Telos (TLS) Competitors

Telos (NASDAQ:TLS) and Similarweb (NYSE:SMWB) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, dividends, community ranking and institutional ownership.

Does the media refer more to TLS or SMWB?

In the previous week, Similarweb had 1 more articles in the media than Telos. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Similarweb and 4 mentions for Telos. Telos' average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Similarweb's score of -0.08 indicating that Telos is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Telos	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Similarweb	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Does the MarketBeat Community believe in TLS or SMWB?

Telos received 15 more outperform votes than Similarweb when rated by MarketBeat users. However, 63.93% of users gave Similarweb an outperform vote while only 60.67% of users gave Telos an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Telos	Outperform Votes 54 60.67%	Underperform Votes 35 39.33%
Similarweb	Outperform Votes 39 63.93%	Underperform Votes 22 36.07%

Which has more risk and volatility, TLS or SMWB?

Telos has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Similarweb has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, TLS or SMWB?

Similarweb has higher revenue and earnings than Telos. Similarweb is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Telos, 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
Telos	$108.27M	1.65	-$34.42M	-$0.73	-3.37
Similarweb	$249.91M	2.77	-$11.46M	-$0.14	-59.91

Do analysts prefer TLS or SMWB?

Telos presently has a consensus price target of $4.13, indicating a potential upside of 67.68%. Similarweb has a consensus price target of $16.13, indicating a potential upside of 92.24%. Given Similarweb's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Similarweb is more favorable than Telos.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Telos	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Similarweb	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.10

Is TLS or SMWB more profitable?

Similarweb has a net margin of -4.58% compared to Telos' net margin of -40.80%. Telos' return on equity of -28.19% beat Similarweb's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Telos	-40.80%	-28.19%	-22.17%
Similarweb	-4.58%	-47.62%	-5.03%

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in TLS or SMWB?

62.1% of Telos shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.6% of Similarweb shares are held by institutional investors. 12.4% of Telos shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 62.4% of Similarweb shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Similarweb beats Telos on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.