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TSEM vs. LITE, ASX, NXPI, NOK, and ALAB

Should you buy Tower Semiconductor stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Tower Semiconductor 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 Tower Semiconductor include Lumentum (LITE), ASE Technology (ASX), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), Nokia (NOK), and Astera Labs (ALAB). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does Tower Semiconductor compare to Lumentum?

Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TSEM) and Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tower Semiconductor$1.57B18.07$220.47M$2.15117.05
Lumentum$1.65B39.67$25.90M$5.40155.34

Tower Semiconductor has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lumentum has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its share price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Lumentum had 29 more articles in the media than Tower Semiconductor. MarketBeat recorded 51 mentions for Lumentum and 22 mentions for Tower Semiconductor. Lumentum's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Tower Semiconductor's score of 0.75 indicating that Lumentum is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tower Semiconductor
12 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lumentum
37 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Tower Semiconductor presently has a consensus price target of $276.75, indicating a potential upside of 9.97%. Lumentum has a consensus price target of $1,012.67, indicating a potential upside of 20.72%. Given Lumentum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lumentum 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)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Lumentum
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Lumentum has a net margin of 17.61% compared to Tower Semiconductor's net margin of 15.13%. Lumentum's return on equity of 24.81% beat Tower Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tower Semiconductor15.13% 8.54% 7.28%
Lumentum 17.61%24.81%6.89%

70.5% of Tower Semiconductor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.1% of Lumentum shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Tower Semiconductor shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Lumentum shares are held 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.

Summary

Lumentum beats Tower Semiconductor on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tower Semiconductor compare to ASE Technology?

ASE Technology (NYSE:ASX) and Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TSEM) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and media sentiment.

Tower Semiconductor has a net margin of 15.13% compared to ASE Technology's net margin of 7.03%. ASE Technology's return on equity of 13.48% beat Tower Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ASE Technology7.03% 13.48% 5.48%
Tower Semiconductor 15.13%8.54%7.28%

Tower Semiconductor has a consensus target price of $276.75, suggesting a potential upside of 9.97%. Given Tower Semiconductor's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Tower Semiconductor is more favorable than ASE Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ASE Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Tower Semiconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

ASE Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Tower Semiconductor. ASE 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
ASE Technology$20.73B4.33$1.28B$0.6859.31
Tower Semiconductor$1.57B18.07$220.47M$2.15117.05

6.8% of ASE Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.5% of Tower Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.9% of ASE Technology shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Tower Semiconductor shares are owned 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.

ASE Technology has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tower Semiconductor has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Tower Semiconductor had 10 more articles in the media than ASE Technology. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Tower Semiconductor and 12 mentions for ASE Technology. ASE Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Tower Semiconductor's score of 0.75 indicating that ASE Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ASE Technology
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tower Semiconductor
12 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Tower Semiconductor beats ASE Technology on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tower Semiconductor compare to NXP Semiconductors?

Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TSEM) and NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.

In the previous week, Tower Semiconductor had 6 more articles in the media than NXP Semiconductors. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Tower Semiconductor and 16 mentions for NXP Semiconductors. NXP Semiconductors' average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Tower Semiconductor's score of 0.75 indicating that NXP Semiconductors is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tower Semiconductor
12 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NXP Semiconductors
14 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

70.5% of Tower Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.5% of NXP Semiconductors shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Tower Semiconductor shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of NXP Semiconductors shares are owned 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.

NXP Semiconductors has a net margin of 21.03% compared to Tower Semiconductor's net margin of 15.13%. NXP Semiconductors' return on equity of 26.75% beat Tower Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tower Semiconductor15.13% 8.54% 7.28%
NXP Semiconductors 21.03%26.75%10.32%

NXP Semiconductors has higher revenue and earnings than Tower Semiconductor. NXP Semiconductors 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$1.57B18.07$220.47M$2.15117.05
NXP Semiconductors$12.27B5.66$2.02B$10.4526.30

Tower Semiconductor presently has a consensus target price of $276.75, indicating a potential upside of 9.97%. NXP Semiconductors has a consensus target price of $306.59, indicating a potential upside of 11.55%. Given NXP Semiconductors' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe NXP Semiconductors 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)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
NXP Semiconductors
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65

Tower Semiconductor has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NXP Semiconductors has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its share price is 79% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

NXP Semiconductors beats Tower Semiconductor on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tower Semiconductor compare to Nokia?

Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TSEM) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Tower Semiconductor has a net margin of 15.13% compared to Nokia's net margin of 4.02%. Nokia's return on equity of 9.05% beat Tower Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nokia4.02% 9.05% 5.04%
Tower Semiconductor 15.13%8.54%7.28%

In the previous week, Tower Semiconductor had 5 more articles in the media than Nokia. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Tower Semiconductor and 17 mentions for Nokia. Tower Semiconductor's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Nokia's score of 0.64 indicating that Tower Semiconductor is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nokia
7 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tower Semiconductor
12 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Nokia has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tower Semiconductor has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Nokia presently has a consensus price target of $12.57, suggesting a potential upside of 17.07%. Tower Semiconductor has a consensus price target of $276.75, suggesting a potential upside of 9.97%. Given Nokia's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Nokia is more favorable than Tower Semiconductor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nokia
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.61
Tower Semiconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Nokia has higher revenue and earnings than Tower Semiconductor. Nokia 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
Nokia$22.50B2.74$736.54M$0.1667.09
Tower Semiconductor$1.57B18.07$220.47M$2.15117.05

5.3% of Nokia shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.5% of Tower Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Tower Semiconductor shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Tower Semiconductor beats Nokia on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Tower Semiconductor compare to Astera Labs?

Astera Labs (NASDAQ:ALAB) and Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TSEM) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Astera Labs$1.00B55.84$219.13M$1.48220.45
Tower Semiconductor$1.57B18.07$220.47M$2.15117.05

In the previous week, Tower Semiconductor had 7 more articles in the media than Astera Labs. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Tower Semiconductor and 15 mentions for Astera Labs. Astera Labs' average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Tower Semiconductor's score of 0.75 indicating that Astera Labs is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Astera Labs
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tower Semiconductor
12 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Astera Labs presently has a consensus target price of $282.00, indicating a potential downside of 13.57%. Tower Semiconductor has a consensus target price of $276.75, indicating a potential upside of 9.97%. Given Tower Semiconductor's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Tower Semiconductor is more favorable than Astera Labs.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Astera Labs
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
Tower Semiconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

60.5% of Astera Labs shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.5% of Tower Semiconductor shares are held by institutional investors. 10.4% of Astera Labs shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Tower Semiconductor 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.

Astera Labs has a net margin of 26.72% compared to Tower Semiconductor's net margin of 15.13%. Astera Labs' return on equity of 18.49% beat Tower Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Astera Labs26.72% 18.49% 16.60%
Tower Semiconductor 15.13%8.54%7.28%

Astera Labs has a beta of 3.66, indicating that its share price is 266% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tower Semiconductor has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Astera Labs beats Tower Semiconductor on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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TSEM vs. The Competition

MetricTower SemiconductorELEC COMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$28.26B$68.03B$38.31B$12.43B
Dividend YieldN/A1.15%3.15%9.39%
P/E Ratio116.8881.9177.8524.19
Price / Sales18.0791.33597.0892.93
Price / Cash49.55166.0643.5147.25
Price / Book9.608.369.366.24
Net Income$220.47M$854.67M$1.07B$331.42M
7 Day Performance-1.50%-3.14%-1.51%-1.18%
1 Month Performance-12.23%-16.55%-1.35%-1.34%
1 Year Performance404.33%120.99%137.67%18.73%

Tower Semiconductor Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TSEM
Tower Semiconductor
3.2131 of 5 stars
$251.66
+10.8%
$276.75
+10.0%
+368.1%$28.26B$1.57B116.885,316
LITE
Lumentum
4.1261 of 5 stars
$768.15
-4.2%
$1,012.67
+31.8%
+648.9%$62.40B$1.65B142.2510,562
ASX
ASE Technology
3.1646 of 5 stars
$40.39
-5.3%
N/A+251.6%$94.86B$20.73B59.39105,947
NXPI
NXP Semiconductors
4.8879 of 5 stars
$278.39
-4.7%
$307.27
+10.4%
+18.3%$73.79B$12.27B26.6432,169
NOK
Nokia
4.54 of 5 stars
$11.67
-6.2%
$12.57
+7.7%
+112.1%$71.43B$22.50B72.9178,005

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