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$12.44 -1.26 (-9.20%)
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VHC vs. TAVI, EARN, NLOP, APAD, and ONL

Should you buy Virnetx stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Virnetx 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 Virnetx include Tavia Acquisition (TAVI), Ellington Credit (EARN), Net Lease Office Properties (NLOP), A Paradise Acquisition (APAD), and Orion Office REIT (ONL). These companies are all part of the "trading" industry.

How does Virnetx compare to Tavia Acquisition?

Tavia Acquisition (NASDAQ:TAVI) and Virnetx (NASDAQ:VHC) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Tavia Acquisition has a beta of 0.01, meaning that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Virnetx has a beta of 2.29, meaning that its stock price is 129% more volatile than the broader market.

Tavia Acquisition's return on equity of 0.00% beat Virnetx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tavia AcquisitionN/A N/A N/A
Virnetx N/A -72.84%-54.96%

In the previous week, Tavia Acquisition's average media sentiment score of 1.92 beat Virnetx's score of 0.68 indicating that Tavia Acquisition is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tavia Acquisition Very Positive
Virnetx Positive

10.4% of Virnetx shares are held by institutional investors. 25.6% of Tavia Acquisition shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.7% of Virnetx shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Tavia Acquisition has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Virnetx.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tavia AcquisitionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Virnetx$160K325.77-$18.23M-$5.16N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tavia Acquisition
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Virnetx
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Tavia Acquisition beats Virnetx on 4 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virnetx compare to Ellington Credit?

Ellington Credit (NYSE:EARN) and Virnetx (NASDAQ:VHC) are both small-cap trading companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ellington Credit$51.80M3.17-$38.85M-$1.04N/A
Virnetx$160K325.77-$18.23M-$5.16N/A

Ellington Credit has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Virnetx has a beta of 2.29, meaning that its share price is 129% more volatile than the broader market.

20.4% of Ellington Credit shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.4% of Virnetx shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Ellington Credit shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.7% of Virnetx shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Ellington Credit had 1 more articles in the media than Virnetx. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Ellington Credit and 0 mentions for Virnetx. Ellington Credit's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Virnetx's score of 0.68 indicating that Ellington Credit is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ellington Credit Positive
Virnetx Positive

Ellington Credit currently has a consensus price target of $5.50, indicating a potential upside of 25.69%. Given Ellington Credit's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ellington Credit is more favorable than Virnetx.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ellington Credit
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Virnetx
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Virnetx has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ellington Credit's net margin of -75.00%. Ellington Credit's return on equity of 0.00% beat Virnetx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ellington Credit-75.00% N/A N/A
Virnetx N/A -72.84%-54.96%

Summary

Ellington Credit beats Virnetx on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virnetx compare to Net Lease Office Properties?

Net Lease Office Properties (NYSE:NLOP) and Virnetx (NASDAQ:VHC) are both small-cap trading companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and earnings.

Virnetx has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Net Lease Office Properties' net margin of -122.31%. Net Lease Office Properties' return on equity of -34.26% beat Virnetx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Net Lease Office Properties-122.31% -34.26% -25.39%
Virnetx N/A -72.84%-54.96%

58.3% of Net Lease Office Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.4% of Virnetx shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Net Lease Office Properties shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.7% of Virnetx shares are owned 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.

Virnetx has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Net Lease Office Properties. Virnetx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Net Lease Office Properties, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Net Lease Office Properties$118.92M1.47-$145.26M-$8.14N/A
Virnetx$160K325.77-$18.23M-$5.16N/A

Net Lease Office Properties has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Virnetx has a beta of 2.29, indicating that its stock price is 129% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Net Lease Office Properties
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Virnetx
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Virnetx's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Net Lease Office Properties' score of 0.00 indicating that Virnetx is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Net Lease Office Properties Neutral
Virnetx Positive

Summary

Virnetx beats Net Lease Office Properties on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virnetx compare to A Paradise Acquisition?

Virnetx (NASDAQ:VHC) and A Paradise Acquisition (NASDAQ:APAD) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, risk, dividends and valuation.

In the previous week, Virnetx's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat A Paradise Acquisition's score of 0.00 indicating that Virnetx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Virnetx Positive
A Paradise Acquisition Neutral

A Paradise Acquisition has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Virnetx.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Virnetx$160K325.77-$18.23M-$5.16N/A
A Paradise AcquisitionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

A Paradise Acquisition's return on equity of 0.00% beat Virnetx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
VirnetxN/A -72.84% -54.96%
A Paradise Acquisition N/A N/A N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Virnetx
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
A Paradise Acquisition
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

10.4% of Virnetx shares are held by institutional investors. 15.7% of Virnetx shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Virnetx beats A Paradise Acquisition on 4 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virnetx compare to Orion Office REIT?

Virnetx (NASDAQ:VHC) and Orion Office REIT (NYSE:ONL) are both small-cap trading companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Virnetx$160K325.77-$18.23M-$5.16N/A
Orion Office REIT$147.65M1.03-$139.31M-$2.56N/A

Virnetx has a beta of 2.29, suggesting that its stock price is 129% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Orion Office REIT has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

Orion Office REIT has a consensus price target of $3.50, indicating a potential upside of 30.84%. Given Orion Office REIT's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Orion Office REIT is more favorable than Virnetx.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Virnetx
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Orion Office REIT
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Virnetx's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Orion Office REIT's score of 0.00 indicating that Virnetx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Virnetx Positive
Orion Office REIT Neutral

Virnetx has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Orion Office REIT's net margin of -98.36%. Orion Office REIT's return on equity of -21.88% beat Virnetx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
VirnetxN/A -72.84% -54.96%
Orion Office REIT -98.36%-21.88%-11.79%

10.4% of Virnetx shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.0% of Orion Office REIT shares are held by institutional investors. 15.7% of Virnetx shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Orion Office REIT shares are held by 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.

Summary

Orion Office REIT beats Virnetx on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VHC vs. The Competition

MetricVirnetxPatent Owners & Lessors IndustryFinancial SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$57.35M$57.35M$6.15B$12.32B
Dividend YieldN/A9.55%5.25%9.67%
P/E Ratio-2.41N/A29.5424.18
Price / Sales325.77325.771,392.0980.05
Price / CashN/AN/A111.1759.37
Price / Book2.372.376.596.25
Net Income-$18.23M-$9.65M$1.13B$331.66M
7 Day Performance13.71%4.57%-0.27%-1.32%
1 Month Performance6.69%0.49%-0.02%-1.74%
1 Year PerformanceN/A27.24%14.09%18.04%

Virnetx Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VHC
Virnetx
0.1866 of 5 stars
$12.44
-9.2%
N/AN/A$57.35M$160KN/A20
TAVI
Tavia Acquisition
1.4331 of 5 stars
$10.81
+1.5%
N/A+4.2%$169.56MN/AN/A2
EARN
Ellington Credit
2.9944 of 5 stars
$4.42
+1.0%
$5.75
+30.0%
-25.4%$166.49M$51.80MN/A170
NLOP
Net Lease Office Properties
0.0797 of 5 stars
$11.19
+1.3%
N/A-64.3%$165.92M$118.92M2.55N/A
APAD
A Paradise Acquisition
N/A$8.03
flat
N/AN/A$165.42MN/AN/A1

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This page (NASDAQ:VHC) was last updated on 7/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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