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ST vs. ADI, AEIS, DIOD, LFUS, and MCHP

Should you buy Sensata Technologies stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Sensata Technologies 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 Sensata Technologies include Analog Devices (ADI), Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), Diodes (DIOD), Littelfuse (LFUS), and Microchip Technology (MCHP). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Sensata Technologies compare to Analog Devices?

Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) and Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, risk and dividends.

Analog Devices has a net margin of 26.01% compared to Sensata Technologies' net margin of 1.28%. Sensata Technologies' return on equity of 18.23% beat Analog Devices' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Analog Devices26.01% 14.37% 10.13%
Sensata Technologies 1.28%18.23%7.34%

Analog Devices presently has a consensus target price of $441.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.86%. Sensata Technologies has a consensus target price of $48.60, suggesting a potential upside of 8.67%. Given Analog Devices' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Analog Devices is more favorable than Sensata Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Analog Devices
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.97
Sensata Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27

Analog Devices pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Sensata Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Analog Devices pays out 65.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sensata Technologies pays out 154.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Analog Devices has increased its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Analog Devices is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

86.8% of Analog Devices shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.4% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Analog Devices shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analog Devices has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Analog Devices had 46 more articles in the media than Sensata Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Analog Devices and 4 mentions for Sensata Technologies. Analog Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 1.07 indicating that Analog Devices is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Analog Devices
31 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sensata Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Analog Devices$11.02B16.54$2.27B$6.7355.60
Sensata Technologies$3.70B1.76$31.30M$0.31144.26

Summary

Analog Devices beats Sensata Technologies on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sensata Technologies compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) and Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Advanced Energy Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Sensata Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Advanced Energy Industries pays out 8.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Sensata Technologies pays out 154.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Advanced Energy Industries presently has a consensus target price of $400.45, indicating a potential upside of 41.67%. Sensata Technologies has a consensus target price of $48.60, indicating a potential upside of 8.67%. Given Advanced Energy Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Advanced Energy Industries is more favorable than Sensata Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Advanced Energy Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77
Sensata Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27

Advanced Energy Industries has a net margin of 10.00% compared to Sensata Technologies' net margin of 1.28%. Sensata Technologies' return on equity of 18.23% beat Advanced Energy Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Advanced Energy Industries10.00% 17.99% 9.60%
Sensata Technologies 1.28%18.23%7.34%

Advanced Energy Industries has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Sensata Technologies. Advanced Energy Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sensata Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Advanced Energy Industries$1.80B5.98$148.40M$4.7559.51
Sensata Technologies$3.70B1.76$31.30M$0.31144.26

Advanced Energy Industries has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Advanced Energy Industries had 5 more articles in the media than Sensata Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries and 4 mentions for Sensata Technologies. Advanced Energy Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 1.07 indicating that Advanced Energy Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Advanced Energy Industries
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Sensata Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

99.7% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.4% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Advanced Energy Industries beats Sensata Technologies on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sensata Technologies compare to Diodes?

Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) and Diodes (NASDAQ:DIOD) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Diodes had 10 more articles in the media than Sensata Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Diodes and 4 mentions for Sensata Technologies. Sensata Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Diodes' score of 0.83 indicating that Sensata Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sensata Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Diodes
6 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diodes has a beta of 1.88, indicating that its share price is 88% more volatile than the broader market.

Sensata Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $48.60, suggesting a potential upside of 8.67%. Diodes has a consensus price target of $113.00, suggesting a potential upside of 29.70%. Given Diodes' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Diodes is more favorable than Sensata Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sensata Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27
Diodes
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sensata Technologies$3.70B1.76$31.30M$0.31144.26
Diodes$1.48B2.70$66.14M$1.8447.35

Diodes has a net margin of 5.50% compared to Sensata Technologies' net margin of 1.28%. Sensata Technologies' return on equity of 18.23% beat Diodes' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sensata Technologies1.28% 18.23% 7.34%
Diodes 5.50%3.48%2.74%

99.4% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.2% of Diodes shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Diodes shares are held 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.

Summary

Diodes beats Sensata Technologies on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sensata Technologies compare to Littelfuse?

Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) and Littelfuse (NASDAQ:LFUS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

99.4% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of Littelfuse shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Littelfuse shares are held 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, Littelfuse had 5 more articles in the media than Sensata Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Littelfuse and 4 mentions for Sensata Technologies. Sensata Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Littelfuse's score of 0.76 indicating that Sensata Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sensata Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Littelfuse
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Sensata Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $48.60, suggesting a potential upside of 8.67%. Littelfuse has a consensus price target of $465.83, suggesting a potential upside of 17.04%. Given Littelfuse's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Littelfuse is more favorable than Sensata Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sensata Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27
Littelfuse
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Sensata Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Littelfuse pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Sensata Technologies pays out 154.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Littelfuse pays out -177.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Littelfuse has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years.

Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Littelfuse has a beta of 1.49, meaning that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sensata Technologies$3.70B1.76$31.30M$0.31144.26
Littelfuse$2.39B4.22-$71.70M-$1.69N/A

Sensata Technologies has a net margin of 1.28% compared to Littelfuse's net margin of -1.61%. Sensata Technologies' return on equity of 18.23% beat Littelfuse's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sensata Technologies1.28% 18.23% 7.34%
Littelfuse -1.61%11.62%7.39%

Summary

Sensata Technologies and Littelfuse tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sensata Technologies compare to Microchip Technology?

Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) and Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, Microchip Technology had 27 more articles in the media than Sensata Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Microchip Technology and 4 mentions for Sensata Technologies. Microchip Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 1.07 indicating that Microchip Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Microchip Technology
13 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sensata Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Microchip Technology$4.71B9.30$230M$0.21384.46
Sensata Technologies$3.70B1.76$31.30M$0.31144.26

Microchip Technology has a net margin of 4.88% compared to Sensata Technologies' net margin of 1.28%. Sensata Technologies' return on equity of 18.23% beat Microchip Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microchip Technology4.88% 10.87% 4.96%
Sensata Technologies 1.28%18.23%7.34%

Microchip Technology currently has a consensus price target of $100.10, indicating a potential upside of 23.98%. Sensata Technologies has a consensus price target of $48.60, indicating a potential upside of 8.67%. Given Microchip Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Microchip Technology is more favorable than Sensata Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Microchip Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Sensata Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27

Microchip Technology has a beta of 1.74, suggesting that its share price is 74% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

91.5% of Microchip Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.4% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Microchip Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Microchip Technology pays an annual dividend of $1.82 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Sensata Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Microchip Technology pays out 866.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Sensata Technologies pays out 154.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Microchip Technology has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Microchip Technology is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Microchip Technology beats Sensata Technologies on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ST vs. The Competition

MetricSensata TechnologiesINSTRU IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$6.50B$3.27B$37.70B$23.34B
Dividend Yield1.08%0.97%3.14%4.19%
P/E Ratio144.2772.3077.6131.02
Price / Sales1.763.91594.6920.10
Price / Cash6.5827.0245.9833.10
Price / Book2.344.309.334.76
Net Income$31.30M$73.46M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-1.46%2.65%-2.34%0.02%
1 Month Performance-9.66%-0.29%-2.01%1.65%
1 Year Performance41.90%65.90%136.38%16.51%

Sensata Technologies Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ST
Sensata Technologies
3.2997 of 5 stars
$44.72
+0.6%
$48.60
+8.7%
+42.8%$6.50B$3.70B144.2716,700
ADI
Analog Devices
4.9646 of 5 stars
$388.83
+3.1%
$439.79
+13.1%
+58.2%$183.71B$11.02B57.7824,500
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries
4.9449 of 5 stars
$310.84
-0.1%
$400.45
+28.8%
+105.1%$11.84B$1.80B65.4413,000
DIOD
Diodes
4.3447 of 5 stars
$97.64
+1.4%
$113.00
+15.7%
+61.9%$4.42B$1.48B53.077,989
LFUS
Littelfuse
4.4445 of 5 stars
$422.02
+0.8%
$465.83
+10.4%
+74.6%$10.58B$2.39BN/A17,000

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