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GKOS vs. PHG, ZBH, SOLV, SNN, and PEN

Should you buy Glaukos stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Glaukos 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 Glaukos include Koninklijke Philips (PHG), Zimmer Biomet (ZBH), Solventum (SOLV), Smith & Nephew SNATS (SNN), and Penumbra (PEN). These companies are all part of the "medical equipment" industry.

How does Glaukos compare to Koninklijke Philips?

Koninklijke Philips (NYSE:PHG) and Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) are both medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

13.7% of Koninklijke Philips shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.0% of Glaukos shares are held by institutional investors. 5.9% of Glaukos shares are held 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.

Koninklijke Philips has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Glaukos has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Glaukos has a consensus target price of $146.17, suggesting a potential upside of 41.80%. Given Glaukos' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Glaukos is more favorable than Koninklijke Philips.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Koninklijke Philips
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Glaukos
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

Koninklijke Philips has a net margin of 5.49% compared to Glaukos' net margin of -34.34%. Koninklijke Philips' return on equity of 13.51% beat Glaukos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Koninklijke Philips5.49% 13.51% 5.48%
Glaukos -34.34%-6.92%-5.25%

In the previous week, Koninklijke Philips and Koninklijke Philips both had 2 articles in the media. Glaukos' average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Koninklijke Philips' score of 0.00 indicating that Glaukos is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Koninklijke Philips
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Glaukos
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Koninklijke Philips$20.17B1.26$1.01B$1.1722.54
Glaukos$507.44M11.93-$187.69M-$3.28N/A

Summary

Glaukos beats Koninklijke Philips on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glaukos compare to Zimmer Biomet?

Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) and Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

99.0% of Glaukos shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.9% of Zimmer Biomet shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.9% of Glaukos shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Zimmer Biomet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Glaukos has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zimmer Biomet has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Glaukos$507.44M11.93-$187.69M-$3.28N/A
Zimmer Biomet$8.23B1.94$705.20M$3.8521.42

Glaukos currently has a consensus price target of $146.17, suggesting a potential upside of 41.80%. Zimmer Biomet has a consensus price target of $102.70, suggesting a potential upside of 24.55%. Given Glaukos' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Glaukos is more favorable than Zimmer Biomet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Glaukos
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Zimmer Biomet
3 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.26

Zimmer Biomet has a net margin of 9.05% compared to Glaukos' net margin of -34.34%. Zimmer Biomet's return on equity of 13.24% beat Glaukos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Glaukos-34.34% -6.92% -5.25%
Zimmer Biomet 9.05%13.24%7.28%

In the previous week, Zimmer Biomet had 8 more articles in the media than Glaukos. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Zimmer Biomet and 2 mentions for Glaukos. Zimmer Biomet's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Glaukos' score of 0.69 indicating that Zimmer Biomet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Glaukos
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Zimmer Biomet
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Zimmer Biomet beats Glaukos on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glaukos compare to Solventum?

Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) and Solventum (NYSE:SOLV) are both medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.

99.0% of Glaukos shares are held by institutional investors. 5.9% of Glaukos shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Solventum 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.

Glaukos has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Solventum has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Solventum had 2 more articles in the media than Glaukos. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Solventum and 2 mentions for Glaukos. Glaukos' average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Solventum's score of 0.38 indicating that Glaukos is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Glaukos
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Solventum
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Solventum has a net margin of 17.33% compared to Glaukos' net margin of -34.34%. Solventum's return on equity of 23.51% beat Glaukos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Glaukos-34.34% -6.92% -5.25%
Solventum 17.33%23.51%7.63%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Glaukos$507.44M11.93-$187.69M-$3.28N/A
Solventum$8.33B1.56$1.56B$8.169.21

Glaukos presently has a consensus target price of $146.17, suggesting a potential upside of 41.80%. Solventum has a consensus target price of $84.25, suggesting a potential upside of 12.14%. Given Glaukos' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Glaukos is more favorable than Solventum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Glaukos
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Solventum
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Glaukos and Solventum tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glaukos compare to Smith & Nephew SNATS?

Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) and Smith & Nephew SNATS (NYSE:SNN) are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, Glaukos had 1 more articles in the media than Smith & Nephew SNATS. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Glaukos and 1 mentions for Smith & Nephew SNATS. Glaukos' average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Smith & Nephew SNATS's score of 0.00 indicating that Glaukos is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Glaukos
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Smith & Nephew SNATS
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

99.0% of Glaukos shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.6% of Smith & Nephew SNATS shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.9% of Glaukos shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Smith & Nephew SNATS 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.

Glaukos presently has a consensus price target of $146.17, suggesting a potential upside of 41.80%. Smith & Nephew SNATS has a consensus price target of $30.93, suggesting a potential upside of 4.07%. Given Glaukos' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Glaukos is more favorable than Smith & Nephew SNATS.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Glaukos
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Smith & Nephew SNATS
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Glaukos has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Smith & Nephew SNATS has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Smith & Nephew SNATS has higher revenue and earnings than Glaukos.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Glaukos$507.44M11.93-$187.69M-$3.28N/A
Smith & Nephew SNATS$6.16B2.06$625MN/AN/A

Smith & Nephew SNATS has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Glaukos' net margin of -34.34%. Smith & Nephew SNATS's return on equity of 0.00% beat Glaukos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Glaukos-34.34% -6.92% -5.25%
Smith & Nephew SNATS N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Glaukos beats Smith & Nephew SNATS on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glaukos compare to Penumbra?

Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) and Penumbra (NYSE:PEN) are both medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Glaukos$507.44M11.93-$187.69M-$3.28N/A
Penumbra$1.40B8.92$177.69M$4.3473.38

In the previous week, Penumbra had 1 more articles in the media than Glaukos. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Penumbra and 2 mentions for Glaukos. Penumbra's average media sentiment score of 1.82 beat Glaukos' score of 0.69 indicating that Penumbra is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Glaukos
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Penumbra
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Glaukos has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Penumbra has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

Penumbra has a net margin of 11.76% compared to Glaukos' net margin of -34.34%. Penumbra's return on equity of 10.87% beat Glaukos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Glaukos-34.34% -6.92% -5.25%
Penumbra 11.76%10.87%8.45%

99.0% of Glaukos shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.9% of Penumbra shares are held by institutional investors. 5.9% of Glaukos shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Penumbra shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Glaukos presently has a consensus price target of $146.17, suggesting a potential upside of 41.80%. Penumbra has a consensus price target of $361.33, suggesting a potential upside of 13.46%. Given Glaukos' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Glaukos is more favorable than Penumbra.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Glaukos
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Penumbra
0 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

Summary

Penumbra beats Glaukos on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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GKOS vs. The Competition

MetricGlaukosMED INSTRUMENTS IndustryMedical SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$6.05B$7.14B$6.41B$23.17B
Dividend YieldN/A1.32%2.75%4.07%
P/E Ratio-31.4345.5621.2530.87
Price / Sales11.9374.26561.5924.75
Price / CashN/A24.6443.4924.96
Price / Book9.037.3010.604.79
Net Income-$187.69M$158.10M$3.56B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-14.77%10.14%2.84%1.16%
1 Month Performance-11.85%12.87%6.16%2.87%
1 Year Performance8.65%4.43%36.73%27.33%

Glaukos Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GKOS
Glaukos
3.2202 of 5 stars
$103.08
-3.2%
$146.17
+41.8%
+11.7%$6.05B$507.44MN/A1,094
PHG
Koninklijke Philips
2.1353 of 5 stars
$26.96
+0.0%
N/A+15.4%$25.95B$20.17B23.1065,340
ZBH
Zimmer Biomet
4.7156 of 5 stars
$85.41
-0.1%
$102.80
+20.4%
-10.0%$16.54B$8.23B22.1917,000
SOLV
Solventum
3.242 of 5 stars
$76.92
+0.1%
$84.25
+9.5%
+4.7%$13.31B$8.33B9.4320,000
SNN
Smith & Nephew SNATS
1.8894 of 5 stars
$30.51
-0.1%
$30.93
+1.4%
+4.0%$13.04B$6.16BN/A16,988

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