ATEX vs IDCC vs QCOM vs GSAT vs AAPL

For growth investors, Anterix Inc.

(ATEX) is the stronger pick with 43. 9% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -4. 0% for InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC). InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) offers the better valuation at 23. 7x trailing P/E (38. 8x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Anterix Inc. (ATEX) a "Buy" — based on 6 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, InterDigital, Inc.

(IDCC) is the cheapest at 23. 7x versus QUALCOMM Incorporated at 43. 7x. On forward P/E, Anterix Inc. is actually cheaper at 16. 6x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: InterDigital, Inc. wins at 0. 74x versus QUALCOMM Incorporated's 9. 80x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Globalstar, Inc.

(GSAT) delivered a total return of +402. 1%, compared to +16. 3% for Anterix Inc. (ATEX). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: AAPL returned +1199% versus ATEX's +45. 6%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Anterix Inc.

(ATEX) is the lower-risk stock at 1. 02β versus Globalstar, Inc. 's 2. 04β — meaning GSAT is approximately 100% more volatile than ATEX relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Anterix Inc. (ATEX) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 3% versus 154% for Globalstar, Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Anterix Inc.

(ATEX) is pulling ahead at 43. 9% versus -4. 0% for InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Globalstar, Inc. grew EPS 74. 6% year-over-year, compared to -44. 2% for QUALCOMM Incorporated. Over a 3-year CAGR, ATEX leads at 77. 2% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

InterDigital, Inc.

(IDCC) is the more profitable company, earning 48. 8% net margin versus -188. 6% for Anterix Inc. — meaning it keeps 48. 8% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: IDCC leads at 55. 3% versus -194. 2% for ATEX. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — ATEX leads at 100. 0%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 74x versus QUALCOMM Incorporated's 9. 80x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Anterix Inc. (ATEX) trades at 16. 6x forward P/E versus 38. 8x for InterDigital, Inc. — 22. 2x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for IDCC: 52. 0% to $425. 00.

In this comparison, QCOM (1.

6% yield), IDCC (0. 6% yield), AAPL (0. 4% yield), GSAT (0. 1% yield) pay a dividend. ATEX does not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Apple Inc.

(AAPL) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 1. 04), +1199% 10Y return). Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) carries a higher beta of 2. 04 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (AAPL: +1199%, GSAT: +204. 0%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (ATEX (Communication Services) and IDCC (Technology) and QCOM (Technology) and GSAT (Communication Services) and AAPL (Technology)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: ATEX is a small-cap high-growth stock; IDCC is a small-cap quality compounder stock; QCOM is a large-cap quality compounder stock; GSAT is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; AAPL is a mega-cap quality compounder stock. IDCC, QCOM pay a dividend while ATEX, GSAT, AAPL do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.