Trimble Competitors

Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) and IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

89.4% of Trimble shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.4% of IPG Photonics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Trimble shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 34.0% of IPG Photonics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Trimble and IPG Photonics' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Trimble and IPG Photonics' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Trimble has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its share price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, IPG Photonics has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Trimble and IPG Photonics, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Trimble presently has a consensus target price of $56.75, indicating a potential downside of 30.20%. IPG Photonics has a consensus target price of $230.9444, indicating a potential upside of 2.42%. Given IPG Photonics' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IPG Photonics is more favorable than Trimble.

Summary

Trimble beats IPG Photonics on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) and Jabil (NYSE:JBL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Trimble and Jabil's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Trimble and Jabil's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Trimble has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its share price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Jabil has a beta of 1.32, indicating that its share price is 32% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

89.4% of Trimble shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.8% of Jabil shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Trimble shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Jabil shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Trimble and Jabil, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Trimble presently has a consensus target price of $56.75, indicating a potential downside of 30.20%. Jabil has a consensus target price of $53.3333, indicating a potential downside of 0.65%. Given Jabil's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Jabil is more favorable than Trimble.

Summary

Trimble beats Jabil on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Mercury Systems (NASDAQ:MRCY) and Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Mercury Systems and Trimble's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Mercury Systems and Trimble's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Mercury Systems has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.Comparatively, Trimble has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

95.7% of Mercury Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.4% of Trimble shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Mercury Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Trimble 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Mercury Systems and Trimble, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Mercury Systems currently has a consensus price target of $94.1111, indicating a potential upside of 21.28%. Trimble has a consensus price target of $56.75, indicating a potential downside of 30.20%. Given Mercury Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Mercury Systems is more favorable than Trimble.

Summary

Trimble beats Mercury Systems on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) and Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

94.5% of Fabrinet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.4% of Trimble shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Fabrinet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Trimble 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.

Profitability

This table compares Fabrinet and Trimble's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Fabrinet and Trimble's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Fabrinet and Trimble, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Fabrinet currently has a consensus price target of $72.00, indicating a potential downside of 19.18%. Trimble has a consensus price target of $56.75, indicating a potential downside of 30.20%. Given Fabrinet's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Fabrinet is more favorable than Trimble.

Volatility & Risk

Fabrinet has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Trimble has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Trimble beats Fabrinet on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) and Sanmina (NASDAQ:SANM) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

89.4% of Trimble shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.6% of Sanmina shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Trimble shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of Sanmina shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Trimble and Sanmina's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Trimble and Sanmina's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Trimble and Sanmina, as provided by MarketBeat.

Trimble currently has a consensus target price of $56.75, indicating a potential downside of 30.20%. Sanmina has a consensus target price of $39.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.57%. Given Sanmina's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Sanmina is more favorable than Trimble.

Risk & Volatility

Trimble has a beta of 1.5, meaning that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sanmina has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Trimble beats Sanmina on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) and Plexus (NASDAQ:PLXS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

89.4% of Trimble shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.2% of Plexus shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Trimble shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Plexus shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Trimble and Plexus' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Trimble and Plexus' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Trimble and Plexus, as provided by MarketBeat.

Trimble currently has a consensus target price of $56.75, indicating a potential downside of 30.20%. Plexus has a consensus target price of $86.40, indicating a potential downside of 5.00%. Given Plexus' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Plexus is more favorable than Trimble.

Risk & Volatility

Trimble has a beta of 1.5, meaning that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Plexus has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Trimble beats Plexus on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.