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

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), Littelfuse (LFUS), Microchip Technology (MCHP), and MKS (MKSI). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Sensata Technologies compare to Analog Devices?

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

Sensata Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Analog Devices pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. 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 pays out 65.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Analog Devices has raised 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.

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
Sensata Technologies1.28% 18.23% 7.34%
Analog Devices 26.01%14.37%10.13%

Sensata Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $47.80, suggesting a potential upside of 2.29%. Analog Devices has a consensus target price of $434.43, suggesting a potential upside of 12.21%. Given Analog Devices' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Analog Devices 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
Analog Devices
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93

In the previous week, Analog Devices had 32 more articles in the media than Sensata Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for Analog Devices and 4 mentions for Sensata Technologies. Analog Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 0.64 indicating that Analog Devices is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sensata Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Analog Devices
30 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.26, indicating that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Analog Devices has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Sensata Technologies$3.70B1.83$31.30M$0.31150.74
Analog Devices$11.02B17.11$2.27B$6.7357.52

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

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 1.0%. 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.

In the previous week, Advanced Energy Industries had 3 more articles in the media than Sensata Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries and 4 mentions for Sensata Technologies. Advanced Energy Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 0.64 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
4 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
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Advanced Energy Industries has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

Advanced Energy Industries presently has a consensus price target of $375.45, suggesting a potential upside of 7.70%. Sensata Technologies has a consensus price target of $47.80, suggesting a potential upside of 2.29%. Given Advanced Energy Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, 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)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
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%

99.7% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.4% of Sensata Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Sensata Technologies shares are owned by company 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.

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$1.80B7.37$148.40M$4.7573.39
Sensata Technologies$3.70B1.83$31.30M$0.31150.74

Summary

Advanced Energy Industries beats Sensata Technologies on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sensata Technologies compare to Littelfuse?

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

96.1% of Littelfuse shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.4% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Littelfuse shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Littelfuse pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Sensata Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Littelfuse pays out -177.5% 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. Littelfuse has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years.

Littelfuse has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Littelfuse-1.61% 11.62% 7.39%
Sensata Technologies 1.28%18.23%7.34%

In the previous week, Littelfuse and Littelfuse both had 4 articles in the media. Littelfuse's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 0.64 indicating that Littelfuse is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Littelfuse currently has a consensus price target of $465.83, suggesting a potential upside of 2.91%. Sensata Technologies has a consensus price target of $47.80, suggesting a potential upside of 2.29%. Given Littelfuse's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Littelfuse is more favorable than Sensata Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Littelfuse
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Sensata Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27

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
Littelfuse$2.39B4.80-$71.70M-$1.69N/A
Sensata Technologies$3.70B1.83$31.30M$0.31150.74

Summary

Littelfuse beats Sensata Technologies on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sensata Technologies compare to Microchip Technology?

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

Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.26, suggesting that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Microchip Technology has a beta of 1.73, suggesting that its stock price is 73% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Sensata Technologies$3.70B1.83$31.30M$0.31150.74
Microchip Technology$4.71B10.11$230M$0.21418.71

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
Sensata Technologies1.28% 18.23% 7.34%
Microchip Technology 4.88%10.87%4.96%

Sensata Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $47.80, suggesting a potential upside of 2.29%. Microchip Technology has a consensus target price of $98.18, suggesting a potential upside of 11.66%. Given Microchip Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Microchip Technology 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
Microchip Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

In the previous week, Microchip Technology had 15 more articles in the media than Sensata Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Microchip Technology and 4 mentions for Sensata Technologies. Microchip Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 0.64 indicating that Microchip Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Sensata Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Microchip Technology pays an annual dividend of $1.82 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. 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 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. Microchip Technology has increased 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.

99.4% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.5% of Microchip Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Microchip Technology shares are held by 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

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

How does Sensata Technologies compare to MKS?

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

Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.26, suggesting that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MKS has a beta of 1.99, suggesting that its stock price is 99% more volatile than the broader market.

99.4% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.8% of MKS shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of MKS 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.

In the previous week, MKS had 9 more articles in the media than Sensata Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for MKS and 4 mentions for Sensata Technologies. MKS's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 0.64 indicating that MKS is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Sensata Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $47.80, suggesting a potential upside of 2.29%. MKS has a consensus price target of $343.77, suggesting a potential downside of 11.54%. Given Sensata Technologies' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Sensata Technologies is more favorable than MKS.

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
MKS
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

MKS has a net margin of 8.06% compared to Sensata Technologies' net margin of 1.28%. MKS's return on equity of 21.49% beat Sensata Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sensata Technologies1.28% 18.23% 7.34%
MKS 8.06%21.49%6.54%

Sensata Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. MKS pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. 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. MKS pays out 20.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

MKS has higher revenue and earnings than Sensata Technologies. MKS 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$3.70B1.83$31.30M$0.31150.74
MKS$3.93B6.68$295M$4.7881.30

Summary

MKS beats Sensata Technologies on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ST vs. The Competition

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MetricSensata TechnologiesINSTRU IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$6.80B$3.30B$37.41B$23.29B
Dividend Yield1.00%0.97%3.30%4.11%
P/E Ratio150.7574.9279.7031.66
Price / Sales1.833.71611.9620.32
Price / Cash7.1027.3846.3324.53
Price / Book2.454.219.554.74
Net Income$31.30M$73.46M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-7.80%-2.12%-1.06%0.99%
1 Month Performance-7.28%2.17%0.03%0.96%
1 Year Performance55.53%63.10%154.19%24.40%

Sensata Technologies Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ST
Sensata Technologies
3.3894 of 5 stars		$46.73
-5.0%		$47.80
+2.3%		+67.9%$6.80B$3.70B150.7516,700
ADI
Analog Devices
4.6834 of 5 stars		$427.58
+2.3%		$432.71
+1.2%		+78.1%$203.50B$11.02B63.5324,500
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries
3.9899 of 5 stars		$370.66
+4.6%		$361.82
-2.4%		+181.5%$13.48B$1.80B78.0313,000
LFUS
Littelfuse
3.8586 of 5 stars		$476.90
+1.0%		$465.83
-2.3%		+111.4%$11.94B$2.39BN/A17,000
MCHP
Microchip Technology
4.6641 of 5 stars		$100.32
+5.3%		$98.18
-2.1%		+31.5%$51.63B$4.71B477.7417,900

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