VCM vs. CTS, ICG, PL, ESP, VLN, TII, MXL, TZS, MEI, and SPI
Should you be buying Vecima Networks stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Vecima Networks include Converge Technology Solutions (CTS), Integra Gold (ICG), Pinnacle Renewable Energy (PL), Brompton Energy Split (ESP), Velan (VLN), Terra Firma Capital (TII), MX Gold (MXL), Trez Capital Senior Mortgage Investment (TZS), Manitok Energy (MEI), and Canadian Spirit Resources (SPI). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.
Vecima Networks vs.
Vecima Networks (TSE:VCM) and Converge Technology Solutions (TSE:CTS) 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 profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, community ranking, media sentiment, risk, dividends and valuation.
In the previous week, Vecima Networks had 1 more articles in the media than Converge Technology Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Vecima Networks and 1 mentions for Converge Technology Solutions. Converge Technology Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Vecima Networks' score of 0.27 indicating that Converge Technology Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Vecima Networks has a net margin of 6.66% compared to Converge Technology Solutions' net margin of -6.10%. Vecima Networks' return on equity of 8.57% beat Converge Technology Solutions' return on equity.
Vecima Networks has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Converge Technology Solutions has a beta of 1.81, meaning that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Vecima Networks received 67 more outperform votes than Converge Technology Solutions when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 61.20% of users gave Vecima Networks an outperform vote while only 41.28% of users gave Converge Technology Solutions an outperform vote.
Vecima Networks has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Converge Technology Solutions. Converge Technology Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vecima Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
15.5% of Vecima Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.3% of Converge Technology Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 57.1% of Vecima Networks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.0% of Converge Technology Solutions 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.
Vecima Networks pays an annual dividend of C$0.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Converge Technology Solutions pays an annual dividend of C$0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Vecima Networks pays out 27.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Converge Technology Solutions pays out -7.5% 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. Converge Technology Solutions is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.
Vecima Networks currently has a consensus target price of C$25.50, indicating a potential upside of 45.71%. Converge Technology Solutions has a consensus target price of C$5.86, indicating a potential upside of 77.01%. Given Converge Technology Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Converge Technology Solutions is more favorable than Vecima Networks.
Summary
Vecima Networks beats Converge Technology Solutions on 11 of the 21 factors compared between the two stocks.
Get Vecima Networks News Delivered to You Automatically
Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for VCM and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.
New MarketBeat Followers Over Time
This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding {thisCompany.Symbol} and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period.
Media Sentiment Over Time
This chart shows the average media sentiment of TSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
Vecima Networks Competitors List
Related Companies and Tools
This page (TSE:VCM) was last updated on 12/9/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
Free VCM Stock Alerts