Arrow Electronics (ARW) Competitors

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ARW vs. AVT, GOOGL, KLIC, LFUS, and MCHP

Should you buy Arrow Electronics stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Arrow Electronics 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 Arrow Electronics include Avnet (AVT), Alphabet (GOOGL), Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC), Littelfuse (LFUS), and Microchip Technology (MCHP). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Arrow Electronics compare to Avnet?

Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) and Avnet (NASDAQ:AVT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Arrow Electronics$30.85B0.37$571.27M$13.9816.03
Avnet$24.96B0.29$240.22M$2.5734.29

Arrow Electronics has a net margin of 2.17% compared to Avnet's net margin of 0.86%. Arrow Electronics' return on equity of 11.40% beat Avnet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Arrow Electronics2.17% 11.40% 2.64%
Avnet 0.86%7.07%2.73%

Arrow Electronics currently has a consensus target price of $219.50, suggesting a potential downside of 2.08%. Avnet has a consensus target price of $89.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.98%. Given Avnet's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avnet is more favorable than Arrow Electronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Arrow Electronics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Avnet
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

99.3% of Arrow Electronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.8% of Avnet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Arrow Electronics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Avnet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Arrow Electronics and Arrow Electronics both had 2 articles in the media. Avnet's average media sentiment score of 1.51 beat Arrow Electronics' score of 0.97 indicating that Avnet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Arrow Electronics
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Avnet
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Arrow Electronics has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avnet has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Arrow Electronics beats Avnet on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Arrow Electronics compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) are both large-cap computer and technology 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$402.84B10.38$132.17B$13.1126.32
Arrow Electronics$30.85B0.37$571.27M$13.9816.03

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Arrow Electronics' net margin of 2.17%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Arrow Electronics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet37.92% 38.99% 27.41%
Arrow Electronics 2.17%11.40%2.64%

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arrow Electronics has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 240 more articles in the media than Arrow Electronics. MarketBeat recorded 242 mentions for Alphabet and 2 mentions for Arrow Electronics. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Arrow Electronics' score of 0.97 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
179 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
33 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Arrow Electronics
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet presently has a consensus target price of $413.13, indicating a potential upside of 19.74%. Arrow Electronics has a consensus target price of $219.50, indicating a potential downside of 2.08%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Arrow Electronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Arrow Electronics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.3% of Arrow Electronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Arrow Electronics 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

Alphabet beats Arrow Electronics on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Arrow Electronics compare to Kulicke and Soffa Industries?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) and Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

Kulicke and Soffa Industries has a net margin of 7.16% compared to Arrow Electronics' net margin of 2.17%. Arrow Electronics' return on equity of 11.40% beat Kulicke and Soffa Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kulicke and Soffa Industries7.16% 7.29% 5.38%
Arrow Electronics 2.17%11.40%2.64%

In the previous week, Kulicke and Soffa Industries had 3 more articles in the media than Arrow Electronics. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Kulicke and Soffa Industries and 2 mentions for Arrow Electronics. Arrow Electronics' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Kulicke and Soffa Industries' score of 0.90 indicating that Arrow Electronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kulicke and Soffa Industries
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Arrow Electronics
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kulicke and Soffa Industries$768.22M8.38$210K$1.04118.28
Arrow Electronics$30.85B0.37$571.27M$13.9816.03

Kulicke and Soffa Industries presently has a consensus target price of $59.25, indicating a potential downside of 51.84%. Arrow Electronics has a consensus target price of $219.50, indicating a potential downside of 2.08%. Given Arrow Electronics' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Arrow Electronics is more favorable than Kulicke and Soffa Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kulicke and Soffa Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Arrow Electronics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

98.2% of Kulicke and Soffa Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.3% of Arrow Electronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Kulicke and Soffa Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Arrow Electronics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Kulicke and Soffa Industries has a beta of 1.7, suggesting that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arrow Electronics has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Arrow Electronics beats Kulicke and Soffa Industries on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Arrow Electronics compare to Littelfuse?

Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) and Littelfuse (NASDAQ:LFUS) 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 dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Arrow Electronics presently has a consensus target price of $219.50, indicating a potential downside of 2.08%. Littelfuse has a consensus target price of $465.83, indicating a potential upside of 0.46%. Given Littelfuse's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Littelfuse is more favorable than Arrow Electronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Arrow Electronics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Littelfuse
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Arrow Electronics has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Littelfuse has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its share price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

99.3% of Arrow Electronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of Littelfuse shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Arrow Electronics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Littelfuse 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Arrow Electronics$30.85B0.37$571.27M$13.9816.03
Littelfuse$2.49B4.71-$71.70M-$1.69N/A

Arrow Electronics has a net margin of 2.17% compared to Littelfuse's net margin of -1.61%. Littelfuse's return on equity of 11.62% beat Arrow Electronics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Arrow Electronics2.17% 11.40% 2.64%
Littelfuse -1.61%11.62%7.39%

In the previous week, Littelfuse had 3 more articles in the media than Arrow Electronics. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Littelfuse and 2 mentions for Arrow Electronics. Arrow Electronics' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Littelfuse's score of 0.93 indicating that Arrow Electronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Arrow Electronics
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Littelfuse
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Littelfuse beats Arrow Electronics on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Arrow Electronics compare to Microchip Technology?

Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) and Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Microchip Technology$4.71B10.59$230M$0.21438.64
Arrow Electronics$30.85B0.37$571.27M$13.9816.03

91.5% of Microchip Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.3% of Arrow Electronics shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Microchip Technology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Arrow Electronics shares are held 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.

Microchip Technology has a net margin of 4.88% compared to Arrow Electronics' net margin of 2.17%. Arrow Electronics' return on equity of 11.40% beat Microchip Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microchip Technology4.88% 10.87% 4.96%
Arrow Electronics 2.17%11.40%2.64%

Microchip Technology has a beta of 1.73, meaning that its share price is 73% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arrow Electronics has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Microchip Technology had 20 more articles in the media than Arrow Electronics. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Microchip Technology and 2 mentions for Arrow Electronics. Microchip Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Arrow Electronics' score of 0.97 indicating that Microchip Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Microchip Technology
15 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Arrow Electronics
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Microchip Technology presently has a consensus price target of $98.18, suggesting a potential upside of 6.59%. Arrow Electronics has a consensus price target of $219.50, suggesting a potential downside of 2.08%. Given Microchip Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Microchip Technology is more favorable than Arrow Electronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Microchip Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Arrow Electronics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Microchip Technology beats Arrow Electronics on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ARW vs. The Competition

MetricArrow ElectronicsELEC PARTS DIST IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$11.46B$7.22B$37.76B$23.13B
Dividend YieldN/A1.13%3.27%4.06%
P/E Ratio16.0328.0979.0531.08
Price / Sales0.371.52625.6896.15
Price / Cash16.3223.0948.5324.45
Price / Book1.731.689.514.67
Net Income$571.27M$271.57M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.96%-2.14%0.36%0.24%
1 Month Performance3.04%-3.62%3.10%0.36%
1 Year Performance77.18%54.40%154.70%22.63%

Arrow Electronics Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ARW
Arrow Electronics
3.6451 of 5 stars
$224.17
-0.6%
$219.50
-2.1%
+78.8%$11.46B$30.85B16.0322,230
AVT
Avnet
4.732 of 5 stars
$92.45
+1.1%
$89.00
-3.7%
+73.2%$7.50B$22.20B35.9714,869
GOOGL
Alphabet
4.6387 of 5 stars
$349.68
-5.0%
$413.13
+18.1%
+109.9%$4.46T$422.50B26.67190,820
KLIC
Kulicke and Soffa Industries
2.9802 of 5 stars
$124.22
+1.9%
$59.25
-52.3%
+276.4%$6.38B$654.08M119.442,592
LFUS
Littelfuse
4.111 of 5 stars
$489.10
+1.9%
$465.83
-4.8%
+109.0%$12.13B$2.39BN/A17,000

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