NETGEAR (NTGR) Competitors

NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR) and Extreme Networks (NASDAQ:EXTR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, community ranking, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Does the media refer more to NTGR or EXTR?

In the previous week, Extreme Networks had 4 more articles in the media than NETGEAR. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Extreme Networks and 3 mentions for NETGEAR. NETGEAR's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Extreme Networks' score of 0.57 indicating that NETGEAR is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NETGEAR	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Extreme Networks	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Is NTGR or EXTR more profitable?

NETGEAR has a net margin of 2.88% compared to Extreme Networks' net margin of -12.11%. NETGEAR's return on equity of -8.06% beat Extreme Networks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NETGEAR	2.88%	-8.06%	-5.08%
Extreme Networks	-12.11%	-80.55%	-4.30%

Which has more risk and volatility, NTGR or EXTR?

NETGEAR has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Extreme Networks has a beta of 1.76, indicating that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts rate NTGR or EXTR?

NETGEAR currently has a consensus price target of $13.00, indicating a potential downside of 49.38%. Extreme Networks has a consensus price target of $19.00, indicating a potential upside of 4.86%. Given Extreme Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Extreme Networks is more favorable than NETGEAR.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NETGEAR	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Extreme Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

Does the MarketBeat Community prefer NTGR or EXTR?

Extreme Networks received 107 more outperform votes than NETGEAR when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 69.60% of users gave Extreme Networks an outperform vote while only 60.40% of users gave NETGEAR an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
NETGEAR	Outperform Votes 360 60.40%	Underperform Votes 236 39.60%
Extreme Networks	Outperform Votes 467 69.60%	Underperform Votes 204 30.40%

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of NTGR or EXTR?

83.0% of NETGEAR shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.1% of Extreme Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 7.0% of NETGEAR shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of Extreme Networks shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Which has higher earnings and valuation, NTGR or EXTR?

Extreme Networks has higher revenue and earnings than NETGEAR. Extreme Networks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NETGEAR, 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
NETGEAR	$680.01M	1.09	-$104.77M	$0.65	39.51
Extreme Networks	$1.03B	2.32	-$85.96M	-$0.97	-18.68

Summary

Extreme Networks beats NETGEAR on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.