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ASX vs. ARM, VRT, ALAB, NOK, and NXPI

Should you buy ASE Technology stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares ASE Technology 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 ASE Technology include ARM (ARM), Vertiv (VRT), Astera Labs (ALAB), Nokia (NOK), and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does ASE Technology compare to ARM?

ARM (NASDAQ:ARM) and ASE Technology (NYSE:ASX) 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 dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability and media sentiment.

7.5% of ARM shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.8% of ASE Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.9% of ASE Technology shares are owned 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.

ARM currently has a consensus target price of $279.83, suggesting a potential downside of 6.41%. Given ARM's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe ARM is more favorable than ASE Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ARM
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
ASE Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ARM$4.92B64.91$904M$0.84355.94
ASE Technology$20.73B4.33$1.28B$0.6859.39

ARM has a net margin of 18.37% compared to ASE Technology's net margin of 7.03%. ASE Technology's return on equity of 13.48% beat ARM's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ARM18.37% 12.43% 9.48%
ASE Technology 7.03%13.48%5.48%

ARM has a beta of 3.76, meaning that its stock price is 276% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASE Technology has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ARM had 14 more articles in the media than ASE Technology. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for ARM and 6 mentions for ASE Technology. ARM's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat ASE Technology's score of 0.64 indicating that ARM is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ARM
13 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ASE Technology
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

ARM beats ASE Technology on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASE Technology compare to Vertiv?

ASE Technology (NYSE:ASX) and Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Vertiv has a net margin of 14.37% compared to ASE Technology's net margin of 7.03%. Vertiv's return on equity of 49.90% beat ASE Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ASE Technology7.03% 13.48% 5.48%
Vertiv 14.37%49.90%15.79%

Vertiv has a consensus target price of $342.24, indicating a potential upside of 11.94%. Given Vertiv's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Vertiv is more favorable than ASE Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ASE Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Vertiv
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

ASE Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Vertiv pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. ASE Technology pays out 45.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Vertiv pays out 6.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Vertiv has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ASE Technology$20.73B4.33$1.28B$0.6859.39
Vertiv$10.23B11.48$1.33B$3.9876.82

In the previous week, Vertiv had 28 more articles in the media than ASE Technology. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Vertiv and 6 mentions for ASE Technology. Vertiv's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat ASE Technology's score of 0.64 indicating that Vertiv is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ASE Technology
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Vertiv
24 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

ASE Technology has a beta of 1.69, suggesting that its share price is 69% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vertiv has a beta of 2.03, suggesting that its share price is 103% more volatile than the broader market.

6.8% of ASE Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.9% of Vertiv shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.9% of ASE Technology shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Vertiv 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.

Summary

Vertiv beats ASE Technology on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASE Technology compare to Astera Labs?

ASE Technology (NYSE:ASX) and Astera Labs (NASDAQ:ALAB) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Astera Labs has a net margin of 26.72% compared to ASE Technology's net margin of 7.03%. Astera Labs' return on equity of 18.49% beat ASE Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ASE Technology7.03% 13.48% 5.48%
Astera Labs 26.72%18.49%16.60%

ASE Technology has a beta of 1.69, suggesting that its share price is 69% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astera Labs has a beta of 3.66, suggesting that its share price is 266% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Astera Labs had 18 more articles in the media than ASE Technology. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Astera Labs and 6 mentions for ASE Technology. Astera Labs' average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat ASE Technology's score of 0.64 indicating that Astera Labs is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ASE Technology
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Astera Labs
14 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ASE Technology$20.73B4.33$1.28B$0.6859.39
Astera Labs$852.53M72.79$219.13M$1.48244.63

6.8% of ASE Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.5% of Astera Labs shares are held by institutional investors. 22.9% of ASE Technology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.4% of Astera Labs 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.

Astera Labs has a consensus price target of $275.75, suggesting a potential downside of 23.84%. Given Astera Labs' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Astera Labs is more favorable than ASE Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ASE Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Astera Labs
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52

Summary

Astera Labs beats ASE Technology on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASE Technology compare to Nokia?

Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and ASE Technology (NYSE:ASX) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

Nokia currently has a consensus price target of $12.57, indicating a potential upside of 7.73%. Given Nokia's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Nokia is more favorable than ASE Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nokia
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.61
ASE Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

5.3% of Nokia shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.8% of ASE Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.9% of ASE Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Nokia pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. ASE Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Nokia pays out 81.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ASE Technology pays out 45.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

ASE Technology has a net margin of 7.03% compared to Nokia's net margin of 4.02%. ASE Technology's return on equity of 13.48% beat Nokia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nokia4.02% 9.05% 5.04%
ASE Technology 7.03%13.48%5.48%

Nokia has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASE Technology has a beta of 1.69, indicating that its share price is 69% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Nokia had 15 more articles in the media than ASE Technology. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Nokia and 6 mentions for ASE Technology. ASE Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Nokia's score of 0.47 indicating that ASE Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nokia
9 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ASE Technology
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nokia$22.50B2.98$736.54M$0.1672.91
ASE Technology$20.73B4.33$1.28B$0.6859.39

Summary

ASE Technology beats Nokia on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASE Technology compare to NXP Semiconductors?

ASE Technology (NYSE:ASX) and NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI) 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 institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

ASE Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. NXP Semiconductors pays an annual dividend of $4.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. ASE Technology pays out 45.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NXP Semiconductors pays out 38.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. NXP Semiconductors is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

ASE Technology has a beta of 1.69, indicating that its share price is 69% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NXP Semiconductors has a beta of 1.79, indicating that its share price is 79% more volatile than the broader market.

NXP Semiconductors has a consensus target price of $307.27, suggesting a potential upside of 10.37%. Given NXP Semiconductors' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe NXP Semiconductors is more favorable than ASE Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ASE Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
NXP Semiconductors
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65

6.8% of ASE Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.5% of NXP Semiconductors shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.9% of ASE Technology shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of NXP Semiconductors shares are owned 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.

NXP Semiconductors has a net margin of 21.03% compared to ASE Technology's net margin of 7.03%. NXP Semiconductors' return on equity of 26.75% beat ASE Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ASE Technology7.03% 13.48% 5.48%
NXP Semiconductors 21.03%26.75%10.32%

In the previous week, NXP Semiconductors had 13 more articles in the media than ASE Technology. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for NXP Semiconductors and 6 mentions for ASE Technology. NXP Semiconductors' average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat ASE Technology's score of 0.64 indicating that NXP Semiconductors is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ASE Technology
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NXP Semiconductors
13 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ASE Technology$20.73B4.33$1.28B$0.6859.39
NXP Semiconductors$12.27B5.73$2.02B$10.4526.64

Summary

NXP Semiconductors beats ASE Technology on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ASX vs. The Competition

MetricASE TechnologyELEC COMP IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$94.86B$72.09B$39.25B$23.46B
Dividend Yield0.73%1.03%3.19%4.02%
P/E Ratio59.3981.31170.0231.06
Price / Sales4.33107.54597.7919.75
Price / Cash27.45192.4545.8218.64
Price / Book7.658.389.494.77
Net Income$1.28B$854.67M$1.07B$1.06B
7 Day Performance-6.68%-7.08%-1.86%-0.56%
1 Month Performance5.72%-13.10%-1.40%-0.11%
1 Year Performance288.34%122.21%140.49%16.64%

ASE Technology Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ASX
ASE Technology
2.9027 of 5 stars
$40.39
-5.3%
N/A+310.8%$94.86B$20.73B59.39105,947
ARM
ARM
2.4752 of 5 stars
$322.24
+2.2%
$279.83
-13.2%
+121.6%$336.74B$4.92B358.279,584
VRT
Vertiv
4.5435 of 5 stars
$318.41
+5.9%
$326.39
+2.5%
+158.2%$115.44B$10.23B63.6734,000
ALAB
Astera Labs
2.5773 of 5 stars
$432.74
+6.5%
$265.75
-38.6%
+330.6%$69.66B$852.53M301.05225
NOK
Nokia
4.1176 of 5 stars
$12.52
+3.7%
$12.57
+0.4%
+149.9%$69.31B$22.50B78.2578,005

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