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SCKT vs. ELSE, ASTC, CMBM, CLRO, and OST

Should you buy Socket Mobile stock or one of its competitors? Socket Mobile's main competitors and comparable companies include Electro-Sensors (ELSE), Astrotech (ASTC), Cambium Networks (CMBM), ClearOne (CLRO), and Ostin Technology Group (OST). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment & instruments" industry.

How does Socket Mobile compare to Electro-Sensors?

Socket Mobile (NASDAQ:SCKT) and Electro-Sensors (NASDAQ:ELSE) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

Electro-Sensors has a net margin of 2.42% compared to Socket Mobile's net margin of -107.50%. Electro-Sensors' return on equity of 1.73% beat Socket Mobile's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Socket Mobile-107.50% -229.41% -89.45%
Electro-Sensors 2.42%1.73%1.62%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Socket Mobile$15.08M0.33-$14.38M-$1.85N/A
Electro-Sensors$10.48M2.61$310K$0.0896.75

Socket Mobile has a beta of 1.4, indicating that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Electro-Sensors has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

3.8% of Socket Mobile shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.7% of Electro-Sensors shares are owned by institutional investors. 54.8% of Socket Mobile shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.3% of Electro-Sensors 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.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Socket Mobile
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Electro-Sensors
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Socket Mobile had 1 more articles in the media than Electro-Sensors. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Socket Mobile and 1 mentions for Electro-Sensors. Socket Mobile's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Electro-Sensors' score of -0.71 indicating that Socket Mobile is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Socket Mobile
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Electro-Sensors
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

Summary

Electro-Sensors beats Socket Mobile on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Socket Mobile compare to Astrotech?

Astrotech (NASDAQ:ASTC) and Socket Mobile (NASDAQ:SCKT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

24.4% of Astrotech shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of Socket Mobile shares are held by institutional investors. 16.8% of Astrotech shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 54.8% of Socket Mobile shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Astrotech$910K15.04-$14.43M-$8.49N/A
Socket Mobile$15.08M0.33-$14.38M-$1.85N/A

In the previous week, Astrotech and Astrotech both had 2 articles in the media. Socket Mobile's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Astrotech's score of 0.81 indicating that Socket Mobile is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Astrotech
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Socket Mobile
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Astrotech has a beta of 4.91, meaning that its stock price is 391% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Socket Mobile has a beta of 1.4, meaning that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

Socket Mobile has a net margin of -107.50% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,578.34%. Astrotech's return on equity of -91.69% beat Socket Mobile's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Astrotech-1,578.34% -91.69% -72.48%
Socket Mobile -107.50%-229.41%-89.45%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Astrotech
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Socket Mobile
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Socket Mobile beats Astrotech on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Socket Mobile compare to Cambium Networks?

Socket Mobile (NASDAQ:SCKT) and Cambium Networks (NASDAQ:CMBM) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Socket Mobile
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Cambium Networks
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

3.8% of Socket Mobile shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.2% of Cambium Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 54.8% of Socket Mobile shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 57.3% of Cambium Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Socket Mobile$15.08M0.33-$14.38M-$1.85N/A
Cambium Networks$172.22M0.07-$77.42M-$2.10N/A

Socket Mobile has a beta of 1.4, suggesting that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cambium Networks has a beta of 1.99, suggesting that its share price is 99% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Socket Mobile had 2 more articles in the media than Cambium Networks. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Socket Mobile and 0 mentions for Cambium Networks. Socket Mobile's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Cambium Networks' score of 0.00 indicating that Socket Mobile is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Socket Mobile Positive
Cambium Networks Neutral

Cambium Networks has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Socket Mobile's net margin of -107.50%. Cambium Networks' return on equity of 0.00% beat Socket Mobile's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Socket Mobile-107.50% -229.41% -89.45%
Cambium Networks N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Cambium Networks beats Socket Mobile on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Socket Mobile compare to ClearOne?

ClearOne (NASDAQ:CLRO) and Socket Mobile (NASDAQ:SCKT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

ClearOne has a beta of 0.1, indicating that its stock price is 90% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Socket Mobile has a beta of 1.4, indicating that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ClearOne$11.39M0.92-$26.08M-$1.15N/A
Socket Mobile$15.08M0.33-$14.38M-$1.85N/A

ClearOne has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Socket Mobile's net margin of -107.50%. ClearOne's return on equity of -209.91% beat Socket Mobile's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ClearOneN/A -209.91% -118.38%
Socket Mobile -107.50%-229.41%-89.45%

9.6% of ClearOne shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of Socket Mobile shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of ClearOne shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 54.8% of Socket Mobile shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ClearOne
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Socket Mobile
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, ClearOne and ClearOne both had 2 articles in the media. Socket Mobile's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat ClearOne's score of 0.26 indicating that Socket Mobile is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ClearOne Neutral
Socket Mobile Positive

Summary

Socket Mobile beats ClearOne on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Socket Mobile compare to Ostin Technology Group?

Ostin Technology Group (NASDAQ:OST) and Socket Mobile (NASDAQ:SCKT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk.

21.9% of Ostin Technology Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of Socket Mobile shares are held by institutional investors. 44.8% of Ostin Technology Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 54.8% of Socket Mobile shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Socket Mobile had 1 more articles in the media than Ostin Technology Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Socket Mobile and 1 mentions for Ostin Technology Group. Ostin Technology Group's average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat Socket Mobile's score of 1.23 indicating that Ostin Technology Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ostin Technology Group Very Positive
Socket Mobile Positive

Ostin Technology Group has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Socket Mobile has a beta of 1.4, suggesting that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

Ostin Technology Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Socket Mobile's net margin of -107.50%. Ostin Technology Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Socket Mobile's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ostin Technology GroupN/A N/A N/A
Socket Mobile -107.50%-229.41%-89.45%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ostin Technology Group
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Socket Mobile
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Ostin Technology Group has higher revenue and earnings than Socket Mobile.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ostin Technology Group$39.68M0.26-$10.02MN/AN/A
Socket Mobile$15.08M0.33-$14.38M-$1.85N/A

Summary

Ostin Technology Group beats Socket Mobile on 7 of the 11 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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SCKT vs. The Competition

MetricSocket MobileElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$4.53M$8.97B$30.97B$13.21B
Dividend YieldN/A2.28%2.77%22.58%
P/E Ratio-0.3028.9479.9325.84
Price / Sales0.3038.22578.7179.34
Price / CashN/A31.4348.2836.12
Price / Book1.014.468.036.10
Net Income-$14.38M$177.46M$766.25M$380.59M
7 Day Performance-41.72%-2.98%-2.28%-2.29%
1 Month Performance4.22%-1.87%-1.26%-4.18%
1 Year Performance-42.52%778.00%169.25%0.57%

Socket Mobile Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SCKT
Socket Mobile
1.0201 of 5 stars
$0.55
-9.4%
N/A-36.6%$4.53M$15.08MN/A53
ELSE
Electro-Sensors
0.0634 of 5 stars
$7.74
flat
N/AN/A$27.34M$10.48M96.7630
ASTC
Astrotech
1.0707 of 5 stars
$6.86
+0.3%
N/A+54.8%$13.74M$910KN/A32
CMBM
Cambium Networks
0.0535 of 5 stars
$0.40
flat
N/AN/A$11.33M$172.22MN/A570
CLRO
ClearOne
0.1385 of 5 stars
$4.11
+1.5%
N/A-34.1%$10.84M$11.39MN/A80

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This page (NASDAQ:SCKT) was last updated on 10/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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