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UTSI vs. IPWR, AIRG, FTCI, ASTI, and ELTK

Should you buy UTStarcom stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares UTStarcom 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 UTStarcom include Ideal Power (IPWR), Airgain (AIRG), FTC Solar (FTCI), Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI), and Eltek (ELTK). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does UTStarcom compare to Ideal Power?

UTStarcom (NASDAQ:UTSI) and Ideal Power (NASDAQ:IPWR) are both small-cap electronic equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

1.8% of UTStarcom shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.4% of Ideal Power shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of UTStarcom shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Ideal Power 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.

UTStarcom has a beta of -0.06, meaning that its stock price is 106% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ideal Power has a beta of 1.76, meaning that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the broader market.

Ideal Power has a consensus price target of $10.75, indicating a potential upside of 75.37%. Given Ideal Power's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ideal Power is more favorable than UTStarcom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
UTStarcom
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Ideal Power
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, UTStarcom had 1 more articles in the media than Ideal Power. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for UTStarcom and 1 mentions for Ideal Power. Ideal Power's average media sentiment score of 1.91 beat UTStarcom's score of 1.28 indicating that Ideal Power is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
UTStarcom Positive
Ideal Power Very Positive

UTStarcom has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ideal Power's net margin of -26,225.58%. UTStarcom's return on equity of 0.00% beat Ideal Power's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UTStarcomN/A N/A N/A
Ideal Power -26,225.58%-94.92%-79.81%

UTStarcom has higher revenue and earnings than Ideal Power.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
UTStarcom$8.98M3.12-$7.95MN/AN/A
Ideal Power$40K1,960.07-$10.58M-$1.19N/A

Summary

Ideal Power beats UTStarcom on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UTStarcom compare to Airgain?

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

UTStarcom has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Airgain's net margin of -13.22%. UTStarcom's return on equity of 0.00% beat Airgain's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UTStarcomN/A N/A N/A
Airgain -13.22%-15.42%-9.93%

Airgain has a consensus target price of $7.70, suggesting a potential upside of 10.79%. Given Airgain's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Airgain is more favorable than UTStarcom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
UTStarcom
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Airgain
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

1.8% of UTStarcom shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.8% of Airgain shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of UTStarcom shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 17.5% of Airgain shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

UTStarcom has a beta of -0.06, meaning that its share price is 106% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Airgain has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Airgain has higher revenue and earnings than UTStarcom.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
UTStarcom$8.98M3.12-$7.95MN/AN/A
Airgain$51.78M1.70-$6.43M-$0.55N/A

In the previous week, UTStarcom and UTStarcom both had 2 articles in the media. UTStarcom's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Airgain's score of 0.93 indicating that UTStarcom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
UTStarcom
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Airgain
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Airgain beats UTStarcom on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UTStarcom compare to FTC Solar?

FTC Solar (NASDAQ:FTCI) and UTStarcom (NASDAQ:UTSI) are both small-cap electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

FTC Solar presently has a consensus price target of $12.50, suggesting a potential upside of 171.39%. Given FTC Solar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe FTC Solar is more favorable than UTStarcom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
FTC Solar
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
UTStarcom
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

45.4% of FTC Solar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.8% of UTStarcom shares are held by institutional investors. 21.0% of FTC Solar shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of UTStarcom 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.

In the previous week, FTC Solar and FTC Solar both had 2 articles in the media. UTStarcom's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat FTC Solar's score of 0.93 indicating that UTStarcom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FTC Solar
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
UTStarcom
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

FTC Solar has a beta of 1.81, indicating that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UTStarcom has a beta of -0.06, indicating that its stock price is 106% less volatile than the broader market.

UTStarcom has lower revenue, but higher earnings than FTC Solar.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FTC Solar$99.69M0.74-$79.58M-$5.74N/A
UTStarcom$8.98M3.12-$7.95MN/AN/A

UTStarcom has a net margin of 0.00% compared to FTC Solar's net margin of -42.12%. UTStarcom's return on equity of 0.00% beat FTC Solar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FTC Solar-42.12% -549.96% -37.17%
UTStarcom N/A N/A N/A

Summary

FTC Solar beats UTStarcom on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UTStarcom compare to Ascent Solar Technologies?

Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:ASTI) and UTStarcom (NASDAQ:UTSI) are both small-cap electronic equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends and risk.

Ascent Solar Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $20.00, indicating a potential upside of 182.05%. Given Ascent Solar Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ascent Solar Technologies is more favorable than UTStarcom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ascent Solar Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
UTStarcom
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Ascent Solar Technologies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than UTStarcom.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ascent Solar Technologies$80K838.51-$7.83M-$2.46N/A
UTStarcom$8.98M3.12-$7.95MN/AN/A

In the previous week, UTStarcom had 1 more articles in the media than Ascent Solar Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for UTStarcom and 1 mentions for Ascent Solar Technologies. Ascent Solar Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat UTStarcom's score of 1.28 indicating that Ascent Solar Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ascent Solar Technologies Very Positive
UTStarcom Positive

10.6% of Ascent Solar Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.8% of UTStarcom shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of Ascent Solar Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of UTStarcom shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Ascent Solar Technologies has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its share price is 69% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UTStarcom has a beta of -0.06, meaning that its share price is 106% less volatile than the broader market.

UTStarcom has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ascent Solar Technologies' net margin of -7,311.40%. UTStarcom's return on equity of 0.00% beat Ascent Solar Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ascent Solar Technologies-7,311.40% -127.37% -86.27%
UTStarcom N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Ascent Solar Technologies beats UTStarcom on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UTStarcom compare to Eltek?

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

Eltek has higher revenue and earnings than UTStarcom.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
UTStarcom$8.98M3.12-$7.95MN/AN/A
Eltek$49.47M1.27$830K-$0.45N/A

UTStarcom has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Eltek's net margin of -6.12%. UTStarcom's return on equity of 0.00% beat Eltek's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UTStarcomN/A N/A N/A
Eltek -6.12%-6.69%-4.59%

1.8% of UTStarcom shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.6% of Eltek shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of UTStarcom shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 72.0% of Eltek shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Eltek had 1 more articles in the media than UTStarcom. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Eltek and 2 mentions for UTStarcom. UTStarcom's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Eltek's score of 1.19 indicating that UTStarcom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
UTStarcom
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Eltek
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

UTStarcom has a beta of -0.06, suggesting that its share price is 106% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eltek has a beta of 0.75, suggesting that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
UTStarcom
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Eltek
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Eltek beats UTStarcom on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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UTSI vs. The Competition

MetricUTStarcomCommunications Components IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$27.98M$16.77B$40.04B$12.37B
Dividend YieldN/A2.15%3.16%5.66%
P/E RatioN/A45.8281.5924.71
Price / Sales3.126.27632.67165.59
Price / CashN/A59.5749.0237.92
Price / Book0.799.349.976.85
Net Income-$7.95M-$6.80M$1.07B$337.45M
7 Day Performance1.64%5.64%1.41%2.70%
1 Month Performance7.98%15.78%7.11%4.60%
1 Year Performance46.04%184.47%163.43%32.81%

UTStarcom Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
UTSI
UTStarcom
1.2804 of 5 stars
$3.05
-3.9%
N/A+47.7%$27.98M$8.98MN/A240
IPWR
Ideal Power
1.8458 of 5 stars
$7.46
-2.4%
$10.75
+44.1%
+33.8%$97.69M$40KN/A7
AIRG
Airgain
2.9213 of 5 stars
$6.94
-6.1%
$7.70
+11.0%
+68.3%$93.67M$51.78MN/A140
FTCI
FTC Solar
4.0888 of 5 stars
$5.23
-10.3%
$12.50
+139.0%
-5.7%$93.31M$99.69MN/A220
ASTI
Ascent Solar Technologies
2.4472 of 5 stars
$6.91
-22.0%
$20.00
+189.4%
+368.3%$83.83M$80KN/A50

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This page (NASDAQ:UTSI) was last updated on 6/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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