LRAD (LRAD) Competitors

Universal Electronics (NASDAQ:UEIC) and LRAD (NASDAQ:LRAD) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, community ranking, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Does the media favor UEIC or LRAD?

In the previous week, Universal Electronics had 3 more articles in the media than LRAD. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Universal Electronics and 0 mentions for LRAD. Universal Electronics' average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat LRAD's score of 0.00 indicating that Universal Electronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Universal Electronics	Positive
LRAD	Neutral

Which has more risk and volatility, UEIC or LRAD?

Universal Electronics has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its share price is 20% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, LRAD has a beta of 0.29, indicating that its share price is 71% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Is UEIC or LRAD more profitable?

LRAD has a net margin of 1.29% compared to Universal Electronics' net margin of -6.96%. LRAD's return on equity of 1.25% beat Universal Electronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal Electronics	-6.96%	-8.61%	-4.39%
LRAD	1.29%	1.25%	1.02%

Do analysts prefer UEIC or LRAD?

Universal Electronics presently has a consensus price target of $14.50, indicating a potential upside of 35.51%. Given Universal Electronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Universal Electronics is more favorable than LRAD.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal Electronics	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
LRAD	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in UEIC or LRAD?

79.4% of Universal Electronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.6% of LRAD shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.4% of Universal Electronics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of LRAD shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Which has better earnings and valuation, UEIC or LRAD?

LRAD has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Universal Electronics. LRAD is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Universal Electronics, 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
Universal Electronics	$420.46M	0.33	-$98.24M	-$2.05	-5.22
LRAD	$26.31M	3.57	-$3.74M	-$0.06	-48.00

Does the MarketBeat Community favor UEIC or LRAD?

Universal Electronics received 152 more outperform votes than LRAD when rated by MarketBeat users. However, 76.60% of users gave LRAD an outperform vote while only 57.44% of users gave Universal Electronics an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Universal Electronics	Outperform Votes 332 57.44%	Underperform Votes 246 42.56%
LRAD	Outperform Votes 180 76.60%	Underperform Votes 55 23.40%

Summary

Universal Electronics beats LRAD on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.