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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?

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

Glaukos currently has a consensus price target of $149.17, indicating a potential upside of 13.98%. Given Glaukos' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Glaukos is more favorable than Koninklijke Philips.

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
Koninklijke Philips
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Glaukos has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Koninklijke Philips has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Glaukos-34.34% -6.92% -5.25%
Koninklijke Philips 5.49%13.51%5.48%

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

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
Glaukos$507.44M15.15-$187.69M-$3.28N/A
Koninklijke Philips$20.17B1.28$1.01B$1.1722.89

In the previous week, Glaukos had 6 more articles in the media than Koninklijke Philips. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Glaukos and 1 mentions for Koninklijke Philips. Glaukos' average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Koninklijke Philips' 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
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Koninklijke Philips
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Glaukos beats Koninklijke Philips on 9 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 business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

Glaukos presently has a consensus target price of $149.17, suggesting a potential upside of 13.98%. Zimmer Biomet has a consensus target price of $102.70, suggesting a potential upside of 16.54%. Given Zimmer Biomet's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Zimmer Biomet is more favorable than Glaukos.

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 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$507.44M15.15-$187.69M-$3.28N/A
Zimmer Biomet$8.23B2.07$705.20M$3.8522.89

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%

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

In the previous week, Zimmer Biomet had 5 more articles in the media than Glaukos. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Zimmer Biomet and 7 mentions for Glaukos. Zimmer Biomet's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Glaukos' score of 1.03 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
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Zimmer Biomet
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Glaukos has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zimmer Biomet has a beta of 0.47, suggesting that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Zimmer Biomet beats Glaukos on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glaukos compare to Solventum?

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

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
Solventum$8.33B1.58$1.56B$8.169.28
Glaukos$507.44M15.15-$187.69M-$3.28N/A

In the previous week, Glaukos had 6 more articles in the media than Solventum. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Glaukos and 1 mentions for Solventum. Glaukos' average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Solventum's 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
Solventum
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Glaukos
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Solventum has a beta of 0.69, meaning that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Glaukos has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

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

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
Solventum17.33% 23.51% 7.63%
Glaukos -34.34%-6.92%-5.25%

Solventum presently has a consensus target price of $84.25, indicating a potential upside of 11.26%. Glaukos has a consensus target price of $149.17, indicating a potential upside of 13.98%. Given Glaukos' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Glaukos is more favorable than Solventum.

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

Summary

Glaukos beats Solventum on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glaukos compare to Smith & Nephew SNATS?

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

25.6% of Smith & Nephew SNATS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.0% of Glaukos shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Smith & Nephew SNATS shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of Glaukos shares are owned 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, Glaukos had 6 more articles in the media than Smith & Nephew SNATS. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Glaukos and 1 mentions for Smith & Nephew SNATS. Glaukos' average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Smith & Nephew SNATS's score of 0.33 indicating that Glaukos is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Smith & Nephew SNATS currently has a consensus target price of $30.93, indicating a potential upside of 2.72%. Glaukos has a consensus target price of $149.17, indicating a potential upside of 13.98%. Given Glaukos' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Glaukos is more favorable than Smith & Nephew SNATS.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Smith & Nephew SNATS
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Glaukos
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

Smith & Nephew SNATS has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Glaukos has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% 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
Smith & Nephew SNATS$6.16B2.08$625MN/AN/A
Glaukos$507.44M15.15-$187.69M-$3.28N/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
Smith & Nephew SNATSN/A N/A N/A
Glaukos -34.34%-6.92%-5.25%

Summary

Glaukos beats Smith & Nephew SNATS on 9 of the 14 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 stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

In the previous week, Glaukos had 2 more articles in the media than Penumbra. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Glaukos and 5 mentions for Penumbra. Glaukos' average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Penumbra's score of 0.33 indicating that Glaukos is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Glaukos currently has a consensus target price of $149.17, suggesting a potential upside of 13.98%. Penumbra has a consensus target price of $361.33, suggesting a potential upside of 14.03%. Given Penumbra's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Penumbra is more favorable than Glaukos.

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

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%

Glaukos has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Penumbra has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

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$507.44M15.15-$187.69M-$3.28N/A
Penumbra$1.40B8.88$177.69M$4.3473.01

99.0% of Glaukos shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.9% of Penumbra shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.9% of Glaukos shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Penumbra shares are owned by 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.

Summary

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

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GKOS vs. The Competition

MetricGlaukosMED INSTRUMENTS IndustryMedical SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$7.48B$6.97B$6.40B$23.18B
Dividend YieldN/A1.21%2.67%4.07%
P/E RatioN/A47.5924.5131.62
Price / Sales15.1586.67553.78103.59
Price / CashN/A25.1943.9424.31
Price / Book11.467.1610.704.68
Net Income-$187.69M$159.20M$3.57B$1.08B
7 Day Performance5.31%-1.24%0.56%-0.26%
1 Month Performance-8.11%4.53%3.57%2.18%
1 Year Performance27.92%5.36%28.49%24.66%

Glaukos Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GKOS
Glaukos
3.6384 of 5 stars
$130.88
+2.7%
$149.17
+14.0%
+27.3%$7.48B$507.44MN/A1,094
PHG
Koninklijke Philips
2.1506 of 5 stars
$25.83
-1.1%
N/A+18.6%$25.14B$20.17B22.1365,340
ZBH
Zimmer Biomet
4.6892 of 5 stars
$87.34
+0.0%
$102.70
+17.6%
-3.4%$16.90B$8.23B22.6917,000
SOLV
Solventum
2.8538 of 5 stars
$78.70
-2.8%
$84.25
+7.0%
+2.3%$14.03B$8.33B9.6420,000
SNN
Smith & Nephew SNATS
1.9131 of 5 stars
$30.37
-0.8%
$30.93
+1.8%
+5.2%$13.07B$6.16BN/A16,988

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