Does the media refer more to YSS or MDA?

In the previous week, York Space Systems had 28 more articles in the media than MDA Space. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for York Space Systems and 6 mentions for MDA Space. MDA Space's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat York Space Systems' score of 0.06 indicating that MDA Space is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment York Space Systems 0 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 31 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral MDA Space 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation & earnings, VSEC or YSS?

VSE has higher revenue and earnings than York Space Systems. York Space Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VSE, 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 VSE $1.11B 4.24 $11.70M $3.12 53.89 York Space Systems $386.20M 2.96 -$84.54M -$0.59 N/A

Does the media prefer VSEC or YSS?

In the previous week, York Space Systems had 32 more articles in the media than VSE. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for York Space Systems and 2 mentions for VSE. VSE's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat York Space Systems' score of 0.06 indicating that VSE is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment VSE 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral York Space Systems 0 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 31 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings & valuation, YSS or KRMN?

Karman has higher revenue and earnings than York Space Systems. York Space Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Karman, 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 York Space Systems $386.20M 2.96 -$84.54M -$0.59 N/A Karman $471.50M 9.32 $17.37M $0.29 114.39

Does the media refer more to YSS or KRMN?

In the previous week, York Space Systems had 26 more articles in the media than Karman. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for York Space Systems and 8 mentions for Karman. York Space Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.06 beat Karman's score of -0.07 indicating that York Space Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment York Space Systems 0 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 31 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Karman 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, YSS or AIR?

AAR has higher revenue and earnings than York Space Systems. York Space Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AAR, 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 York Space Systems $386.20M 2.96 -$84.54M -$0.59 N/A AAR $3.49B 1.18 $187.70M $4.88 20.93

Does the media prefer YSS or AIR?

In the previous week, York Space Systems had 15 more articles in the media than AAR. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for York Space Systems and 19 mentions for AAR. AAR's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat York Space Systems' score of 0.06 indicating that AAR is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment York Space Systems 0 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 31 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral AAR 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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YSS vs. MDA, VSEC, MRCY, KRMN, and AIR

Should you buy York Space Systems stock or one of its competitors? York Space Systems's main competitors and comparable companies include MDA Space (MDA), VSE (VSEC), Mercury Systems (MRCY), Karman (KRMN), and AAR (AIR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "aerospace & defense" industry.

How does York Space Systems compare to MDA Space?

York Space Systems (NYSE:YSS) and MDA Space (NYSE:MDA) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

MDA Space has higher revenue and earnings than York Space Systems. York Space Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MDA Space, 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
York Space Systems	$386.20M	2.96	-$84.54M	-$0.59	N/A
MDA Space	$1.17B	4.09	$77.65M	$0.54	54.67

In the previous week, York Space Systems had 28 more articles in the media than MDA Space. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for York Space Systems and 6 mentions for MDA Space. MDA Space's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat York Space Systems' score of 0.06 indicating that MDA Space is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
York Space Systems	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	31 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
MDA Space	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

York Space Systems currently has a consensus target price of $17.59, suggesting a potential upside of 111.51%. MDA Space has a consensus target price of $50.00, suggesting a potential upside of 69.38%. Given York Space Systems' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe York Space Systems is more favorable than MDA Space.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
York Space Systems	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
MDA Space	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.82

MDA Space has a net margin of 5.68% compared to York Space Systems' net margin of 0.00%. MDA Space's return on equity of 9.42% beat York Space Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
York Space Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A
MDA Space	5.68%	9.42%	4.20%

Summary

MDA Space beats York Space Systems on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does York Space Systems compare to VSE?

VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC) and York Space Systems (NYSE:YSS) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends and earnings.

VSE has a net margin of 6.17% compared to York Space Systems' net margin of 0.00%. VSE's return on equity of 6.71% beat York Space Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
VSE	6.17%	6.71%	4.76%
York Space Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A

VSE presently has a consensus target price of $260.00, indicating a potential upside of 54.64%. York Space Systems has a consensus target price of $17.59, indicating a potential upside of 111.51%. Given York Space Systems' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe York Space Systems is more favorable than VSE.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
VSE	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
York Space Systems	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

91.5% of VSE shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of VSE shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, York Space Systems had 32 more articles in the media than VSE. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for York Space Systems and 2 mentions for VSE. VSE's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat York Space Systems' score of 0.06 indicating that VSE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
VSE	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
York Space Systems	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	31 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

VSE has higher revenue and earnings than York Space Systems. York Space Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VSE, 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
VSE	$1.11B	4.24	$11.70M	$3.12	53.89
York Space Systems	$386.20M	2.96	-$84.54M	-$0.59	N/A

Summary

VSE beats York Space Systems on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does York Space Systems compare to Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems (NASDAQ:MRCY) and York Space Systems (NYSE:YSS) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

York Space Systems has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Mercury Systems' net margin of -3.02%. Mercury Systems' return on equity of 1.29% beat York Space Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mercury Systems	-3.02%	1.29%	0.78%
York Space Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A

96.0% of Mercury Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Mercury Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Mercury Systems currently has a consensus target price of $112.80, suggesting a potential upside of 36.00%. York Space Systems has a consensus target price of $17.59, suggesting a potential upside of 111.51%. Given York Space Systems' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe York Space Systems is more favorable than Mercury Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mercury Systems	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54
York Space Systems	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

Mercury Systems has higher revenue and earnings than York Space Systems. Mercury Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than York Space Systems, 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
Mercury Systems	$983.62M	5.13	-$29.67M	-$0.50	N/A
York Space Systems	$386.20M	2.96	-$84.54M	-$0.59	N/A

In the previous week, York Space Systems had 34 more articles in the media than Mercury Systems. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for York Space Systems and 0 mentions for Mercury Systems. York Space Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.06 beat Mercury Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that York Space Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Mercury Systems	Neutral
York Space Systems	Neutral

Summary

Mercury Systems beats York Space Systems on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does York Space Systems compare to Karman?

York Space Systems (NYSE:YSS) and Karman (NYSE:KRMN) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

Karman has a net margin of 6.31% compared to York Space Systems' net margin of 0.00%. Karman's return on equity of 15.54% beat York Space Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
York Space Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A
Karman	6.31%	15.54%	4.97%

York Space Systems presently has a consensus price target of $17.59, suggesting a potential upside of 111.51%. Karman has a consensus price target of $88.09, suggesting a potential upside of 165.56%. Given Karman's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Karman is more favorable than York Space Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
York Space Systems	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Karman	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92

Karman has higher revenue and earnings than York Space Systems. York Space Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Karman, 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
York Space Systems	$386.20M	2.96	-$84.54M	-$0.59	N/A
Karman	$471.50M	9.32	$17.37M	$0.29	114.39

In the previous week, York Space Systems had 26 more articles in the media than Karman. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for York Space Systems and 8 mentions for Karman. York Space Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.06 beat Karman's score of -0.07 indicating that York Space Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
York Space Systems	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	31 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Karman	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Karman beats York Space Systems on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does York Space Systems compare to AAR?

York Space Systems (NYSE:YSS) and AAR (NYSE:AIR) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, risk, dividends, profitability and institutional ownership.

AAR has higher revenue and earnings than York Space Systems. York Space Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AAR, 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
York Space Systems	$386.20M	2.96	-$84.54M	-$0.59	N/A
AAR	$3.49B	1.18	$187.70M	$4.88	20.93

York Space Systems currently has a consensus price target of $17.59, suggesting a potential upside of 111.51%. AAR has a consensus price target of $140.60, suggesting a potential upside of 37.64%. Given York Space Systems' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe York Space Systems is more favorable than AAR.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
York Space Systems	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
AAR	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

AAR has a net margin of 5.55% compared to York Space Systems' net margin of 0.00%. AAR's return on equity of 12.99% beat York Space Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
York Space Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A
AAR	5.55%	12.99%	6.47%

90.7% of AAR shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of AAR shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, York Space Systems had 15 more articles in the media than AAR. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for York Space Systems and 19 mentions for AAR. AAR's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat York Space Systems' score of 0.06 indicating that AAR is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
York Space Systems	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	31 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
AAR	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

AAR beats York Space Systems on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	York Space Systems	Aerospace & Defense Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$1.11B	$20.40B	$10.26B	$22.98B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.70%	96.63%	3.73%
P/E Ratio	-13.74	36.13	26.65	28.06
Price / Sales	2.88	122.03	266.31	23.10
Price / Cash	N/A	25.75	24.04	19.11
Price / Book	1.18	7.29	4.84	4.72
Net Income	-$84.54M	$563.23M	$614.52M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-8.08%	-1.52%	1.36%	0.92%
1 Month Performance	-9.03%	-6.57%	-1.89%	-4.93%
1 Year Performance	N/A	-6.83%	2.79%	5.76%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
YSS York Space Systems	3.484 of 5 stars	$8.06 -3.1%	$17.59 +118.4%	N/A	$1.11B	$386.20M	N/A	710	Trending News
MDA MDA Space	4.5025 of 5 stars	$31.01 -1.5%	$50.00 +61.2%	N/A	$5.11B	$1.17B	57.43	4,800
VSEC VSE	4.5353 of 5 stars	$174.65 -3.4%	$260.00 +48.9%	+2.3%	$5.07B	$1.11B	55.98	1,600	Gap Down
MRCY Mercury Systems	3.6582 of 5 stars	$80.12 -2.5%	$110.55 +38.0%	-0.7%	$5.00B	$983.62M	N/A	2,102	News Coverage Positive News
KRMN Karman	4.73 of 5 stars	$33.69 -5.6%	$88.09 +161.5%	-54.4%	$4.73B	$471.50M	116.16	1,400

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York Space Systems (YSS) Competitors

YSS vs. MDA, VSEC, MRCY, KRMN, and AIR

How does York Space Systems compare to MDA Space?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, YSS or MDA?

Does the media refer more to YSS or MDA?

Do analysts rate YSS or MDA?

Is YSS or MDA more profitable?

Summary

How does York Space Systems compare to VSE?

Is VSEC or YSS more profitable?

Do analysts recommend VSEC or YSS?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in VSEC or YSS?

Does the media prefer VSEC or YSS?

Which has better valuation & earnings, VSEC or YSS?

Summary

How does York Space Systems compare to Mercury Systems?

Is MRCY or YSS more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in MRCY or YSS?

Do analysts prefer MRCY or YSS?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, MRCY or YSS?

Does the media favor MRCY or YSS?

Summary

How does York Space Systems compare to Karman?

Is YSS or KRMN more profitable?

Do analysts rate YSS or KRMN?

Which has better earnings & valuation, YSS or KRMN?

Does the media refer more to YSS or KRMN?

Summary

How does York Space Systems compare to AAR?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, YSS or AIR?

Do analysts recommend YSS or AIR?

Is YSS or AIR more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of YSS or AIR?

Does the media prefer YSS or AIR?

Summary

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