NASDAQ:NTGR

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$38.23

Now: $38.57▼

$39.15

50-Day Range

$37.73

MA: $41.22▼

$44.48

52-Week Range

$21.28

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$46.38

Volume4,484 shs

Average Volume389,182 shs

Market Capitalization$1.18 billion

P/E Ratio43.83

Dividend YieldN/A

Beta0.88

NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR) Vs. CSCO, QCOM, PANW, MSI, FFIV, and CIEN

Should you be buying NTGR stock or one of its competitors? Companies in the sub-industry of "communications equipment" are considered alternatives and competitors to NETGEAR, including Cisco Systems (CSCO), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Motorola Solutions (MSI), F5 Networks (FFIV), and Ciena (CIEN).

NETGEAR vs. Cisco Systems Stock

NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR) and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for NETGEAR and Cisco Systems, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NETGEAR	0	2	2	0	2.50
Cisco Systems	0	11	11	0	2.50

NETGEAR currently has a consensus price target of $48.75, indicating a potential upside of 25.97%. Cisco Systems has a consensus price target of $50.5455, indicating a potential downside of 4.38%. Given NETGEAR's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe NETGEAR is more favorable than Cisco Systems.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares NETGEAR and Cisco Systems' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NETGEAR	$998.76 million	1.18	$25.79 million	$0.81	47.62
Cisco Systems	$49.30 billion	4.52	$11.21 billion	$2.92	18.06

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

Profitability

This table compares NETGEAR and Cisco Systems' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NETGEAR	2.36%	4.38%	2.84%
Cisco Systems	21.76%	32.64%	12.94%

Institutional and Insider Ownership

94.4% of NETGEAR shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.6% of Cisco Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of NETGEAR shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Cisco Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

NETGEAR has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cisco Systems has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Cisco Systems beats NETGEAR on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

NETGEAR vs. QUALCOMM Stock

NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR) and QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

94.4% of NETGEAR shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.8% of QUALCOMM shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.4% of NETGEAR shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of QUALCOMM shares are owned 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for NETGEAR and QUALCOMM, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NETGEAR	0	2	2	0	2.50
QUALCOMM	0	11	17	1	2.66

NETGEAR presently has a consensus price target of $48.75, suggesting a potential upside of 25.97%. QUALCOMM has a consensus price target of $166.48, suggesting a potential upside of 21.98%. Given NETGEAR's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe NETGEAR is more favorable than QUALCOMM.

Risk and Volatility

NETGEAR has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its share price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, QUALCOMM has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its share price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares NETGEAR and QUALCOMM's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NETGEAR	$998.76 million	1.18	$25.79 million	$0.81	47.62
QUALCOMM	$23.53 billion	6.52	$5.20 billion	$3.34	40.43

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

Profitability

This table compares NETGEAR and QUALCOMM's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NETGEAR	2.36%	4.38%	2.84%
QUALCOMM	22.09%	90.74%	11.56%

Summary

QUALCOMM beats NETGEAR on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

NETGEAR vs. Palo Alto Networks Stock

NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR) and Palo Alto Networks (NYSE:PANW) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for NETGEAR and Palo Alto Networks, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NETGEAR	0	2	2	0	2.50
Palo Alto Networks	1	2	28	0	2.87

NETGEAR currently has a consensus target price of $48.75, indicating a potential upside of 25.97%. Palo Alto Networks has a consensus target price of $381.3030, indicating a potential upside of 4.76%. Given NETGEAR's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe NETGEAR is more favorable than Palo Alto Networks.

Profitability

This table compares NETGEAR and Palo Alto Networks' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NETGEAR	2.36%	4.38%	2.84%
Palo Alto Networks	-8.36%	-8.66%	-1.16%

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares NETGEAR and Palo Alto Networks' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NETGEAR	$998.76 million	1.18	$25.79 million	$0.81	47.62
Palo Alto Networks	$3.41 billion	10.39	$-267,000,000.00	($1.24)	-293.69

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

94.4% of NETGEAR shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.4% of NETGEAR shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

NETGEAR has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

NETGEAR beats Palo Alto Networks on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

NETGEAR vs. Motorola Solutions Stock

NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR) and Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for NETGEAR and Motorola Solutions, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NETGEAR	0	2	2	0	2.50
Motorola Solutions	0	3	9	0	2.75

NETGEAR currently has a consensus target price of $48.75, indicating a potential upside of 25.97%. Motorola Solutions has a consensus target price of $181.2727, indicating a potential downside of 3.55%. Given NETGEAR's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe NETGEAR is more favorable than Motorola Solutions.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

94.4% of NETGEAR shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of Motorola Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of NETGEAR shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Motorola Solutions shares are held 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.

Risk & Volatility

NETGEAR has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Motorola Solutions has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares NETGEAR and Motorola Solutions' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NETGEAR	2.36%	4.38%	2.84%
Motorola Solutions	10.39%	-158.99%	11.97%

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares NETGEAR and Motorola Solutions' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NETGEAR	$998.76 million	1.18	$25.79 million	$0.81	47.62
Motorola Solutions	$7.89 billion	4.04	$868 million	$7.44	25.31

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

Summary

Motorola Solutions beats NETGEAR on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

NETGEAR vs. F5 Networks Stock

F5 Networks (NASDAQ:FFIV) and NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

90.7% of F5 Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.4% of NETGEAR shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of F5 Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of NETGEAR shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for F5 Networks and NETGEAR, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
F5 Networks	0	5	11	0	2.69
NETGEAR	0	2	2	0	2.50

F5 Networks currently has a consensus price target of $195.1765, indicating a potential downside of 7.46%. NETGEAR has a consensus price target of $48.75, indicating a potential upside of 25.97%. Given NETGEAR's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe NETGEAR is more favorable than F5 Networks.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares F5 Networks and NETGEAR's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
F5 Networks	$2.35 billion	5.49	$307.44 million	$6.66	31.41
NETGEAR	$998.76 million	1.18	$25.79 million	$0.81	47.62

F5 Networks has higher revenue and earnings than NETGEAR. F5 Networks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NETGEAR, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares F5 Networks and NETGEAR's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
F5 Networks	13.08%	19.72%	9.33%
NETGEAR	2.36%	4.38%	2.84%

Risk and Volatility

F5 Networks has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, NETGEAR has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

F5 Networks beats NETGEAR on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

NETGEAR vs. Ciena Stock

Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) and NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Ciena and NETGEAR's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ciena	$3.53 billion	2.44	$361.29 million	$2.65	21.02
NETGEAR	$998.76 million	1.18	$25.79 million	$0.81	47.62

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

Profitability

This table compares Ciena and NETGEAR's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ciena	10.23%	17.41%	10.25%
NETGEAR	2.36%	4.38%	2.84%

Volatility and Risk

Ciena has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, NETGEAR has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Ciena and NETGEAR, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ciena	0	5	15	0	2.75
NETGEAR	0	2	2	0	2.50

Ciena currently has a consensus price target of $59.0278, suggesting a potential upside of 4.22%. NETGEAR has a consensus price target of $48.75, suggesting a potential upside of 25.97%. Given NETGEAR's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NETGEAR is more favorable than Ciena.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

84.0% of Ciena shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.4% of NETGEAR shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Ciena shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of NETGEAR shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Ciena beats NETGEAR on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.