Calix Competitors

Calix (NYSE:CALX) and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Calix and Cisco Systems' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Calix and Cisco Systems' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

71.3% of Calix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.6% of Cisco Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.5% of Calix shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Cisco Systems 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Calix and Cisco Systems, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Calix currently has a consensus target price of $30.00, indicating a potential downside of 8.45%. Cisco Systems has a consensus target price of $47.4348, indicating a potential upside of 4.41%. Given Cisco Systems' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cisco Systems is more favorable than Calix.

Volatility & Risk

Calix has a beta of 1.49, suggesting that its share price is 49% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cisco Systems has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Cisco Systems beats Calix on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Calix (NYSE:CALX) and QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

71.3% of Calix shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.8% of QUALCOMM shares are held by institutional investors. 17.5% of Calix shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of QUALCOMM shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Calix and QUALCOMM, as provided by MarketBeat.

Calix currently has a consensus target price of $30.00, indicating a potential downside of 8.45%. QUALCOMM has a consensus target price of $149.0385, indicating a potential downside of 5.13%. Given QUALCOMM's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe QUALCOMM is more favorable than Calix.

Profitability

This table compares Calix and QUALCOMM's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Calix and QUALCOMM's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Calix has a beta of 1.49, suggesting that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, QUALCOMM has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

QUALCOMM beats Calix on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Palo Alto Networks (NYSE:PANW) and Calix (NYSE:CALX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

78.5% of Palo Alto Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.3% of Calix shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of Palo Alto Networks shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.5% of Calix shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Palo Alto Networks and Calix, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Palo Alto Networks currently has a consensus target price of $338.9394, suggesting a potential downside of 7.11%. Calix has a consensus target price of $30.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.45%. Given Palo Alto Networks' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Palo Alto Networks is more favorable than Calix.

Profitability

This table compares Palo Alto Networks and Calix's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Palo Alto Networks and Calix's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Calix has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto Networks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Calix, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Calix has a beta of 1.49, suggesting that its share price is 49% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Calix beats Palo Alto Networks on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) and Calix (NYSE:CALX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Motorola Solutions and Calix's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Motorola Solutions has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Calix has a beta of 1.49, suggesting that its share price is 49% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Motorola Solutions and Calix, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Motorola Solutions currently has a consensus target price of $152.5714, suggesting a potential downside of 12.09%. Calix has a consensus target price of $30.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.45%. Given Calix's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Calix is more favorable than Motorola Solutions.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Motorola Solutions and Calix's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

86.6% of Motorola Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.3% of Calix shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of Motorola Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.5% of Calix shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

F5 Networks (NASDAQ:FFIV) and Calix (NYSE:CALX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and earnings.

Volatility & Risk

F5 Networks has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Calix has a beta of 1.49, indicating that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

90.7% of F5 Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.3% of Calix shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of F5 Networks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 17.5% of Calix shares are owned 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.

Profitability

This table compares F5 Networks and Calix's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for F5 Networks and Calix, as reported by MarketBeat.

F5 Networks currently has a consensus target price of $187.7778, suggesting a potential downside of 3.75%. Calix has a consensus target price of $30.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.45%. Given F5 Networks' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe F5 Networks is more favorable than Calix.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares F5 Networks and Calix's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

F5 Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Calix. Calix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than F5 Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

F5 Networks beats Calix on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) and Calix (NYSE:CALX) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends.

Risk and Volatility

Ciena has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Calix has a beta of 1.49, indicating that its share price is 49% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Ciena and Calix's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Ciena and Calix's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Ciena and Calix, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Ciena currently has a consensus target price of $56.6765, suggesting a potential upside of 6.31%. Calix has a consensus target price of $30.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.45%. Given Ciena's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Ciena is more favorable than Calix.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

84.0% of Ciena shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.3% of Calix shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Ciena shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 17.5% of Calix 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.

Summary

Ciena beats Calix on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.