Reviewing Global X Space Tech ETF (NASDAQ:ORBX) and Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:GILT)

Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:GILT) and Global X Space Tech ETF (NASDAQ:ORBX) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Volatility & Risk

Gilat Satellite Networks has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its share price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Global X Space Tech ETF has a beta of 5.03, suggesting that its share price is 403% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Gilat Satellite Networks and Global X Space Tech ETF’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Gilat Satellite Networks	6.80%	11.65%	7.37%
Global X Space Tech ETF	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Gilat Satellite Networks and Global X Space Tech ETF, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Gilat Satellite Networks	0	2	1	1	2.75
Global X Space Tech ETF	0	7	2	0	2.55

Gilat Satellite Networks currently has a consensus target price of $20.00, indicating a potential upside of 81.65%. Global X Space Tech ETF has a consensus target price of $40.68, indicating a potential upside of 0.00%. Given Gilat Satellite Networks’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Gilat Satellite Networks is more favorable than Global X Space Tech ETF.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Gilat Satellite Networks and Global X Space Tech ETF”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Gilat Satellite Networks	$451.66 million	1.80	$20.72 million	$0.51	21.59
Global X Space Tech ETF	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Gilat Satellite Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Global X Space Tech ETF.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

35.7% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Gilat Satellite Networks beats Global X Space Tech ETF on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Gilat Satellite Networks

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides satellite-based broadband communication solutions in Israel, the United States, Peru, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Satellite Networks, Integrated Solutions, and Network Infrastructure and Services. Its portfolio consists of cloud-based satellite network platform, very small aperture terminals, amplifiers, modems, on-the-move antennas, solid state power amplifiers, block upconverters, transceivers, and defense ground systems and field services. The company also develops, manufactures, and supplies products and solutions for mission-critical defense and broadcast satellite communications systems, advanced on-the-move and on-the-pause satellite communications equipment, systems, and solutions, including airborne, ground-mobile satellite systems and solutions; and provides terrestrial, including fiber optic and wireless network, and satellite network construction and operation services. In addition, it provides turnkey integrated solutions, including managed satellite network services, network planning and optimization, remote network operation, call center support, hub and field operations, and communication networks construction and installation services; connectivity services, internet access, and telephony services to enterprise, government, and residential customers; and builds telecommunication infrastructure using fiber-optic and wireless technologies for broadband connectivity. The company sells its products and solutions to communication service providers, satellite operators, Mobile Network Operators, and system integrators that use satellite communications to serve enterprise, social inclusion solutions, government and residential users, and defense and homeland security organizations, as well as directly to end-users. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.