Badger Meter (BMI) Competitors

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BMI vs. BLKB, CDNS, DBX, FLEX, and GOOGL

Should you buy Badger Meter stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Badger Meter 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 Badger Meter include Blackbaud (BLKB), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), Dropbox (DBX), Flex (FLEX), and Alphabet (GOOGL). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Badger Meter compare to Blackbaud?

Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) and Blackbaud (NASDAQ:BLKB) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 3 more articles in the media than Blackbaud. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Badger Meter and 4 mentions for Blackbaud. Blackbaud's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.42 indicating that Blackbaud is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Badger Meter	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Blackbaud	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Badger Meter has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Blackbaud has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its share price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

89.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.2% of Blackbaud shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Blackbaud shares are owned by company 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.

Badger Meter has a net margin of 14.56% compared to Blackbaud's net margin of 12.41%. Blackbaud's return on equity of 176.76% beat Badger Meter's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Badger Meter	14.56%	18.76%	13.53%
Blackbaud	12.41%	176.76%	6.04%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Badger Meter	$916.66M	3.76	$141.63M	$4.43	26.64
Blackbaud	$1.13B	1.28	$114.97M	$2.95	10.69

Badger Meter currently has a consensus target price of $155.86, suggesting a potential upside of 32.07%. Blackbaud has a consensus target price of $52.50, suggesting a potential upside of 66.46%. Given Blackbaud's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Blackbaud is more favorable than Badger Meter.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Blackbaud	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

Badger Meter beats Blackbaud on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Badger Meter compare to Cadence Design Systems?

Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) and Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:CDNS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

Badger Meter has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cadence Design Systems has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Cadence Design Systems had 23 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Cadence Design Systems and 7 mentions for Badger Meter. Cadence Design Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.42 indicating that Cadence Design Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Badger Meter	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Cadence Design Systems	20 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Badger Meter currently has a consensus target price of $155.86, suggesting a potential upside of 32.07%. Cadence Design Systems has a consensus target price of $380.59, suggesting a potential upside of 8.41%. Given Badger Meter's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Cadence Design Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Cadence Design Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.82

Cadence Design Systems has a net margin of 21.18% compared to Badger Meter's net margin of 14.56%. Cadence Design Systems' return on equity of 28.44% beat Badger Meter's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Badger Meter	14.56%	18.76%	13.53%
Cadence Design Systems	21.18%	28.44%	15.30%

89.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.9% of Cadence Design Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Cadence Design Systems shares are owned by company 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.

Cadence Design Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Badger Meter. Badger Meter is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cadence Design Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Badger Meter	$916.66M	3.76	$141.63M	$4.43	26.64
Cadence Design Systems	$5.30B	18.28	$1.11B	$4.29	81.83

Summary

Cadence Design Systems beats Badger Meter on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Badger Meter compare to Dropbox?

Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) and Dropbox (NASDAQ:DBX) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation and dividends.

In the previous week, Dropbox had 15 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Dropbox and 7 mentions for Badger Meter. Dropbox's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.42 indicating that Dropbox is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Badger Meter	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Dropbox	7 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Badger Meter has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dropbox has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

89.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.8% of Dropbox shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 35.5% of Dropbox shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Badger Meter presently has a consensus target price of $155.86, suggesting a potential upside of 32.07%. Dropbox has a consensus target price of $27.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.36%. Given Badger Meter's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Dropbox.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Dropbox	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.83

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Badger Meter	$916.66M	3.76	$141.63M	$4.43	26.64
Dropbox	$2.53B	2.47	$508.40M	$1.83	14.14

Dropbox has a net margin of 18.71% compared to Badger Meter's net margin of 14.56%. Badger Meter's return on equity of 18.76% beat Dropbox's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Badger Meter	14.56%	18.76%	13.53%
Dropbox	18.71%	-30.01%	17.41%

Summary

Badger Meter and Dropbox tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Badger Meter compare to Flex?

Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) and Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

Badger Meter presently has a consensus target price of $155.86, suggesting a potential upside of 32.07%. Flex has a consensus target price of $112.80, suggesting a potential downside of 20.93%. Given Badger Meter's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Flex.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Flex	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Badger Meter has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Flex has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

Badger Meter has a net margin of 14.56% compared to Flex's net margin of 3.15%. Flex's return on equity of 22.12% beat Badger Meter's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Badger Meter	14.56%	18.76%	13.53%
Flex	3.15%	22.12%	5.53%

89.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.3% of Flex shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Flex shares are held by company 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, Flex had 37 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Flex and 7 mentions for Badger Meter. Flex's average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.42 indicating that Flex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Badger Meter	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Flex	23 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Badger Meter	$916.66M	3.76	$141.63M	$4.43	26.64
Flex	$27.91B	1.88	$880M	$2.33	61.22

Summary

Flex beats Badger Meter on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Badger Meter compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

Alphabet has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by company 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.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Badger Meter's net margin of 14.56%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Badger Meter's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alphabet	37.92%	38.99%	27.41%
Badger Meter	14.56%	18.76%	13.53%

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Badger Meter pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Alphabet pays out 6.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Badger Meter pays out 36.1% 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. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Badger Meter has increased its dividend for 32 consecutive years. Badger Meter is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Alphabet presently has a consensus target price of $407.86, indicating a potential upside of 1.97%. Badger Meter has a consensus target price of $155.86, indicating a potential upside of 32.07%. Given Badger Meter's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Alphabet.

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
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet	$422.50B	11.47	$132.17B	$13.11	30.51
Badger Meter	$916.66M	3.76	$141.63M	$4.43	26.64

In the previous week, Alphabet had 175 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 182 mentions for Alphabet and 7 mentions for Badger Meter. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.42 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alphabet	126 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	31 Neutral mention(s)	15 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Badger Meter	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Alphabet beats Badger Meter on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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BMI vs. The Competition

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Metric	Badger Meter	INSTRU Industry	Computer Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$3.45B	$3.02B	$39.46B	$22.99B
Dividend Yield	1.39%	1.05%	3.20%	4.07%
P/E Ratio	26.71	63.08	163.91	28.42
Price / Sales	3.76	3.62	623.77	24.19
Price / Cash	19.24	26.11	47.82	25.11
Price / Book	4.99	4.01	9.55	4.75
Net Income	$141.63M	$75.72M	$1.03B	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	-3.75%	3.40%	0.30%	-0.67%
1 Month Performance	-26.80%	13.56%	9.47%	1.82%
1 Year Performance	-51.14%	67.08%	164.72%	25.05%

Badger Meter Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BMI Badger Meter	4.9405 of 5 stars	$118.28 +1.9%	$155.86 +31.8%	-53.2%	$3.45B	$916.66M	26.68	2,477
BLKB Blackbaud	4.2071 of 5 stars	$34.36 -8.4%	$52.50 +52.8%	-50.8%	$1.72B	$1.13B	11.65	2,800
CDNS Cadence Design Systems	4.0099 of 5 stars	$364.20 +0.4%	$380.59 +4.5%	+11.3%	$100.04B	$5.30B	84.90	13,800	Positive News Analyst Revision
DBX Dropbox	3.3499 of 5 stars	$26.49 -8.3%	$27.00 +1.9%	-11.8%	$6.97B	$2.52B	14.48	2,113	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast Gap Down High Trading Volume
FLEX Flex	2.6421 of 5 stars	$145.07 +2.0%	$112.80 -22.2%	+243.6%	$52.27B	$27.91B	62.26	147,979	Insider Trade

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