Which has preferable valuation and 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 1.69 $114.97M $3.20 13.15 Badger Meter $916.66M 4.14 $141.63M $4.28 30.55

Is BLKB or BMI 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 Blackbaud 13.12% 197.49% 6.33% Badger Meter 14.27% 18.03% 12.82%

Does the media favor BLKB or BMI?

In the previous week, Blackbaud and Blackbaud both had 5 articles in the media. Blackbaud's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.04 indicating that Blackbaud is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Blackbaud 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Badger Meter 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media prefer CDNS or BMI?

In the previous week, Cadence Design Systems had 3 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Cadence Design Systems and 5 mentions for Badger Meter. Cadence Design Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.04 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 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Badger Meter 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation and earnings, 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 3.06 $508.40M $1.80 18.97 Badger Meter $916.66M 4.14 $141.63M $4.28 30.55

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 5 mentions for Badger Meter and 1 mentions for Dropbox. Dropbox's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.04 indicating that Dropbox is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Dropbox 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Badger Meter 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings and 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 1.55 $880M $2.59 45.32 Badger Meter $916.66M 4.14 $141.63M $4.28 30.55

Is FLEX or BMI 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 Flex 3.32% 23.15% 5.50% Badger Meter 14.27% 18.03% 12.82%

Does the media refer more to FLEX or BMI?

In the previous week, Flex had 19 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Flex and 5 mentions for Badger Meter. Flex's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.04 indicating that Flex is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Flex 2 Very Positive mention(s) 9 Positive mention(s) 11 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Badger Meter 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher valuation and earnings, 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 $19.91 17.25 Badger Meter $916.66M 4.14 $141.63M $4.28 30.55

Is GOOGL or BMI 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 Alphabet 54.77% 51.32% 35.42% Badger Meter 14.27% 18.03% 12.82%

Does the media favor GOOGL or BMI?

In the previous week, Alphabet had 111 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 116 mentions for Alphabet and 5 mentions for Badger Meter. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.32 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.04 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alphabet 40 Very Positive mention(s) 14 Positive mention(s) 36 Neutral mention(s) 23 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Badger Meter 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 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? 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?

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

94.2% of Blackbaud shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Blackbaud 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, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Blackbaud and Blackbaud both had 5 articles in the media. Blackbaud's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.04 indicating that Blackbaud is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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
Blackbaud	13.12%	197.49%	6.33%
Badger Meter	14.27%	18.03%	12.82%

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	1.69	$114.97M	$3.20	13.15
Badger Meter	$916.66M	4.14	$141.63M	$4.28	30.55

Blackbaud has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Blackbaud presently has a consensus price target of $49.50, suggesting a potential upside of 17.59%. Badger Meter has a consensus price target of $162.00, suggesting a potential upside of 23.90%. Given Badger Meter's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Blackbaud.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Blackbaud	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.42

Summary

Badger Meter beats Blackbaud on 9 of the 15 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 investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

Cadence Design Systems presently has a consensus price target of $404.13, suggesting a potential upside of 16.04%. Badger Meter has a consensus price target of $162.00, suggesting a potential upside of 23.90%. 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)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.42

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	18.11	$1.11B	$5.03	69.23
Badger Meter	$916.66M	4.14	$141.63M	$4.28	30.55

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 has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% 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 insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by 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.

In the previous week, Cadence Design Systems had 3 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Cadence Design Systems and 5 mentions for Badger Meter. Cadence Design Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.04 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	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Badger Meter	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Cadence Design Systems beats Badger Meter on 14 of the 17 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 analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

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

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 4 more articles in the media than Dropbox. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Badger Meter and 1 mentions for Dropbox. Dropbox's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.04 indicating that Dropbox is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Dropbox presently has a consensus price target of $29.75, indicating a potential downside of 12.88%. Badger Meter has a consensus price target of $162.00, indicating a potential upside of 23.90%. Given Badger Meter's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Dropbox.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dropbox	4 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.63
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.42

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 has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its share price is 36% 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
Dropbox	$2.52B	3.06	$508.40M	$1.80	18.97
Badger Meter	$916.66M	4.14	$141.63M	$4.28	30.55

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

Flex presently has a consensus target price of $114.20, suggesting a potential downside of 2.70%. Badger Meter has a consensus target price of $162.00, suggesting a potential upside of 23.90%. Given Badger Meter's higher possible 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)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.42

In the previous week, Flex had 19 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Flex and 5 mentions for Badger Meter. Flex's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.04 indicating that Flex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Flex	2 Very Positive mention(s)	9 Positive mention(s)	11 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Badger Meter	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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	1.55	$880M	$2.59	45.32
Badger Meter	$916.66M	4.14	$141.63M	$4.28	30.55

Flex has a beta of 1.67, indicating that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Flex	3.32%	23.15%	5.50%
Badger Meter	14.27%	18.03%	12.82%

94.3% of Flex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Flex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Flex beats Badger Meter on 11 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 related companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 111 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 116 mentions for Alphabet and 5 mentions for Badger Meter. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.32 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.04 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alphabet	40 Very Positive mention(s)	14 Positive mention(s)	36 Neutral mention(s)	23 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Badger Meter	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Alphabet currently has a consensus price target of $425.60, indicating a potential upside of 23.91%. Badger Meter has a consensus price target of $162.00, indicating a potential upside of 23.90%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Badger Meter.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alphabet	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	46 Buy rating(s)	5 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.02
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.42

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
Alphabet	54.77%	51.32%	35.42%
Badger Meter	14.27%	18.03%	12.82%

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 $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Alphabet pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Badger Meter pays out 41.1% 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 has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

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	$19.91	17.25
Badger Meter	$916.66M	4.14	$141.63M	$4.28	30.55

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 company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Alphabet beats Badger Meter on 16 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	$3.72B	$9.38B	$31.65B	$22.70B
Dividend Yield	1.37%	2.26%	2.75%	3.74%
P/E Ratio	29.77	29.38	81.35	27.75
Price / Sales	4.03	41.55	589.18	20.15
Price / Cash	21.47	37.68	49.13	39.56
Price / Book	5.27	4.71	8.12	4.64
Net Income	$141.63M	$202.36M	$702.36M	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	-1.68%	0.81%	114.88%	-1.06%
1 Month Performance	-3.86%	1.61%	74.29%	-5.03%
1 Year Performance	-29.11%	773.35%	168.48%	5.78%

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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	4.8185 of 5 stars	$127.42 -0.7%	$162.00 +27.1%	-27.4%	$3.72B	$916.66M	29.77	2,477
BLKB Blackbaud	3.5256 of 5 stars	$43.04 +0.4%	$49.50 +15.0%	-34.1%	$1.94B	$1.13B	13.45	2,800
CDNS Cadence Design Systems	4.4935 of 5 stars	$294.90 +4.2%	$403.88 +37.0%	-0.4%	$77.91B	$5.30B	58.63	13,800
DBX Dropbox	2.7916 of 5 stars	$36.01 -1.3%	$30.75 -14.6%	+15.4%	$8.23B	$2.52B	20.01	2,113
FLEX Flex	4.2132 of 5 stars	$111.61 +2.9%	$114.20 +2.3%	+94.4%	$40.08B	$27.91B	43.09	149,686	Gap Up

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Do analysts prefer FLEX or BMI?

Does the media refer more to FLEX or BMI?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, FLEX or BMI?

Which has more risk and volatility, FLEX or BMI?

Is FLEX or BMI more profitable?

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

Summary

How does Badger Meter compare to Alphabet?

Does the media favor GOOGL or BMI?

Do analysts rate GOOGL or BMI?

Is GOOGL or BMI more profitable?

Is GOOGL or BMI a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, GOOGL or BMI?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, GOOGL or BMI?

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

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