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COHR vs. LITE, CGNX, BMI, ITRI, and OSIS

Should you buy Coherent stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Coherent 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 Coherent include Lumentum (LITE), Cognex (CGNX), Badger Meter (BMI), Itron (ITRI), and OSI Systems (OSIS).

How does Coherent compare to Lumentum?

Coherent (NYSE:COHR) and Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

83.3% of Coherent shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.1% of Lumentum shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Coherent shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Lumentum shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Coherent presently has a consensus price target of $383.41, suggesting a potential upside of 24.92%. Lumentum has a consensus price target of $1,012.67, suggesting a potential upside of 31.83%. Given Lumentum's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lumentum is more favorable than Coherent.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coherent
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Lumentum
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Lumentum has a net margin of 17.61% compared to Coherent's net margin of 7.10%. Lumentum's return on equity of 24.81% beat Coherent's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coherent7.10% 9.67% 5.01%
Lumentum 17.61%24.81%6.89%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coherent$5.81B10.34$49.36M$2.09146.86
Lumentum$1.65B36.33$25.90M$5.40142.25

In the previous week, Lumentum had 18 more articles in the media than Coherent. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Lumentum and 12 mentions for Coherent. Lumentum's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Coherent's score of 0.98 indicating that Lumentum is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Coherent
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lumentum
18 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Coherent has a beta of 2.03, meaning that its stock price is 103% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lumentum has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Lumentum beats Coherent on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coherent compare to Cognex?

Coherent (NYSE:COHR) and Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) are both large-cap electronic equipment & instruments companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Coherent currently has a consensus price target of $383.41, indicating a potential upside of 24.92%. Cognex has a consensus price target of $72.31, indicating a potential upside of 13.14%. Given Coherent's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Coherent is more favorable than Cognex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coherent
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Cognex
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Coherent has a beta of 2.03, meaning that its share price is 103% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cognex has a beta of 1.49, meaning that its share price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coherent$5.81B10.34$49.36M$2.09146.86
Cognex$994.36M10.70$114.44M$0.8476.08

83.3% of Coherent shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.1% of Cognex shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Coherent shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Cognex shares are owned by 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, Coherent had 2 more articles in the media than Cognex. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Coherent and 10 mentions for Cognex. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Coherent's score of 0.98 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Coherent
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cognex
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Cognex has a net margin of 13.62% compared to Coherent's net margin of 7.10%. Cognex's return on equity of 10.89% beat Coherent's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coherent7.10% 9.67% 5.01%
Cognex 13.62%10.89%8.09%

Summary

Cognex beats Coherent on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coherent compare to Badger Meter?

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

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 17 more articles in the media than Coherent. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Badger Meter and 12 mentions for Coherent. Coherent's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.22 indicating that Coherent is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Coherent
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Badger Meter
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

83.3% of Coherent shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.0% of Badger Meter shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Coherent 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, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Coherent presently has a consensus target price of $383.41, indicating a potential upside of 24.92%. Badger Meter has a consensus target price of $155.71, indicating a potential upside of 11.12%. Given Coherent's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Coherent is more favorable than Badger Meter.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coherent
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Badger Meter
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27

Coherent has a beta of 2.03, indicating that its share price is 103% 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.

Badger Meter has a net margin of 14.56% compared to Coherent's net margin of 7.10%. Badger Meter's return on equity of 18.76% beat Coherent's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coherent7.10% 9.67% 5.01%
Badger Meter 14.56%18.76%13.53%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coherent$5.81B10.34$49.36M$2.09146.86
Badger Meter$916.66M4.46$141.63M$4.4331.63

Summary

Coherent beats Badger Meter on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coherent compare to Itron?

Coherent (NYSE:COHR) and Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) are both electronic equipment & instruments companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

Coherent has a beta of 2.03, indicating that its share price is 103% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Itron has a beta of 1.32, indicating that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

Coherent currently has a consensus price target of $383.41, indicating a potential upside of 24.92%. Itron has a consensus price target of $131.22, indicating a potential upside of 57.36%. Given Itron's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Itron is more favorable than Coherent.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coherent
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Itron
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

Itron has a net margin of 12.31% compared to Coherent's net margin of 7.10%. Itron's return on equity of 19.54% beat Coherent's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coherent7.10% 9.67% 5.01%
Itron 12.31%19.54%8.73%

83.3% of Coherent shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.2% of Itron shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Coherent shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Itron shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Coherent had 5 more articles in the media than Itron. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Coherent and 7 mentions for Itron. Coherent's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Itron's score of 0.84 indicating that Coherent is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Coherent
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Itron
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coherent$5.81B10.34$49.36M$2.09146.86
Itron$2.37B1.56$301.05M$6.2713.30

Summary

Coherent beats Itron on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coherent compare to OSI Systems?

Coherent (NYSE:COHR) and OSI Systems (NASDAQ:OSIS) are both electronic equipment & instruments companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coherent$5.81B10.34$49.36M$2.09146.86
OSI Systems$1.71B2.05$149.64M$8.7624.34

83.3% of Coherent shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.2% of OSI Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Coherent shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of OSI Systems 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.

Coherent has a beta of 2.03, meaning that its stock price is 103% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, OSI Systems has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

OSI Systems has a net margin of 8.42% compared to Coherent's net margin of 7.10%. OSI Systems' return on equity of 18.84% beat Coherent's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coherent7.10% 9.67% 5.01%
OSI Systems 8.42%18.84%7.13%

In the previous week, Coherent had 6 more articles in the media than OSI Systems. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Coherent and 6 mentions for OSI Systems. OSI Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Coherent's score of 0.98 indicating that OSI Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Coherent
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
OSI Systems
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Coherent presently has a consensus target price of $383.41, indicating a potential upside of 24.92%. OSI Systems has a consensus target price of $294.00, indicating a potential upside of 37.90%. Given OSI Systems' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe OSI Systems is more favorable than Coherent.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coherent
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
OSI Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Summary

OSI Systems beats Coherent on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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COHR vs. The Competition

MetricCoherentTechnology Services IndustryBusiness SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$63.48B$4.07B$6.90B$23.46B
Dividend YieldN/A2.20%3.13%4.02%
P/E Ratio146.8634.9728.6431.06
Price / Sales10.3443.93344.8919.77
Price / Cash44.6536.8823.2118.64
Price / Book7.954.145.704.77
Net Income$49.36M$31.58M$203.89M$1.06B
7 Day Performance-8.53%-1.54%-1.48%-0.56%
1 Month Performance-20.33%-6.81%-2.23%-0.11%
1 Year Performance228.65%1.93%14.16%16.64%

Coherent Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
COHR
Coherent
4.8665 of 5 stars
$306.93
-5.4%
$383.41
+24.9%
+247.2%$63.48B$5.81B146.8630,216
LITE
Lumentum
4.5102 of 5 stars
$693.29
-5.2%
$1,021.95
+47.4%
+762.5%$53.96B$1.65B128.4310,562
CGNX
Cognex
4.7926 of 5 stars
$63.93
-8.0%
$71.14
+11.3%
+94.5%$10.65B$994.36M76.202,745
BMI
Badger Meter
4.5669 of 5 stars
$146.07
-2.5%
$155.86
+6.7%
-39.7%$4.26B$916.66M32.972,477
ITRI
Itron
4.1246 of 5 stars
$84.12
-3.0%
$131.22
+56.0%
-36.7%$3.74B$2.37B13.465,550

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