Silicon Motion Technology Competitors

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) and Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) are both mid-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares First Solar and Silicon Motion Technology's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Silicon Motion Technology has lower revenue, but higher earnings than First Solar. Silicon Motion Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares First Solar and Silicon Motion Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

First Solar has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its share price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Silicon Motion Technology has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for First Solar and Silicon Motion Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.

First Solar currently has a consensus price target of $90.7647, suggesting a potential upside of 10.39%. Silicon Motion Technology has a consensus price target of $69.50, suggesting a potential upside of 4.46%. Given First Solar's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe First Solar is more favorable than Silicon Motion Technology.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

67.7% of First Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.7% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of First Solar 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

Silicon Motion Technology beats First Solar on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) and Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Lattice Semiconductor and Silicon Motion Technology's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Silicon Motion Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Lattice Semiconductor. Silicon Motion Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lattice Semiconductor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Lattice Semiconductor and Silicon Motion Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Lattice Semiconductor has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its share price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Silicon Motion Technology has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Lattice Semiconductor and Silicon Motion Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.

Lattice Semiconductor currently has a consensus price target of $47.6250, suggesting a potential downside of 11.94%. Silicon Motion Technology has a consensus price target of $69.50, suggesting a potential upside of 4.46%. Given Silicon Motion Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Silicon Motion Technology is more favorable than Lattice Semiconductor.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

66.7% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Lattice Semiconductor 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

Silicon Motion Technology beats Lattice Semiconductor on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Silicon Laboratories (NASDAQ:SLAB) and Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

93.0% of Silicon Laboratories shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.7% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Silicon Laboratories 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Silicon Laboratories and Silicon Motion Technology's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Risk & Volatility

Silicon Laboratories has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Silicon Motion Technology has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Silicon Laboratories and Silicon Motion Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Silicon Laboratories and Silicon Motion Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.

Silicon Laboratories currently has a consensus price target of $158.20, suggesting a potential upside of 8.74%. Silicon Motion Technology has a consensus price target of $69.50, suggesting a potential upside of 4.46%. Given Silicon Laboratories' higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Silicon Laboratories is more favorable than Silicon Motion Technology.

Summary

Silicon Laboratories beats Silicon Motion Technology on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Amkor Technology (NASDAQ:AMKR) and Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

37.6% of Amkor Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.7% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 59.3% of Amkor Technology 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Amkor Technology and Silicon Motion Technology's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Amkor Technology has a beta of 1.63, meaning that its share price is 63% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Silicon Motion Technology has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Amkor Technology and Silicon Motion Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Amkor Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Silicon Motion Technology pays an annual dividend of $1.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Amkor Technology pays out 28.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Silicon Motion Technology pays out 76.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Amkor Technology has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Silicon Motion Technology has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Amkor Technology and Silicon Motion Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Amkor Technology presently has a consensus price target of $15.25, indicating a potential downside of 35.63%. Silicon Motion Technology has a consensus price target of $69.50, indicating a potential upside of 4.46%. Given Silicon Motion Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Silicon Motion Technology is more favorable than Amkor Technology.

Summary

Silicon Motion Technology beats Amkor Technology on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

CMC Materials (NASDAQ:CCMP) and Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Dividends

CMC Materials pays an annual dividend of $1.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Silicon Motion Technology pays an annual dividend of $1.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. CMC Materials pays out 24.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Silicon Motion Technology pays out 76.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. CMC Materials has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Silicon Motion Technology has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares CMC Materials and Silicon Motion Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

87.2% of CMC Materials shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.7% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of CMC Materials 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.

Risk and Volatility

CMC Materials has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its share price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Silicon Motion Technology has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for CMC Materials and Silicon Motion Technology, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

CMC Materials presently has a consensus price target of $155.25, indicating a potential downside of 16.37%. Silicon Motion Technology has a consensus price target of $69.50, indicating a potential upside of 4.46%. Given Silicon Motion Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Silicon Motion Technology is more favorable than CMC Materials.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares CMC Materials and Silicon Motion Technology's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

CMC Materials has higher revenue and earnings than Silicon Motion Technology. CMC Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Silicon Motion Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

CMC Materials beats Silicon Motion Technology on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) and Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ:CRUS) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Silicon Motion Technology and Cirrus Logic's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

66.7% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.2% of Cirrus Logic shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Cirrus Logic shares are owned 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.

Volatility and Risk

Silicon Motion Technology has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cirrus Logic has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Silicon Motion Technology and Cirrus Logic, as reported by MarketBeat.

Silicon Motion Technology presently has a consensus target price of $69.50, suggesting a potential upside of 4.46%. Cirrus Logic has a consensus target price of $102.50, suggesting a potential upside of 19.78%. Given Cirrus Logic's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cirrus Logic is more favorable than Silicon Motion Technology.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Silicon Motion Technology and Cirrus Logic's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Cirrus Logic has higher revenue and earnings than Silicon Motion Technology.

Summary

Cirrus Logic beats Silicon Motion Technology on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.