Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Competitors

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

Does the media prefer RBBN or EXTR?

In the previous week, Extreme Networks had 3 more articles in the media than Ribbon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Extreme Networks and 3 mentions for Ribbon Communications. Ribbon Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Extreme Networks' score of 0.45 indicating that Ribbon Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ribbon Communications	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Extreme Networks	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Is RBBN or EXTR more profitable?

Ribbon Communications has a net margin of -6.62% compared to Extreme Networks' net margin of -12.11%. Ribbon Communications' return on equity of 5.41% beat Extreme Networks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ribbon Communications	-6.62%	5.41%	2.04%
Extreme Networks	-12.11%	-80.55%	-4.30%

Which has better earnings & valuation, RBBN or EXTR?

Ribbon Communications has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Extreme Networks. Extreme Networks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ribbon Communications, 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
Ribbon Communications	$808.92M	0.90	-$66.21M	-$0.32	-13.03
Extreme Networks	$1.03B	2.27	-$85.96M	-$0.97	-18.29

Which has more risk & volatility, RBBN or EXTR?

Ribbon Communications has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Extreme Networks has a beta of 1.76, meaning that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts prefer RBBN or EXTR?

Ribbon Communications presently has a consensus price target of $5.88, indicating a potential upside of 40.89%. Extreme Networks has a consensus price target of $19.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.10%. Given Ribbon Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Ribbon Communications is more favorable than Extreme Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ribbon Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
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 believe in RBBN or EXTR?

Ribbon Communications received 40 more outperform votes than Extreme Networks when rated by MarketBeat users. However, 69.64% of users gave Extreme Networks an outperform vote while only 63.03% of users gave Ribbon Communications an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Ribbon Communications	Outperform Votes 508 63.03%	Underperform Votes 298 36.97%
Extreme Networks	Outperform Votes 468 69.64%	Underperform Votes 204 30.36%

Do institutionals & insiders believe in RBBN or EXTR?

70.9% of Ribbon Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.1% of Extreme Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Ribbon Communications shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of Extreme Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ribbon Communications beats Extreme Networks on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.