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

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$5.81B14.05$49.36M$2.09199.68
Lumentum$1.65B44.36$25.90M$5.40173.70

Coherent has a beta of 2.05, suggesting that its stock price is 105% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lumentum has a beta of 1.47, suggesting that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market.

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Lumentum shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Lumentum had 25 more articles in the media than Coherent. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for Lumentum and 20 mentions for Coherent. Lumentum's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Coherent's score of 0.69 indicating that Lumentum is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Coherent
9 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lumentum
32 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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 presently has a consensus target price of $379.64, suggesting a potential downside of 9.03%. Lumentum has a consensus target price of $1,021.95, suggesting a potential upside of 8.95%. 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)
6 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77
Lumentum
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76

Summary

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

How does Coherent compare to Cognex?

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

In the previous week, Coherent had 6 more articles in the media than Cognex. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Coherent and 14 mentions for Cognex. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Coherent's score of 0.69 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cognex
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Coherent
9 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Cognex currently has a consensus price target of $70.43, suggesting a potential upside of 6.61%. Coherent has a consensus price target of $379.64, suggesting a potential downside of 9.03%. Given Cognex's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Cognex is more favorable than Coherent.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cognex
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.72
Coherent
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77

88.1% of Cognex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.3% of Coherent shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Cognex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Coherent shares are held 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.

Cognex has a beta of 1.52, suggesting that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coherent has a beta of 2.05, suggesting that its stock price is 105% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Cognex13.62% 10.89% 8.09%
Coherent 7.10%9.67%5.01%

Cognex has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Cognex$994.36M11.06$114.44M$0.8478.64
Coherent$5.81B14.05$49.36M$2.09199.68

Summary

Cognex and Coherent tied by winning 8 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 better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

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 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.

In the previous week, Coherent had 7 more articles in the media than Badger Meter. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Coherent and 13 mentions for Badger Meter. Badger Meter's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Coherent's score of 0.69 indicating that Badger Meter is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Coherent
9 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Badger Meter
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Coherent currently has a consensus target price of $379.64, suggesting a potential downside of 9.03%. Badger Meter has a consensus target price of $155.86, suggesting a potential upside of 20.11%. Given Badger Meter's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Coherent.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coherent
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77
Badger Meter
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

Coherent has a beta of 2.05, meaning that its stock price is 105% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Badger Meter has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

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$5.81B14.05$49.36M$2.09199.68
Badger Meter$896.73M4.22$141.63M$4.4329.29

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%

Summary

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

How does Coherent compare to Itron?

Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) and Coherent (NYSE:COHR) are both electronic equipment & instruments 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.

96.2% of Itron shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.3% of Coherent shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Itron shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Coherent 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.

Itron has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Itron$2.37B1.54$301.05M$6.2713.10
Coherent$5.81B14.05$49.36M$2.09199.68

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
Itron12.31% 19.54% 8.73%
Coherent 7.10%9.67%5.01%

Itron has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coherent has a beta of 2.05, indicating that its share price is 105% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Itron had 6 more articles in the media than Coherent. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Itron and 20 mentions for Coherent. Itron's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Coherent's score of 0.69 indicating that Itron is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Itron presently has a consensus price target of $131.22, indicating a potential upside of 59.79%. Coherent has a consensus price target of $379.64, indicating a potential downside of 9.03%. Given Itron's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Itron is more favorable than Coherent.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Itron
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Coherent
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77

Summary

Itron beats Coherent on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coherent compare to OSI Systems?

OSI Systems (NASDAQ:OSIS) and Coherent (NYSE:COHR) are both electronic equipment & instruments 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.

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
OSI Systems8.42% 18.84% 7.13%
Coherent 7.10%9.67%5.01%

OSI Systems has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coherent has a beta of 2.05, indicating that its share price is 105% more volatile than the broader market.

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

In the previous week, Coherent had 17 more articles in the media than OSI Systems. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Coherent and 3 mentions for OSI Systems. OSI Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Coherent's score of 0.69 indicating that OSI Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

OSI Systems has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
OSI Systems$1.81B1.95$149.64M$8.7624.37
Coherent$5.81B14.05$49.36M$2.09199.68

OSI Systems presently has a consensus price target of $294.00, indicating a potential upside of 37.72%. Coherent has a consensus price target of $379.64, indicating a potential downside of 9.03%. Given OSI Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe OSI Systems is more favorable than Coherent.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
OSI Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Coherent
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77

Summary

OSI Systems beats Coherent on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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COHR vs. The Competition

MetricCoherentTechnology Services IndustryBusiness SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$81.65B$4.33B$6.57B$23.08B
Dividend YieldN/A1.99%2.96%4.09%
P/E Ratio199.6846.8429.3931.02
Price / Sales14.0552.86414.6414.81
Price / Cash49.9341.9724.6324.78
Price / Book10.814.955.904.67
Net Income$49.36M$31.79M$203.93M$1.07B
7 Day Performance9.66%0.76%1.03%-0.67%
1 Month Performance26.35%0.35%1.38%0.22%
1 Year Performance418.50%37.64%40.54%25.44%

Coherent Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
COHR
Coherent
2.8352 of 5 stars
$417.33
-2.2%
$379.64
-9.0%
+456.6%$81.65B$5.81B199.6830,216
LITE
Lumentum
3.6776 of 5 stars
$904.67
-4.5%
$1,012.43
+11.9%
+1,256.6%$70.38B$1.65B167.5310,562
CGNX
Cognex
4.6598 of 5 stars
$67.68
+2.4%
$70.43
+4.1%
+122.6%$11.26B$1.05B80.572,745
BMI
Badger Meter
4.798 of 5 stars
$128.01
+1.7%
$155.86
+21.8%
-50.0%$3.74B$916.66M28.902,477
ITRI
Itron
4.4976 of 5 stars
$84.23
+1.5%
$131.22
+55.8%
-27.9%$3.73B$2.35B13.435,550

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