Xtera Communications (OTCMKTS:XCOMQ – Get Free Report) and NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR – Get Free Report) are both technology companies, but which is the better investment? Analyst RatingsThis is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Xtera Communications and NETGEAR, as reported by MarketBeat. Get Xtera Communications alerts:Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Xtera Communications 0 0 0 0 0.00 NETGEAR 1 1 2 0 2.25NETGEAR has a consensus price target of $36.00, indicating a potential upside of 55.98%. Given NETGEAR’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NETGEAR is more favorable than Xtera Communications. ProfitabilityNet Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Xtera Communications N/A N/A N/A NETGEAR -3.71% -2.79% -1.67%Earnings & ValuationThis table compares Xtera Communications and NETGEAR’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.