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SPCE vs. CLOV, RKLB, RCAT, NPK, and EVEX

Should you buy Virgin Galactic stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Virgin Galactic 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 Virgin Galactic include Clover Health Investments (CLOV), Rocket Lab (RKLB), Red Cat (RCAT), National Presto Industries (NPK), and EVE (EVEX).

How does Virgin Galactic compare to Clover Health Investments?

Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) and Clover Health Investments (NASDAQ:CLOV) are related companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Virgin Galactic presently has a consensus target price of $3.43, suggesting a potential upside of 10.57%. Clover Health Investments has a consensus target price of $4.33, suggesting a potential downside of 6.51%. Given Virgin Galactic's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Virgin Galactic is more favorable than Clover Health Investments.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Virgin Galactic
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Clover Health Investments
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Clover Health Investments has higher revenue and earnings than Virgin Galactic. Clover Health Investments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Virgin Galactic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Virgin Galactic$1.54M202.99-$278.91M-$4.35N/A
Clover Health Investments$1.92B1.27-$85.55M-$0.05N/A

46.6% of Virgin Galactic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.8% of Clover Health Investments shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Virgin Galactic shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.5% of Clover Health Investments shares are held by company 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.

In the previous week, Clover Health Investments had 11 more articles in the media than Virgin Galactic. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Clover Health Investments and 5 mentions for Virgin Galactic. Clover Health Investments' average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Virgin Galactic's score of 0.00 indicating that Clover Health Investments is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Virgin Galactic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Clover Health Investments
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Clover Health Investments has a net margin of -0.74% compared to Virgin Galactic's net margin of -19,781.30%. Clover Health Investments' return on equity of -4.35% beat Virgin Galactic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Virgin Galactic-19,781.30% -103.89% -31.02%
Clover Health Investments -0.74%-4.35%-2.39%

Virgin Galactic has a beta of 2.77, suggesting that its share price is 177% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clover Health Investments has a beta of 2.48, suggesting that its share price is 148% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Clover Health Investments beats Virgin Galactic on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virgin Galactic compare to Rocket Lab?

Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

46.6% of Virgin Galactic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.8% of Rocket Lab shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Virgin Galactic shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.4% of Rocket Lab shares are held by insiders. 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.

In the previous week, Rocket Lab had 92 more articles in the media than Virgin Galactic. MarketBeat recorded 97 mentions for Rocket Lab and 5 mentions for Virgin Galactic. Rocket Lab's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Virgin Galactic's score of 0.00 indicating that Rocket Lab is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Virgin Galactic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Rocket Lab
45 Very Positive mention(s)
18 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Rocket Lab has a net margin of -26.87% compared to Virgin Galactic's net margin of -19,781.30%. Rocket Lab's return on equity of -11.72% beat Virgin Galactic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Virgin Galactic-19,781.30% -103.89% -31.02%
Rocket Lab -26.87%-11.72%-7.82%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Virgin Galactic$1.54M202.99-$278.91M-$4.35N/A
Rocket Lab$679.58M69.02-$198.21M-$0.32N/A

Virgin Galactic has a beta of 2.77, meaning that its share price is 177% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rocket Lab has a beta of 2.6, meaning that its share price is 160% more volatile than the broader market.

Virgin Galactic presently has a consensus target price of $3.43, indicating a potential upside of 10.57%. Rocket Lab has a consensus target price of $110.29, indicating a potential upside of 36.09%. Given Rocket Lab's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Rocket Lab is more favorable than Virgin Galactic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Virgin Galactic
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Rocket Lab
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

Summary

Rocket Lab beats Virgin Galactic on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virgin Galactic compare to Red Cat?

Red Cat (NASDAQ:RCAT) and Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, Red Cat had 19 more articles in the media than Virgin Galactic. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Red Cat and 5 mentions for Virgin Galactic. Red Cat's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Virgin Galactic's score of 0.00 indicating that Red Cat is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Red Cat
6 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Virgin Galactic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Red Cat has a net margin of -136.26% compared to Virgin Galactic's net margin of -19,781.30%. Red Cat's return on equity of -39.64% beat Virgin Galactic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Red Cat-136.26% -39.64% -34.75%
Virgin Galactic -19,781.30%-103.89%-31.02%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Red Cat$40.73M30.26-$72.07M-$0.81N/A
Virgin Galactic$1.54M202.99-$278.91M-$4.35N/A

Red Cat currently has a consensus price target of $20.40, suggesting a potential upside of 103.19%. Virgin Galactic has a consensus price target of $3.43, suggesting a potential upside of 10.57%. Given Red Cat's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Red Cat is more favorable than Virgin Galactic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Red Cat
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Virgin Galactic
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

38.0% of Red Cat shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.6% of Virgin Galactic shares are held by institutional investors. 12.5% of Red Cat shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Virgin Galactic 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.

Red Cat has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Virgin Galactic has a beta of 2.77, meaning that its stock price is 177% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Red Cat beats Virgin Galactic on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virgin Galactic compare to National Presto Industries?

Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) and National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

National Presto Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Virgin Galactic. Virgin Galactic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than National Presto Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Virgin Galactic$1.54M202.99-$278.91M-$4.35N/A
National Presto Industries$518.53M1.91$33.08M$4.4930.81

National Presto Industries has a net margin of 6.19% compared to Virgin Galactic's net margin of -19,781.30%. National Presto Industries' return on equity of 8.32% beat Virgin Galactic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Virgin Galactic-19,781.30% -103.89% -31.02%
National Presto Industries 6.19%8.32%6.60%

46.6% of Virgin Galactic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.6% of National Presto Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Virgin Galactic shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.0% of National Presto Industries shares are owned 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.

Virgin Galactic presently has a consensus target price of $3.43, indicating a potential upside of 10.57%. Given Virgin Galactic's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Virgin Galactic is more favorable than National Presto Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Virgin Galactic
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
National Presto Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Virgin Galactic has a beta of 2.77, indicating that its share price is 177% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Presto Industries has a beta of 0.42, indicating that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Virgin Galactic had 3 more articles in the media than National Presto Industries. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Virgin Galactic and 2 mentions for National Presto Industries. National Presto Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Virgin Galactic's score of 0.00 indicating that National Presto Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Virgin Galactic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
National Presto Industries
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

National Presto Industries beats Virgin Galactic on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virgin Galactic compare to EVE?

EVE (NYSE:EVEX) and Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
EVEN/AN/A-$224.26M-$0.62N/A
Virgin Galactic$1.54M202.99-$278.91M-$4.35N/A

EVE has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Virgin Galactic has a beta of 2.77, indicating that its stock price is 177% more volatile than the broader market.

1.3% of EVE shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.6% of Virgin Galactic shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of EVE shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Virgin Galactic shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, EVE had 17 more articles in the media than Virgin Galactic. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for EVE and 5 mentions for Virgin Galactic. EVE's average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat Virgin Galactic's score of 0.00 indicating that EVE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
EVE
2 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Virgin Galactic
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

EVE has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Virgin Galactic's net margin of -19,781.30%. Virgin Galactic's return on equity of -103.89% beat EVE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
EVEN/A -221.18% -47.08%
Virgin Galactic -19,781.30%-103.89%-31.02%

EVE presently has a consensus target price of $5.82, indicating a potential upside of 104.64%. Virgin Galactic has a consensus target price of $3.43, indicating a potential upside of 10.57%. Given EVE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe EVE is more favorable than Virgin Galactic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
EVE
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Virgin Galactic
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

EVE and Virgin Galactic tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SPCE vs. The Competition

MetricVirgin GalacticAerospace & Defense IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$312.61M$23.52B$10.87B$24.21B
Dividend YieldN/A1.60%97.10%3.69%
P/E Ratio-0.7145.8128.4329.11
Price / Sales202.99155.11348.4213.92
Price / CashN/A29.8224.7019.37
Price / Book0.838.454.924.91
Net Income-$278.91M$562.35M$607.64M$1.06B
7 Day Performance10.70%6.01%2.23%1.39%
1 Month Performance21.05%6.59%1.72%2.37%
1 Year Performance-0.16%24.89%14.69%20.27%

Virgin Galactic Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SPCE
Virgin Galactic
2.1812 of 5 stars
$3.11
+0.2%
$3.43
+10.6%
+0.2%$312.61M$1.54MN/A800
CLOV
Clover Health Investments
1.0108 of 5 stars
$4.33
+3.8%
$4.25
-1.8%
+118.3%$2.20B$1.92BN/A680
RKLB
Rocket Lab
3.5566 of 5 stars
$70.43
+8.4%
$110.29
+56.6%
+85.3%$37.59B$679.58MN/A2,600
RCAT
Red Cat
3.5134 of 5 stars
$8.26
+9.7%
$21.40
+159.1%
-1.3%$924.25M$40.73MN/A70
NPK
National Presto Industries
1.7893 of 5 stars
$135.02
+11.2%
N/A+37.9%$870.10M$503.52M30.071,200

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