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ATHR vs. PERF, SMRT, EGAN, KLTR, and INSE

Should you buy Aether stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Aether 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 Aether include Perfect (PERF), SmartRent (SMRT), eGain (EGAN), Kaltura (KLTR), and Inspired Entertainment (INSE). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Aether compare to Perfect?

Aether (NASDAQ:ATHR) and Perfect (NYSE:PERF) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aether$1.38M36.63-$3.14M-$0.40N/A
Perfect$69.15M2.84$4.64M$0.0538.50

Aether has a beta of 6.52, indicating that its share price is 552% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Perfect has a beta of 0.3, indicating that its share price is 70% less volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aether
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Perfect
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

In the previous week, Aether had 5 more articles in the media than Perfect. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Aether and 2 mentions for Perfect. Perfect's average media sentiment score of 1.64 beat Aether's score of 0.18 indicating that Perfect is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aether
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Perfect
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Perfect has a net margin of 6.62% compared to Aether's net margin of -349.89%. Perfect's return on equity of 3.02% beat Aether's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aether-349.89% -117.64% -102.54%
Perfect 6.62%3.02%2.40%

Summary

Perfect beats Aether on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aether compare to SmartRent?

SmartRent (NYSE:SMRT) and Aether (NASDAQ:ATHR) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, Aether had 7 more articles in the media than SmartRent. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Aether and 0 mentions for SmartRent. Aether's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat SmartRent's score of 0.00 indicating that Aether is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
SmartRent Neutral
Aether Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SmartRent$149.67M1.22-$60.56M-$0.13N/A
Aether$1.38M36.63-$3.14M-$0.40N/A

SmartRent has a beta of 1.51, suggesting that its share price is 51% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aether has a beta of 6.52, suggesting that its share price is 552% more volatile than the broader market.

59.4% of SmartRent shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of SmartRent shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

SmartRent currently has a consensus target price of $1.20, indicating a potential upside of 26.32%. Given SmartRent's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe SmartRent is more favorable than Aether.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SmartRent
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Aether
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

SmartRent has a net margin of -16.58% compared to Aether's net margin of -349.89%. SmartRent's return on equity of -10.61% beat Aether's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SmartRent-16.58% -10.61% -7.57%
Aether -349.89%-117.64%-102.54%

Summary

SmartRent beats Aether on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aether compare to eGain?

eGain (NASDAQ:EGAN) and Aether (NASDAQ:ATHR) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

53.9% of eGain shares are owned by institutional investors. 38.7% of eGain shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

eGain has a net margin of 41.68% compared to Aether's net margin of -349.89%. eGain's return on equity of 12.56% beat Aether's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
eGain41.68% 12.56% 7.48%
Aether -349.89%-117.64%-102.54%

eGain has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aether has a beta of 6.52, suggesting that its share price is 552% more volatile than the broader market.

eGain presently has a consensus price target of $15.25, indicating a potential upside of 137.91%. Given eGain's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe eGain is more favorable than Aether.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
eGain
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Aether
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Aether had 5 more articles in the media than eGain. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Aether and 2 mentions for eGain. eGain's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Aether's score of 0.18 indicating that eGain is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
eGain
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aether
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
eGain$88.43M1.99$32.25M$1.384.64
Aether$1.38M36.63-$3.14M-$0.40N/A

Summary

eGain beats Aether on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aether compare to Kaltura?

Kaltura (NASDAQ:KLTR) and Aether (NASDAQ:ATHR) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Kaltura currently has a consensus target price of $3.00, suggesting a potential upside of 114.29%. Given Kaltura's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Kaltura is more favorable than Aether.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kaltura
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Aether
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Kaltura has a net margin of -8.25% compared to Aether's net margin of -349.89%. Kaltura's return on equity of -35.91% beat Aether's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kaltura-8.25% -35.91% -2.46%
Aether -349.89%-117.64%-102.54%

Kaltura has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aether has a beta of 6.52, suggesting that its stock price is 552% more volatile than the broader market.

30.8% of Kaltura shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.3% of Kaltura shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kaltura$178.50M1.07-$12.07M-$0.10N/A
Aether$1.38M36.63-$3.14M-$0.40N/A

In the previous week, Aether had 4 more articles in the media than Kaltura. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Aether and 3 mentions for Kaltura. Kaltura's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Aether's score of 0.18 indicating that Kaltura is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kaltura
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aether
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Kaltura beats Aether on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aether compare to Inspired Entertainment?

Inspired Entertainment (NASDAQ:INSE) and Aether (NASDAQ:ATHR) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Inspired Entertainment presently has a consensus price target of $15.00, suggesting a potential upside of 125.90%. Given Inspired Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Inspired Entertainment is more favorable than Aether.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Inspired Entertainment
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Aether
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Aether had 4 more articles in the media than Inspired Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Aether and 3 mentions for Inspired Entertainment. Inspired Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Aether's score of 0.18 indicating that Inspired Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Inspired Entertainment
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aether
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Inspired Entertainment has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aether has a beta of 6.52, meaning that its share price is 552% more volatile than the broader market.

77.4% of Inspired Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.4% of Inspired Entertainment 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Inspired Entertainment$304.10M0.58-$17M-$0.61N/A
Aether$1.38M36.63-$3.14M-$0.40N/A

Inspired Entertainment has a net margin of -5.78% compared to Aether's net margin of -349.89%. Inspired Entertainment's return on equity of 0.00% beat Aether's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Inspired Entertainment-5.78% N/A -0.68%
Aether -349.89%-117.64%-102.54%

Summary

Inspired Entertainment beats Aether on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ATHR vs. The Competition

MetricAetherServices – Computer Programming And Data Processing IndustryServices SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$48.22M$51.19B$17.17B$12.25B
Dividend YieldN/A0.08%5.20%9.79%
P/E Ratio-10.402.8919.2723.64
Price / Sales36.6388.4235.0889.03
Price / CashN/A111.84353.9459.64
Price / Book11.244.2911.876.07
Net Income-$3.14M-$115.13M-$15.57M$331.99M
7 Day Performance-4.37%-3.36%-1.33%-0.63%
1 Month Performance20.58%-3.34%-0.36%-2.00%
1 Year PerformanceN/A-21.85%-27.59%13.62%

Aether Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ATHR
Aether
0.5593 of 5 stars
$4.16
+4.8%
N/AN/A$50.52M$1.38MN/A12
PERF
Perfect
1.8379 of 5 stars
$1.92
flat
N/A-21.7%$195.55M$71.08M38.41N/A
SMRT
SmartRent
3.7307 of 5 stars
$0.97
+1.3%
$1.20
+23.7%
-12.4%$184.60M$152.33MN/A640
EGAN
eGain
3.0531 of 5 stars
$6.57
-0.9%
$15.25
+132.1%
+1.1%$181.86M$92.22M4.76690
KLTR
Kaltura
2.2623 of 5 stars
$1.39
+6.9%
$3.00
+115.8%
-27.5%$177.57M$180.85MN/A680

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This page (NASDAQ:ATHR) was last updated on 7/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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