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

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), Littelfuse (LFUS), Microchip Technology (MCHP), MKS (MKSI), and Brunswick (BC).

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

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 pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Sensata Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. 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 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.

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, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analog Devices has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.26, suggesting that its share price is 26% 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
Analog Devices$11.02B17.74$2.27B$6.7359.64
Sensata Technologies$3.70B1.96$31.30M$0.31160.83

Analog Devices currently has a consensus price target of $432.71, indicating a potential upside of 7.80%. Sensata Technologies has a consensus price target of $47.70, indicating a potential downside of 4.33%. Given Analog Devices' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, 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)
26 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

In the previous week, Analog Devices had 23 more articles in the media than Sensata Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Analog Devices and 12 mentions for Sensata Technologies. Analog Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 0.70 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
25 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sensata Technologies
5 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Analog Devices beats Sensata Technologies on 15 of the 20 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 better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations and valuation.

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

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

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

In the previous week, Sensata Technologies had 6 more articles in the media than Littelfuse. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Sensata Technologies and 6 mentions for Littelfuse. Littelfuse's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 0.70 indicating that Littelfuse is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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%

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$3.70B1.96$31.30M$0.31160.83
Littelfuse$2.39B4.85-$71.70M-$1.69N/A

Sensata Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $47.70, indicating a potential downside of 4.33%. Littelfuse has a consensus target price of $465.83, indicating a potential upside of 1.86%. Given Littelfuse's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Summary

Littelfuse beats Sensata Technologies on 10 of the 19 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 companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

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

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 target price of $97.52, suggesting a potential upside of 10.39%. Sensata Technologies has a consensus target price of $47.70, suggesting a potential downside of 4.33%. Given Microchip Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly 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)
15 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

91.5% of Microchip Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.4% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% 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, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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$4.71B10.16$230M$0.21420.67
Sensata Technologies$3.70B1.96$31.30M$0.31160.83

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

In the previous week, Microchip Technology had 30 more articles in the media than Sensata Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for Microchip Technology and 12 mentions for Sensata Technologies. Microchip Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 0.70 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
28 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sensata Technologies
5 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

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.

In the previous week, Sensata Technologies had 4 more articles in the media than MKS. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Sensata Technologies and 8 mentions for MKS. MKS's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 0.70 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
5 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MKS
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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$3.70B1.96$31.30M$0.31160.83
MKS$3.93B5.18$295M$4.7863.11

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 has a beta of 1.26, indicating that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MKS has a beta of 1.99, indicating that its share 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Sensata Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $47.70, suggesting a potential downside of 4.33%. MKS has a consensus price target of $324.92, suggesting a potential upside of 7.72%. Given MKS's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe MKS 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
MKS
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

Summary

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

How does Sensata Technologies compare to Brunswick?

Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) and Brunswick (NYSE:BC) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

In the previous week, Sensata Technologies had 6 more articles in the media than Brunswick. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Sensata Technologies and 6 mentions for Brunswick. Brunswick's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Sensata Technologies' score of 0.70 indicating that Brunswick is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Sensata Technologies has a beta of 1.26, suggesting that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brunswick has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Sensata Technologies has a net margin of 1.28% compared to Brunswick's net margin of -2.47%. Sensata Technologies' return on equity of 18.23% beat Brunswick's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sensata Technologies1.28% 18.23% 7.34%
Brunswick -2.47%13.30%4.09%

Sensata Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $47.70, suggesting a potential downside of 4.33%. Brunswick has a consensus target price of $87.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.25%. Given Brunswick's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Brunswick 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
Brunswick
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47

Sensata Technologies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Brunswick. Brunswick 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$3.70B1.96$31.30M$0.31160.83
Brunswick$5.36B0.97-$137.30M-$2.10N/A

99.4% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.3% of Brunswick shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Sensata Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Brunswick shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Sensata Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Brunswick pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. 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. Brunswick pays out -83.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Brunswick has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Brunswick is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Brunswick beats Sensata Technologies on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ST vs. The Competition

MetricSensata TechnologiesINSTRU IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$7.66B$3.19B$40.82B$23.37B
Dividend Yield0.91%0.99%3.10%4.07%
P/E Ratio160.8375.24171.2130.27
Price / Sales1.963.72639.5422.10
Price / Cash7.7527.2552.1624.41
Price / Book2.614.199.804.63
Net Income$31.30M$73.46M$1.06B$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.58%-0.20%-1.86%-1.64%
1 Month Performance16.41%7.79%5.65%-0.77%
1 Year Performance88.10%77.45%159.66%22.61%

Sensata Technologies Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ST
Sensata Technologies
2.4511 of 5 stars
$49.86
-5.3%
$47.70
-4.3%
+98.2%$7.66B$3.70B160.8316,700
ADI
Analog Devices
4.8237 of 5 stars
$397.07
flat
$429.85
+8.3%
+96.3%$193.41B$11.02B59.0024,500
LFUS
Littelfuse
4.0321 of 5 stars
$460.48
flat
$436.67
-5.2%
+123.1%$11.65B$2.39BN/A17,000
MCHP
Microchip Technology
4.7072 of 5 stars
$93.43
flat
$97.52
+4.4%
+48.9%$50.56B$4.71B444.9319,400
MKSI
MKS
4.1975 of 5 stars
$320.62
flat
$318.77
-0.6%
+275.8%$21.66B$3.93B67.0810,300

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