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NN vs. QRVO, KLIC, PI, LASR, and PENG

Should you buy NextNav stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares NextNav 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 NextNav include Qorvo (QRVO), Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC), Impinj (PI), nLight (LASR), and Penguin Solutions (PENG). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does NextNav compare to Qorvo?

NextNav (NASDAQ:NN) and Qorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Qorvo has a net margin of 9.22% compared to NextNav's net margin of -3,921.17%. Qorvo's return on equity of 15.32% beat NextNav's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NextNav-3,921.17% N/A -34.03%
Qorvo 9.22%15.32%8.90%

79.2% of NextNav shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.6% of Qorvo shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.8% of NextNav shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Qorvo shares are owned 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.

NextNav has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Qorvo has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

NextNav presently has a consensus price target of $37.50, indicating a potential upside of 187.14%. Qorvo has a consensus price target of $97.07, indicating a potential upside of 13.53%. Given NextNav's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe NextNav is more favorable than Qorvo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NextNav
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Qorvo
1 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.10

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NextNav$4.57M389.91-$189.25M-$1.21N/A
Qorvo$3.68B2.05$338.99M$3.6223.62

In the previous week, Qorvo had 8 more articles in the media than NextNav. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Qorvo and 5 mentions for NextNav. NextNav's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Qorvo's score of 0.81 indicating that NextNav is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NextNav
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Qorvo
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Qorvo beats NextNav on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NextNav compare to Kulicke and Soffa Industries?

NextNav (NASDAQ:NN) and Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NextNav$4.57M389.91-$189.25M-$1.21N/A
Kulicke and Soffa Industries$654.08M7.78$210K$1.0493.48

NextNav has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kulicke and Soffa Industries has a beta of 1.62, suggesting that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the broader market.

79.2% of NextNav shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.2% of Kulicke and Soffa Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.8% of NextNav shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Kulicke and Soffa Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Kulicke and Soffa Industries had 3 more articles in the media than NextNav. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Kulicke and Soffa Industries and 5 mentions for NextNav. Kulicke and Soffa Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat NextNav's score of 0.91 indicating that Kulicke and Soffa Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NextNav
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kulicke and Soffa Industries
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Kulicke and Soffa Industries has a net margin of 7.16% compared to NextNav's net margin of -3,921.17%. Kulicke and Soffa Industries' return on equity of 7.29% beat NextNav's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NextNav-3,921.17% N/A -34.03%
Kulicke and Soffa Industries 7.16%7.29%5.38%

NextNav currently has a consensus target price of $37.50, indicating a potential upside of 187.14%. Kulicke and Soffa Industries has a consensus target price of $59.25, indicating a potential downside of 39.06%. Given NextNav's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe NextNav is more favorable than Kulicke and Soffa Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NextNav
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Kulicke and Soffa Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

Kulicke and Soffa Industries beats NextNav on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NextNav compare to Impinj?

Impinj (NASDAQ:PI) and NextNav (NASDAQ:NN) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment and earnings.

In the previous week, Impinj had 2 more articles in the media than NextNav. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Impinj and 5 mentions for NextNav. NextNav's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Impinj's score of 0.48 indicating that NextNav is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Impinj
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
NextNav
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Impinj has a beta of 1.92, meaning that its share price is 92% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NextNav has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

79.2% of NextNav shares are held by institutional investors. 6.8% of Impinj shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.8% of NextNav shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Impinj presently has a consensus price target of $175.00, suggesting a potential upside of 26.47%. NextNav has a consensus price target of $37.50, suggesting a potential upside of 187.14%. Given NextNav's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe NextNav is more favorable than Impinj.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Impinj
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44
NextNav
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Impinj$361.08M11.67-$10.85M-$0.92N/A
NextNav$4.57M389.91-$189.25M-$1.21N/A

Impinj has a net margin of -7.66% compared to NextNav's net margin of -3,921.17%. Impinj's return on equity of 5.67% beat NextNav's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Impinj-7.66% 5.67% 2.18%
NextNav -3,921.17%N/A -34.03%

Summary

Impinj beats NextNav on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NextNav compare to nLight?

nLight (NASDAQ:LASR) and NextNav (NASDAQ:NN) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

nLight has a net margin of -5.08% compared to NextNav's net margin of -3,921.17%. NextNav's return on equity of 0.00% beat nLight's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
nLight-5.08% -4.18% -3.20%
NextNav -3,921.17%N/A -34.03%

83.9% of nLight shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.2% of NextNav shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of nLight shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.8% of NextNav shares are held 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.

nLight currently has a consensus target price of $80.94, suggesting a potential upside of 16.89%. NextNav has a consensus target price of $37.50, suggesting a potential upside of 187.14%. Given NextNav's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NextNav is more favorable than nLight.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
nLight
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
NextNav
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
nLight$261.33M14.95-$23.47M-$0.30N/A
NextNav$4.57M389.91-$189.25M-$1.21N/A

In the previous week, nLight had 6 more articles in the media than NextNav. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for nLight and 5 mentions for NextNav. nLight's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat NextNav's score of 0.91 indicating that nLight is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
nLight
7 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NextNav
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

nLight has a beta of 2.3, meaning that its stock price is 130% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NextNav has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

nLight beats NextNav on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NextNav compare to Penguin Solutions?

NextNav (NASDAQ:NN) and Penguin Solutions (NASDAQ:PENG) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NextNav$4.57M389.91-$189.25M-$1.21N/A
Penguin Solutions$1.37B2.26$25.39M$1.4142.84

Penguin Solutions has a net margin of 6.44% compared to NextNav's net margin of -3,921.17%. Penguin Solutions' return on equity of 28.23% beat NextNav's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NextNav-3,921.17% N/A -34.03%
Penguin Solutions 6.44%28.23%6.58%

79.2% of NextNav shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.8% of NextNav shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Penguin Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

NextNav presently has a consensus target price of $37.50, suggesting a potential upside of 187.14%. Penguin Solutions has a consensus target price of $63.33, suggesting a potential upside of 4.84%. Given NextNav's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe NextNav is more favorable than Penguin Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NextNav
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Penguin Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

In the previous week, Penguin Solutions had 9 more articles in the media than NextNav. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Penguin Solutions and 5 mentions for NextNav. NextNav's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Penguin Solutions' score of 0.81 indicating that NextNav is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NextNav
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Penguin Solutions
6 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

NextNav has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Penguin Solutions has a beta of 2.83, suggesting that its stock price is 183% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Penguin Solutions beats NextNav on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NN vs. The Competition

MetricNextNavTechnology Services IndustryBusiness SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.78B$3.50B$6.79B$12.29B
Dividend YieldN/A2.23%3.06%9.35%
P/E Ratio-10.7933.3128.5223.90
Price / Sales389.9142.27342.6491.71
Price / CashN/A34.4422.5748.09
Price / Book-20.413.965.596.18
Net Income-$189.25M$31.76M$204.58M$332.02M
7 Day Performance-18.38%-5.40%-2.16%-2.05%
1 Month Performance-28.16%-9.85%-2.99%-2.18%
1 Year Performance-9.37%-4.56%8.57%17.67%

NextNav Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NN
NextNav
3.0979 of 5 stars
$13.06
-5.6%
$37.50
+187.1%
-9.4%$1.78B$4.57MN/A60
QRVO
Qorvo
3.364 of 5 stars
$84.35
-1.7%
$97.07
+15.1%
-3.5%$7.57B$3.68B23.305,200
KLIC
Kulicke and Soffa Industries
3.1618 of 5 stars
$106.49
-6.1%
$59.25
-44.4%
+174.5%$5.94B$654.08M102.392,592
PI
Impinj
3.8506 of 5 stars
$146.02
+1.4%
$175.00
+19.8%
+19.3%$4.39B$361.08MN/A390
LASR
nLight
3.2671 of 5 stars
$69.04
-4.2%
$80.94
+17.2%
+246.9%$4.06B$261.33MN/A1,100

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