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

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 insiders. Comparatively, 58.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
indie Semiconductor$217.39M4.52-$143.07M-$0.76N/A
Valens Semiconductor$70.62M3.20-$31.58M-$0.31N/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

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

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 currently has a consensus price target of $5.58, indicating a potential upside of 28.95%. Valens Semiconductor has a consensus price target 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 businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and risk.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Valens Semiconductor$70.62M3.20-$31.58M-$0.31N/A
LightPath Technologies$37.20M24.58-$14.87M-$0.50N/A

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%

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

Valens Semiconductor currently has a consensus target price of $4.00, suggesting a potential upside of 91.85%. LightPath Technologies has a consensus target price of $14.13, suggesting a potential downside of 2.99%. Given Valens Semiconductor's higher possible upside, analysts plainly 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

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 has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LightPath Technologies has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

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?

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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gilat Satellite Networks$451.66M2.11$20.72M$0.5125.25
Valens Semiconductor$70.62M3.20-$31.58M-$0.31N/A

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

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

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 media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Gilat Satellite Networks Positive
Valens Semiconductor Neutral

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

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
Gilat Satellite Networks6.80% 11.65% 7.37%
Valens Semiconductor -44.67%-29.33%-23.19%

35.7% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Gilat Satellite Networks 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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?

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

Valens Semiconductor has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Valens Semiconductor$70.62M3.20-$31.58M-$0.31N/A
DAQO New Energy$665.41M1.25-$170.51M-$2.78N/A

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 news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Valens Semiconductor Neutral
DAQO New Energy Positive

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

Valens Semiconductor currently has a consensus target price of $4.00, suggesting a potential upside of 91.85%. DAQO New Energy has a consensus target price of $23.59, suggesting a potential upside of 92.19%. 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
Valens Semiconductor
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
DAQO New Energy
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

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

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
Valens Semiconductor-44.67% -29.33% -23.19%
DAQO New Energy -32.92%-3.19%-2.94%

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

Valens Semiconductor currently has a consensus price target of $4.00, suggesting a potential upside of 91.85%. Satellogic has a consensus price target of $9.10, suggesting a potential upside of 67.59%. Given Valens Semiconductor's higher possible upside, equities 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 beta of 1.34, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Satellogic has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Valens Semiconductor$70.62M3.20-$31.58M-$0.31N/A
Satellogic$17.71M45.45-$4.78M-$0.75N/A

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

33.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.6% of Satellogic shares are held by institutional investors. 58.9% of Valens Semiconductor shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 38.8% of Satellogic shares are held 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.

Summary

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

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VLN vs. The Competition

MetricValens SemiconductorELEC COMP IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$225.74M$68.57B$37.98B$23.51B
Dividend YieldN/A0.94%3.31%4.04%
P/E Ratio-6.7385.0178.5031.28
Price / Sales3.20109.02609.5020.85
Price / CashN/A229.1048.3425.08
Price / Book2.048.609.574.81
Net Income-$31.58M$854.67M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance2.01%-5.06%2.15%1.74%
1 Month Performance-37.14%-16.01%-3.95%2.76%
1 Year Performance-22.20%138.82%146.62%19.96%

Valens Semiconductor Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VLN
Valens Semiconductor
2.5361 of 5 stars
$2.09
-6.5%
$4.00
+91.8%
-12.0%$225.74M$70.62MN/A310
INDI
indie Semiconductor
2.4737 of 5 stars
$4.34
+15.3%
$5.58
+28.8%
+24.4%$983.63M$218.77MN/A400
LPTH
LightPath Technologies
1.4878 of 5 stars
$15.63
+7.3%
$14.13
-9.6%
+426.2%$981.41M$37.20MN/A330
GILT
Gilat Satellite Networks
4.7949 of 5 stars
$13.27
+2.0%
$20.00
+50.7%
+87.4%$979.74M$470.09M26.021,159
DQ
DAQO New Energy
3.2444 of 5 stars
$13.11
+0.4%
$23.59
+80.0%
-17.1%$890.82M$568.22MN/A3,842

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