POET Technologies (POET) Competitors

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) and POET Technologies (NASDAQ:POET) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

Does the media refer more to AAOI or POET?

In the previous week, Applied Optoelectronics had 10 more articles in the media than POET Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Applied Optoelectronics and 3 mentions for POET Technologies. Applied Optoelectronics' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat POET Technologies' score of 0.97 indicating that Applied Optoelectronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Applied Optoelectronics	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
POET Technologies	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Do analysts rate AAOI or POET?

Applied Optoelectronics presently has a consensus target price of $27.20, indicating a potential upside of 9.72%. POET Technologies has a consensus target price of $6.25, indicating a potential upside of 17.04%. Given POET Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe POET Technologies is more favorable than Applied Optoelectronics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Applied Optoelectronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
POET Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.33

Do institutionals & insiders believe in AAOI or POET?

61.7% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.0% of POET Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of POET Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Which has more volatility & risk, AAOI or POET?

Applied Optoelectronics has a beta of 2.72, meaning that its share price is 172% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, POET Technologies has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Is AAOI or POET more profitable?

Applied Optoelectronics has a net margin of -42.29% compared to POET Technologies' net margin of -11,497.01%. Applied Optoelectronics' return on equity of -10.60% beat POET Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Applied Optoelectronics	-42.29%	-10.60%	-5.19%
POET Technologies	-11,497.01%	-141.43%	-68.54%

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, AAOI or POET?

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Applied Optoelectronics	$249.37M	6.20	-$186.73M	-$3.36	-7.38
POET Technologies	$40K	12,111.12	-$56.70M	-$0.81	-6.59

Summary

Applied Optoelectronics beats POET Technologies on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.