Pixelworks (PXLW) Competitors

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

Does the media favor PXLW or MX?

In the previous week, Pixelworks had 1 more articles in the media than Magnachip Semiconductor. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Pixelworks and 2 mentions for Magnachip Semiconductor. Pixelworks' average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Magnachip Semiconductor's score of 0.00 indicating that Pixelworks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Pixelworks	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Magnachip Semiconductor	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in PXLW or MX?

21.4% of Pixelworks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.3% of Magnachip Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.3% of Pixelworks shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Magnachip Semiconductor shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Which has more volatility and risk, PXLW or MX?

Pixelworks has a beta of 1.45, indicating that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Magnachip Semiconductor has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has higher valuation and earnings, PXLW or MX?

Pixelworks has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Magnachip Semiconductor. Magnachip Semiconductor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pixelworks, 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
Pixelworks	$43.21M	1.06	-$28.72M	-$6.36	-1.35
Magnachip Semiconductor	$231.74M	0.61	-$54.31M	-$1.28	-3.08

Do analysts recommend PXLW or MX?

Pixelworks currently has a consensus price target of $15.00, indicating a potential upside of 74.22%. Magnachip Semiconductor has a consensus price target of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 51.98%. Given Pixelworks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Pixelworks is more favorable than Magnachip Semiconductor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Pixelworks	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Magnachip Semiconductor	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Is PXLW or MX more profitable?

Magnachip Semiconductor has a net margin of -21.01% compared to Pixelworks' net margin of -91.73%. Magnachip Semiconductor's return on equity of -9.69% beat Pixelworks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Pixelworks	-91.73%	-198.26%	-42.54%
Magnachip Semiconductor	-21.01%	-9.69%	-7.07%

Summary

Pixelworks beats Magnachip Semiconductor on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.