Which has higher earnings & valuation, BMI or BLKB?

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 4.18 $141.63M $4.28 30.89 Blackbaud $1.13B 1.91 $114.97M $3.20 14.85

Is BMI or BLKB more profitable?

Badger Meter has a net margin of 14.27% compared to Blackbaud's net margin of 13.12%. Blackbaud's return on equity of 197.49% beat Badger Meter's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Badger Meter 14.27% 18.03% 12.82% Blackbaud 13.12% 197.49% 6.33%

Does the media refer more to BMI or BLKB?

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 9 more articles in the media than Blackbaud. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Badger Meter and 5 mentions for Blackbaud. Blackbaud's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.94 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 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Blackbaud 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to CDNS or BMI?

In the previous week, Cadence Design Systems had 31 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for Cadence Design Systems and 14 mentions for Badger Meter. Cadence Design Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.94 indicating that Cadence Design Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Cadence Design Systems 41 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Badger Meter 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, DBX or BMI?

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 Dropbox $2.52B 3.09 $508.40M $1.80 19.15 Badger Meter $916.66M 4.18 $141.63M $4.28 30.89

Is DBX or BMI more profitable?

Dropbox has a net margin of 17.49% compared to Badger Meter's net margin of 14.27%. Badger Meter's return on equity of 18.03% beat Dropbox's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Dropbox 17.49% -24.26% 15.88% Badger Meter 14.27% 18.03% 12.82%

Does the media refer more to DBX or BMI?

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 4 more articles in the media than Dropbox. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Badger Meter and 10 mentions for Dropbox. Badger Meter's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Dropbox's score of 0.03 indicating that Badger Meter is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Dropbox 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Badger Meter 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings & valuation, BMI or FLEX?

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 4.18 $141.63M $4.28 30.89 Flex $27.91B 1.46 $880M $2.59 42.64

Is BMI or FLEX more profitable?

Badger Meter has a net margin of 14.27% compared to Flex's net margin of 3.32%. Flex's return on equity of 23.15% beat Badger Meter's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Badger Meter 14.27% 18.03% 12.82% Flex 3.32% 23.15% 5.50%

Does the media refer more to BMI or FLEX?

In the previous week, Flex had 1 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Flex and 14 mentions for Badger Meter. Badger Meter's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Flex's score of 0.61 indicating that Badger Meter is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Badger Meter 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Flex 6 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, BMI or GOOGL?

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Badger Meter. Alphabet 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 4.18 $141.63M $4.28 30.89 Alphabet $402.84B 10.47 $132.17B $19.91 17.32

Is BMI or GOOGL more profitable?

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Badger Meter's net margin of 14.27%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Badger Meter's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Badger Meter 14.27% 18.03% 12.82% Alphabet 54.77% 51.32% 35.42%

Does the media prefer BMI or GOOGL?

In the previous week, Alphabet had 155 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 169 mentions for Alphabet and 14 mentions for Badger Meter. Badger Meter's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Alphabet's score of 0.87 indicating that Badger Meter is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Badger Meter 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Alphabet 109 Very Positive mention(s) 6 Positive mention(s) 37 Neutral mention(s) 14 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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

Should you buy Badger Meter stock or one of its competitors? Badger Meter's main competitors and comparable companies include Blackbaud (BLKB), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), Dropbox (DBX), Flex (FLEX), and Alphabet (GOOGL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Badger Meter compare to Blackbaud?

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

89.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.2% of Blackbaud shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Blackbaud shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Badger Meter has a beta of 0.65, meaning that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Blackbaud has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

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	4.18	$141.63M	$4.28	30.89
Blackbaud	$1.13B	1.91	$114.97M	$3.20	14.85

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 9 more articles in the media than Blackbaud. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Badger Meter and 5 mentions for Blackbaud. Blackbaud's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.94 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	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Blackbaud	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Badger Meter has a net margin of 14.27% compared to Blackbaud's net margin of 13.12%. Blackbaud's return on equity of 197.49% beat Badger Meter's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Badger Meter	14.27%	18.03%	12.82%
Blackbaud	13.12%	197.49%	6.33%

Badger Meter presently has a consensus price target of $164.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.06%. Blackbaud has a consensus price target of $48.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.06%. Given Badger Meter's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Blackbaud.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36
Blackbaud	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20

Summary

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

How does Badger Meter compare to Cadence Design Systems?

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

Cadence Design Systems has a net margin of 23.60% compared to Badger Meter's net margin of 14.27%. Cadence Design Systems' return on equity of 27.98% beat Badger Meter's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cadence Design Systems	23.60%	27.98%	15.35%
Badger Meter	14.27%	18.03%	12.82%

Cadence Design Systems presently has a consensus price target of $405.69, indicating a potential upside of 27.17%. Badger Meter has a consensus price target of $164.00, indicating a potential upside of 24.06%. Given Cadence Design Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cadence Design Systems is more favorable than Badger Meter.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cadence Design Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36

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
Cadence Design Systems	$5.30B	16.59	$1.11B	$5.03	63.42
Badger Meter	$916.66M	4.18	$141.63M	$4.28	30.89

In the previous week, Cadence Design Systems had 31 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for Cadence Design Systems and 14 mentions for Badger Meter. Cadence Design Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.94 indicating that Cadence Design Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Cadence Design Systems	41 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Badger Meter	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

84.9% of Cadence Design Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Cadence Design Systems 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Cadence Design Systems has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Cadence Design Systems beats Badger Meter on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Badger Meter compare to Dropbox?

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

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 4 more articles in the media than Dropbox. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Badger Meter and 10 mentions for Dropbox. Badger Meter's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Dropbox's score of 0.03 indicating that Badger Meter is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Dropbox	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Badger Meter	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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
Dropbox	$2.52B	3.09	$508.40M	$1.80	19.15
Badger Meter	$916.66M	4.18	$141.63M	$4.28	30.89

Dropbox has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.65, suggesting that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

94.8% of Dropbox shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by institutional investors. 35.5% of Dropbox shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by 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.

Dropbox has a net margin of 17.49% compared to Badger Meter's net margin of 14.27%. Badger Meter's return on equity of 18.03% beat Dropbox's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dropbox	17.49%	-24.26%	15.88%
Badger Meter	14.27%	18.03%	12.82%

Dropbox presently has a consensus price target of $28.25, indicating a potential downside of 18.04%. Badger Meter has a consensus price target of $164.00, indicating a potential upside of 24.06%. Given Badger Meter's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Dropbox.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dropbox	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.75
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36

Summary

Badger Meter beats Dropbox on 10 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 technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Badger Meter has a net margin of 14.27% compared to Flex's net margin of 3.32%. Flex's return on equity of 23.15% beat Badger Meter's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Badger Meter	14.27%	18.03%	12.82%
Flex	3.32%	23.15%	5.50%

89.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.3% of Flex shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Flex shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Badger Meter presently has a consensus price target of $164.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.06%. Flex has a consensus price target of $114.20, suggesting a potential upside of 3.40%. Given Badger Meter's higher possible upside, 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)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36
Flex	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92

In the previous week, Flex had 1 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Flex and 14 mentions for Badger Meter. Badger Meter's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Flex's score of 0.61 indicating that Badger Meter is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Badger Meter	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Flex	6 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Badger Meter has a beta of 0.65, suggesting that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Flex has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

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	4.18	$141.63M	$4.28	30.89
Flex	$27.91B	1.46	$880M	$2.59	42.64

Summary

Flex beats Badger Meter on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Badger Meter compare to Alphabet?

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

Badger Meter currently has a consensus target price of $164.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.06%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $420.19, suggesting a potential upside of 21.86%. Given Badger Meter's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36
Alphabet	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	44 Buy rating(s)	6 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.04

In the previous week, Alphabet had 155 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 169 mentions for Alphabet and 14 mentions for Badger Meter. Badger Meter's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Alphabet's score of 0.87 indicating that Badger Meter is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Badger Meter	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Alphabet	109 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	37 Neutral mention(s)	14 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Badger Meter pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Badger Meter pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 4.4% 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. Badger Meter has raised its dividend for 32 consecutive years and Alphabet has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Badger Meter is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Badger Meter. Alphabet 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	4.18	$141.63M	$4.28	30.89
Alphabet	$402.84B	10.47	$132.17B	$19.91	17.32

Badger Meter has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Badger Meter's net margin of 14.27%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Badger Meter's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Badger Meter	14.27%	18.03%	12.82%
Alphabet	54.77%	51.32%	35.42%

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

Summary

Alphabet beats Badger Meter on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Badger Meter	Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components Industry	Technology Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$3.82B	$8.81B	$29.53B	$24.30B
Dividend Yield	1.21%	2.28%	2.75%	3.70%
P/E Ratio	30.89	31.22	73.35	30.31
Price / Sales	4.18	46.42	598.84	19.89
Price / Cash	22.04	32.34	50.35	32.49
Price / Book	5.61	5.43	9.44	6.77
Net Income	$141.63M	$203.80M	$679.74M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	0.78%	-3.52%	-1.29%	-0.65%
1 Month Performance	7.22%	1.06%	4.03%	3.38%
1 Year Performance	-30.33%	826.39%	189.70%	14.90%

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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	4.8064 of 5 stars	$132.19 +3.2%	$164.00 +24.1%	-30.3%	$3.82B	$916.66M	30.89	2,477	Dividend Increase Analyst Upgrade
BLKB Blackbaud	3.6583 of 5 stars	$43.39 -4.1%	$48.50 +11.8%	-28.5%	$2.05B	$1.13B	13.56	2,800	Positive News
CDNS Cadence Design Systems	4.7327 of 5 stars	$323.47 -0.4%	$405.69 +25.4%	-8.8%	$89.45B	$5.30B	64.31	13,800	News Coverage Positive News Insider Trade
DBX Dropbox	2.4718 of 5 stars	$33.38 -3.0%	$28.25 -15.4%	+19.6%	$7.77B	$2.53B	18.54	2,113	Analyst Downgrade Insider Trade
FLEX Flex	4.3397 of 5 stars	$130.00 +3.0%	$114.20 -12.2%	+112.7%	$46.60B	$27.91B	50.19	149,686	Insider Trade

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

How does Badger Meter compare to Blackbaud?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in BMI or BLKB?

Which has more volatility and risk, BMI or BLKB?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, BMI or BLKB?

Does the media refer more to BMI or BLKB?

Is BMI or BLKB more profitable?

Do analysts prefer BMI or BLKB?

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How does Badger Meter compare to Cadence Design Systems?

Is CDNS or BMI more profitable?

Do analysts recommend CDNS or BMI?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, CDNS or BMI?

Does the media refer more to CDNS or BMI?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in CDNS or BMI?

Which has more volatility and risk, CDNS or BMI?

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How does Badger Meter compare to Dropbox?

Does the media refer more to DBX or BMI?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, DBX or BMI?

Which has more volatility and risk, DBX or BMI?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in DBX or BMI?

Is DBX or BMI more profitable?

Do analysts rate DBX or BMI?

Summary

How does Badger Meter compare to Flex?

Is BMI or FLEX more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of BMI or FLEX?

Do analysts recommend BMI or FLEX?

Does the media refer more to BMI or FLEX?

Which has more risk and volatility, BMI or FLEX?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, BMI or FLEX?

Summary

How does Badger Meter compare to Alphabet?

Do analysts rate BMI or GOOGL?

Does the media prefer BMI or GOOGL?

Is BMI or GOOGL a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, BMI or GOOGL?

Which has more volatility and risk, BMI or GOOGL?

Is BMI or GOOGL more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in BMI or GOOGL?

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