Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS) vs. Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) Head-To-Head Contrast

Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) and Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

95.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.4% of Actelis Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Actelis Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Viavi Solutions and Actelis Networks’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Viavi Solutions	1.33%	10.70%	4.04%
Actelis Networks	-223.94%	-323.47%	-106.78%

Volatility & Risk

Viavi Solutions has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Actelis Networks has a beta of 2.1, suggesting that its share price is 110% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Viavi Solutions and Actelis Networks, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Viavi Solutions	1	2	7	0	2.60
Actelis Networks	2	0	0	0	1.00

Viavi Solutions currently has a consensus price target of $17.44, indicating a potential downside of 7.16%. Given Viavi Solutions’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Viavi Solutions is more favorable than Actelis Networks.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Viavi Solutions and Actelis Networks”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Viavi Solutions	$1.08 billion	3.87	$34.80 million	$0.07	268.43
Actelis Networks	$7.76 million	0.49	-$4.37 million	($8.60)	-0.06

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

Summary

Viavi Solutions beats Actelis Networks on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Viavi Solutions

Viavi Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of network test, monitoring, and assurance solutions for communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, government and avionics. It operates through the following segments: Network Enablement, Service Enablement, and Optical Security and Performance. The Network Enablement segment offers an integrated portfolio of testing solutions that access the network to perform build-out and maintenance tasks. The Service Enablement segment covers solutions and services primarily for communication service providers, and enterprises that deliver and/or operate broadband and IP networks (fixed and mobile) supporting voice, video, and data services as well as a wide range of applications. The Optical Security and Performance segment leverages its core optical coating technologies and volume manufacturing capability to design, manufacture, and sell products targeting anti-counterfeiting, consumer and industrial, government, healthcare, and other markets. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chandler, AZ.

About Actelis Networks

Actelis Networks, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of cyber hardened, hybrid fiber, networking solutions for Internet of Things and telecommunication companies in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Israel, and the Asia Pacific. It provides rapid-deployment networking solutions for wide-area IoT applications, including federal, state, and local governments; intelligent traffic systems; and military, utility, rail, telecom, and campus applications. The company’s products include ethernet access devices; network aggregator switches; and Advanced MetaLIGHT/ Gigaline element management systems software, which enables remote management, monitoring, maintenance, and configuration of the installed equipment in the network. It also offers dynamic spectral software; and access broadband equipment. It serves offers its products through system integrators, distributors, contractors, resellers, and consultants. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.