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VICR vs. AME, ROK, ROP, GNRC, and POWL

Should you buy Vicor stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Vicor 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 Vicor include AMETEK (AME), Rockwell Automation (ROK), Roper Technologies (ROP), Generac (GNRC), and Powell Industries (POWL). These companies are all part of the "electrical components & equipment" industry.

How does Vicor compare to AMETEK?

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) and Vicor (NASDAQ:VICR) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

AMETEK has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Vicor has a beta of 2.36, suggesting that its share price is 136% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AMETEK$7.40B7.35$1.48B$6.6235.84
Vicor$452.70M33.36$118.56M$2.99110.83

Vicor has a net margin of 28.98% compared to AMETEK's net margin of 20.11%. Vicor's return on equity of 20.21% beat AMETEK's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AMETEK20.11% 16.63% 11.06%
Vicor 28.98%20.21%18.26%

AMETEK presently has a consensus target price of $253.57, suggesting a potential upside of 6.87%. Vicor has a consensus target price of $228.33, suggesting a potential downside of 31.09%. Given AMETEK's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe AMETEK is more favorable than Vicor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AMETEK
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Vicor
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, AMETEK had 10 more articles in the media than Vicor. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for AMETEK and 15 mentions for Vicor. AMETEK's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat Vicor's score of 0.34 indicating that AMETEK is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AMETEK
23 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Vicor
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

87.4% of AMETEK shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Vicor shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of AMETEK shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 28.3% of Vicor 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

AMETEK and Vicor tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vicor compare to Rockwell Automation?

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) and Vicor (NASDAQ:VICR) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, earnings and valuation.

Rockwell Automation has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vicor has a beta of 2.36, meaning that its stock price is 136% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rockwell Automation$8.34B6.32$869M$9.6249.29
Vicor$452.70M33.36$118.56M$2.99110.83

Rockwell Automation presently has a consensus target price of $454.05, indicating a potential downside of 4.24%. Vicor has a consensus target price of $228.33, indicating a potential downside of 31.09%. Given Rockwell Automation's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Rockwell Automation is more favorable than Vicor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rockwell Automation
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Vicor
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Rockwell Automation had 11 more articles in the media than Vicor. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Rockwell Automation and 15 mentions for Vicor. Rockwell Automation's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Vicor's score of 0.34 indicating that Rockwell Automation is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Rockwell Automation
18 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Vicor
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

75.8% of Rockwell Automation shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Vicor shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Rockwell Automation shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 28.3% of Vicor 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.

Vicor has a net margin of 28.98% compared to Rockwell Automation's net margin of 12.36%. Rockwell Automation's return on equity of 37.54% beat Vicor's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rockwell Automation12.36% 37.54% 12.30%
Vicor 28.98%20.21%18.26%

Summary

Rockwell Automation beats Vicor on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vicor compare to Roper Technologies?

Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) and Vicor (NASDAQ:VICR) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

Roper Technologies has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vicor has a beta of 2.36, suggesting that its share price is 136% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Roper Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Vicor. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Roper Technologies and 15 mentions for Vicor. Roper Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Vicor's score of 0.34 indicating that Roper Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Roper Technologies
15 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Vicor
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Roper Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $472.07, suggesting a potential upside of 42.94%. Vicor has a consensus price target of $228.33, suggesting a potential downside of 31.09%. Given Roper Technologies' higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Roper Technologies is more favorable than Vicor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Roper Technologies
4 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Vicor
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Roper Technologies$7.90B4.22$1.54B$16.0120.63
Vicor$452.70M33.36$118.56M$2.99110.83

93.3% of Roper Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Vicor shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Roper Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.3% of Vicor shares are owned by company 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.

Vicor has a net margin of 28.98% compared to Roper Technologies' net margin of 21.12%. Vicor's return on equity of 20.21% beat Roper Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Roper Technologies21.12% 11.16% 6.38%
Vicor 28.98%20.21%18.26%

Summary

Roper Technologies beats Vicor on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vicor compare to Generac?

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) and Vicor (NASDAQ:VICR) are both large-cap electrical components & equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

Generac has a beta of 1.93, indicating that its share price is 93% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vicor has a beta of 2.36, indicating that its share price is 136% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Generac had 2 more articles in the media than Vicor. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Generac and 15 mentions for Vicor. Generac's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Vicor's score of 0.34 indicating that Generac is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Generac
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Vicor
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Generac$4.21B3.90$159.55M$3.1987.49
Vicor$452.70M33.36$118.56M$2.99110.83

Generac presently has a consensus price target of $278.65, indicating a potential downside of 0.16%. Vicor has a consensus price target of $228.33, indicating a potential downside of 31.09%. Given Generac's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Generac is more favorable than Vicor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Generac
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.72
Vicor
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

84.0% of Generac shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Vicor shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Generac shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.3% of Vicor shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Vicor has a net margin of 28.98% compared to Generac's net margin of 4.37%. Vicor's return on equity of 20.21% beat Generac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Generac4.37% 15.45% 7.35%
Vicor 28.98%20.21%18.26%

Summary

Generac and Vicor tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vicor compare to Powell Industries?

Powell Industries (NASDAQ:POWL) and Vicor (NASDAQ:VICR) are both large-cap electrical components & equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Vicor has a net margin of 28.98% compared to Powell Industries' net margin of 16.51%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 28.61% beat Vicor's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Powell Industries16.51% 28.61% 16.90%
Vicor 28.98%20.21%18.26%

Powell Industries has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vicor has a beta of 2.36, suggesting that its share price is 136% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Vicor had 6 more articles in the media than Powell Industries. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Vicor and 9 mentions for Powell Industries. Powell Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Vicor's score of 0.34 indicating that Powell Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Powell Industries
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Vicor
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

89.8% of Powell Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.5% of Vicor shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Powell Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 28.3% of Vicor shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Powell Industries$1.10B9.80$180.75M$5.1158.16
Vicor$452.70M33.36$118.56M$2.99110.83

Powell Industries currently has a consensus target price of $236.67, indicating a potential downside of 20.37%. Vicor has a consensus target price of $228.33, indicating a potential downside of 31.09%. Given Powell Industries' higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Powell Industries is more favorable than Vicor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Powell Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Vicor
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Vicor beats Powell Industries on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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VICR vs. The Competition

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MetricVicorELEC IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$14.82B$7.78B$39.06B$12.38B
Dividend YieldN/A1.48%3.04%5.68%
P/E Ratio110.8351.78172.2224.42
Price / Sales33.364.26628.88128.85
Price / Cash107.1431.1347.9655.24
Price / Book21.384.519.746.58
Net Income$118.56M$191.44M$1.07B$337.29M
7 Day Performance11.18%2.22%0.61%0.55%
1 Month Performance33.07%12.28%6.45%4.43%
1 Year Performance628.77%85.09%162.72%31.16%

Vicor Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VICR
Vicor
2.6361 of 5 stars		$331.37
+1.9%		$228.33
-31.1%		+634.8%$14.82B$452.70M110.831,115
AME
AMETEK
4.4477 of 5 stars		$226.97
+0.3%		$252.33
+11.2%		+31.6%$52.02B$7.40B34.2922,500
ROK
Rockwell Automation
3.8293 of 5 stars		$458.66
+0.2%		$451.75
-1.5%		+43.4%$51.03B$8.34B47.6826,000
ROP
Roper Technologies
4.6001 of 5 stars		$334.97
+0.7%		$472.07
+40.9%		-41.3%$33.80B$8.12B20.9219,400
GNRC
Generac
3.9831 of 5 stars		$262.13
+1.9%		$278.65
+6.3%		+115.9%$15.43B$4.21B82.179,400

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