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SIMO vs. HUBB, TSEM, NXT, AAOI, and SITM

Should you be buying Silicon Motion Technology stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Silicon Motion Technology include Hubbell (HUBB), Tower Semiconductor (TSEM), Nextpower (NXT), Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), and SiTime (SITM). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does Silicon Motion Technology compare to Hubbell?

Hubbell (NYSE:HUBB) and Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

Hubbell pays an annual dividend of $5.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Silicon Motion Technology pays an annual dividend of $1.99 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Hubbell pays out 33.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Silicon Motion Technology pays out 39.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Hubbell has raised its dividend for 17 consecutive years. Hubbell is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Hubbell has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Silicon Motion Technology has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its share price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Hubbell has higher revenue and earnings than Silicon Motion Technology. Hubbell 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hubbell$6.00B4.35$887.10M$16.9328.98
Silicon Motion Technology$885.63M10.03$122.64M$5.0352.10

In the previous week, Silicon Motion Technology had 4 more articles in the media than Hubbell. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Silicon Motion Technology and 5 mentions for Hubbell. Silicon Motion Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Hubbell's score of 0.49 indicating that Silicon Motion Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hubbell
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Silicon Motion Technology
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Silicon Motion Technology has a net margin of 16.02% compared to Hubbell's net margin of 15.10%. Hubbell's return on equity of 27.09% beat Silicon Motion Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hubbell15.10% 27.09% 12.82%
Silicon Motion Technology 16.02%20.24%14.46%

88.2% of Hubbell shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.0% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Hubbell shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Hubbell presently has a consensus target price of $546.25, indicating a potential upside of 11.35%. Silicon Motion Technology has a consensus target price of $205.63, indicating a potential downside of 21.53%. Given Hubbell's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Hubbell is more favorable than Silicon Motion Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hubbell
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Silicon Motion Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Silicon Motion Technology beats Hubbell on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Silicon Motion Technology compare to Tower Semiconductor?

Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TSEM) and Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

70.5% of Tower Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.0% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Tower Semiconductor shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Tower Semiconductor has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Silicon Motion Technology has a beta of 1.67, indicating that its share price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Tower Semiconductor had 2 more articles in the media than Silicon Motion Technology. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Tower Semiconductor and 9 mentions for Silicon Motion Technology. Silicon Motion Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Tower Semiconductor's score of 1.00 indicating that Silicon Motion Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tower Semiconductor
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Silicon Motion Technology
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Silicon Motion Technology has a net margin of 16.02% compared to Tower Semiconductor's net margin of 14.08%. Silicon Motion Technology's return on equity of 20.24% beat Tower Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tower Semiconductor14.08% 7.86% 6.84%
Silicon Motion Technology 16.02%20.24%14.46%

Tower Semiconductor presently has a consensus target price of $173.00, indicating a potential downside of 24.41%. Silicon Motion Technology has a consensus target price of $205.63, indicating a potential downside of 21.53%. Given Silicon Motion Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Silicon Motion Technology is more favorable than Tower Semiconductor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tower Semiconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Silicon Motion Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tower Semiconductor$1.57B16.43$220.47M$1.93118.59
Silicon Motion Technology$885.63M10.03$122.64M$5.0352.10

Summary

Silicon Motion Technology beats Tower Semiconductor on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Silicon Motion Technology compare to Nextpower?

Nextpower (NASDAQ:NXT) and Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation and dividends.

In the previous week, Nextpower had 6 more articles in the media than Silicon Motion Technology. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Nextpower and 9 mentions for Silicon Motion Technology. Nextpower's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat Silicon Motion Technology's score of 1.03 indicating that Nextpower is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nextpower
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Silicon Motion Technology
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Nextpower has a beta of 1.6, indicating that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Silicon Motion Technology has a beta of 1.67, indicating that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Nextpower has higher revenue and earnings than Silicon Motion Technology. Nextpower 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nextpower$3.60B5.20$509.17M$3.9132.29
Silicon Motion Technology$885.63M10.03$122.64M$5.0352.10

Nextpower has a net margin of 16.43% compared to Silicon Motion Technology's net margin of 16.02%. Nextpower's return on equity of 32.01% beat Silicon Motion Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nextpower16.43% 32.01% 17.25%
Silicon Motion Technology 16.02%20.24%14.46%

67.4% of Nextpower shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.0% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Nextpower shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Silicon Motion Technology 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.

Nextpower currently has a consensus target price of $117.79, suggesting a potential downside of 6.71%. Silicon Motion Technology has a consensus target price of $205.63, suggesting a potential downside of 21.53%. Given Nextpower's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Nextpower is more favorable than Silicon Motion Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nextpower
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
Silicon Motion Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Nextpower beats Silicon Motion Technology on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Silicon Motion Technology compare to Applied Optoelectronics?

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) and Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

61.7% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.0% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Applied Optoelectronics presently has a consensus target price of $79.80, suggesting a potential downside of 56.84%. Silicon Motion Technology has a consensus target price of $205.63, suggesting a potential downside of 21.53%. Given Silicon Motion Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Silicon Motion Technology is more favorable than Applied Optoelectronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Applied Optoelectronics
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Silicon Motion Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Applied Optoelectronics has a beta of 3.76, indicating that its share price is 276% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Silicon Motion Technology has a beta of 1.67, indicating that its share price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Applied Optoelectronics had 20 more articles in the media than Silicon Motion Technology. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Applied Optoelectronics and 9 mentions for Silicon Motion Technology. Silicon Motion Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Applied Optoelectronics' score of 0.23 indicating that Silicon Motion Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Applied Optoelectronics
11 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Silicon Motion Technology
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Silicon Motion Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Applied Optoelectronics. Applied Optoelectronics 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Applied Optoelectronics$455.71M32.56-$38.23M-$0.66N/A
Silicon Motion Technology$885.63M10.03$122.64M$5.0352.10

Silicon Motion Technology has a net margin of 16.02% compared to Applied Optoelectronics' net margin of -8.55%. Silicon Motion Technology's return on equity of 20.24% beat Applied Optoelectronics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Applied Optoelectronics-8.55% -4.64% -2.90%
Silicon Motion Technology 16.02%20.24%14.46%

Summary

Silicon Motion Technology beats Applied Optoelectronics on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Silicon Motion Technology compare to SiTime?

Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) and SiTime (NASDAQ:SITM) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

78.0% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.3% of SiTime shares are held by institutional investors. 5.3% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of SiTime shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, SiTime had 28 more articles in the media than Silicon Motion Technology. MarketBeat recorded 37 mentions for SiTime and 9 mentions for Silicon Motion Technology. Silicon Motion Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat SiTime's score of 0.63 indicating that Silicon Motion Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Silicon Motion Technology
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SiTime
12 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Silicon Motion Technology has a net margin of 16.02% compared to SiTime's net margin of -6.38%. Silicon Motion Technology's return on equity of 20.24% beat SiTime's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Silicon Motion Technology16.02% 20.24% 14.46%
SiTime -6.38%0.53%0.47%

Silicon Motion Technology has higher revenue and earnings than SiTime. SiTime 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Silicon Motion Technology$885.63M10.03$122.64M$5.0352.10
SiTime$379.91M62.64-$42.90M-$1.01N/A

Silicon Motion Technology currently has a consensus price target of $205.63, indicating a potential downside of 21.53%. SiTime has a consensus price target of $661.88, indicating a potential downside of 26.58%. Given Silicon Motion Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Silicon Motion Technology is more favorable than SiTime.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Silicon Motion Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
SiTime
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

Silicon Motion Technology has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, SiTime has a beta of 2.91, suggesting that its stock price is 191% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Silicon Motion Technology beats SiTime on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SIMO vs. The Competition

MetricSilicon Motion TechnologyCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$8.89B$162.74B$38.70B$12.27B
Dividend Yield0.78%1.23%3.15%5.22%
P/E Ratio52.1035.2474.1625.69
Price / Sales10.0318.86622.7964.81
Price / Cash56.4056.7946.3236.27
Price / Book10.725.789.566.74
Net Income$122.64M$1.76B$1.03B$333.09M
7 Day PerformanceN/AN/AN/A0.52%
1 Month Performance106.81%34.78%16.86%9.09%
1 Year Performance389.45%176.75%174.07%42.54%

Silicon Motion Technology Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SIMO
Silicon Motion Technology
4.6599 of 5 stars
$262.05
+3.3%
$205.63
-21.5%
+373.6%$8.89B$885.63M52.101,819
HUBB
Hubbell
4.1513 of 5 stars
$508.65
+0.1%
$537.25
+5.6%
+38.0%$27.04B$5.84B30.5118,000
TSEM
Tower Semiconductor
2.0776 of 5 stars
$219.63
-0.6%
$173.00
-21.2%
+461.4%$24.70B$1.57B113.805,359
NXT
Nextpower
2.2174 of 5 stars
$120.78
+1.4%
$117.79
-2.5%
+170.7%$17.92B$2.96B30.861,300
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
2.2152 of 5 stars
$185.64
+12.9%
$52.80
-71.6%
+915.3%$14.87B$455.72MN/A4,691

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