Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Competitors

Resonant (NASDAQ:RESN) and Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) 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, community ranking, valuation and institutional ownership.

Does the media refer more to RESN or AAOI?

In the previous week, Applied Optoelectronics had 7 more articles in the media than Resonant. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Applied Optoelectronics and 0 mentions for Resonant. Applied Optoelectronics' average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Resonant's score of 0.00 indicating that Applied Optoelectronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Resonant	Neutral
Applied Optoelectronics	Positive

Do insiders & institutionals believe in RESN or AAOI?

21.6% of Resonant shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.2% of Resonant shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Applied Optoelectronics 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.

Is RESN or AAOI more profitable?

Applied Optoelectronics has a net margin of -38.61% compared to Resonant's net margin of -1,651.52%. Applied Optoelectronics' return on equity of -22.36% beat Resonant's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Resonant	-1,651.52%	-187.27%	-125.24%
Applied Optoelectronics	-38.61%	-22.36%	-12.08%

Which has more risk and volatility, RESN or AAOI?

Resonant has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Applied Optoelectronics has a beta of 1.96, meaning that its stock price is 96% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts recommend RESN or AAOI?

Applied Optoelectronics has a consensus price target of $18.70, suggesting a potential downside of 45.11%. Given Applied Optoelectronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Optoelectronics is more favorable than Resonant.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Resonant	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Applied Optoelectronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

Which has better valuation & earnings, RESN or AAOI?

Resonant has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Applied Optoelectronics. Applied Optoelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Resonant, 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
Resonant	$2.18M	138.07	-$35.97M	-$0.57	-7.86
Applied Optoelectronics	$209.55M	7.33	-$56.05M	-$2.06	-16.54

Does the MarketBeat Community believe in RESN or AAOI?

Applied Optoelectronics received 337 more outperform votes than Resonant when rated by MarketBeat users. However, 70.98% of users gave Resonant an outperform vote while only 65.02% of users gave Applied Optoelectronics an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Resonant	Outperform Votes 269 70.98%	Underperform Votes 110 29.02%
Applied Optoelectronics	Outperform Votes 606 65.02%	Underperform Votes 326 34.98%

Summary

Applied Optoelectronics beats Resonant on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.