Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Competitors

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VLN vs. INDI, LPTH, GILT, DQ, and SATL

Should you buy Valens Semiconductor stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Valens Semiconductor 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 Valens Semiconductor include indie Semiconductor (INDI), LightPath Technologies (LPTH), Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT), DAQO New Energy (DQ), and Satellogic (SATL). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does Valens Semiconductor compare to indie Semiconductor?

indie Semiconductor (NASDAQ:INDI) and Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

indie Semiconductor has a beta of 2.75, indicating that its stock price is 175% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valens Semiconductor has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Valens Semiconductor has lower revenue, but higher earnings than indie Semiconductor. Valens Semiconductor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than indie Semiconductor, 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
indie Semiconductor	$217.39M	4.52	-$143.07M	-$0.76	N/A
Valens Semiconductor	$70.62M	3.20	-$31.58M	-$0.31	N/A

In the previous week, indie Semiconductor had 6 more articles in the media than Valens Semiconductor. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for indie Semiconductor and 0 mentions for Valens Semiconductor. indie Semiconductor's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Valens Semiconductor's score of 0.00 indicating that indie Semiconductor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
indie Semiconductor	Positive
Valens Semiconductor	Neutral

67.7% of indie Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of indie Semiconductor shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 58.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are owned 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.

Valens Semiconductor has a net margin of -44.67% compared to indie Semiconductor's net margin of -69.76%. Valens Semiconductor's return on equity of -29.33% beat indie Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
indie Semiconductor	-69.76%	-29.85%	-13.40%
Valens Semiconductor	-44.67%	-29.33%	-23.19%

indie Semiconductor presently has a consensus target price of $5.58, indicating a potential upside of 28.95%. Valens Semiconductor has a consensus target price of $4.00, indicating a potential upside of 91.85%. Given Valens Semiconductor's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Valens Semiconductor is more favorable than indie Semiconductor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
indie Semiconductor	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Valens Semiconductor	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

indie Semiconductor beats Valens Semiconductor on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Valens Semiconductor compare to LightPath Technologies?

Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN) and LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

33.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.3% of LightPath Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 58.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 24.8% of LightPath Technologies shares are owned 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.

LightPath Technologies has a net margin of -37.38% compared to Valens Semiconductor's net margin of -44.67%. LightPath Technologies' return on equity of -15.55% beat Valens Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Valens Semiconductor	-44.67%	-29.33%	-23.19%
LightPath Technologies	-37.38%	-15.55%	-6.87%

LightPath Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Valens Semiconductor. LightPath Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Valens Semiconductor, 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
Valens Semiconductor	$70.62M	3.20	-$31.58M	-$0.31	N/A
LightPath Technologies	$37.20M	24.58	-$14.87M	-$0.50	N/A

Valens Semiconductor has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LightPath Technologies has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, LightPath Technologies had 3 more articles in the media than Valens Semiconductor. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for LightPath Technologies and 0 mentions for Valens Semiconductor. LightPath Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Valens Semiconductor's score of 0.00 indicating that LightPath Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Valens Semiconductor	Neutral
LightPath Technologies	Positive

Valens Semiconductor presently has a consensus price target of $4.00, indicating a potential upside of 91.85%. LightPath Technologies has a consensus price target of $14.13, indicating a potential downside of 2.99%. Given Valens Semiconductor's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Valens Semiconductor is more favorable than LightPath Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Valens Semiconductor	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
LightPath Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Summary

LightPath Technologies beats Valens Semiconductor on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Valens Semiconductor compare to Gilat Satellite Networks?

Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN) and Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:GILT) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Gilat Satellite Networks had 5 more articles in the media than Valens Semiconductor. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Gilat Satellite Networks and 0 mentions for Valens Semiconductor. Gilat Satellite Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Valens Semiconductor's score of 0.00 indicating that Gilat Satellite Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Valens Semiconductor	Neutral
Gilat Satellite Networks	Positive

Valens Semiconductor has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gilat Satellite Networks has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

Gilat Satellite Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Valens Semiconductor. Valens Semiconductor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gilat Satellite Networks, 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
Valens Semiconductor	$70.62M	3.20	-$31.58M	-$0.31	N/A
Gilat Satellite Networks	$451.66M	2.11	$20.72M	$0.51	25.25

33.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 58.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Gilat Satellite Networks has a net margin of 6.80% compared to Valens Semiconductor's net margin of -44.67%. Gilat Satellite Networks' return on equity of 11.65% beat Valens Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Valens Semiconductor	-44.67%	-29.33%	-23.19%
Gilat Satellite Networks	6.80%	11.65%	7.37%

Valens Semiconductor currently has a consensus target price of $4.00, suggesting a potential upside of 91.85%. Gilat Satellite Networks has a consensus target price of $20.00, suggesting a potential upside of 55.28%. Given Valens Semiconductor's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Valens Semiconductor is more favorable than Gilat Satellite Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Valens Semiconductor	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Gilat Satellite Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Summary

Gilat Satellite Networks beats Valens Semiconductor on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Valens Semiconductor compare to DAQO New Energy?

DAQO New Energy (NYSE:DQ) and Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN) are both small-cap electronic equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, risk and valuation.

Valens Semiconductor has lower revenue, but higher earnings than DAQO New Energy. Valens Semiconductor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DAQO New Energy, 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
DAQO New Energy	$665.41M	1.25	-$170.51M	-$2.78	N/A
Valens Semiconductor	$70.62M	3.20	-$31.58M	-$0.31	N/A

DAQO New Energy has a net margin of -32.92% compared to Valens Semiconductor's net margin of -44.67%. DAQO New Energy's return on equity of -3.19% beat Valens Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
DAQO New Energy	-32.92%	-3.19%	-2.94%
Valens Semiconductor	-44.67%	-29.33%	-23.19%

In the previous week, DAQO New Energy had 3 more articles in the media than Valens Semiconductor. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for DAQO New Energy and 0 mentions for Valens Semiconductor. DAQO New Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Valens Semiconductor's score of 0.00 indicating that DAQO New Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
DAQO New Energy	Positive
Valens Semiconductor	Neutral

DAQO New Energy has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valens Semiconductor has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

47.2% of DAQO New Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.3% of DAQO New Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 58.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

DAQO New Energy currently has a consensus price target of $23.59, indicating a potential upside of 92.19%. Valens Semiconductor has a consensus price target of $4.00, indicating a potential upside of 91.85%. Given DAQO New Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe DAQO New Energy is more favorable than Valens Semiconductor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
DAQO New Energy	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14
Valens Semiconductor	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

DAQO New Energy beats Valens Semiconductor on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Valens Semiconductor compare to Satellogic?

Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN) and Satellogic (NASDAQ:SATL) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and risk.

Valens Semiconductor presently has a consensus target price of $4.00, indicating a potential upside of 91.85%. Satellogic has a consensus target price of $9.10, indicating a potential upside of 67.59%. Given Valens Semiconductor's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Valens Semiconductor is more favorable than Satellogic.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Valens Semiconductor	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Satellogic	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Valens Semiconductor has a net margin of -44.67% compared to Satellogic's net margin of -443.06%. Valens Semiconductor's return on equity of -29.33% beat Satellogic's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Valens Semiconductor	-44.67%	-29.33%	-23.19%
Satellogic	-443.06%	-100.03%	18.60%

In the previous week, Satellogic had 4 more articles in the media than Valens Semiconductor. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Satellogic and 0 mentions for Valens Semiconductor. Satellogic's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Valens Semiconductor's score of 0.00 indicating that Satellogic is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Valens Semiconductor	Neutral
Satellogic	Positive

Satellogic has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Valens Semiconductor. Satellogic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Valens Semiconductor, 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
Valens Semiconductor	$70.62M	3.20	-$31.58M	-$0.31	N/A
Satellogic	$17.71M	45.45	-$4.78M	-$0.75	N/A

33.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.6% of Satellogic shares are owned by institutional investors. 58.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 38.8% of Satellogic shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valens Semiconductor has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Satellogic has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Valens Semiconductor beats Satellogic on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Valens Semiconductor	ELEC COMP Industry	Computer Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$225.74M	$68.57B	$37.98B	$23.51B
Dividend Yield	N/A	0.94%	3.31%	4.04%
P/E Ratio	-6.73	85.01	78.50	31.28
Price / Sales	3.20	109.02	609.46	20.85
Price / Cash	N/A	229.10	48.34	25.08
Price / Book	2.04	8.60	9.58	4.81
Net Income	-$31.58M	$854.67M	$1.07B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	2.01%	-5.03%	2.14%	1.74%
1 Month Performance	-37.14%	-15.99%	-3.96%	2.76%
1 Year Performance	-22.20%	138.88%	146.60%	19.96%

Valens Semiconductor Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
VLN Valens Semiconductor	2.5361 of 5 stars	$2.09 -6.5%	$4.00 +91.8%	-12.0%	$225.74M	$70.62M	N/A	310
INDI indie Semiconductor	2.475 of 5 stars	$4.34 +15.3%	$5.58 +28.8%	+24.4%	$983.63M	$218.77M	N/A	400	Options Volume
LPTH LightPath Technologies	1.4878 of 5 stars	$15.63 +7.3%	$14.13 -9.6%	+426.2%	$981.41M	$37.20M	N/A	330
GILT Gilat Satellite Networks	4.7949 of 5 stars	$13.27 +2.0%	$20.00 +50.7%	+87.4%	$979.74M	$470.09M	26.02	1,159
DQ DAQO New Energy	3.2444 of 5 stars	$13.11 +0.4%	$23.59 +80.0%	-17.1%	$890.82M	$568.22M	N/A	3,842	Positive News Analyst Upgrade

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Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Competitors

VLN vs. INDI, LPTH, GILT, DQ, and SATL

How does Valens Semiconductor compare to indie Semiconductor?

Which has more risk and volatility, INDI or VLN?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, INDI or VLN?

Does the media refer more to INDI or VLN?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in INDI or VLN?

Is INDI or VLN more profitable?

Do analysts recommend INDI or VLN?

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How does Valens Semiconductor compare to LightPath Technologies?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in VLN or LPTH?

Is VLN or LPTH more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, VLN or LPTH?

Which has more risk & volatility, VLN or LPTH?

Does the media prefer VLN or LPTH?

Do analysts prefer VLN or LPTH?

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How does Valens Semiconductor compare to Gilat Satellite Networks?

Does the media prefer VLN or GILT?

Which has more risk & volatility, VLN or GILT?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, VLN or GILT?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in VLN or GILT?

Is VLN or GILT more profitable?

Do analysts recommend VLN or GILT?

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How does Valens Semiconductor compare to DAQO New Energy?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, DQ or VLN?

Is DQ or VLN more profitable?

Does the media favor DQ or VLN?

Which has more risk & volatility, DQ or VLN?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in DQ or VLN?

Do analysts recommend DQ or VLN?

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Do insiders & institutionals believe in VLN or SATL?

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