Which has preferable valuation & earnings, BLKB or BMI?

Badger Meter has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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 Blackbaud $1.13B 1.10 $114.97M $2.95 9.14 Badger Meter $916.66M 4.08 $141.63M $4.43 28.90

Is BLKB or BMI more profitable?

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 Blackbaud 12.41% 176.76% 6.04% Badger Meter 14.56% 18.76% 13.53%

Does the media prefer BLKB or BMI?

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 19 more articles in the media than Blackbaud. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Badger Meter and 1 mentions for Blackbaud. Badger Meter's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Blackbaud's score of 0.00 indicating that Badger Meter is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Blackbaud 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Badger Meter 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 17 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media favor CDNS or BMI?

In the previous week, Cadence Design Systems had 4 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Cadence Design Systems and 20 mentions for Badger Meter. Cadence Design Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.30 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 19 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Badger Meter 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 17 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation & earnings, BMI or DBX?

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 4.08 $141.63M $4.43 28.90 Dropbox $2.52B 2.46 $508.40M $1.83 14.51

Is BMI or DBX more profitable?

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%

Does the media favor BMI or DBX?

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 14 more articles in the media than Dropbox. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Badger Meter and 6 mentions for Dropbox. Dropbox's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.30 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 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 17 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Dropbox 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, FLEX or BMI?

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 Flex $27.91B 1.99 $880M $2.33 65.17 Badger Meter $916.66M 4.08 $141.63M $4.43 28.90

Is FLEX or BMI more profitable?

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 Flex 3.15% 22.12% 5.53% Badger Meter 14.56% 18.76% 13.53%

Does the media refer more to FLEX or BMI?

In the previous week, Flex had 32 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 52 mentions for Flex and 20 mentions for Badger Meter. Badger Meter's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Flex's score of 0.21 indicating that Badger Meter is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Flex 21 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Badger Meter 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 17 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, GOOGL or BMI?

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 Alphabet $402.84B 10.43 $132.17B $13.11 26.44 Badger Meter $916.66M 4.08 $141.63M $4.43 28.90

Is GOOGL or BMI more profitable?

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%

Does the media refer more to GOOGL or BMI?

In the previous week, Alphabet had 227 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 247 mentions for Alphabet and 20 mentions for Badger Meter. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.30 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alphabet 183 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 23 Neutral mention(s) 32 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Badger Meter 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 17 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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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?

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

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 19 more articles in the media than Blackbaud. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Badger Meter and 1 mentions for Blackbaud. Badger Meter's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Blackbaud's score of 0.00 indicating that Badger Meter is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Blackbaud	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Badger Meter	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Badger Meter has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Blackbaud	$1.13B	1.10	$114.97M	$2.95	9.14
Badger Meter	$916.66M	4.08	$141.63M	$4.43	28.90

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
Blackbaud	12.41%	176.76%	6.04%
Badger Meter	14.56%	18.76%	13.53%

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

Blackbaud has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Blackbaud currently has a consensus price target of $52.50, suggesting a potential upside of 94.66%. Badger Meter has a consensus price target of $155.86, suggesting a potential upside of 21.75%. Given Blackbaud's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Blackbaud is more favorable than Badger Meter.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Blackbaud	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Badger Meter	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

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 computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, Cadence Design Systems had 4 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Cadence Design Systems and 20 mentions for Badger Meter. Cadence Design Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.30 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	19 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Badger Meter	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Cadence Design Systems presently has a consensus target price of $386.59, suggesting a potential upside of 1.99%. Badger Meter has a consensus target price of $155.86, suggesting a potential upside of 21.75%. Given Badger Meter's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Cadence Design Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cadence Design Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.82
Badger Meter	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

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 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

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

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
Cadence Design Systems	21.18%	28.44%	15.30%
Badger Meter	14.56%	18.76%	13.53%

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	19.74	$1.11B	$4.29	88.36
Badger Meter	$916.66M	4.08	$141.63M	$4.43	28.90

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 better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

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%

89.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.8% of Dropbox shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 35.5% of Dropbox shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

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	4.08	$141.63M	$4.43	28.90
Dropbox	$2.52B	2.46	$508.40M	$1.83	14.51

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 14 more articles in the media than Dropbox. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Badger Meter and 6 mentions for Dropbox. Dropbox's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.30 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	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Dropbox	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 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 21.75%. Dropbox has a consensus target price of $27.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.66%. Given Badger Meter's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Dropbox.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Badger Meter	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27
Dropbox	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.83

Summary

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

How does Badger Meter compare to Flex?

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

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
Flex	3.15%	22.12%	5.53%
Badger Meter	14.56%	18.76%	13.53%

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

Flex has a beta of 1.64, suggesting that its share price is 64% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its share price is 32% less 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
Flex	$27.91B	1.99	$880M	$2.33	65.17
Badger Meter	$916.66M	4.08	$141.63M	$4.43	28.90

In the previous week, Flex had 32 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 52 mentions for Flex and 20 mentions for Badger Meter. Badger Meter's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Flex's score of 0.21 indicating that Badger Meter is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Flex	21 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Badger Meter	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Flex currently has a consensus target price of $115.70, indicating a potential downside of 23.81%. Badger Meter has a consensus target price of $155.86, indicating a potential upside of 21.75%. Given Badger Meter's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Flex.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Flex	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92
Badger Meter	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

Summary

Flex beats Badger Meter on 10 of the 17 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 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.

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 currently has a consensus price target of $413.13, indicating a potential upside of 19.18%. Badger Meter has a consensus price target of $155.86, indicating a potential upside of 21.75%. 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	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27

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 insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term 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
Alphabet	$402.84B	10.43	$132.17B	$13.11	26.44
Badger Meter	$916.66M	4.08	$141.63M	$4.43	28.90

In the previous week, Alphabet had 227 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 247 mentions for Alphabet and 20 mentions for Badger Meter. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.30 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alphabet	183 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	23 Neutral mention(s)	32 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Badger Meter	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Badger Meter pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. 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 raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Badger Meter has raised 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.

Summary

Alphabet beats Badger Meter on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding BMI and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

BMI vs. The Competition

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Metric	Badger Meter	INSTRU Industry	Computer Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$3.93B	$3.34B	$39.41B	$23.27B
Dividend Yield	1.19%	0.95%	3.27%	4.07%
P/E Ratio	28.90	75.68	163.23	28.29
Price / Sales	4.08	3.74	625.42	21.84
Price / Cash	22.55	27.63	48.53	24.45
Price / Book	5.29	4.25	9.58	4.64
Net Income	$141.63M	$73.46M	$1.07B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-5.64%	-1.51%	-1.41%	-1.04%
1 Month Performance	1.79%	4.60%	0.99%	0.18%
1 Year Performance	-48.03%	68.29%	159.21%	24.25%

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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	4.8977 of 5 stars	$128.01 -5.1%	$155.86 +21.8%	-44.5%	$3.93B	$916.66M	28.90	2,477	Trending News
BLKB Blackbaud	4.101 of 5 stars	$27.61 -1.0%	$52.50 +90.1%	-56.8%	$1.28B	$1.13B	9.36	2,800
CDNS Cadence Design Systems	3.8697 of 5 stars	$394.50 +2.5%	$386.59 -2.0%	+31.7%	$106.18B	$5.30B	91.96	13,800	Positive News
DBX Dropbox	2.8376 of 5 stars	$27.23 +0.5%	$27.00 -0.8%	-10.1%	$6.32B	$2.52B	14.88	2,113	Positive News Analyst Downgrade
FLEX Flex	3.9024 of 5 stars	$149.22 -0.3%	$115.70 -22.5%	+238.5%	$54.85B	$27.91B	64.04	149,686	Trending News Insider Trade Gap Up

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

How does Badger Meter compare to Blackbaud?

Does the media prefer BLKB or BMI?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, BLKB or BMI?

Is BLKB or BMI more profitable?

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

Which has more volatility and risk, BLKB or BMI?

Do analysts prefer BLKB or BMI?

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How does Badger Meter compare to Cadence Design Systems?

Does the media favor CDNS or BMI?

Do analysts prefer CDNS or BMI?

Which has more volatility & risk, CDNS or BMI?

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

Is CDNS or BMI more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, CDNS or BMI?

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How does Badger Meter compare to Dropbox?

Is BMI or DBX more profitable?

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

Which has more risk and volatility, BMI or DBX?

Which has better valuation & earnings, BMI or DBX?

Does the media favor BMI or DBX?

Do analysts prefer BMI or DBX?

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How does Badger Meter compare to Flex?

Is FLEX or BMI more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in FLEX or BMI?

Which has more volatility and risk, FLEX or BMI?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, FLEX or BMI?

Does the media refer more to FLEX or BMI?

Do analysts recommend FLEX or BMI?

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How does Badger Meter compare to Alphabet?

Is GOOGL or BMI more profitable?

Do analysts prefer GOOGL or BMI?

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

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, GOOGL or BMI?

Does the media refer more to GOOGL or BMI?

Which has more risk and volatility, GOOGL or BMI?

Is GOOGL or BMI a better dividend stock?

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