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PL vs. STM, LHX, ALAB, UMC, and FLEX

Should you buy Planet Labs PBC stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Planet Labs PBC 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 Planet Labs PBC include STMicroelectronics (STM), L3Harris Technologies (LHX), Astera Labs (ALAB), United Microelectronics (UMC), and Flex (FLEX). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does Planet Labs PBC compare to STMicroelectronics?

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability and media sentiment.

Planet Labs PBC currently has a consensus target price of $30.61, indicating a potential downside of 29.05%. STMicroelectronics has a consensus target price of $57.81, indicating a potential downside of 27.59%. Given STMicroelectronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe STMicroelectronics is more favorable than Planet Labs PBC.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Planet Labs PBC
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
STMicroelectronics
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

41.7% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.1% of STMicroelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.4% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Planet Labs PBC has a beta of 1.99, indicating that its share price is 99% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, STMicroelectronics has a beta of 1.94, indicating that its share price is 94% more volatile than the broader market.

STMicroelectronics has higher revenue and earnings than Planet Labs PBC. Planet Labs PBC 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
Planet Labs PBC$307.73M48.53-$246.86M-$0.78N/A
STMicroelectronics$11.80B6.08$166M$0.16498.99

STMicroelectronics has a net margin of 1.19% compared to Planet Labs PBC's net margin of -80.22%. STMicroelectronics' return on equity of 3.01% beat Planet Labs PBC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Planet Labs PBC-80.22% -69.61% -27.38%
STMicroelectronics 1.19%3.01%2.18%

In the previous week, STMicroelectronics had 11 more articles in the media than Planet Labs PBC. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for STMicroelectronics and 16 mentions for Planet Labs PBC. STMicroelectronics' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Planet Labs PBC's score of 0.34 indicating that STMicroelectronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Planet Labs PBC
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
STMicroelectronics
11 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

STMicroelectronics beats Planet Labs PBC on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Planet Labs PBC compare to L3Harris Technologies?

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) and Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) are both large-cap electronic equipment companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

L3Harris Technologies has a beta of 0.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Planet Labs PBC has a beta of 1.99, suggesting that its stock price is 99% more volatile than the broader market.

L3Harris Technologies has a net margin of 7.71% compared to Planet Labs PBC's net margin of -80.22%. L3Harris Technologies' return on equity of 10.65% beat Planet Labs PBC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
L3Harris Technologies7.71% 10.65% 5.05%
Planet Labs PBC -80.22%-69.61%-27.38%

84.8% of L3Harris Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.7% of Planet Labs PBC shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of L3Harris Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.4% of Planet Labs PBC shares are held by company 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, Planet Labs PBC had 3 more articles in the media than L3Harris Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Planet Labs PBC and 13 mentions for L3Harris Technologies. L3Harris Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Planet Labs PBC's score of 0.34 indicating that L3Harris Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
L3Harris Technologies
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Planet Labs PBC
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

L3Harris Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Planet Labs PBC. Planet Labs PBC is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than L3Harris Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
L3Harris Technologies$21.87B2.59$1.61B$9.2132.98
Planet Labs PBC$307.73M48.53-$246.86M-$0.78N/A

L3Harris Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $354.75, indicating a potential upside of 16.78%. Planet Labs PBC has a consensus price target of $30.61, indicating a potential downside of 29.05%. Given L3Harris Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe L3Harris Technologies is more favorable than Planet Labs PBC.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
L3Harris Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Planet Labs PBC
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Summary

L3Harris Technologies beats Planet Labs PBC on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Planet Labs PBC compare to Astera Labs?

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

In the previous week, Astera Labs had 7 more articles in the media than Planet Labs PBC. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Astera Labs and 16 mentions for Planet Labs PBC. Astera Labs' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Planet Labs PBC's score of 0.34 indicating that Astera Labs is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Astera Labs
17 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Planet Labs PBC
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Astera Labs has a beta of 3.95, meaning that its stock price is 295% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Planet Labs PBC has a beta of 1.99, meaning that its stock price is 99% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Astera Labs$852.53M73.09$219.13M$1.48245.64
Planet Labs PBC$307.73M48.53-$246.86M-$0.78N/A

60.5% of Astera Labs shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.7% of Planet Labs PBC shares are held by institutional investors. 10.4% of Astera Labs shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.4% of Planet Labs PBC shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Astera Labs presently has a consensus target price of $233.75, suggesting a potential downside of 35.70%. Planet Labs PBC has a consensus target price of $30.61, suggesting a potential downside of 29.05%. Given Planet Labs PBC's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Planet Labs PBC is more favorable than Astera Labs.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Astera Labs
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
Planet Labs PBC
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Astera Labs has a net margin of 26.72% compared to Planet Labs PBC's net margin of -80.22%. Astera Labs' return on equity of 18.49% beat Planet Labs PBC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Astera Labs26.72% 18.49% 16.60%
Planet Labs PBC -80.22%-69.61%-27.38%

Summary

Astera Labs beats Planet Labs PBC on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Planet Labs PBC compare to United Microelectronics?

United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) and Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk, media sentiment, profitability and institutional ownership.

United Microelectronics presently has a consensus target price of $8.60, indicating a potential downside of 59.84%. Planet Labs PBC has a consensus target price of $30.61, indicating a potential downside of 29.05%. Given Planet Labs PBC's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Planet Labs PBC is more favorable than United Microelectronics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United Microelectronics
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.25
Planet Labs PBC
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

5.1% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.7% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of United Microelectronics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.4% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

United Microelectronics has a beta of 1.61, meaning that its share price is 61% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Planet Labs PBC has a beta of 1.99, meaning that its share price is 99% more volatile than the broader market.

United Microelectronics has a net margin of 20.71% compared to Planet Labs PBC's net margin of -80.22%. United Microelectronics' return on equity of 13.67% beat Planet Labs PBC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United Microelectronics20.71% 13.67% 8.85%
Planet Labs PBC -80.22%-69.61%-27.38%

United Microelectronics has higher revenue and earnings than Planet Labs PBC. Planet Labs PBC is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Microelectronics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
United Microelectronics$7.57B7.13$1.29B$0.6532.94
Planet Labs PBC$307.73M48.53-$246.86M-$0.78N/A

In the previous week, Planet Labs PBC had 10 more articles in the media than United Microelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Planet Labs PBC and 6 mentions for United Microelectronics. United Microelectronics' average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Planet Labs PBC's score of 0.34 indicating that United Microelectronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
United Microelectronics
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Planet Labs PBC
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

United Microelectronics and Planet Labs PBC tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Planet Labs PBC compare to Flex?

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) and Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Planet Labs PBC presently has a consensus price target of $30.61, suggesting a potential downside of 29.05%. Flex has a consensus price target of $112.80, suggesting a potential downside of 30.34%. Given Planet Labs PBC's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Planet Labs PBC is more favorable than Flex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Planet Labs PBC
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Flex
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92

Planet Labs PBC has a beta of 1.99, meaning that its share price is 99% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Flex has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its share price is 64% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Planet Labs PBC$307.73M48.53-$246.86M-$0.78N/A
Flex$27.91B2.13$880M$2.3369.50

Flex has a net margin of 3.15% compared to Planet Labs PBC's net margin of -80.22%. Flex's return on equity of 22.12% beat Planet Labs PBC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Planet Labs PBC-80.22% -69.61% -27.38%
Flex 3.15%22.12%5.53%

41.7% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.3% of Flex shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.4% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Flex shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Flex had 5 more articles in the media than Planet Labs PBC. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Flex and 16 mentions for Planet Labs PBC. Flex's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Planet Labs PBC's score of 0.34 indicating that Flex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Planet Labs PBC
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Flex
16 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Flex beats Planet Labs PBC on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PL vs. The Competition

MetricPlanet Labs PBCSatellite Communication IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$16.65B$8.25B$41.29B$23.28B
Dividend YieldN/A1.21%3.06%4.06%
P/E Ratio-55.3126.62173.0231.00
Price / Sales48.5318.30622.0223.82
Price / CashN/A42.7653.0324.93
Price / Book77.0418.1610.094.67
Net Income-$246.86M-$1.61B$1.06B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-14.31%-11.23%3.81%-0.67%
1 Month Performance17.08%6.99%10.98%0.22%
1 Year Performance1,021.68%260.81%170.16%25.44%

Planet Labs PBC Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PL
Planet Labs PBC
1.7325 of 5 stars
$43.14
-10.3%
$30.61
-29.0%
+1,165.2%$16.65B$307.73MN/A800
STM
STMicroelectronics
2.5894 of 5 stars
$69.69
+4.2%
$51.93
-25.5%
+217.6%$62.59B$11.80B435.5949,157
LHX
L3Harris Technologies
4.8923 of 5 stars
$310.97
-0.3%
$354.75
+14.1%
+26.7%$57.93B$21.87B33.7645,000
ALAB
Astera Labs
3.4344 of 5 stars
$311.41
+1.5%
$233.75
-24.9%
+282.9%$53.38B$852.53M210.41225
UMC
United Microelectronics
3.0161 of 5 stars
$21.03
+15.4%
$8.60
-59.1%
+190.2%$52.95B$7.57B32.3519,097

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