First Solar (FSLR) Competitors

Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) and First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation, earnings, community ranking and dividends.

Does the media favor MRVL or FSLR?

In the previous week, Marvell Technology had 28 more articles in the media than First Solar. MarketBeat recorded 69 mentions for Marvell Technology and 41 mentions for First Solar. Marvell Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat First Solar's score of 0.86 indicating that Marvell Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Marvell Technology	38 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	18 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Solar	22 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	6 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Does the MarketBeat Community believe in MRVL or FSLR?

Marvell Technology received 369 more outperform votes than First Solar when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 67.09% of users gave Marvell Technology an outperform vote while only 56.53% of users gave First Solar an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Marvell Technology	Outperform Votes 1529 67.09%	Underperform Votes 750 32.91%
First Solar	Outperform Votes 1160 56.53%	Underperform Votes 892 43.47%

Which has more risk and volatility, MRVL or FSLR?

Marvell Technology has a beta of 1.78, suggesting that its stock price is 78% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Solar has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has better earnings & valuation, MRVL or FSLR?

First Solar has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Marvell Technology. Marvell Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, 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
Marvell Technology	$5.77B	7.85	-$933.40M	-$1.02	-51.23
First Solar	$4.21B	3.07	$830.78M	$12.01	10.05

Do analysts prefer MRVL or FSLR?

Marvell Technology currently has a consensus price target of $120.44, suggesting a potential upside of 130.50%. First Solar has a consensus price target of $257.42, suggesting a potential upside of 113.28%. Given Marvell Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Marvell Technology is more favorable than First Solar.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Marvell Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	24 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
First Solar	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	23 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.96

Is MRVL or FSLR more profitable?

First Solar has a net margin of 32.41% compared to Marvell Technology's net margin of -27.49%. First Solar's return on equity of 17.56% beat Marvell Technology's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Marvell Technology	-27.49%	4.59%	3.20%
First Solar	32.41%	17.56%	11.46%

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in MRVL or FSLR?

83.5% of Marvell Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.1% of First Solar shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Marvell Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of First Solar shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Marvell Technology beats First Solar on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.