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ALOT vs. MITK, KOPN, SSYS, PAR, and QMCO

Should you buy AstroNova stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares AstroNova with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with AstroNova include Mitek Systems (MITK), Kopin (KOPN), Stratasys (SSYS), PAR Technology (PAR), and Quantum (QMCO). These companies are all part of the "computer hardware" industry.

How does AstroNova compare to Mitek Systems?

Mitek Systems (NASDAQ:MITK) and AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) are both small-cap computer hardware companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

Mitek Systems currently has a consensus price target of $16.00, indicating a potential downside of 7.49%. Given Mitek Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Mitek Systems is more favorable than AstroNova.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mitek Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
AstroNova
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

83.6% of Mitek Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.0% of AstroNova shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Mitek Systems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.6% of AstroNova shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Mitek Systems has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AstroNova has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Mitek Systems had 3 more articles in the media than AstroNova. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Mitek Systems and 2 mentions for AstroNova. AstroNova's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Mitek Systems' score of 0.42 indicating that AstroNova is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Mitek Systems
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
AstroNova
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Mitek Systems has a net margin of 8.74% compared to AstroNova's net margin of -0.88%. Mitek Systems' return on equity of 16.74% beat AstroNova's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mitek Systems8.74% 16.74% 9.31%
AstroNova -0.88%2.94%1.61%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mitek Systems$179.69M4.35$8.80M$0.3549.41
AstroNova$150.51M1.50-$2.38M-$0.18N/A

Summary

Mitek Systems beats AstroNova on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AstroNova compare to Kopin?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kopin$39.32M16.67$2.61M$0.01358.40
AstroNova$150.51M1.50-$2.38M-$0.18N/A

In the previous week, Kopin and Kopin both had 2 articles in the media. AstroNova's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Kopin's score of 0.97 indicating that AstroNova is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kopin
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AstroNova
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Kopin has a beta of 3.47, meaning that its stock price is 247% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AstroNova has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Kopin currently has a consensus target price of $7.15, indicating a potential upside of 99.50%. Given Kopin's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Kopin is more favorable than AstroNova.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kopin
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
AstroNova
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

31.0% of Kopin shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.0% of AstroNova shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Kopin shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.6% of AstroNova shares are held by 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.

Kopin has a net margin of 5.00% compared to AstroNova's net margin of -0.88%. Kopin's return on equity of 4.85% beat AstroNova's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kopin5.00% 4.85% 2.36%
AstroNova -0.88%2.94%1.61%

Summary

Kopin beats AstroNova on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AstroNova compare to Stratasys?

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

Stratasys currently has a consensus price target of $12.33, suggesting a potential upside of 53.21%. Given Stratasys' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Stratasys is more favorable than AstroNova.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stratasys
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
AstroNova
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

75.8% of Stratasys shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.0% of AstroNova shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.3% of Stratasys shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.6% of AstroNova shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stratasys$551.10M1.26-$104.29M-$1.35N/A
AstroNova$150.51M1.50-$2.38M-$0.18N/A

In the previous week, AstroNova had 1 more articles in the media than Stratasys. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for AstroNova and 1 mentions for Stratasys. Stratasys' average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat AstroNova's score of 1.01 indicating that Stratasys is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Stratasys Very Positive
AstroNova Positive

Stratasys has a beta of 1.91, indicating that its stock price is 91% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AstroNova has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

AstroNova has a net margin of -0.88% compared to Stratasys' net margin of -21.00%. AstroNova's return on equity of 2.94% beat Stratasys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stratasys-21.00% -1.73% -1.35%
AstroNova -0.88%2.94%1.61%

Summary

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

How does AstroNova compare to PAR Technology?

AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) and PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and earnings.

AstroNova has a net margin of -0.88% compared to PAR Technology's net margin of -16.04%. AstroNova's return on equity of 2.94% beat PAR Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AstroNova-0.88% 2.94% 1.61%
PAR Technology -16.04%-2.57%-1.56%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AstroNova$150.51M1.50-$2.38M-$0.18N/A
PAR Technology$455.55M1.50-$84.46M-$1.87N/A

In the previous week, PAR Technology had 2 more articles in the media than AstroNova. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for PAR Technology and 2 mentions for AstroNova. PAR Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat AstroNova's score of 1.01 indicating that PAR Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AstroNova
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PAR Technology
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

AstroNova has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PAR Technology has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

43.0% of AstroNova shares are held by institutional investors. 12.6% of AstroNova shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of PAR Technology shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

PAR Technology has a consensus target price of $26.17, suggesting a potential upside of 58.06%. Given PAR Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe PAR Technology 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
PAR Technology
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

PAR Technology beats AstroNova on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AstroNova compare to Quantum?

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

AstroNova has a net margin of -0.88% compared to Quantum's net margin of -36.14%. AstroNova's return on equity of 2.94% beat Quantum's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AstroNova-0.88% 2.94% 1.61%
Quantum -36.14%N/A -18.79%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AstroNova$150.51M1.50-$2.38M-$0.18N/A
Quantum$279.58M1.55-$101.05M-$8.05N/A

AstroNova has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quantum has a beta of 2.95, meaning that its stock price is 195% more volatile than the broader market.

Quantum has a consensus price target of $17.67, suggesting a potential upside of 60.07%. Given Quantum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Quantum 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
Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

43.0% of AstroNova shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.7% of Quantum shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.6% of AstroNova shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Quantum shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, AstroNova had 1 more articles in the media than Quantum. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for AstroNova and 1 mentions for Quantum. Quantum's average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat AstroNova's score of 1.01 indicating that Quantum is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
AstroNova Positive
Quantum Positive

Summary

Quantum beats AstroNova on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ALOT vs. The Competition

MetricAstroNovaTechnology Services IndustryBusiness SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$225.52M$3.55B$6.84B$12.13B
Dividend YieldN/A2.22%3.10%9.80%
P/E Ratio-159.8033.3428.3323.72
Price / Sales1.5042.60314.2890.51
Price / Cash34.4733.8222.2946.67
Price / Book2.863.915.596.17
Net Income-$2.38M$31.76M$205.33M$331.26M
7 Day Performance0.40%0.95%0.32%-0.06%
1 Month Performance1.04%-6.85%-2.33%-2.50%
1 Year Performance153.21%-7.31%4.77%13.75%

AstroNova Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ALOT
AstroNova
0.4502 of 5 stars
$28.77
+0.2%
N/A+152.7%$225.52M$150.51MN/A340
MITK
Mitek Systems
1.7805 of 5 stars
$18.44
-1.4%
$16.00
-13.2%
+78.1%$832.75M$179.69M52.69450
KOPN
Kopin
3.5355 of 5 stars
$4.06
+7.7%
$7.15
+76.1%
+74.6%$742.66M$39.32M406.41180
SSYS
Stratasys
3.8461 of 5 stars
$8.37
+3.6%
$12.33
+47.4%
-26.1%$721.24M$551.10MN/A1,757
PAR
PAR Technology
3.6462 of 5 stars
$15.95
-2.6%
$26.17
+64.1%
-77.4%$657.94M$455.55MN/A1,809

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