STMicroelectronics (STM) Competitors

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

Does the media favor ADI or STM?

In the previous week, Analog Devices had 26 more articles in the media than STMicroelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for Analog Devices and 16 mentions for STMicroelectronics. Analog Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat STMicroelectronics' score of 0.26 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	37 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
STMicroelectronics	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of ADI or STM?

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

Is ADI or STM a better dividend stock?

Analog Devices pays an annual dividend of $3.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. STMicroelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Analog Devices pays out 107.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. STMicroelectronics pays out 44.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. 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.

Is ADI or STM more profitable?

Analog Devices has a net margin of 18.65% compared to STMicroelectronics' net margin of 5.49%. Analog Devices' return on equity of 9.56% beat STMicroelectronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Analog Devices	18.65%	9.56%	6.99%
STMicroelectronics	5.49%	4.55%	3.23%

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, ADI or STM?

Analog Devices has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Analog Devices	$9.43B	11.67	$1.64B	$3.67	60.41
STMicroelectronics	$13.27B	1.70	$1.56B	$0.69	36.38

Do analysts rate ADI or STM?

Analog Devices presently has a consensus price target of $258.89, suggesting a potential upside of 16.77%. STMicroelectronics has a consensus price target of $32.21, suggesting a potential upside of 28.34%. Given STMicroelectronics' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe STMicroelectronics is more favorable than Analog Devices.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Analog Devices	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81
STMicroelectronics	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.47

Which has more risk & volatility, ADI or STM?

Analog Devices has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its share price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, STMicroelectronics has a beta of 1.61, suggesting that its share price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

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