machines' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intuitive Machines-32.69% N/A -5.41%
SiTime -6.38%0.53%0.47%

In the previous week, Intuitive Machines had 6 more articles in the media than SiTime. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Intuitive Machines and 4 mentions for SiTime. SiTime's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Intuitive Machines' score of 0.12 indicating that SiTime is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intuitive Machines
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
SiTime
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Intuitive Machines currently has a consensus target price of $31.50, indicating a potential upside of 50.57%. SiTime has a consensus target price of $661.88, indicating a potential downside of 5.80%. Given Intuitive Machines' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Intuitive Machines is more favorable than SiTime.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intuitive Machines
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.42
SiTime
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90

Intuitive Machines has a beta of 1.68, indicating that its stock price is 68% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SiTime has a beta of 2.94, indicating that its stock price is 194% more volatile than the broader market.

72.2% of Intuitive Machines shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.3% of SiTime shares are owned by institutional investors. 54.1% of Intuitive Machines shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of SiTime shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

SiTime beats Intuitive Machines on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intuitive Machines compare to Nextpower?

Nextpower (NASDAQ:NXT) and Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

67.4% of Nextpower shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Intuitive Machines shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Nextpower shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 54.1% of Intuitive Machines shares are held 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.

Nextpower has a beta of 1.73, meaning that its stock price is 73% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intuitive Machines has a beta of 1.68, meaning that its stock price is 68% more volatile than the broader market.

Nextpower currently has a consensus price target of $147.77, indicating a potential upside of 22.01%. Intuitive Machines has a consensus price target of $31.50, indicating a potential upside of 50.57%. Given Intuitive Machines' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Intuitive Machines is more favorable than Nextpower.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nextpower
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Intuitive Machines
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.42

Nextpower has a net margin of 16.46% compared to Intuitive Machines' net margin of -32.69%. Nextpower's return on equity of 28.18% beat Intuitive Machines' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nextpower16.46% 28.18% 15.62%
Intuitive Machines -32.69%N/A -5.41%

In the previous week, Nextpower and Nextpower both had 10 articles in the media. Nextpower's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Intuitive Machines' score of 0.12 indicating that Nextpower is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nextpower
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intuitive Machines
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nextpower$3.56B5.11$585.88M$3.8331.62
Intuitive Machines$210.06M21.61-$83.29M-$0.88N/A

Summary

Nextpower beats Intuitive Machines on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intuitive Machines compare to Applied Optoelectronics?

Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) and Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Intuitive Machines presently has a consensus price target of $31.50, suggesting a potential upside of 50.57%. Applied Optoelectronics has a consensus price target of $113.80, suggesting a potential downside of 22.37%. Given Intuitive Machines' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Intuitive Machines is more favorable than Applied Optoelectronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intuitive Machines
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.42
Applied Optoelectronics
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

Intuitive Machines has a beta of 1.68, indicating that its share price is 68% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Applied Optoelectronics has a beta of 3.67, indicating that its share price is 267% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Applied Optoelectronics had 19 more articles in the media than Intuitive Machines. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Applied Optoelectronics and 10 mentions for Intuitive Machines. Applied Optoelectronics' average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat Intuitive Machines' score of 0.12 indicating that Applied Optoelectronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intuitive Machines
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Applied Optoelectronics
12 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Applied Optoelectronics has a net margin of -8.55% compared to Intuitive Machines' net margin of -32.69%. Intuitive Machines' return on equity of 0.00% beat Applied Optoelectronics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intuitive Machines-32.69% N/A -5.41%
Applied Optoelectronics -8.55%-4.64%-2.90%

72.2% of Intuitive Machines shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. 54.1% of Intuitive Machines shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intuitive Machines$210.06M21.61-$83.29M-$0.88N/A
Applied Optoelectronics$455.71M25.81-$38.23M-$0.66N/A

Summary

Applied Optoelectronics beats Intuitive Machines on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intuitive Machines compare to Viavi Solutions?

Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) and Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intuitive Machines$210.06M21.61-$83.29M-$0.88N/A
Viavi Solutions$1.37B8.55$34.80M-$0.24N/A

Intuitive Machines presently has a consensus price target of $31.50, suggesting a potential upside of 50.57%. Viavi Solutions has a consensus price target of $42.75, suggesting a potential downside of 14.40%. Given Intuitive Machines' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Intuitive Machines is more favorable than Viavi Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intuitive Machines
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.42
Viavi Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Intuitive Machines had 4 more articles in the media than Viavi Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Intuitive Machines and 6 mentions for Viavi Solutions. Viavi Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Intuitive Machines' score of 0.12 indicating that Viavi Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intuitive Machines
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Viavi Solutions
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Intuitive Machines has a beta of 1.68, suggesting that its stock price is 68% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Viavi Solutions has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

Viavi Solutions has a net margin of -4.03% compared to Intuitive Machines' net margin of -32.69%. Viavi Solutions' return on equity of 16.80% beat Intuitive Machines' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intuitive Machines-32.69% N/A -5.41%
Viavi Solutions -4.03%16.80%5.70%

72.2% of Intuitive Machines shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 54.1% of Intuitive Machines shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned 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

Viavi Solutions beats Intuitive Machines on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intuitive Machines compare to Leonardo DRS?

Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ:DRS) and Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) are both aerospace companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Leonardo DRS$3.65B3.33$278M$1.0742.62
Intuitive Machines$210.06M21.61-$83.29M-$0.88N/A

18.8% of Leonardo DRS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Intuitive Machines shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Leonardo DRS shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 54.1% of Intuitive Machines 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.

In the previous week, Intuitive Machines had 6 more articles in the media than Leonardo DRS. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Intuitive Machines and 4 mentions for Leonardo DRS. Intuitive Machines' average media sentiment score of 0.12 beat Leonardo DRS's score of -0.49 indicating that Intuitive Machines is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Leonardo DRS
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Intuitive Machines
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Leonardo DRS has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intuitive Machines has a beta of 1.68, indicating that its stock price is 68% more volatile than the broader market.

Leonardo DRS has a net margin of 7.85% compared to Intuitive Machines' net margin of -32.69%. Leonardo DRS's return on equity of 12.02% beat Intuitive Machines' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Leonardo DRS7.85% 12.02% 7.59%
Intuitive Machines -32.69%N/A -5.41%

Leonardo DRS presently has a consensus target price of $52.80, indicating a potential upside of 15.79%. Intuitive Machines has a consensus target price of $31.50, indicating a potential upside of 50.57%. Given Intuitive Machines' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Intuitive Machines is more favorable than Leonardo DRS.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Leonardo DRS
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Intuitive Machines
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.42

Summary

Leonardo DRS beats Intuitive Machines on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LUNR vs. The Competition

MetricIntuitive MachinesAEROSP/DEFENSE IndustryAerospace SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$4.54B$51.61B$30.82B$12.13B
Dividend YieldN/A1.21%0.89%5.81%
P/E Ratio-23.7726.1344.8324.01
Price / Sales21.61479.22192.57110.00
Price / CashN/A18.0429.7337.84
Price / Book-4.996.508.446.53
Net Income-$83.29M$1.56B$906.01M$336.99M
7 Day Performance-10.45%-3.39%-2.29%-0.18%
1 Month Performance-45.32%-6.57%3.75%0.83%
1 Year Performance109.20%10.69%34.54%31.55%

Intuitive Machines Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LUNR
Intuitive Machines
3.7143 of 5 stars
$20.92
-4.9%
$31.50
+50.6%
+116.0%$4.54B$210.06MN/A1
SITM
SiTime
3.1886 of 5 stars
$742.46
+1.7%
$661.88
-10.9%
+229.9%$19.60B$326.66MN/A380
NXT
Nextpower
4.6929 of 5 stars
$125.83
+3.2%
$147.77
+17.4%
+124.0%$18.91B$3.56B32.851,993
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
1.811 of 5 stars
$191.55
+13.3%
$79.80
-58.3%
+630.2%$15.37B$507MN/A4,691
VIAV
Viavi Solutions
3.2049 of 5 stars
$54.05
+1.1%
$42.75
-20.9%
+463.2%$12.64B$1.08BN/A3,600

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