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AWRE vs. CSCO, QCOM, PANW, MSI, and CIEN

Should you be buying Aware stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Aware include Cisco Systems (CSCO), Qualcomm (QCOM), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Motorola Solutions (MSI), and Ciena (CIEN). These companies are all part of the "communications equipment" industry.

How does Aware compare to Cisco Systems?

Aware (NASDAQ:AWRE) and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Cisco Systems had 44 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 57 mentions for Cisco Systems and 13 mentions for Aware. Cisco Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Aware's score of 0.11 indicating that Cisco Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aware
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Cisco Systems
39 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

24.4% of Aware shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.3% of Cisco Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 28.0% of Aware shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Cisco Systems 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.

Aware has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cisco Systems has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Cisco Systems has a consensus target price of $90.29, indicating a potential downside of 4.26%. Given Cisco Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cisco Systems is more favorable than Aware.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aware
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Cisco Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aware$17.29M1.56-$5.87M-$0.36N/A
Cisco Systems$56.65B6.57$10.18B$2.8533.09

Cisco Systems has a net margin of 19.22% compared to Aware's net margin of -45.31%. Cisco Systems' return on equity of 27.88% beat Aware's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aware-45.31% -29.66% -20.80%
Cisco Systems 19.22%27.88%10.74%

Summary

Cisco Systems beats Aware on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aware compare to Qualcomm?

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Aware (NASDAQ:AWRE) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Qualcomm currently has a consensus price target of $172.40, suggesting a potential downside of 7.65%. Given Qualcomm's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Qualcomm is more favorable than Aware.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qualcomm
4 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21
Aware
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Qualcomm$44.28B4.44$5.54B$9.2020.29
Aware$17.29M1.56-$5.87M-$0.36N/A

74.4% of Qualcomm shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Aware shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 28.0% of Aware shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Qualcomm has a beta of 1.49, meaning that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Aware has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Qualcomm has a net margin of 22.31% compared to Aware's net margin of -45.31%. Qualcomm's return on equity of 42.11% beat Aware's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Qualcomm22.31% 42.11% 19.33%
Aware -45.31%-29.66%-20.80%

In the previous week, Qualcomm had 112 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 125 mentions for Qualcomm and 13 mentions for Aware. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Aware's score of 0.11 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qualcomm
74 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aware
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Qualcomm beats Aware on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aware compare to Palo Alto Networks?

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) and Aware (NASDAQ:AWRE) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Palo Alto Networks currently has a consensus price target of $210.84, suggesting a potential upside of 14.60%. Given Palo Alto Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Palo Alto Networks is more favorable than Aware.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Palo Alto Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Aware
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Palo Alto Networks$9.22B16.28$1.13B$1.81101.65
Aware$17.29M1.56-$5.87M-$0.36N/A

79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Aware shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 28.0% of Aware shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Aware has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Palo Alto Networks has a net margin of 12.96% compared to Aware's net margin of -45.31%. Palo Alto Networks' return on equity of 17.60% beat Aware's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Palo Alto Networks12.96% 17.60% 6.19%
Aware -45.31%-29.66%-20.80%

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 7 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 13 mentions for Aware. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Aware's score of 0.11 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Palo Alto Networks
15 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aware
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Palo Alto Networks beats Aware on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aware compare to Motorola Solutions?

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) and Aware (NASDAQ:AWRE) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

In the previous week, Motorola Solutions had 3 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Motorola Solutions and 13 mentions for Aware. Motorola Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Aware's score of 0.11 indicating that Motorola Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Motorola Solutions
14 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aware
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Motorola Solutions has a net margin of 18.44% compared to Aware's net margin of -45.31%. Motorola Solutions' return on equity of 110.75% beat Aware's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Motorola Solutions18.44% 110.75% 13.50%
Aware -45.31%-29.66%-20.80%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Motorola Solutions$11.68B6.23$2.15B$12.7634.33
Aware$17.29M1.56-$5.87M-$0.36N/A

84.2% of Motorola Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Aware shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Motorola Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.0% of Aware 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.

Motorola Solutions currently has a consensus price target of $502.50, indicating a potential upside of 14.73%. Given Motorola Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Motorola Solutions is more favorable than Aware.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Motorola Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.08
Aware
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Motorola Solutions has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Aware has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Motorola Solutions beats Aware on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aware compare to Ciena?

Aware (NASDAQ:AWRE) and Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Ciena had 17 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Ciena and 13 mentions for Aware. Ciena's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Aware's score of 0.11 indicating that Ciena is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aware
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ciena
15 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ciena has a net margin of 4.47% compared to Aware's net margin of -45.31%. Ciena's return on equity of 12.09% beat Aware's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aware-45.31% -29.66% -20.80%
Ciena 4.47%12.09%5.79%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aware$17.29M1.56-$5.87M-$0.36N/A
Ciena$4.77B16.15$123.34M$1.57346.94

24.4% of Aware shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Ciena shares are owned by institutional investors. 28.0% of Aware shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Ciena shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Ciena has a consensus price target of $367.56, indicating a potential downside of 32.52%. Given Ciena's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ciena is more favorable than Aware.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aware
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Ciena
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Aware has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ciena has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Ciena beats Aware on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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AWRE vs. The Competition

MetricAwareInternet Software/Services IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$27M$11.13B$37.08B$11.77B
Dividend YieldN/A20.48%3.20%5.26%
P/E Ratio-3.4725.20154.7823.23
Price / Sales1.5624.40620.6575.49
Price / CashN/A17.2445.7453.90
Price / Book1.182.789.296.69
Net Income-$5.87M$492.46M$1.03B$332.64M
7 Day Performance-0.79%3.76%4.88%2.01%
1 Month Performance-4.58%7.38%14.33%9.19%
1 Year Performance-19.35%32.62%168.78%39.59%

Aware Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AWRE
Aware
1.0255 of 5 stars
$1.25
flat
N/AN/A$27M$17.29MN/A80
CSCO
Cisco Systems
4.4114 of 5 stars
$86.92
-1.5%
$89.81
+3.3%
N/A$348.62B$56.65B30.5086,200
QCOM
Qualcomm
3.2911 of 5 stars
$150.00
-0.2%
$158.25
+5.5%
N/A$160.33B$44.28B30.9952,000
PANW
Palo Alto Networks
4.0482 of 5 stars
$180.99
-1.0%
$210.07
+16.1%
N/A$149.25B$9.22B99.9916,068
MSI
Motorola Solutions
4.9121 of 5 stars
$435.26
+0.8%
$502.50
+15.4%
N/A$71.73B$11.68B34.1123,000

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This page (NASDAQ:AWRE) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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