Genasys (NASDAQ:GNSS) vs. Aviat Networks (NASDAQ:AVNW) Head to Head Comparison

Genasys (NASDAQ:GNSS) and Aviat Networks (NASDAQ:AVNW) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Genasys and Aviat Networks”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Genasys	$56.89 million	1.14	-$18.11 million	($0.13)	-11.00
Aviat Networks	$439.68 million	0.60	$2.54 million	$0.19	108.11

Aviat Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Genasys. Genasys is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aviat Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Genasys has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its share price is 27% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Aviat Networks has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Genasys and Aviat Networks’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Genasys	-10.86%	-435.06%	-9.83%
Aviat Networks	0.58%	5.85%	2.49%

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Genasys and Aviat Networks, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Genasys	1	0	2	0	2.33
Aviat Networks	1	1	8	0	2.70

Genasys currently has a consensus price target of $3.87, indicating a potential upside of 170.40%. Aviat Networks has a consensus price target of $32.71, indicating a potential upside of 59.27%. Given Genasys’ higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Genasys is more favorable than Aviat Networks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

40.0% of Genasys shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Aviat Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.3% of Genasys shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Aviat Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Aviat Networks beats Genasys on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Genasys

Genasys Inc. engages in the design, development, and commercialization of critical communications hardware and software solutions to alert, inform, and protect people principally in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Hardware and Software. It provides Genasys Protect ALERT, an interactive, cloud-based SaaS solution that is designed to enable SLED and enterprise customers to send critical information to at-risk individuals or groups when an emergency occurs using emails, voice calls, text messages, panic buttons, desktop alerts, TV, social media, and other; and Genasys Protect EVAC that enables responding agencies to determine and communicate the proper scope of a response or evacuation by replacing guesswork with data-driven intelligence; and Genasys Protect CONNECT, an instant communication platform that enables first responders and public safety personnel to collaborate and share information in a single space with text, videos, images, and audio from any location. The company also offers Genasys Protect ACOUSTICS, a mass notification speaker system with Genasys protect command-and-control software; and long range acoustic devices, such as acoustic hailing devices which are used to project alert tones and audible voice messages. It sells its products directly to governments, militaries, end-users, and commercial companies. The company was formerly known as LRAD Corporation. Genasys Inc. was incorporated in 1992 and is based in San Diego, California.

About Aviat Networks

Aviat Networks, Inc. provides microwave networking and wireless access networking solutions in North America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers outdoor, indoor, and split-mount radios; microwave routers, switches, and trunking; and private LTE, virtual fiber, and element management products; and hosted software products, such as aviat design, frequency assurance software, and health assurance software. It also provides project services, which includes design and engineering, site and path surveys, assembly and integrations, project management, and install and commission; and managed services, such as network and interface monitoring, network health, onsite maintenance, and remote upgrades. In addition, the company offers support services, including extended warranty, warranty plus, provision support, and license key management, as well as instructor and virtual instructor led training, e-learning and certification services. It serves communications service providers and private network operators, including federal, state and local government agencies, transportation agencies, energy and utility companies, public safety agencies, and broadcast network operators. The company markets its products through a direct sales, service, and support organization; indirect sales channels comprising dealers, resellers, and sales representatives; and through online. Aviat Networks, Inc. company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.