MoSys (NASDAQ:MOSY) and Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation and dividends.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares MoSys and Viavi Solutions’ top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
MoSys | $16.60 million | 0.43 | -$10.66 million | N/A | N/A |
Viavi Solutions | $880.40 million | 3.42 | -$46.00 million | $0.34 | 38.82 |
MoSys has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Viavi Solutions.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for MoSys and Viavi Solutions, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
MoSys | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Viavi Solutions | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2.78 |
Viavi Solutions has a consensus price target of $12.87, indicating a potential downside of 2.54%. Given Viavi Solutions’ higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Viavi Solutions is more favorable than MoSys.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
12.5% of MoSys shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.2% of Viavi Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of MoSys shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Risk & Volatility
MoSys has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Viavi Solutions has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares MoSys and Viavi Solutions’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
MoSys | -68.73% | 21.05% | 7.33% |
Viavi Solutions | -3.76% | 15.82% | 5.94% |
Summary
Viavi Solutions beats MoSys on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
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