Spirent Communications Competitors

Spirent Communications (OTCMKTS:SPMYY) and OI S A/S (NYSE:OIBR.C) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Spirent Communications and OI S A/S, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Profitability

This table compares Spirent Communications and OI S A/S's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Spirent Communications and OI S A/S's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Spirent Communications has higher revenue and earnings than OI S A/S.

Summary

Spirent Communications beats OI S A/S on 2 of the 2 factors compared between the two stocks.

KT (NYSE:KT) and Spirent Communications (OTCMKTS:SPMYY) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for KT and Spirent Communications, as provided by MarketBeat.

Profitability

This table compares KT and Spirent Communications' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

KT pays an annual dividend of $0.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Spirent Communications pays an annual dividend of $0.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. KT pays out 44.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Spirent Communications pays out 46.6% 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. KT has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. KT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares KT and Spirent Communications' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

KT has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Spirent Communications has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

24.6% of KT shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of KT shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Spirent Communications shares are owned by 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.

Summary

KT beats Spirent Communications on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

OI (NYSE:OIBRC) and Spirent Communications (OTCMKTS:SPMYY) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

2.8% of OI shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Spirent Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for OI and Spirent Communications, as provided by MarketBeat.

Profitability

This table compares OI and Spirent Communications' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares OI and Spirent Communications' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Spirent Communications has lower revenue, but higher earnings than OI.

Volatility & Risk

OI has a beta of 1.77, suggesting that its share price is 77% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Spirent Communications has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Spirent Communications beats OI on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

Spark New Zealand (OTCMKTS:SPKKY) and Spirent Communications (OTCMKTS:SPMYY) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Spark New Zealand and Spirent Communications, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Spark New Zealand and Spirent Communications' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Spark New Zealand has higher revenue and earnings than Spirent Communications. Spark New Zealand is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spirent Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Spark New Zealand and Spirent Communications' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.4% of Spark New Zealand shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Spirent Communications shares are held 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.

Dividends

Spark New Zealand pays an annual dividend of $0.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Spirent Communications pays an annual dividend of $0.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Spark New Zealand pays out 90.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Spirent Communications pays out 46.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Risk & Volatility

Spark New Zealand has a beta of 0.54, indicating that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Spirent Communications has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Spirent Communications beats Spark New Zealand on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Telekom Austria (OTCMKTS:TKAGY) and Spirent Communications (OTCMKTS:SPMYY) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

Risk & Volatility

Telekom Austria has a beta of 0.24, suggesting that its stock price is 76% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Spirent Communications has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Telekom Austria and Spirent Communications' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Telekom Austria has higher revenue and earnings than Spirent Communications. Telekom Austria is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spirent Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Telekom Austria and Spirent Communications' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Telekom Austria and Spirent Communications, as reported by MarketBeat.

Dividends

Telekom Austria pays an annual dividend of $0.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Spirent Communications pays an annual dividend of $0.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Telekom Austria pays out 44.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Spirent Communications pays out 46.6% 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. Telekom Austria is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Telekom Austria beats Spirent Communications on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Spirent Communications (OTCMKTS:SPMYY) and TIM (NYSE:TIMB) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

4.7% of TIM shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Spirent Communications 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.

Risk & Volatility

Spirent Communications has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, TIM has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Spirent Communications pays an annual dividend of $0.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. TIM pays an annual dividend of $0.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Spirent Communications pays out 46.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TIM pays out 54.7% 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Spirent Communications and TIM, as provided by MarketBeat.

TIM has a consensus price target of $16.50, suggesting a potential upside of 45.25%. Given TIM's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe TIM is more favorable than Spirent Communications.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Spirent Communications and TIM's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Spirent Communications and TIM's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

TIM beats Spirent Communications on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.