STMicroelectronics Competitors

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) and Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

3.6% of STMicroelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.8% of Applied Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Applied Materials 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.

Profitability

This table compares STMicroelectronics and Applied Materials' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

STMicroelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Applied Materials pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. STMicroelectronics pays out 12.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Applied Materials pays out 21.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. STMicroelectronics has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Applied Materials has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Applied Materials is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares STMicroelectronics and Applied Materials' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for STMicroelectronics and Applied Materials, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

STMicroelectronics presently has a consensus target price of $48.00, indicating a potential upside of 24.10%. Applied Materials has a consensus target price of $143.3750, indicating a potential upside of 6.20%. Given STMicroelectronics' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe STMicroelectronics is more favorable than Applied Materials.

Risk and Volatility

STMicroelectronics has a beta of 1.52, indicating that its share price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Applied Materials has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Applied Materials beats STMicroelectronics on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Volatility & Risk

STMicroelectronics has a beta of 1.52, indicating that its share price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Micron Technology has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares STMicroelectronics and Micron Technology's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares STMicroelectronics and Micron Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

3.6% of STMicroelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.4% of Micron Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for STMicroelectronics and Micron Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

STMicroelectronics currently has a consensus target price of $48.00, indicating a potential upside of 24.10%. Micron Technology has a consensus target price of $107.8788, indicating a potential upside of 12.86%. Given STMicroelectronics' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe STMicroelectronics is more favorable than Micron Technology.

Summary

Micron Technology beats STMicroelectronics on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation and risk.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

67.0% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.6% of STMicroelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Advanced Micro Devices and STMicroelectronics, as reported by MarketBeat.

Advanced Micro Devices currently has a consensus price target of $90.7667, indicating a potential upside of 15.51%. STMicroelectronics has a consensus price target of $48.00, indicating a potential upside of 24.10%. Given STMicroelectronics' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe STMicroelectronics is more favorable than Advanced Micro Devices.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Advanced Micro Devices and STMicroelectronics' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Advanced Micro Devices and STMicroelectronics' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Advanced Micro Devices has a beta of 2.29, meaning that its stock price is 129% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, STMicroelectronics has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Advanced Micro Devices beats STMicroelectronics on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

3.6% of STMicroelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.9% of Analog Devices shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% 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 will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for STMicroelectronics and Analog Devices, as reported by MarketBeat.

STMicroelectronics presently has a consensus price target of $48.00, indicating a potential upside of 24.10%. Analog Devices has a consensus price target of $157.3043, indicating a potential downside of 1.52%. Given STMicroelectronics' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe STMicroelectronics is more favorable than Analog Devices.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares STMicroelectronics and Analog Devices' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares STMicroelectronics and Analog Devices' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

STMicroelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Analog Devices pays an annual dividend of $2.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. STMicroelectronics pays out 12.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Analog Devices pays out 56.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. STMicroelectronics has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Analog Devices has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility & Risk

STMicroelectronics has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its share price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Analog Devices has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its share price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Analog Devices beats STMicroelectronics on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) and NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

3.6% of STMicroelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.0% of NXP Semiconductors shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of NXP Semiconductors shares are owned by company 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for STMicroelectronics and NXP Semiconductors, as reported by MarketBeat.

STMicroelectronics presently has a consensus price target of $48.00, indicating a potential upside of 24.10%. NXP Semiconductors has a consensus price target of $186.2174, indicating a potential downside of 10.45%. Given STMicroelectronics' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe STMicroelectronics is more favorable than NXP Semiconductors.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares STMicroelectronics and NXP Semiconductors' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares STMicroelectronics and NXP Semiconductors' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

STMicroelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. NXP Semiconductors pays an annual dividend of $2.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. STMicroelectronics pays out 12.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NXP Semiconductors pays out 28.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. STMicroelectronics has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and NXP Semiconductors has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility & Risk

STMicroelectronics has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its share price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, NXP Semiconductors has a beta of 1.5, meaning that its share price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

NXP Semiconductors beats STMicroelectronics on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) and Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

3.6% of STMicroelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.1% of Microchip Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Microchip Technology shares are owned by company 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for STMicroelectronics and Microchip Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.

STMicroelectronics presently has a consensus price target of $48.00, indicating a potential upside of 24.10%. Microchip Technology has a consensus price target of $151.4091, indicating a potential downside of 4.64%. Given STMicroelectronics' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe STMicroelectronics is more favorable than Microchip Technology.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares STMicroelectronics and Microchip Technology's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares STMicroelectronics and Microchip Technology's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

STMicroelectronics pays an annual dividend of $0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Microchip Technology pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. STMicroelectronics pays out 12.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Microchip Technology pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. STMicroelectronics has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Microchip Technology has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years. Microchip Technology is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Volatility & Risk

STMicroelectronics has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its share price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Microchip Technology has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its share price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Microchip Technology beats STMicroelectronics on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.