Head-To-Head Analysis: Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) & The Competition

Array Digital Infrastructure (NYSE:AD) is one of 202 publicly-traded companies in the “Diversified Telecommunication Services” industry, but how does it compare to its rivals? We will compare Array Digital Infrastructure to similar companies based on the strength of its valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Array Digital Infrastructure and its rivals revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Net Income	Price/Earnings Ratio
Array Digital Infrastructure	$162.96 million	$48.76 million	5.81
Array Digital Infrastructure Competitors	$12.37 billion	$976.35 million	-191.23

Array Digital Infrastructure’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Array Digital Infrastructure. Array Digital Infrastructure is trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more expensive than other companies in its industry.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

18.0% of Array Digital Infrastructure shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.7% of shares of all “Diversified Telecommunication Services” companies are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Array Digital Infrastructure shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.7% of shares of all “Diversified Telecommunication Services” companies are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Array Digital Infrastructure and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Array Digital Infrastructure	250.79%	8.52%	4.15%
Array Digital Infrastructure Competitors	-12.22%	-229.18%	-3.14%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Array Digital Infrastructure and its rivals, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Array Digital Infrastructure	0	3	3	0	2.50
Array Digital Infrastructure Competitors	1679	5129	7359	367	2.44

Array Digital Infrastructure presently has a consensus target price of $47.40, indicating a potential upside of 31.67%. As a group, “Diversified Telecommunication Services” companies have a potential upside of 21.60%. Given Array Digital Infrastructure’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Array Digital Infrastructure is more favorable than its rivals.

Risk and Volatility

Array Digital Infrastructure has a beta of 0.26, meaning that its share price is 74% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Array Digital Infrastructure’s rivals have a beta of -4.78, meaning that their average share price is 578% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Array Digital Infrastructure beats its rivals on 7 of the 13 factors compared.

About Array Digital Infrastructure

United States Cellular Corporation provides wireless telecommunications services in the United States. The company offers wireless services, including voice, messaging, and data services. It also provides devices, such as smartphones and other handsets, tablets, wearables, mobile hotspots, routers, and internet of things devices. In addition, the company offers various accessories, such as cases, screen protectors, chargers, and memory cards; and consumer electronics, including audio, home automation, and networking products; as well as offers option to purchase devices and accessories under installment contracts. Further, the company offers roaming, wireless eligible telecommunications carrier, and wireless tower rental services. It serves consumer, business, and government customers with 5.0 million connections, including 4.4 million postpaid, 0.5 million prepaid, and 0.1 million reseller and other connections in 21 states. The company provides its products and services through retail sales, direct sales, third-party national retailers, and independent agents, as well as e-commerce and telesales. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. United States Cellular Corporation is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.