Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ:CRUS – Get Free Report) is one of 221 publicly-traded companies in the “Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment” industry, but how does it compare to its competitors? We will compare Cirrus Logic to similar businesses based on the strength of its valuation, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.
Profitability
This table compares Cirrus Logic and its competitors’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Cirrus Logic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cirrus Logic Competitors | -5,749.83% | -633.24% | -20.32% |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
88.0% of Cirrus Logic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.8% of shares of all “Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment” companies are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Cirrus Logic shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.5% of shares of all “Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment” companies are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Volatility & Risk
Cirrus Logic has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cirrus Logic’s competitors have a beta of 1.63, indicating that their average stock price is 63% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Cirrus Logic and its competitors, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Cirrus Logic | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2.22 |
| Cirrus Logic Competitors | 3470 | 12238 | 25575 | 981 | 2.57 |
Cirrus Logic currently has a consensus price target of $147.86, indicating a potential upside of 29.39%. As a group, “Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment” companies have a potential upside of 33.24%. Given Cirrus Logic’s competitors stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cirrus Logic has less favorable growth aspects than its competitors.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Cirrus Logic and its competitors revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Cirrus Logic | $2.05 billion | N/A | 13.99 |
| Cirrus Logic Competitors | $634.27 million | -$3.72 million | 30.71 |
Cirrus Logic has higher revenue and earnings than its competitors. Cirrus Logic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its competitors, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Summary
Cirrus Logic competitors beat Cirrus Logic on 7 of the 12 factors compared.
Cirrus Logic Company Profile
Cirrus Logic, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, develops low-power high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions in China, the United States, and internationally. The company offers audio products, including amplifiers; codecs components that integrate analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and digital-to-analog converters (DACs) into a single integrated circuit (IC); smart codecs, a codec with integrated digital signal processing; standalone digital signal processors; and SoundClear technology, which consists of a portfolio of tools, software, and algorithms that helps to enhance user experience with features, such as louder, high-fidelity sound, audio playback, voice capture, and hearing augmentation for use in smartphones, tablets, laptops, AR/VR headsets, home theater systems, automotive entertainment systems, and professional audio systems. It also provides high-performance mixed-signal products comprising camera controllers, haptic and sensing solutions, and battery and power ICs for use in smartphones, as well as legacy industrial and energy applications, such as digital utility meters, power supplies, energy control, energy measurement, and energy exploration. The company markets and sells its products through direct sales force, external sales representatives, and distributors. Cirrus Logic, Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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