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QMCO vs. DDD, OSS, ALLT, LTRX, and SILC

Should you buy Quantum stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Quantum 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 Quantum include 3D Systems (DDD), One Stop Systems (OSS), Allot (ALLT), Lantronix (LTRX), and Silicom (SILC). These companies are all part of the "computer hardware" industry.

How does Quantum compare to 3D Systems?

Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) and 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) are both small-cap computer hardware companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

63.7% of Quantum shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.5% of 3D Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Quantum shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of 3D Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, 3D Systems had 14 more articles in the media than Quantum. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for 3D Systems and 3 mentions for Quantum. Quantum's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat 3D Systems' score of 0.25 indicating that Quantum is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Quantum
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
3D Systems
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Quantum presently has a consensus target price of $17.67, suggesting a potential upside of 11.96%. 3D Systems has a consensus target price of $5.00, suggesting a potential upside of 62.87%. Given 3D Systems' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe 3D Systems is more favorable than Quantum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
3D Systems
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Quantum has a beta of 2.97, indicating that its share price is 197% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 3D Systems has a beta of 2.71, indicating that its share price is 171% more volatile than the broader market.

3D Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Quantum. Quantum is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 3D Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quantum$274.06M0.84-$115.09M-$2.36N/A
3D Systems$386.90M1.17$29.88M$0.2512.28

3D Systems has a net margin of 16.10% compared to Quantum's net margin of -37.76%. Quantum's return on equity of 0.00% beat 3D Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quantum-37.76% N/A -21.66%
3D Systems 16.10%-19.64%-8.45%

Summary

3D Systems beats Quantum on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quantum compare to One Stop Systems?

Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) and One Stop Systems (NASDAQ:OSS) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quantum$274.06M0.84-$115.09M-$2.36N/A
One Stop Systems$32.22M14.51$5.09M$0.2575.60

In the previous week, Quantum and Quantum both had 3 articles in the media. One Stop Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Quantum's score of 0.31 indicating that One Stop Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Quantum
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
One Stop Systems
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Quantum currently has a consensus target price of $17.67, indicating a potential upside of 11.96%. One Stop Systems has a consensus target price of $13.00, indicating a potential downside of 31.22%. Given Quantum's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Quantum is more favorable than One Stop Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
One Stop Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Quantum has a beta of 2.97, suggesting that its share price is 197% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, One Stop Systems has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

One Stop Systems has a net margin of 12.44% compared to Quantum's net margin of -37.76%. Quantum's return on equity of 0.00% beat One Stop Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quantum-37.76% N/A -21.66%
One Stop Systems 12.44%-0.24%-0.18%

63.7% of Quantum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.7% of One Stop Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Quantum shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of One Stop Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

One Stop Systems beats Quantum on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quantum compare to Allot?

Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) and Allot (NASDAQ:ALLT) are both small-cap computer hardware companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Quantum currently has a consensus price target of $17.67, suggesting a potential upside of 11.96%. Allot has a consensus price target of $13.63, suggesting a potential upside of 75.58%. Given Allot's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Allot is more favorable than Quantum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Allot
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

In the previous week, Allot had 1 more articles in the media than Quantum. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Allot and 3 mentions for Quantum. Allot's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Quantum's score of 0.31 indicating that Allot is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Quantum
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Allot
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Quantum has a beta of 2.97, indicating that its share price is 197% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Allot has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its share price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quantum$274.06M0.84-$115.09M-$2.36N/A
Allot$101.99M3.70$3.70M$0.1359.69

Allot has a net margin of 5.68% compared to Quantum's net margin of -37.76%. Allot's return on equity of 7.38% beat Quantum's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quantum-37.76% N/A -21.66%
Allot 5.68%7.38%4.70%

63.7% of Quantum shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.5% of Allot shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Quantum shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Allot shares are held 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.

Summary

Allot beats Quantum on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quantum compare to Lantronix?

Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) and Lantronix (NASDAQ:LTRX) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and profitability.

Quantum currently has a consensus target price of $17.67, suggesting a potential upside of 11.96%. Lantronix has a consensus target price of $8.83, suggesting a potential upside of 18.57%. Given Lantronix's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lantronix is more favorable than Quantum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Lantronix
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Quantum has a beta of 2.97, suggesting that its stock price is 197% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lantronix has a beta of 1.64, suggesting that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the broader market.

Lantronix has a net margin of -5.52% compared to Quantum's net margin of -37.76%. Quantum's return on equity of 0.00% beat Lantronix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quantum-37.76% N/A -21.66%
Lantronix -5.52%-6.79%-4.17%

63.7% of Quantum shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.4% of Lantronix shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Quantum shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Lantronix shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Lantronix had 2 more articles in the media than Quantum. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Lantronix and 3 mentions for Quantum. Lantronix's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Quantum's score of 0.31 indicating that Lantronix is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Quantum
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lantronix
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quantum$274.06M0.84-$115.09M-$2.36N/A
Lantronix$122.92M2.67-$11.37M-$0.17N/A

Summary

Lantronix beats Quantum on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quantum compare to Silicom?

Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) and Silicom (NASDAQ:SILC) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and valuation.

In the previous week, Quantum had 1 more articles in the media than Silicom. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Quantum and 2 mentions for Silicom. Silicom's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Quantum's score of 0.31 indicating that Silicom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Quantum
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Silicom
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Quantum presently has a consensus price target of $17.67, indicating a potential upside of 11.96%. Given Quantum's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Quantum is more favorable than Silicom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Silicom
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

63.7% of Quantum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.8% of Silicom shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Quantum shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 25.4% of Silicom shares are owned by company 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.

Quantum has a beta of 2.97, suggesting that its share price is 197% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Silicom has a beta of 1.58, suggesting that its share price is 58% more volatile than the broader market.

Silicom has a net margin of -16.57% compared to Quantum's net margin of -37.76%. Quantum's return on equity of 0.00% beat Silicom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quantum-37.76% N/A -21.66%
Silicom -16.57%-9.30%-7.24%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quantum$274.06M0.84-$115.09M-$2.36N/A
Silicom$66.64M3.68-$11.48M-$1.93N/A

Summary

Quantum beats Silicom on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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QMCO vs. The Competition

MetricQuantumCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$231.02M$33.35B$40.50B$12.46B
Dividend YieldN/A0.64%3.06%5.22%
P/E Ratio-6.6945.0482.3524.36
Price / Sales0.846.30635.70117.06
Price / CashN/A38.9753.0357.13
Price / Book-0.6718.2210.176.73
Net Income-$115.09M$523.85M$1.06B$337.03M
7 Day Performance69.31%16.24%2.38%0.09%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-1.78%
1 Year Performance32.16%210.66%170.08%33.98%

Quantum Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
QMCO
Quantum
2.3869 of 5 stars
$15.78
-1.1%
$17.67
+12.0%
+34.3%$231.02M$274.06MN/A900
DDD
3D Systems
2.8635 of 5 stars
$3.14
-0.3%
$5.00
+59.2%
+105.7%$462.88M$386.90M12.561,418
OSS
One Stop Systems
1.7972 of 5 stars
$17.83
flat
$13.00
-27.1%
+586.6%$441.13M$32.22M71.32110
ALLT
Allot
4.3837 of 5 stars
$7.70
flat
$13.63
+76.9%
-12.3%$374.57M$101.99M59.24740
LTRX
Lantronix
2.8137 of 5 stars
$7.08
flat
$8.83
+24.8%
+240.9%$281.90M$122.92MN/A350

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