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VHC vs. FERA, REFI, BZAI, MACI, and DNMX

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 Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I (FERA), Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (REFI), Blaize (BZAI), Melar Acquisition Corp. I (MACI), and Dynamix Corp III (DNMX). These companies are all part of the "trading" industry.

How does Virnetx compare to Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I?

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

Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I has a beta of 0.06, indicating that its stock price is 94% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Virnetx has a beta of 2.24, indicating that its stock price is 124% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I's return on equity of 0.00% beat Virnetx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fifth Era Acquisition Corp IN/A N/A N/A
Virnetx N/A -72.84%-54.96%

Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Virnetx.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fifth Era Acquisition Corp IN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Virnetx$160K304.17-$18.23M-$5.16N/A

In the previous week, Virnetx had 2 more articles in the media than Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Virnetx and 1 mentions for Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I. Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Virnetx's score of 0.94 indicating that Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I Very Positive
Virnetx Positive

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I
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

Virnetx beats Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virnetx compare to Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance?

Virnetx (NASDAQ:VHC) and Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ:REFI) are both small-cap trading companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, Virnetx had 1 more articles in the media than Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Virnetx and 2 mentions for Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance. Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat Virnetx's score of 0.94 indicating that Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Virnetx
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Virnetx has a beta of 2.24, meaning that its share price is 124% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance has a beta of 0.23, meaning that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance has a net margin of 55.54% compared to Virnetx's net margin of 0.00%. Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's return on equity of 11.98% beat Virnetx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
VirnetxN/A -72.84% -54.96%
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance 55.54%11.98%8.46%

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance has higher revenue and earnings than Virnetx. Virnetx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Virnetx$160K304.17-$18.23M-$5.16N/A
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance$55.39M4.33$36.01M$1.447.85

10.4% of Virnetx shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.5% of Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.7% of Virnetx shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance shares are owned by company 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.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance has a consensus target price of $14.00, indicating a potential upside of 23.83%. Given Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance 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
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance beats Virnetx on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virnetx compare to Blaize?

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

Blaize has a beta of 0.05, meaning that its share price is 95% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Virnetx has a beta of 2.24, meaning that its share price is 124% more volatile than the broader market.

Blaize currently has a consensus price target of $4.63, suggesting a potential upside of 211.45%. Given Blaize's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Blaize is more favorable than Virnetx.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Blaize
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 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 lower revenue, but higher earnings than Blaize. Virnetx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Blaize, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Blaize$38.63M5.47-$206.90M-$0.75N/A
Virnetx$160K304.17-$18.23M-$5.16N/A

Virnetx has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Blaize's net margin of -202.65%. Virnetx's return on equity of -72.84% beat Blaize's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Blaize-202.65% -551.04% -116.72%
Virnetx N/A -72.84%-54.96%

97.1% of Blaize shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.4% of Virnetx shares are held by institutional investors. 17.4% of Blaize 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, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Blaize had 7 more articles in the media than Virnetx. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Blaize and 3 mentions for Virnetx. Virnetx's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Blaize's score of -0.01 indicating that Virnetx is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Blaize
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Virnetx
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Blaize beats Virnetx on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virnetx compare to Melar Acquisition Corp. I?

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

Melar Acquisition Corp. I has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Virnetx.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Melar Acquisition Corp. IN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Virnetx$160K304.17-$18.23M-$5.16N/A

Melar Acquisition Corp. I's return on equity of 0.00% beat Virnetx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Melar Acquisition Corp. IN/A N/A N/A
Virnetx N/A -72.84%-54.96%

Melar Acquisition Corp. I has a beta of 0.01, indicating that its share price is 99% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Virnetx has a beta of 2.24, indicating that its share price is 124% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Virnetx had 2 more articles in the media than Melar Acquisition Corp. I. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Virnetx and 1 mentions for Melar Acquisition Corp. I. Melar Acquisition Corp. I's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Virnetx's score of 0.94 indicating that Melar Acquisition Corp. I is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Melar Acquisition Corp. I Very Positive
Virnetx Positive

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Melar Acquisition Corp. I
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

10.4% of Virnetx shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.0% of Melar Acquisition Corp. I shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.7% of Virnetx shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Melar Acquisition Corp. I and Virnetx tied by winning 4 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virnetx compare to Dynamix Corp III?

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

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, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dynamix Corp III'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%
Dynamix Corp III N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Virnetx and Virnetx both had 3 articles in the media. Virnetx's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Dynamix Corp III's score of 0.19 indicating that Virnetx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Virnetx
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dynamix Corp III
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Dynamix Corp III has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Virnetx. Dynamix Corp III 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
Virnetx$160K304.17-$18.23M-$5.16N/A
Dynamix Corp IIIN/AN/A$790K-$0.01N/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
Dynamix Corp III
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Virnetx beats Dynamix Corp III on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

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VHC vs. The Competition

MetricVirnetxPatent Owners & Lessors IndustryFinancial SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$48.54M$49.04M$5.75B$11.72B
Dividend YieldN/A9.55%5.29%5.61%
P/E Ratio-2.25N/A16.3223.78
Price / Sales304.17301.971,486.9885.99
Price / CashN/AN/A90.2554.72
Price / Book2.212.196.506.71
Net Income-$18.23M-$9.65M$1.13B$337.26M
7 Day Performance-23.10%-7.89%-0.20%-2.08%
1 Month Performance-17.04%20.88%0.47%0.74%
1 Year PerformanceN/A62.33%18.27%24.42%

Virnetx Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VHC
Virnetx
0.3276 of 5 stars
$11.62
-9.2%
N/AN/A$48.54M$160KN/A20
FERA
Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I
N/A$10.40
flat
N/AN/A$245.44MN/AN/A4
REFI
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance
3.8678 of 5 stars
$11.28
-0.2%
$14.00
+24.1%
-20.0%$239.21M$55.39M7.83N/A
BZAI
Blaize
3.044 of 5 stars
$1.66
-8.3%
$4.63
+178.6%
-40.3%$236.22M$38.63MN/AN/A
MACI
Melar Acquisition Corp. I
1.6945 of 5 stars
$10.85
flat
N/A+3.4%$234.60MN/AN/AN/A

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This page (NASDAQ:VHC) was last updated on 6/11/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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