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ASPN vs. GLP, RYZ, GIC, DSGR, and GOLD

Should you buy Aspen Aerogels stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Aspen Aerogels 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 Aspen Aerogels include Global Partners (GLP), Ryerson (RYZ), Global Industrial (GIC), Distribution Solutions Group (DSGR), and Gold.com (GOLD). These companies are all part of the "wholesale" industry.

How does Aspen Aerogels compare to Global Partners?

Global Partners (NYSE:GLP) and Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) are both small-cap wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Global Partners$18.56B0.09$79.22M$3.6013.36
Aspen Aerogels$271.10M1.65-$389.55M-$1.36N/A

Global Partners has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aspen Aerogels has a beta of 2.98, indicating that its stock price is 198% more volatile than the broader market.

38.1% of Global Partners shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.6% of Aspen Aerogels shares are held by institutional investors. 41.5% of Global Partners shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Aspen Aerogels shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Global Partners presently has a consensus target price of $46.00, indicating a potential downside of 4.35%. Aspen Aerogels has a consensus target price of $5.19, indicating a potential downside of 4.17%. Given Aspen Aerogels' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Aspen Aerogels is more favorable than Global Partners.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Global Partners
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Aspen Aerogels
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

In the previous week, Global Partners had 3 more articles in the media than Aspen Aerogels. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Global Partners and 0 mentions for Aspen Aerogels. Global Partners' average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat Aspen Aerogels' score of 0.00 indicating that Global Partners is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Global Partners Positive
Aspen Aerogels Neutral

Global Partners has a net margin of 0.77% compared to Aspen Aerogels' net margin of -48.64%. Global Partners' return on equity of 24.23% beat Aspen Aerogels' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Global Partners0.77% 24.23% 3.82%
Aspen Aerogels -48.64%-22.16%-12.85%

Summary

Global Partners beats Aspen Aerogels on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aspen Aerogels compare to Ryerson?

Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) and Ryerson (NYSE:RYZ) are both small-cap wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

Aspen Aerogels has a beta of 2.98, meaning that its stock price is 198% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ryerson has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

Ryerson has a net margin of -0.93% compared to Aspen Aerogels' net margin of -48.64%. Ryerson's return on equity of -3.43% beat Aspen Aerogels' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aspen Aerogels-48.64% -22.16% -12.85%
Ryerson -0.93%-3.43%-1.13%

Aspen Aerogels presently has a consensus price target of $5.19, indicating a potential downside of 4.17%. Given Aspen Aerogels' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Aspen Aerogels is more favorable than Ryerson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aspen Aerogels
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Ryerson
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aspen Aerogels$271.10M1.65-$389.55M-$1.36N/A
Ryerson$4.57B0.34-$56.40M-$1.48N/A

97.6% of Aspen Aerogels shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.8% of Ryerson shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.0% of Aspen Aerogels shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.6% of Ryerson shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Ryerson had 2 more articles in the media than Aspen Aerogels. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Ryerson and 0 mentions for Aspen Aerogels. Ryerson's average media sentiment score of 0.01 beat Aspen Aerogels' score of 0.00 indicating that Ryerson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Aspen Aerogels Neutral
Ryerson Neutral

Summary

Aspen Aerogels and Ryerson tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aspen Aerogels compare to Global Industrial?

Global Industrial (NYSE:GIC) and Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) are both small-cap wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Global Industrial's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Aspen Aerogels'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Global Industrial Neutral
Aspen Aerogels Neutral

Aspen Aerogels has a consensus price target of $5.19, indicating a potential downside of 4.17%. Given Aspen Aerogels' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Aspen Aerogels is more favorable than Global Industrial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Global Industrial
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Aspen Aerogels
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

Global Industrial has a beta of 0.76, meaning that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aspen Aerogels has a beta of 2.98, meaning that its stock price is 198% more volatile than the broader market.

31.2% of Global Industrial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.6% of Aspen Aerogels shares are held by institutional investors. 64.5% of Global Industrial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Aspen Aerogels 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Global Industrial$1.38B0.96$72.10M$1.9317.85
Aspen Aerogels$271.10M1.65-$389.55M-$1.36N/A

Global Industrial has a net margin of 5.33% compared to Aspen Aerogels' net margin of -48.64%. Global Industrial's return on equity of 23.53% beat Aspen Aerogels' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Global Industrial5.33% 23.53% 12.56%
Aspen Aerogels -48.64%-22.16%-12.85%

Summary

Global Industrial beats Aspen Aerogels on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aspen Aerogels compare to Distribution Solutions Group?

Distribution Solutions Group (NASDAQ:DSGR) and Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) are both small-cap wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Distribution Solutions Group currently has a consensus price target of $35.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.42%. Aspen Aerogels has a consensus price target of $5.19, indicating a potential downside of 4.17%. Given Distribution Solutions Group's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Distribution Solutions Group is more favorable than Aspen Aerogels.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Distribution Solutions Group
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Aspen Aerogels
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

Distribution Solutions Group has a net margin of 0.27% compared to Aspen Aerogels' net margin of -48.64%. Distribution Solutions Group's return on equity of 8.49% beat Aspen Aerogels' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Distribution Solutions Group0.27% 8.49% 3.13%
Aspen Aerogels -48.64%-22.16%-12.85%

Distribution Solutions Group has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aspen Aerogels has a beta of 2.98, meaning that its stock price is 198% more volatile than the broader market.

91.6% of Distribution Solutions Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.6% of Aspen Aerogels shares are held by institutional investors. 78.8% of Distribution Solutions Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Aspen Aerogels 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.

Distribution Solutions Group has higher revenue and earnings than Aspen Aerogels. Aspen Aerogels is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Distribution Solutions Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Distribution Solutions Group$1.98B0.81$8.35M$0.12287.58
Aspen Aerogels$271.10M1.65-$389.55M-$1.36N/A

In the previous week, Distribution Solutions Group had 19 more articles in the media than Aspen Aerogels. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Distribution Solutions Group and 0 mentions for Aspen Aerogels. Distribution Solutions Group's average media sentiment score of 0.23 beat Aspen Aerogels' score of 0.00 indicating that Distribution Solutions Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Distribution Solutions Group Neutral
Aspen Aerogels Neutral

Summary

Distribution Solutions Group beats Aspen Aerogels on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aspen Aerogels compare to Gold.com?

Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) and Gold.com (NYSE:GOLD) are both small-cap wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

97.6% of Aspen Aerogels shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.9% of Gold.com shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Aspen Aerogels shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 23.1% of Gold.com shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Gold.com has a net margin of 0.35% compared to Aspen Aerogels' net margin of -48.64%. Gold.com's return on equity of 17.82% beat Aspen Aerogels' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aspen Aerogels-48.64% -22.16% -12.85%
Gold.com 0.35%17.82%4.21%

Aspen Aerogels has a beta of 2.98, indicating that its stock price is 198% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gold.com has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aspen Aerogels$271.10M1.65-$389.55M-$1.36N/A
Gold.com$10.98B0.11$17.32M$2.9213.66

In the previous week, Gold.com had 1 more articles in the media than Aspen Aerogels. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Gold.com and 0 mentions for Aspen Aerogels. Gold.com's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Aspen Aerogels' score of 0.00 indicating that Gold.com is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Aspen Aerogels Neutral
Gold.com Positive

Aspen Aerogels currently has a consensus price target of $5.19, suggesting a potential downside of 4.17%. Gold.com has a consensus price target of $59.75, suggesting a potential upside of 49.84%. Given Gold.com's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Gold.com is more favorable than Aspen Aerogels.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aspen Aerogels
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Gold.com
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Gold.com beats Aspen Aerogels on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ASPN vs. The Competition

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MetricAspen AerogelsBLDG&CONST IndustryConstruction SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$416.87M$10.52B$9.45B$23.27B
Dividend YieldN/A1.32%2.01%4.17%
P/E Ratio-3.9822.1119.0330.89
Price / Sales1.652.7126.9587.25
Price / Cash50.1215.2916.3631.37
Price / Book1.909.645.574.76
Net Income-$389.55M$854.97M$557.36M$1.07B
7 Day Performance2.04%-1.96%-1.65%0.19%
1 Month Performance-15.20%-6.66%-4.09%1.95%
1 Year Performance-30.56%0.93%4.10%16.40%

Aspen Aerogels Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ASPN
Aspen Aerogels
1.0253 of 5 stars		$5.41
+7.6%		$5.19
-4.2%		-26.8%$416.87M$271.10MN/A420
GLP
Global Partners
2.6216 of 5 stars		$47.90
-1.8%		$46.00
-4.0%		-5.8%$1.66B$18.56B13.314,700
RYZ
Ryerson
2.3074 of 5 stars		$28.91
+2.8%		N/AN/A$1.46B$2.27MN/A4,300
GIC
Global Industrial
2.7806 of 5 stars		$33.60
-0.2%		N/A+28.1%$1.29B$1.41B17.411,980
DSGR
Distribution Solutions Group
1.9195 of 5 stars		$27.48
-0.4%		$34.50
+25.5%		+22.0%$1.27B$1.98B229.004,300

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