Ceragon Networks (CRNT) Competitors

Ceragon Networks (NASDAQ:CRNT) and Penguin Solutions (NASDAQ:PENG) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends and community ranking.

Does the media favor CRNT or PENG?

In the previous week, Ceragon Networks had 8 more articles in the media than Penguin Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Ceragon Networks and 3 mentions for Penguin Solutions. Penguin Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Ceragon Networks' score of -0.31 indicating that Penguin Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ceragon Networks	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Penguin Solutions	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Does the MarketBeat Community favor CRNT or PENG?

Ceragon Networks received 413 more outperform votes than Penguin Solutions when rated by MarketBeat users. However, 100.00% of users gave Penguin Solutions an outperform vote while only 64.48% of users gave Ceragon Networks an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Ceragon Networks	Outperform Votes 423 64.48%	Underperform Votes 233 35.52%
Penguin Solutions	Outperform Votes 10 100.00%	Underperform Votes No Votes

Which has higher valuation & earnings, CRNT or PENG?

Ceragon Networks has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Penguin Solutions. Penguin Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ceragon Networks, 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
Ceragon Networks	$394.19M	0.65	$24.06M	$0.27	11.15
Penguin Solutions	$1.17B	0.97	-$52.47M	-$0.52	-41.06

Which has more volatility and risk, CRNT or PENG?

Ceragon Networks has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its share price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Penguin Solutions has a beta of 1.68, indicating that its share price is 68% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of CRNT or PENG?

13.3% of Ceragon Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 19.0% of Ceragon Networks shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Penguin Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Is CRNT or PENG more profitable?

Ceragon Networks has a net margin of 6.10% compared to Penguin Solutions' net margin of -2.21%. Ceragon Networks' return on equity of 21.32% beat Penguin Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ceragon Networks	6.10%	21.32%	10.29%
Penguin Solutions	-2.21%	11.70%	3.12%

Do analysts recommend CRNT or PENG?

Ceragon Networks currently has a consensus price target of $6.83, indicating a potential upside of 127.02%. Penguin Solutions has a consensus price target of $25.43, indicating a potential upside of 19.10%. Given Ceragon Networks' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ceragon Networks is more favorable than Penguin Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ceragon Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.25
Penguin Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.25

Summary

Ceragon Networks beats Penguin Solutions on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.