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As of 09/25/2026

ALOT vs. XRX, CAN, PMTS, SUPX, and OSS

Should you buy AstroNova stock or one of its competitors? AstroNova's main competitors and comparable companies include Xerox (XRX), Canaan (CAN), CPI Card Group (PMTS), SuperX AI Technology (SUPX), and One Stop Systems (OSS). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "technology hardware, storage & peripherals" industry.

How does AstroNova compare to Xerox?

Xerox (NASDAQ:XRX) and AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

85.4% of Xerox shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.0% of AstroNova shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Xerox shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.6% of AstroNova shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Xerox presently has a consensus price target of $4.48, indicating a potential upside of 37.31%. Given Xerox's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Xerox is more favorable than AstroNova.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Xerox
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
AstroNova
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Xerox pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. AstroNova pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Xerox pays out -1.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AstroNova pays out -155.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Xerox has a beta of 2.42, indicating that its share price is 142% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AstroNova has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

AstroNova has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Xerox. AstroNova is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Xerox, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Xerox$7.02B0.06-$1.03B-$7.38N/A
AstroNova$152.17M1.49-$2.38M-$0.18N/A

In the previous week, Xerox had 7 more articles in the media than AstroNova. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Xerox and 0 mentions for AstroNova. Xerox's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat AstroNova's score of 0.00 indicating that Xerox is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Xerox Positive
AstroNova Neutral

AstroNova has a net margin of -0.88% compared to Xerox's net margin of -11.93%. Xerox's return on equity of 17.61% beat AstroNova's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Xerox-11.93% 17.61% 0.65%
AstroNova -0.88%2.94%1.61%

Summary

Xerox beats AstroNova on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AstroNova compare to Canaan?

Canaan (NASDAQ:CAN) and AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

AstroNova has a net margin of -0.88% compared to Canaan's net margin of -67.78%. AstroNova's return on equity of 2.94% beat Canaan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canaan-67.78% -77.73% -51.51%
AstroNova -0.88%2.94%1.61%

AstroNova has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Canaan. AstroNova is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canaan, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canaan$529.73M0.50-$210.27M-$0.44N/A
AstroNova$152.17M1.49-$2.38M-$0.18N/A

Canaan has a beta of 2.72, suggesting that its stock price is 172% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AstroNova has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

70.1% of Canaan shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.0% of AstroNova shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Canaan shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.6% of AstroNova shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Canaan currently has a consensus target price of $1.92, suggesting a potential upside of 418.02%. Given Canaan's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Canaan is more favorable than AstroNova.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Canaan
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
AstroNova
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Canaan had 6 more articles in the media than AstroNova. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Canaan and 0 mentions for AstroNova. AstroNova's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Canaan's score of -0.06 indicating that AstroNova is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Canaan Neutral
AstroNova Neutral

Summary

Canaan and AstroNova tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AstroNova compare to CPI Card Group?

AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) and CPI Card Group (NASDAQ:PMTS) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

CPI Card Group has a net margin of 2.34% compared to AstroNova's net margin of -0.88%. AstroNova's return on equity of 2.94% beat CPI Card Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AstroNova-0.88% 2.94% 1.61%
CPI Card Group 2.34%-145.74%6.29%

AstroNova has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CPI Card Group has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

43.0% of AstroNova shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.1% of CPI Card Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.6% of AstroNova shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of CPI Card Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

CPI Card Group has a consensus price target of $30.25, indicating a potential upside of 22.30%. Given CPI Card Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CPI Card Group is more favorable than AstroNova.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AstroNova
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
CPI Card Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

CPI Card Group has higher revenue and earnings than AstroNova. AstroNova is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CPI Card Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AstroNova$152.17M1.49-$2.38M-$0.18N/A
CPI Card Group$543.53M0.53$14.95M$1.1521.51

In the previous week, CPI Card Group had 4 more articles in the media than AstroNova. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for CPI Card Group and 0 mentions for AstroNova. CPI Card Group's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat AstroNova's score of 0.00 indicating that CPI Card Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
AstroNova Neutral
CPI Card Group Positive

Summary

CPI Card Group beats AstroNova on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AstroNova compare to SuperX AI Technology?

SuperX AI Technology (NASDAQ:SUPX) and AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

43.0% of AstroNova shares are held by institutional investors. 12.6% of AstroNova shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

SuperX AI Technology has a beta of -0.21, meaning that its share price is 121% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AstroNova has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

AstroNova has higher revenue and earnings than SuperX AI Technology.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SuperX AI Technology$3.60M61.01-$21.21MN/AN/A
AstroNova$152.17M1.49-$2.38M-$0.18N/A

In the previous week, SuperX AI Technology had 4 more articles in the media than AstroNova. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for SuperX AI Technology and 0 mentions for AstroNova. SuperX AI Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat AstroNova's score of 0.00 indicating that SuperX AI Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
SuperX AI Technology Very Positive
AstroNova Neutral

SuperX AI Technology has a net margin of 0.00% compared to AstroNova's net margin of -0.88%. AstroNova's return on equity of 2.94% beat SuperX AI Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SuperX AI TechnologyN/A N/A N/A
AstroNova -0.88%2.94%1.61%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SuperX AI Technology
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
AstroNova
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

AstroNova beats SuperX AI Technology on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AstroNova compare to One Stop Systems?

One Stop Systems (NASDAQ:OSS) and AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

One Stop Systems has higher earnings, but lower revenue than AstroNova. AstroNova is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than One Stop Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
One Stop Systems$32.22M6.92$5.09M$0.05178.80
AstroNova$152.17M1.49-$2.38M-$0.18N/A

One Stop Systems currently has a consensus target price of $16.00, indicating a potential upside of 78.97%. Given One Stop Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe One Stop Systems is more favorable than AstroNova.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
One Stop Systems
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
AstroNova
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

One Stop Systems has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AstroNova has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, One Stop Systems had 3 more articles in the media than AstroNova. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for One Stop Systems and 0 mentions for AstroNova. AstroNova's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat One Stop Systems' score of -0.12 indicating that AstroNova is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
One Stop Systems Neutral
AstroNova Neutral

32.7% of One Stop Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.0% of AstroNova shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of One Stop Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.6% of AstroNova shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

One Stop Systems has a net margin of 2.67% compared to AstroNova's net margin of -0.88%. AstroNova's return on equity of 2.94% beat One Stop Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
One Stop Systems2.67% 2.22% 1.71%
AstroNova -0.88%2.94%1.61%

Summary

One Stop Systems beats AstroNova on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ALOT vs. The Competition

MetricAstroNovaTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$227.31M$119.55B$30.81B$13.02B
Dividend YieldN/A1.64%2.76%14.03%
P/E Ratio-161.0530.9578.7725.60
Price / Sales1.4986.31587.68107.62
Price / Cash34.8122.7347.6035.00
Price / Book2.888.448.026.44
Net Income-$2.38M$3.49B$701.71M$360.36M
7 Day PerformanceN/A-0.96%-0.93%-0.97%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-1.95%-2.23%-3.65%
1 Year Performance184.49%64.12%179.22%3.65%

AstroNova Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ALOT
AstroNova
0.4811 of 5 stars
$28.99
flat
N/AN/A$227.31M$152.17MN/A340
XRX
Xerox
3.7756 of 5 stars
$3.49
+4.8%
$4.48
+28.5%
-11.5%$458.31M$7.02BN/A22,900
CAN
Canaan
2.0069 of 5 stars
$0.41
-1.3%
$1.92
+365.4%
-52.5%$294.94M$529.73MN/A399
PMTS
CPI Card Group
4.8079 of 5 stars
$24.95
+1.2%
$30.25
+21.2%
+60.3%$289.17M$543.53M21.701,700
SUPX
SuperX AI Technology
1.2516 of 5 stars
$7.56
-14.5%
N/A-85.8%$238.22M$3.60MN/AN/A

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This page (NASDAQ:ALOT) was last updated on 9/28/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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