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VSAT vs. CLFD, ANET, SATS, FFIV, and IDCC

Should you buy Viasat stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Viasat 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 Viasat include Clearfield (CLFD), Arista Networks (ANET), EchoStar (SATS), F5 (FFIV), and InterDigital (IDCC). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Viasat compare to Clearfield?

Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) and Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, risk and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Viasat$4.52B2.43-$574.96M-$2.59N/A
Clearfield$148.55M4.25-$8.05M-$0.62N/A

Viasat has a beta of 1.66, meaning that its share price is 66% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clearfield has a beta of 1.9, meaning that its share price is 90% more volatile than the broader market.

Viasat presently has a consensus price target of $67.00, indicating a potential downside of 17.13%. Clearfield has a consensus price target of $43.75, indicating a potential downside of 5.89%. Given Clearfield's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Clearfield is more favorable than Viasat.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Viasat
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
Clearfield
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Clearfield has a net margin of -5.41% compared to Viasat's net margin of -7.34%. Viasat's return on equity of 1.73% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Viasat-7.34% 1.73% 0.53%
Clearfield -5.41%1.03%0.90%

86.1% of Viasat shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of Clearfield shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Viasat shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 17.8% of Clearfield 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.

In the previous week, Viasat had 16 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Viasat and 2 mentions for Clearfield. Clearfield's average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat Viasat's score of 0.57 indicating that Clearfield is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Viasat
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Clearfield
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Summary

Clearfield beats Viasat on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viasat compare to Arista Networks?

Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) and Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

86.1% of Viasat shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.5% of Arista Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Viasat shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Arista Networks 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.

Viasat has a beta of 1.66, suggesting that its share price is 66% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arista Networks has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Viasat$4.52B2.43-$574.96M-$2.59N/A
Arista Networks$9.01B22.40$3.51B$2.9254.87

Viasat presently has a consensus target price of $67.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.13%. Arista Networks has a consensus target price of $185.72, suggesting a potential upside of 15.92%. Given Arista Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Arista Networks is more favorable than Viasat.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Viasat
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
Arista Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Arista Networks has a net margin of 38.32% compared to Viasat's net margin of -7.34%. Arista Networks' return on equity of 30.10% beat Viasat's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Viasat-7.34% 1.73% 0.53%
Arista Networks 38.32%30.10%19.35%

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 27 more articles in the media than Viasat. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for Arista Networks and 18 mentions for Viasat. Arista Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Viasat's score of 0.57 indicating that Arista Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Viasat
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Arista Networks
29 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Arista Networks beats Viasat on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viasat compare to EchoStar?

Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) and EchoStar (NASDAQ:SATS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

In the previous week, Viasat had 5 more articles in the media than EchoStar. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Viasat and 13 mentions for EchoStar. EchoStar's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Viasat's score of 0.57 indicating that EchoStar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Viasat
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
EchoStar
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

86.1% of Viasat shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.6% of EchoStar shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Viasat shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 55.9% of EchoStar shares are owned 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.

Viasat has a beta of 1.66, indicating that its share price is 66% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, EchoStar has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Viasat$4.52B2.43-$574.96M-$2.59N/A
EchoStar$15.00B2.46-$14.50B-$50.10N/A

Viasat currently has a consensus price target of $67.00, indicating a potential downside of 17.13%. EchoStar has a consensus price target of $137.14, indicating a potential upside of 7.52%. Given EchoStar's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe EchoStar is more favorable than Viasat.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Viasat
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
EchoStar
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

Viasat has a net margin of -7.34% compared to EchoStar's net margin of -97.56%. Viasat's return on equity of 1.73% beat EchoStar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Viasat-7.34% 1.73% 0.53%
EchoStar -97.56%-4.80%-0.97%

Summary

Viasat beats EchoStar on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viasat compare to F5?

F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) and Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and dividends.

F5 presently has a consensus target price of $369.44, indicating a potential downside of 3.42%. Viasat has a consensus target price of $67.00, indicating a potential downside of 17.13%. Given F5's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe F5 is more favorable than Viasat.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
F5
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Viasat
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

F5 has a beta of 1, indicating that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Viasat has a beta of 1.66, indicating that its stock price is 66% more volatile than the broader market.

90.7% of F5 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.1% of Viasat shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of F5 shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Viasat shares are owned 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.

F5 has a net margin of 21.96% compared to Viasat's net margin of -7.34%. F5's return on equity of 21.50% beat Viasat's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
F521.96% 21.50% 12.15%
Viasat -7.34%1.73%0.53%

In the previous week, Viasat had 1 more articles in the media than F5. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Viasat and 17 mentions for F5. F5's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Viasat's score of 0.57 indicating that F5 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
F5
11 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Viasat
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

F5 has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Viasat. Viasat is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than F5, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
F5$3.09B6.99$692.38M$12.1931.38
Viasat$4.52B2.43-$574.96M-$2.59N/A

Summary

F5 beats Viasat on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viasat compare to InterDigital?

InterDigital (NASDAQ:IDCC) and Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
InterDigital$834.02M7.79$406.64M$10.6223.68
Viasat$4.52B2.43-$574.96M-$2.59N/A

InterDigital presently has a consensus price target of $416.67, suggesting a potential upside of 65.71%. Viasat has a consensus price target of $67.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.13%. Given InterDigital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe InterDigital is more favorable than Viasat.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
InterDigital
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Viasat
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

InterDigital has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Viasat has a beta of 1.66, indicating that its stock price is 66% more volatile than the broader market.

99.8% of InterDigital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.1% of Viasat shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of InterDigital shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Viasat shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

InterDigital has a net margin of 44.20% compared to Viasat's net margin of -7.34%. InterDigital's return on equity of 35.25% beat Viasat's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
InterDigital44.20% 35.25% 18.75%
Viasat -7.34%1.73%0.53%

In the previous week, Viasat had 11 more articles in the media than InterDigital. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Viasat and 7 mentions for InterDigital. InterDigital's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Viasat's score of 0.57 indicating that InterDigital is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
InterDigital
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Viasat
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

InterDigital beats Viasat on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VSAT vs. The Competition

MetricViasatWireless Equipment IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$10.98B$22.48B$40.18B$12.57B
Dividend YieldN/A1.05%3.18%5.26%
P/E Ratio-31.2225.6779.8226.27
Price / Sales2.4353.71624.41113.99
Price / Cash8.4224.4748.6856.90
Price / Book2.258.9410.707.32
Net Income-$574.96M$463.22M$1.06B$336.95M
7 Day Performance8.44%0.70%3.51%3.44%
1 Month Performance36.39%7.03%12.22%7.18%
1 Year Performance772.21%106.96%169.56%37.43%

Viasat Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VSAT
Viasat
1.4365 of 5 stars
$80.85
-6.7%
$67.00
-17.1%
+838.2%$10.98B$4.52BN/A7,000
CLFD
Clearfield
2.766 of 5 stars
$43.73
+2.2%
$43.75
+0.0%
+23.8%$594.29M$150.13MN/A1,130
ANET
Arista Networks
4.3196 of 5 stars
$153.92
+3.6%
$181.84
+18.1%
+67.3%$193.82B$9.01B52.715,115
SATS
EchoStar
2.4615 of 5 stars
$124.20
-3.3%
$137.14
+10.4%
+557.0%$35.88B$14.80BN/A12,100
FFIV
F5
3.2984 of 5 stars
$393.63
+2.6%
$353.00
-10.3%
+35.3%$22.21B$3.09B32.296,578

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