Nokia (NOK) Competitors

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

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 ARM (ARM), Vertiv (VRT), Lumentum (LITE), ASE Technology (ASX), and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does Nokia compare to ARM?

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

ARM has a net margin of 18.37% compared to Nokia's net margin of 4.02%. ARM's return on equity of 12.43% beat Nokia's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ARM	18.37%	12.43%	9.48%
Nokia	4.02%	9.22%	5.09%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ARM	$4.92B	45.69	$904M	$0.84	253.30
Nokia	$22.50B	3.54	$736.54M	$0.16	86.76

In the previous week, Nokia had 3 more articles in the media than ARM. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Nokia and 27 mentions for ARM. Nokia's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat ARM's score of 0.56 indicating that Nokia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ARM	11 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Nokia	16 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

ARM presently has a consensus price target of $199.61, suggesting a potential downside of 6.19%. Nokia has a consensus price target of $9.71, suggesting a potential downside of 30.05%. Given ARM's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe ARM is more favorable than Nokia.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ARM	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.69
Nokia	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

7.5% of ARM shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Nokia shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

ARM has a beta of 3.4, indicating that its share price is 240% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nokia has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ARM beats Nokia on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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 insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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 0.9%. 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.

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
Vertiv	14.37%	49.90%	15.79%
Nokia	4.02%	9.22%	5.09%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Vertiv	$10.23B	13.94	$1.33B	$3.98	93.31
Nokia	$22.50B	3.54	$736.54M	$0.16	86.76

In the previous week, Vertiv had 20 more articles in the media than Nokia. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Vertiv and 30 mentions for Nokia. Vertiv's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Nokia's score of 0.83 indicating that Vertiv is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Vertiv	34 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Nokia	16 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Vertiv has a beta of 2.09, indicating that its stock price is 109% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nokia has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Vertiv presently has a consensus price target of $301.27, suggesting a potential downside of 18.88%. Nokia has a consensus price target of $9.71, suggesting a potential downside of 30.05%. Given Vertiv's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Vertiv is more favorable than Nokia.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vertiv	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.78
Nokia	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

Summary

Vertiv beats Nokia on 17 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nokia compare to Lumentum?

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

94.1% of Lumentum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Nokia shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Lumentum shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Lumentum	17.61%	24.81%	6.89%
Nokia	4.02%	9.22%	5.09%

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lumentum	$1.65B	45.91	$25.90M	$5.40	179.74
Nokia	$22.50B	3.54	$736.54M	$0.16	86.76

In the previous week, Lumentum had 48 more articles in the media than Nokia. MarketBeat recorded 78 mentions for Lumentum and 30 mentions for Nokia. Lumentum's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Nokia's score of 0.83 indicating that Lumentum is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lumentum	42 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	14 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Nokia	16 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Lumentum has a beta of 1.53, suggesting that its stock price is 53% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nokia has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Lumentum currently has a consensus price target of $1,012.43, suggesting a potential upside of 4.31%. Nokia has a consensus price target of $9.71, suggesting a potential downside of 30.05%. Given Lumentum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Lumentum is more favorable than Nokia.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lumentum	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Nokia	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

Summary

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

How does Nokia compare to ASE Technology?

Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and ASE Technology (NYSE:ASX) 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 valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and profitability.

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
Nokia	4.02%	9.22%	5.09%
ASE Technology	7.03%	13.48%	5.48%

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

In the previous week, Nokia had 27 more articles in the media than ASE Technology. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Nokia and 3 mentions for ASE Technology. Nokia's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat ASE Technology's score of 0.32 indicating that Nokia is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Nokia	16 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
ASE Technology	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Nokia pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. ASE Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. 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. ASE Technology pays out 38.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Nokia currently has a consensus price target of $9.71, suggesting a potential downside of 30.05%. Given Nokia's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Nokia is more favorable than ASE Technology.

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
ASE Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

ASE Technology has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Nokia	$22.50B	3.54	$736.54M	$0.16	86.76
ASE Technology	$20.73B	3.68	$1.28B	$0.68	50.48

Nokia has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASE Technology has a beta of 1.68, suggesting that its share price is 68% more volatile than the broader market.

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

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Nokia	$22.50B	3.54	$736.54M	$0.16	86.76
NXP Semiconductors	$12.27B	6.04	$2.02B	$10.45	28.07

Nokia currently has a consensus price target of $9.71, suggesting a potential downside of 30.05%. NXP Semiconductors has a consensus price target of $294.25, suggesting a potential upside of 0.32%. Given NXP Semiconductors' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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

Nokia pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. NXP Semiconductors pays an annual dividend of $4.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. 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. 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.

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
Nokia	4.02%	9.22%	5.09%
NXP Semiconductors	21.03%	26.75%	10.32%

In the previous week, Nokia had 13 more articles in the media than NXP Semiconductors. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Nokia and 17 mentions for NXP Semiconductors. NXP Semiconductors' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Nokia's score of 0.83 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	16 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
NXP Semiconductors	9 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Nokia has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its share price is 12% 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.

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NOK vs. The Competition

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Metric	Nokia	Wireless Equipment Industry	Computer Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$79.82B	$20.95B	$38.92B	$22.74B
Dividend Yield	0.86%	1.06%	3.20%	4.09%
P/E Ratio	86.88	22.95	165.49	30.19
Price / Sales	3.54	33.27	631.70	93.97
Price / Cash	27.59	23.20	49.49	25.31
Price / Book	3.34	8.68	10.49	4.60
Net Income	$736.54M	$463.22M	$1.03B	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	8.35%	-2.87%	-1.53%	-2.15%
1 Month Performance	38.70%	-1.81%	6.73%	0.10%
1 Year Performance	167.46%	72.25%	161.86%	22.50%

Nokia Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NOK Nokia	3.4239 of 5 stars	$13.88 -4.0%	$9.71 -30.0%	+183.4%	$79.82B	$22.50B	86.88	78,005	Gap Down
ARM ARM	2.5343 of 5 stars	$215.30 +1.2%	$199.61 -7.3%	+71.2%	$225.59B	$4.92B	254.20	8,330	Trending News Insider Trade Gap Down
VRT Vertiv	4.3258 of 5 stars	$362.29 -1.5%	$281.29 -22.4%	+243.8%	$139.14B	$10.23B	91.01	34,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast Gap Down
LITE Lumentum	3.1128 of 5 stars	$1,080.02 +2.6%	$1,012.43 -6.3%	+1,179.6%	$81.51B	$1.65B	194.00	10,562	Trending News Analyst Upgrade Insider Trade Analyst Revision Gap Down
ASX ASE Technology	3.5448 of 5 stars	$34.69 -1.7%	N/A	+246.8%	$77.43B	$20.73B	51.21	105,947	Gap Down

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