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NOK vs. VRT, ASX, NXPI, LITE, and STM

Should you buy Nokia stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Nokia 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 Nokia include Vertiv (VRT), ASE Technology (ASX), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), Lumentum (LITE), and STMicroelectronics (STM). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does Nokia compare to Vertiv?

Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) and Nokia (NYSE:NOK) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and risk.

Vertiv currently has a consensus target price of $322.32, indicating a potential downside of 0.67%. Nokia has a consensus target price of $10.71, indicating a potential downside of 35.62%. Given Vertiv's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Vertiv is more favorable than Nokia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vertiv
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89
Nokia
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

Vertiv has a beta of 2.03, meaning that its share price is 103% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nokia has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

89.9% of Vertiv shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Nokia shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Vertiv shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Vertiv has a net margin of 14.37% compared to Nokia's net margin of 4.02%. Vertiv's return on equity of 49.90% beat Nokia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vertiv14.37% 49.90% 15.79%
Nokia 4.02%9.05%5.04%

In the previous week, Vertiv had 25 more articles in the media than Nokia. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for Vertiv and 20 mentions for Nokia. Vertiv's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Nokia's score of 0.21 indicating that Vertiv is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vertiv
32 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Nokia
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vertiv$10.23B12.18$1.33B$3.9881.53
Nokia$22.50B4.25$736.54M$0.16103.97

Vertiv pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Nokia pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Vertiv pays out 6.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nokia pays out 81.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Vertiv has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Summary

Vertiv beats Nokia on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nokia compare to ASE Technology?

ASE Technology (NYSE:ASX) and Nokia (NYSE:NOK) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ASE Technology$20.73B4.11$1.28B$0.6856.40
Nokia$22.50B4.25$736.54M$0.16103.97

ASE Technology has a net margin of 7.03% compared to Nokia's net margin of 4.02%. ASE Technology's return on equity of 13.48% beat Nokia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ASE Technology7.03% 13.48% 5.48%
Nokia 4.02%9.05%5.04%

In the previous week, Nokia had 17 more articles in the media than ASE Technology. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Nokia and 3 mentions for ASE Technology. ASE Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Nokia's score of 0.21 indicating that ASE Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ASE Technology
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Nokia
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

6.8% of ASE Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Nokia shares are held by institutional investors. 22.9% of ASE Technology shares are held 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.

ASE Technology has a beta of 1.72, indicating that its share price is 72% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nokia has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Nokia has a consensus price target of $10.71, suggesting a potential downside of 35.62%. Given Nokia's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Nokia is more favorable than ASE Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ASE Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Nokia
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

ASE Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Nokia pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. ASE Technology pays out 38.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nokia pays out 81.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Summary

ASE Technology beats Nokia on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nokia compare to NXP Semiconductors?

Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk and valuation.

Nokia presently has a consensus price target of $10.71, indicating a potential downside of 35.62%. NXP Semiconductors has a consensus price target of $294.25, indicating a potential downside of 8.76%. Given NXP Semiconductors' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NXP Semiconductors is more favorable than Nokia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nokia
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
NXP Semiconductors
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

NXP Semiconductors has a net margin of 21.03% compared to Nokia's net margin of 4.02%. NXP Semiconductors' return on equity of 26.75% beat Nokia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nokia4.02% 9.05% 5.04%
NXP Semiconductors 21.03%26.75%10.32%

In the previous week, Nokia had 2 more articles in the media than NXP Semiconductors. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Nokia and 18 mentions for NXP Semiconductors. NXP Semiconductors' average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Nokia's score of 0.21 indicating that NXP Semiconductors is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nokia
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
NXP Semiconductors
13 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nokia$22.50B4.25$736.54M$0.16103.97
NXP Semiconductors$12.27B6.64$2.02B$10.4530.86

Nokia pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. NXP Semiconductors pays an annual dividend of $4.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Nokia pays out 81.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. NXP Semiconductors pays out 38.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NXP Semiconductors is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

5.3% of Nokia shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.5% of NXP Semiconductors shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of NXP Semiconductors shares are held 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.

Nokia has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NXP Semiconductors has a beta of 1.77, suggesting that its share price is 77% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

NXP Semiconductors beats Nokia on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nokia compare to Lumentum?

Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nokia$22.50B4.25$736.54M$0.16103.97
Lumentum$1.65B44.71$25.90M$5.40175.05

5.3% of Nokia shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.1% of Lumentum shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Lumentum 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.

Nokia has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lumentum has a beta of 1.47, suggesting that its share price is 47% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Lumentum had 30 more articles in the media than Nokia. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Lumentum and 20 mentions for Nokia. Lumentum's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Nokia's score of 0.21 indicating that Lumentum is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nokia
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lumentum
34 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Nokia presently has a consensus target price of $10.71, suggesting a potential downside of 35.62%. Lumentum has a consensus target price of $1,021.95, suggesting a potential upside of 8.11%. Given Lumentum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lumentum is more favorable than Nokia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nokia
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Lumentum
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76

Lumentum has a net margin of 17.61% compared to Nokia's net margin of 4.02%. Lumentum's return on equity of 24.81% beat Nokia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nokia4.02% 9.05% 5.04%
Lumentum 17.61%24.81%6.89%

Summary

Lumentum beats Nokia on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nokia compare to STMicroelectronics?

Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) are both large-cap computer and technology 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.

Nokia presently has a consensus target price of $10.71, suggesting a potential downside of 35.62%. STMicroelectronics has a consensus target price of $57.81, suggesting a potential downside of 26.28%. Given STMicroelectronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe STMicroelectronics is more favorable than Nokia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nokia
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
STMicroelectronics
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

In the previous week, STMicroelectronics had 8 more articles in the media than Nokia. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for STMicroelectronics and 20 mentions for Nokia. STMicroelectronics' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Nokia's score of 0.21 indicating that STMicroelectronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nokia
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
STMicroelectronics
11 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nokia$22.50B4.25$736.54M$0.16103.97
STMicroelectronics$11.80B5.97$166M$0.16490.17

Nokia has a net margin of 4.02% compared to STMicroelectronics' net margin of 1.19%. Nokia's return on equity of 9.05% beat STMicroelectronics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nokia4.02% 9.05% 5.04%
STMicroelectronics 1.19%3.01%2.18%

Nokia has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, STMicroelectronics has a beta of 1.94, suggesting that its stock price is 94% more volatile than the broader market.

5.3% of Nokia shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.1% of STMicroelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. 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.

Nokia pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. STMicroelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Nokia pays out 81.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. STMicroelectronics pays out 193.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Nokia is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Nokia beats STMicroelectronics on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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NOK vs. The Competition

MetricNokiaWireless Equipment IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$95.52B$23.33B$40.57B$23.34B
Dividend Yield0.75%1.02%3.06%4.06%
P/E Ratio103.9830.2182.4031.17
Price / Sales4.2552.64636.8824.03
Price / Cash31.6124.1253.0324.93
Price / Book4.0111.4110.184.71
Net Income$736.54M$504.82M$1.06B$1.07B
7 Day Performance8.90%-0.72%2.25%-0.28%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A2.25%
1 Year Performance207.49%99.48%169.91%26.34%

Nokia Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NOK
Nokia
3.1476 of 5 stars
$16.64
-0.6%
$10.71
-35.6%
+213.4%$95.52B$22.50B103.9878,005
VRT
Vertiv
4.0101 of 5 stars
$335.51
+6.3%
$322.32
-3.9%
+195.4%$121.27B$10.84B84.2434,000
ASX
ASE Technology
3.6751 of 5 stars
$37.94
-1.1%
N/A+320.8%$85.27B$20.73B55.79105,947
NXPI
NXP Semiconductors
4.2401 of 5 stars
$318.34
-0.9%
$294.25
-7.6%
+61.8%$81.13B$12.27B30.6632,169
LITE
Lumentum
3.6672 of 5 stars
$962.21
+12.5%
$1,012.43
+5.2%
+1,108.0%$66.52B$2.49B179.3810,562

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This page (NYSE:NOK) was last updated on 6/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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