Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT) Competitors

SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG) and Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:GILT) are both small-cap electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

Is SEDG or GILT more profitable?

Gilat Satellite Networks has a net margin of 4.32% compared to SolarEdge Technologies' net margin of -182.81%. Gilat Satellite Networks' return on equity of 8.16% beat SolarEdge Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SolarEdge Technologies	-182.81%	-127.53%	-46.17%
Gilat Satellite Networks	4.32%	8.16%	5.16%

Which has more risk & volatility, SEDG or GILT?

SolarEdge Technologies has a beta of 1.62, indicating that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Gilat Satellite Networks has a beta of 0.4, indicating that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, SEDG or GILT?

Gilat Satellite Networks has lower revenue, but higher earnings than SolarEdge Technologies. SolarEdge Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gilat Satellite 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
SolarEdge Technologies	$901.46M	1.65	-$1.81B	-$30.14	-0.84
Gilat Satellite Networks	$305.45M	1.48	$24.85M	$0.24	33.00

Does the media prefer SEDG or GILT?

In the previous week, SolarEdge Technologies had 19 more articles in the media than Gilat Satellite Networks. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for SolarEdge Technologies and 6 mentions for Gilat Satellite Networks. SolarEdge Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Gilat Satellite Networks' score of 0.37 indicating that SolarEdge Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
SolarEdge Technologies	6 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Gilat Satellite Networks	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of SEDG or GILT?

95.1% of SolarEdge Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of SolarEdge Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Do analysts recommend SEDG or GILT?

SolarEdge Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $17.36, suggesting a potential downside of 31.26%. Gilat Satellite Networks has a consensus price target of $8.50, suggesting a potential upside of 7.32%. Given Gilat Satellite Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Gilat Satellite Networks is more favorable than SolarEdge Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SolarEdge Technologies	9 Sell rating(s)	18 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67
Gilat Satellite Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Gilat Satellite Networks beats SolarEdge Technologies on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.