Pixelworks (PXLW) Competitors

Ceragon Networks (NASDAQ:CRNT) and Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Does the media refer more to CRNT or PXLW?

In the previous week, Pixelworks had 5 more articles in the media than Ceragon Networks. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Pixelworks and 4 mentions for Ceragon Networks. Ceragon Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Pixelworks' score of 0.16 indicating that Ceragon Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ceragon Networks	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Pixelworks	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Do analysts recommend CRNT or PXLW?

Ceragon Networks currently has a consensus target price of $5.30, suggesting a potential upside of 166.33%. Pixelworks has a consensus target price of $11.67, suggesting a potential upside of 39.72%. Given Ceragon Networks' higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Ceragon Networks is more favorable than Pixelworks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ceragon Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Pixelworks	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Which has higher valuation and earnings, CRNT or PXLW?

Ceragon Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Pixelworks. Pixelworks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ceragon 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
Ceragon Networks	$394.19M	0.45	$24.06M	$0.16	12.44
Pixelworks	$43.21M	1.03	-$28.72M	-$5.59	-1.49

Is CRNT or PXLW more profitable?

Ceragon Networks has a net margin of 3.57% compared to Pixelworks' net margin of -82.36%. Ceragon Networks' return on equity of 13.71% beat Pixelworks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ceragon Networks	3.57%	13.71%	6.79%
Pixelworks	-82.36%	-300.58%	-43.46%

Which has more risk and volatility, CRNT or PXLW?

Ceragon Networks has a beta of 1, indicating that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.Comparatively, Pixelworks has a beta of 1.52, indicating that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in CRNT or PXLW?

13.3% of Ceragon Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.4% of Pixelworks shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.0% of Ceragon Networks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Pixelworks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ceragon Networks beats Pixelworks on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.