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OUST vs. RAL, NOVT, VNT, ITRI, and BMI

Should you buy Ouster stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Ouster 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 Ouster include Ralliant (RAL), Novanta (NOVT), Vontier (VNT), Itron (ITRI), and Badger Meter (BMI). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment & instruments" industry.

How does Ouster compare to Ralliant?

Ralliant (NYSE:RAL) and Ouster (NASDAQ:OUST) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and earnings.

Ouster has a net margin of -26.02% compared to Ralliant's net margin of -56.38%. Ralliant's return on equity of 14.97% beat Ouster's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ralliant-56.38% 14.97% 6.99%
Ouster -26.02%-19.33%-13.98%

Ralliant currently has a consensus target price of $75.70, suggesting a potential upside of 12.11%. Ouster has a consensus target price of $54.67, suggesting a potential upside of 25.96%. Given Ouster's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ouster is more favorable than Ralliant.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ralliant
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Ouster
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

31.5% of Ouster shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Ralliant shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Ouster shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Ouster had 13 more articles in the media than Ralliant. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Ouster and 12 mentions for Ralliant. Ralliant's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Ouster's score of 0.36 indicating that Ralliant is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ralliant
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ouster
11 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Ralliant has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ouster has a beta of 3.24, suggesting that its stock price is 224% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ralliant$2.07B3.61-$1.22B-$10.85N/A
Ouster$169.38M16.09-$60.38M-$0.97N/A

Summary

Ouster beats Ralliant on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ouster compare to Novanta?

Novanta (NASDAQ:NOVT) and Ouster (NASDAQ:OUST) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

98.4% of Novanta shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.5% of Ouster shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Novanta shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Ouster shares are owned by 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, Ouster had 6 more articles in the media than Novanta. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Ouster and 19 mentions for Novanta. Novanta's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Ouster's score of 0.36 indicating that Novanta is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Novanta
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ouster
11 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Novanta presently has a consensus price target of $194.00, suggesting a potential upside of 16.61%. Ouster has a consensus price target of $54.67, suggesting a potential upside of 25.96%. Given Ouster's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ouster is more favorable than Novanta.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Novanta
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Ouster
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Novanta$980.60M6.42$53.83M$1.38120.56
Ouster$169.38M16.09-$60.38M-$0.97N/A

Novanta has a beta of 1.68, suggesting that its stock price is 68% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ouster has a beta of 3.24, suggesting that its stock price is 224% more volatile than the broader market.

Novanta has a net margin of 6.00% compared to Ouster's net margin of -26.02%. Novanta's return on equity of 10.83% beat Ouster's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Novanta6.00% 10.83% 7.53%
Ouster -26.02%-19.33%-13.98%

Summary

Novanta beats Ouster on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ouster compare to Vontier?

Ouster (NASDAQ:OUST) and Vontier (NYSE:VNT) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and valuation.

Vontier has a net margin of 11.34% compared to Ouster's net margin of -26.02%. Vontier's return on equity of 38.57% beat Ouster's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ouster-26.02% -19.33% -13.98%
Vontier 11.34%38.57%11.30%

31.5% of Ouster shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.8% of Vontier shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Ouster shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Vontier shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ouster$169.38M16.09-$60.38M-$0.97N/A
Vontier$3.08B1.60$406.10M$2.8312.38

Ouster has a beta of 3.24, meaning that its share price is 224% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vontier has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Ouster presently has a consensus target price of $54.67, suggesting a potential upside of 25.96%. Vontier has a consensus target price of $41.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.06%. Given Ouster's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ouster is more favorable than Vontier.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ouster
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Vontier
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

In the previous week, Ouster had 11 more articles in the media than Vontier. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Ouster and 14 mentions for Vontier. Vontier's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Ouster's score of 0.36 indicating that Vontier is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ouster
11 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Vontier
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Vontier beats Ouster on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ouster compare to Itron?

Ouster (NASDAQ:OUST) and Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Ouster had 23 more articles in the media than Itron. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Ouster and 2 mentions for Itron. Itron's average media sentiment score of 1.72 beat Ouster's score of 0.36 indicating that Itron is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ouster
11 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Itron
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

31.5% of Ouster shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.2% of Itron shares are held by institutional investors. 5.7% of Ouster shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Itron shares are held by company 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ouster$169.38M16.09-$60.38M-$0.97N/A
Itron$2.30B1.97$301.05M$5.9917.32

Ouster has a beta of 3.24, indicating that its stock price is 224% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Itron has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Ouster currently has a consensus price target of $54.67, suggesting a potential upside of 25.96%. Itron has a consensus price target of $131.33, suggesting a potential upside of 26.59%. Given Itron's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Itron is more favorable than Ouster.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ouster
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Itron
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

Itron has a net margin of 11.90% compared to Ouster's net margin of -26.02%. Itron's return on equity of 19.26% beat Ouster's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ouster-26.02% -19.33% -13.98%
Itron 11.90%19.26%8.40%

Summary

Itron beats Ouster on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ouster compare to Badger Meter?

Ouster (NASDAQ:OUST) and Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Ouster currently has a consensus price target of $54.67, suggesting a potential upside of 25.96%. Badger Meter has a consensus price target of $164.00, suggesting a potential upside of 18.15%. Given Ouster's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ouster is more favorable than Badger Meter.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ouster
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Badger Meter
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

In the previous week, Ouster had 10 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Ouster and 15 mentions for Badger Meter. Badger Meter's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Ouster's score of 0.36 indicating that Badger Meter is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ouster
11 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Badger Meter
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

31.5% of Ouster shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by institutional investors. 5.7% of Ouster shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ouster has a beta of 3.24, suggesting that its stock price is 224% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.65, suggesting that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ouster$169.38M16.09-$60.38M-$0.97N/A
Badger Meter$916.66M4.39$141.63M$4.2832.43

Badger Meter has a net margin of 14.27% compared to Ouster's net margin of -26.02%. Badger Meter's return on equity of 18.03% beat Ouster's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ouster-26.02% -19.33% -13.98%
Badger Meter 14.27%18.03%12.82%

Summary

Badger Meter beats Ouster on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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OUST vs. The Competition

MetricOusterElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.86B$13.56B$29.70B$12.86B
Dividend YieldN/A2.25%2.74%9.91%
P/E Ratio-50.4637.1276.2025.05
Price / Sales16.0953.77601.6399.22
Price / CashN/A32.6449.5449.72
Price / Book10.125.329.266.21
Net Income-$60.38M$194.86M$660.43M$342.45M
7 Day Performance11.25%5.49%4.83%4.41%
1 Month Performance-0.02%0.93%0.99%-0.28%
1 Year Performance68.22%841.10%198.48%22.60%

Ouster Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
OUST
Ouster
3.8072 of 5 stars
$43.40
-4.8%
$54.67
+26.0%
+87.9%$2.86B$169.38MN/A280
RAL
Ralliant
2.9995 of 5 stars
$65.06
-0.5%
$75.70
+16.4%
+60.6%$7.32B$2.07BN/A7,000
NOVT
Novanta
2.151 of 5 stars
$148.34
+4.1%
$180.00
+21.3%
+46.3%$5.38B$980.60M107.493,000
VNT
Vontier
3.2888 of 5 stars
$32.83
+2.2%
$41.89
+27.6%
-13.1%$4.52B$3.08B11.607,800
ITRI
Itron
4.3439 of 5 stars
$100.95
+1.3%
$131.33
+30.1%
-16.8%$4.36B$2.37B16.855,550

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