Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT) Competitors

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) and Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:GILT) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in PL or GILT?

41.7% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.9% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Does the media prefer PL or GILT?

In the previous week, Planet Labs PBC had 4 more articles in the media than Gilat Satellite Networks. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Planet Labs PBC and 5 mentions for Gilat Satellite Networks. Planet Labs PBC's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Gilat Satellite Networks' score of 0.27 indicating that Planet Labs PBC is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Planet Labs PBC	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Gilat Satellite Networks	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Do analysts prefer PL or GILT?

Planet Labs PBC presently has a consensus price target of $6.86, indicating a potential upside of 1.11%. Gilat Satellite Networks has a consensus price target of $11.00, indicating a potential upside of 17.15%. Given Gilat Satellite Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Gilat Satellite Networks is more favorable than Planet Labs PBC.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Planet Labs PBC	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.90
Gilat Satellite Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.33

Which has higher earnings & valuation, PL or GILT?

Gilat Satellite Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Planet Labs PBC. Planet Labs PBC 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
Planet Labs PBC	$244.35M	8.43	-$123.20M	-$0.36	-18.85
Gilat Satellite Networks	$305.45M	1.76	$24.85M	$0.39	24.08

Which has more risk & volatility, PL or GILT?

Planet Labs PBC has a beta of 1.8, indicating that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Gilat Satellite Networks has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Is PL or GILT more profitable?

Gilat Satellite Networks has a net margin of 6.41% compared to Planet Labs PBC's net margin of -42.58%. Gilat Satellite Networks' return on equity of 10.05% beat Planet Labs PBC's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Planet Labs PBC	-42.58%	-23.36%	-16.51%
Gilat Satellite Networks	6.41%	10.05%	6.02%

Summary

Gilat Satellite Networks beats Planet Labs PBC on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.