Astrotech (ASTC) Competitors

Astrotech (NASDAQ:ASTC) and Data I/O (NASDAQ:DAIO) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Does the media favor ASTC or DAIO?

In the previous week, Data I/O had 4 more articles in the media than Astrotech. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Data I/O and 1 mentions for Astrotech. Astrotech's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Data I/O's score of 0.60 indicating that Astrotech is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Astrotech	Very Positive
Data I/O	Positive

Is ASTC or DAIO more profitable?

Data I/O has a net margin of -12.21% compared to Astrotech's net margin of -1,536.99%. Data I/O's return on equity of -14.56% beat Astrotech's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Astrotech	-1,536.99%	-46.37%	-42.51%
Data I/O	-12.21%	-14.56%	-10.84%

Which has better valuation & earnings, ASTC or DAIO?

Data I/O has higher revenue and earnings than Astrotech. Data I/O is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Astrotech, 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
Astrotech	$1.66M	5.86	-$11.67M	-$8.42	-0.68
Data I/O	$21.77M	1.35	-$3.09M	-$0.29	-11.00

Do analysts recommend ASTC or DAIO?

Data I/O has a consensus target price of $5.22, indicating a potential upside of 63.64%. Given Data I/O's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Data I/O is more favorable than Astrotech.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Astrotech	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Data I/O	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00

Do insiders & institutionals believe in ASTC or DAIO?

24.4% of Astrotech shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.0% of Data I/O shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.9% of Astrotech shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of Data I/O shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Which has more risk & volatility, ASTC or DAIO?

Astrotech has a beta of 0.25, suggesting that its share price is 75% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Data I/O has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its share price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Data I/O beats Astrotech on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.