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$42.02 +0.20 (+0.48%)
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OUST vs. ZWS, GTES, JBTM, ACMR, and WFRD

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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor (ZWS), Gates Industrial (GTES), JBT Marel (JBTM), ACM Research (ACMR), and Weatherford International (WFRD). These companies are all part of the "machinery" industry.

How does Ouster compare to Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor?

Ouster (NASDAQ:OUST) and Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor (NYSE:ZWS) are both mid-cap machinery companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

Ouster has a beta of 3.24, meaning that its stock price is 224% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ouster$169.38M15.58-$60.38M-$0.97N/A
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor$1.70B5.01$198M$1.2441.05

31.5% of Ouster shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.3% of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Ouster shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor 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.

In the previous week, Ouster had 9 more articles in the media than Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Ouster and 2 mentions for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor. Ouster's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor's score of 0.27 indicating that Ouster is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ouster
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Ouster currently has a consensus target price of $48.17, indicating a potential upside of 14.63%. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor has a consensus target price of $54.88, indicating a potential upside of 7.80%. Given Ouster's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ouster is more favorable than Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ouster
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor has a net margin of 12.26% compared to Ouster's net margin of -30.12%. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor's return on equity of 17.40% beat Ouster's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ouster-30.12% -21.49% -15.37%
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor 12.26%17.40%10.35%

Summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor beats Ouster on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ouster compare to Gates Industrial?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ouster$169.38M15.58-$60.38M-$0.97N/A
Gates Industrial$3.44B2.13$251.40M$0.9630.04

Ouster has a beta of 3.24, indicating that its stock price is 224% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gates Industrial has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

Ouster currently has a consensus target price of $48.17, suggesting a potential upside of 14.63%. Gates Industrial has a consensus target price of $31.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.51%. Given Ouster's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ouster is more favorable than Gates Industrial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ouster
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Gates Industrial
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

Gates Industrial has a net margin of 7.23% compared to Ouster's net margin of -30.12%. Gates Industrial's return on equity of 10.00% beat Ouster's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ouster-30.12% -21.49% -15.37%
Gates Industrial 7.23%10.00%5.15%

31.5% of Ouster shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.5% of Gates Industrial shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Ouster shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Gates Industrial 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.

In the previous week, Ouster had 8 more articles in the media than Gates Industrial. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Ouster and 3 mentions for Gates Industrial. Ouster's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Gates Industrial's score of 0.00 indicating that Ouster is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ouster
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Gates Industrial
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Gates Industrial beats Ouster on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ouster compare to JBT Marel?

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

In the previous week, Ouster had 10 more articles in the media than JBT Marel. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Ouster and 1 mentions for JBT Marel. Ouster's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat JBT Marel's score of 0.00 indicating that Ouster is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
JBT Marel
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ouster
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

JBT Marel currently has a consensus target price of $174.67, indicating a potential upside of 25.31%. Ouster has a consensus target price of $48.17, indicating a potential upside of 14.63%. Given JBT Marel's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe JBT Marel is more favorable than Ouster.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
JBT Marel
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Ouster
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JBT Marel$3.80B1.91-$50.50M$3.2043.56
Ouster$169.38M15.58-$60.38M-$0.97N/A

98.9% of JBT Marel shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.5% of Ouster shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of JBT Marel shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Ouster shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

JBT Marel has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ouster has a beta of 3.24, suggesting that its share price is 224% more volatile than the broader market.

JBT Marel has a net margin of 4.32% compared to Ouster's net margin of -30.12%. JBT Marel's return on equity of 8.25% beat Ouster's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JBT Marel4.32% 8.25% 4.46%
Ouster -30.12%-21.49%-15.37%

Summary

JBT Marel beats Ouster on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ouster compare to ACM Research?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ACM Research$901.31M7.10$94.08M$1.3179.76
Ouster$169.38M15.58-$60.38M-$0.97N/A

ACM Research currently has a consensus price target of $127.50, indicating a potential upside of 22.02%. Ouster has a consensus price target of $48.17, indicating a potential upside of 14.63%. Given ACM Research's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe ACM Research is more favorable than Ouster.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ACM Research
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Ouster
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

In the previous week, Ouster had 4 more articles in the media than ACM Research. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Ouster and 7 mentions for ACM Research. ACM Research's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Ouster's score of 0.49 indicating that ACM Research is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ACM Research
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ouster
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

ACM Research has a beta of 2.01, suggesting that its stock price is 101% 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.

66.8% of ACM Research shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.5% of Ouster shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.4% of ACM Research 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.

ACM Research has a net margin of 9.48% compared to Ouster's net margin of -30.12%. ACM Research's return on equity of 4.17% beat Ouster's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ACM Research9.48% 4.17% 2.75%
Ouster -30.12%-21.49%-15.37%

Summary

ACM Research beats Ouster on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ouster compare to Weatherford International?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ouster$169.38M15.58-$60.38M-$0.97N/A
Weatherford International$4.92B1.21$431M$6.3912.95

Ouster presently has a consensus price target of $48.17, indicating a potential upside of 14.63%. Weatherford International has a consensus price target of $108.22, indicating a potential upside of 30.78%. Given Weatherford International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Weatherford International 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)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Weatherford International
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

In the previous week, Ouster had 7 more articles in the media than Weatherford International. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Ouster and 4 mentions for Weatherford International. Weatherford International's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Ouster's score of 0.49 indicating that Weatherford International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ouster
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Weatherford International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ouster has a beta of 3.24, meaning that its stock price is 224% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Weatherford International has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Weatherford International has a net margin of 9.49% compared to Ouster's net margin of -30.12%. Weatherford International's return on equity of 28.31% beat Ouster's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ouster-30.12% -21.49% -15.37%
Weatherford International 9.49%28.31%8.95%

31.5% of Ouster shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.2% of Weatherford International shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Ouster shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Weatherford International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Weatherford International beats Ouster on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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OUST vs. The Competition

MetricOusterGeneral industrial machinery, IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.64B$2.64B$37.76B$12.19B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A3.29%6.23%
P/E Ratio-43.32N/A171.6224.17
Price / Sales15.5815.58622.83101.82
Price / CashN/AN/A46.0255.62
Price / Book9.799.799.506.36
Net Income-$60.38M-$60.38M$1.07B$337.99M
7 Day Performance-9.77%-9.77%-0.19%0.10%
1 Month Performance-0.73%-0.73%-1.82%-1.28%
1 Year Performance74.36%74.36%155.52%27.68%

Ouster Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
OUST
Ouster
3.0015 of 5 stars
$42.02
+0.5%
$48.17
+14.6%
+74.4%$2.64B$169.38MN/A280
ZWS
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor
2.7879 of 5 stars
$49.70
-0.6%
$54.88
+10.4%
+39.2%$8.34B$1.70B40.082,600
GTES
Gates Industrial
2.0883 of 5 stars
$28.43
+1.2%
$31.00
+9.0%
+24.4%$7.13B$3.44B29.6213,000
JBTM
JBT Marel
2.9863 of 5 stars
$131.38
-0.9%
$174.67
+33.0%
+14.4%$6.90B$3.80B41.0511,500
ACMR
ACM Research
4.7395 of 5 stars
$103.17
-6.1%
$125.00
+21.2%
+305.3%$6.73B$901.31M78.762,513

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