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SILC vs. GILT, ADTN, NTGR, CLFD, and ALLT

Should you buy Silicom stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Silicom 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 Silicom include Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT), ADTRAN (ADTN), NETGEAR (NTGR), Clearfield (CLFD), and Allot (ALLT). These companies are all part of the "communications equipment" industry.

How does Silicom compare to Gilat Satellite Networks?

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

Gilat Satellite Networks has a net margin of 6.21% compared to Silicom's net margin of -12.98%. Gilat Satellite Networks' return on equity of 10.12% beat Silicom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Silicom-12.98% -8.37% -6.26%
Gilat Satellite Networks 6.21%10.12%6.79%

Silicom has a beta of 1.56, meaning that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gilat Satellite Networks has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

Silicom currently has a consensus target price of $60.00, indicating a potential upside of 41.86%. Gilat Satellite Networks has a consensus target price of $20.00, indicating a potential upside of 80.33%. Given Gilat Satellite Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Gilat Satellite Networks is more favorable than Silicom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Silicom
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Gilat Satellite Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

In the previous week, Gilat Satellite Networks had 10 more articles in the media than Silicom. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Gilat Satellite Networks and 6 mentions for Silicom. Gilat Satellite Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Silicom's score of 0.33 indicating that Gilat Satellite Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Silicom
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Gilat Satellite Networks
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

52.9% of Silicom shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 25.4% of Silicom shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are held 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Silicom$61.93M3.93-$11.48M-$1.71N/A
Gilat Satellite Networks$451.66M1.81$20.72M$0.4425.21

Summary

Gilat Satellite Networks beats Silicom on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Silicom compare to ADTRAN?

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

80.6% of ADTRAN shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.9% of Silicom shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of ADTRAN shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 25.4% of Silicom shares are held 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.

ADTRAN has a beta of 1.47, meaning that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Silicom has a beta of 1.56, meaning that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

ADTRAN has a net margin of -2.29% compared to Silicom's net margin of -12.98%. ADTRAN's return on equity of 14.24% beat Silicom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ADTRAN-2.29% 14.24% 1.66%
Silicom -12.98%-8.37%-6.26%

In the previous week, ADTRAN had 17 more articles in the media than Silicom. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for ADTRAN and 6 mentions for Silicom. Silicom's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat ADTRAN's score of 0.15 indicating that Silicom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ADTRAN
3 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Silicom
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

ADTRAN currently has a consensus target price of $14.67, indicating a potential upside of 85.54%. Silicom has a consensus target price of $60.00, indicating a potential upside of 41.86%. Given ADTRAN's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe ADTRAN is more favorable than Silicom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ADTRAN
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Silicom
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ADTRAN$1.08B0.59-$45.66M-$0.28N/A
Silicom$61.93M3.93-$11.48M-$1.71N/A

Summary

ADTRAN beats Silicom on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Silicom compare to NETGEAR?

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

Silicom has a beta of 1.56, meaning that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NETGEAR has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

Silicom presently has a consensus target price of $60.00, indicating a potential upside of 41.86%. NETGEAR has a consensus target price of $36.00, indicating a potential upside of 52.65%. Given NETGEAR's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe NETGEAR is more favorable than Silicom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Silicom
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
NETGEAR
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

In the previous week, NETGEAR had 6 more articles in the media than Silicom. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for NETGEAR and 6 mentions for Silicom. NETGEAR's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Silicom's score of 0.33 indicating that NETGEAR is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Silicom
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
NETGEAR
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Silicom$61.93M3.93-$11.48M-$1.71N/A
NETGEAR$699.62M0.92-$17.92M-$0.93N/A

52.9% of Silicom shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of NETGEAR shares are owned by institutional investors. 25.4% of Silicom shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of NETGEAR shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

NETGEAR has a net margin of -3.71% compared to Silicom's net margin of -12.98%. NETGEAR's return on equity of -2.79% beat Silicom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Silicom-12.98% -8.37% -6.26%
NETGEAR -3.71%-2.79%-1.67%

Summary

NETGEAR beats Silicom on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Silicom compare to Clearfield?

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

Clearfield has a beta of 2.12, meaning that its stock price is 112% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Silicom has a beta of 1.56, meaning that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

Clearfield has a net margin of -4.71% compared to Silicom's net margin of -12.98%. Clearfield's return on equity of 1.61% beat Silicom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Clearfield-4.71% 1.61% 1.45%
Silicom -12.98%-8.37%-6.26%

In the previous week, Clearfield had 17 more articles in the media than Silicom. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Clearfield and 6 mentions for Silicom. Clearfield's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Silicom's score of 0.33 indicating that Clearfield is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Clearfield
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Silicom
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

88.7% of Clearfield shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.9% of Silicom shares are held by institutional investors. 17.8% of Clearfield shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 25.4% of Silicom shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Clearfield presently has a consensus price target of $41.75, indicating a potential upside of 54.60%. Silicom has a consensus price target of $60.00, indicating a potential upside of 41.86%. Given Clearfield's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Clearfield is more favorable than Silicom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Clearfield
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Silicom
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Clearfield$150.13M2.44-$8.05M-$0.51N/A
Silicom$61.93M3.93-$11.48M-$1.71N/A

Summary

Clearfield beats Silicom on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Silicom compare to Allot?

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

Silicom has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Allot has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its share price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

Silicom currently has a consensus target price of $60.00, suggesting a potential upside of 41.86%. Allot has a consensus target price of $13.63, suggesting a potential upside of 74.68%. Given Allot's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Allot is more favorable than Silicom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Silicom
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Allot
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

52.9% of Silicom shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.5% of Allot shares are held by institutional investors. 25.4% of Silicom shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Allot shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Allot has higher revenue and earnings than Silicom. Silicom 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
Silicom$61.93M3.93-$11.48M-$1.71N/A
Allot$101.99M3.72$3.70M$0.1360.00

Allot has a net margin of 5.68% compared to Silicom's net margin of -12.98%. Allot's return on equity of 7.38% beat Silicom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Silicom-12.98% -8.37% -6.26%
Allot 5.68%7.38%4.70%

In the previous week, Allot had 1 more articles in the media than Silicom. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Allot and 6 mentions for Silicom. Allot's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Silicom's score of 0.33 indicating that Allot is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Summary

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

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SILC vs. The Competition

MetricSilicomCommunications Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$243.20M$16.56B$29.77B$12.96B
Dividend YieldN/A4.16%2.73%10.20%
P/E Ratio-24.7334.6375.4024.87
Price / Sales3.9336.61596.31108.21
Price / CashN/A132.2650.5137.44
Price / Book2.048.398.176.45
Net Income-$11.48M$364.94M$679.00M$347.50M
7 Day Performance2.63%2.88%3.36%3.77%
1 Month Performance-4.24%-1.44%0.41%-0.40%
1 Year Performance154.94%76.61%202.61%23.55%

Silicom Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SILC
Silicom
2.3758 of 5 stars
$42.30
+0.5%
$60.00
+41.9%
+153.7%$243.20M$61.93MN/A320
GILT
Gilat Satellite Networks
4.711 of 5 stars
$11.94
+2.1%
$20.00
+67.4%
+27.8%$880.87M$451.66M23.391,159
ADTN
ADTRAN
3.6191 of 5 stars
$8.85
-0.1%
$18.20
+105.6%
-12.0%$721.24M$1.08BN/A3,338
NTGR
NETGEAR
2.2615 of 5 stars
$24.45
+1.2%
$36.00
+47.2%
-5.8%$656.10M$699.62MN/A690
CLFD
Clearfield
3.1977 of 5 stars
$33.93
+5.7%
$43.75
+28.9%
-16.2%$461.11M$150.13MN/A1,130

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This page (NASDAQ:SILC) was last updated on 8/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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