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

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

Volatility and Risk

Global X Space Tech ETF has a beta of -4.84, meaning that its stock price is 584% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Gilat Satellite Networks has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

35.7% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are held 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.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Global X Space Tech ETF and Gilat Satellite Networks”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Global X Space Tech ETF	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gilat Satellite Networks	$451.66 million	1.81	$20.72 million	$0.51	21.67

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Global X Space Tech ETF and Gilat Satellite Networks, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Global X Space Tech ETF	0	6	2	0	2.57
Gilat Satellite Networks	0	2	1	1	2.75

Global X Space Tech ETF currently has a consensus price target of $39.63, indicating a potential upside of 0.00%. Gilat Satellite Networks has a consensus price target of $20.00, indicating a potential upside of 81.00%. Given Gilat Satellite Networks’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Gilat Satellite Networks is more favorable than Global X Space Tech ETF.

Profitability

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

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

Summary

Gilat Satellite Networks beats Global X Space Tech ETF on 10 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.