Ceragon Networks (CRNT) Competitors

Ceragon Networks (NASDAQ:CRNT) 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 risk, institutional ownership, earnings, community ranking, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Does the media prefer CRNT or AAOI?

In the previous week, Applied Optoelectronics had 20 more articles in the media than Ceragon Networks. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Applied Optoelectronics and 2 mentions for Ceragon Networks. Applied Optoelectronics' average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Ceragon Networks' score of 0.44 indicating that Applied Optoelectronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ceragon Networks	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Applied Optoelectronics	7 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in CRNT or AAOI?

13.3% of Ceragon Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.0% of Ceragon Networks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Which has higher earnings and valuation, CRNT or AAOI?

Ceragon Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Applied Optoelectronics. Applied Optoelectronics 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	$377.62M	0.99	$6.22M	$0.22	19.95
Applied Optoelectronics	$209.55M	8.14	-$56.05M	-$2.06	-18.36

Which has more volatility and risk, CRNT or AAOI?

Ceragon Networks has a beta of 1.61, suggesting that its share price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Applied Optoelectronics has a beta of 2.37, suggesting that its share price is 137% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Does the MarketBeat Community believe in CRNT or AAOI?

Applied Optoelectronics received 189 more outperform votes than Ceragon Networks when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 65.06% of users gave Applied Optoelectronics an outperform vote while only 64.32% of users gave Ceragon Networks an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Ceragon Networks	Outperform Votes 420 64.32%	Underperform Votes 233 35.68%
Applied Optoelectronics	Outperform Votes 609 65.06%	Underperform Votes 327 34.94%

Is CRNT or AAOI more profitable?

Ceragon Networks has a net margin of 5.10% compared to Applied Optoelectronics' net margin of -38.61%. Ceragon Networks' return on equity of 19.77% beat Applied Optoelectronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ceragon Networks	5.10%	19.77%	9.38%
Applied Optoelectronics	-38.61%	-22.36%	-12.08%

Do analysts rate CRNT or AAOI?

Ceragon Networks presently has a consensus target price of $6.83, suggesting a potential upside of 55.66%. Applied Optoelectronics has a consensus target price of $29.20, suggesting a potential downside of 22.79%. Given Ceragon Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ceragon Networks is more favorable than Applied Optoelectronics.

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
Applied Optoelectronics	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

Summary

Ceragon Networks beats Applied Optoelectronics on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.