STMicroelectronics (STM) Competitors

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

Does the media prefer STM or ADI?

In the previous week, Analog Devices had 57 more articles in the media than STMicroelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 64 mentions for Analog Devices and 7 mentions for STMicroelectronics. STMicroelectronics' average media sentiment score of 1.51 beat Analog Devices' score of 1.36 indicating that STMicroelectronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
STMicroelectronics	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Analog Devices	43 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Is STM or ADI more profitable?

Analog Devices has a net margin of 18.85% compared to STMicroelectronics' net margin of 5.49%. Analog Devices' return on equity of 10.32% beat STMicroelectronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
STMicroelectronics	5.49%	4.55%	3.23%
Analog Devices	18.85%	10.32%	7.50%

Is STM or ADI a better dividend stock?

STMicroelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Analog Devices pays an annual dividend of $3.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. STMicroelectronics pays out 44.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Analog Devices pays out 101.0% 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.

Do institutionals and insiders believe in STM or ADI?

5.1% of STMicroelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.8% of Analog Devices shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Analog Devices shares are held by company 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.

Which has more risk and volatility, STM or ADI?

STMicroelectronics has a beta of 1.62, indicating that its share price is 62% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Analog Devices has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts rate STM or ADI?

STMicroelectronics currently has a consensus target price of $32.06, indicating a potential upside of 18.97%. Analog Devices has a consensus target price of $273.53, indicating a potential upside of 11.69%. Given STMicroelectronics' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe STMicroelectronics is more favorable than Analog Devices.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
STMicroelectronics	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Analog Devices	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85

Which has better earnings and valuation, STM or ADI?

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
STMicroelectronics	$13.27B	1.82	$1.56B	$0.69	39.06
Analog Devices	$9.43B	12.78	$1.64B	$3.92	62.48

Summary

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