Aware (AWRE) Competitors

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

Should you buy Aware stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Aware 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 Aware include Cisco Systems (CSCO), Qualcomm (QCOM), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Ciena (CIEN), and Motorola Solutions (MSI). 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 compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Cisco Systems had 77 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 85 mentions for Cisco Systems and 8 mentions for Aware. Aware's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Cisco Systems' score of 1.15 indicating that Aware is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Aware	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Cisco Systems	58 Very Positive mention(s)	13 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Cisco Systems has a net margin of 20.14% compared to Aware's net margin of -45.31%. Cisco Systems' return on equity of 28.44% beat Aware's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Aware	-45.31%	-29.66%	-20.80%
Cisco Systems	20.14%	28.44%	10.99%

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Aware	$17.29M	1.56	-$5.87M	-$0.36	N/A
Cisco Systems	$56.65B	8.38	$10.18B	$3.08	39.09

24.4% of Aware shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.3% of Cisco Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.7% of Aware shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Cisco Systems shares are owned by company 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.

Cisco Systems has a consensus target price of $118.14, indicating a potential downside of 1.89%. Given Cisco Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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)	16 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.77

Aware has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cisco Systems has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Cisco Systems beats Aware on 15 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 investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Qualcomm	$44.28B	5.67	$5.54B	$9.20	25.89
Aware	$17.29M	1.56	-$5.87M	-$0.36	N/A

Qualcomm has a beta of 1.49, indicating that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aware has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Qualcomm presently has a consensus price target of $181.79, suggesting a potential downside of 23.67%. Given Qualcomm's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Qualcomm is more favorable than Aware.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Qualcomm	4 Sell rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Aware	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

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
Qualcomm	22.31%	42.11%	19.33%
Aware	-45.31%	-29.66%	-20.80%

74.4% of Qualcomm shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Aware shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 29.7% of Aware shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Qualcomm had 66 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 74 mentions for Qualcomm and 8 mentions for Aware. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Aware's score of 1.21 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Qualcomm	56 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Aware	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Qualcomm beats Aware on 15 of the 16 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 investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aware has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

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 Networks	12.96%	17.60%	6.19%
Aware	-45.31%	-29.66%	-20.80%

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 56 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 64 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 8 mentions for Aware. Aware's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Palo Alto Networks' score of 1.11 indicating that Aware is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Palo Alto Networks	44 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Aware	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Palo Alto Networks	$9.22B	23.06	$1.13B	$1.81	143.97
Aware	$17.29M	1.56	-$5.87M	-$0.36	N/A

Palo Alto Networks currently has a consensus target price of $226.33, suggesting a potential downside of 13.15%. Given Palo Alto Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly 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)	35 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

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 29.7% of Aware shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Palo Alto Networks beats Aware on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aware compare to Ciena?

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

Ciena presently has a consensus target price of $398.83, indicating a potential downside of 31.67%. Given Ciena's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Ciena is more favorable than Aware.

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

In the previous week, Ciena had 25 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for Ciena and 8 mentions for Aware. Aware's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Ciena's score of 0.92 indicating that Aware is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ciena	21 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Aware	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 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
Ciena	4.47%	12.09%	5.79%
Aware	-45.31%	-29.66%	-20.80%

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ciena	$4.77B	17.30	$123.34M	$1.57	371.75
Aware	$17.29M	1.56	-$5.87M	-$0.36	N/A

92.0% of Ciena shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Aware shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Ciena shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 29.7% of Aware shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ciena has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aware has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ciena beats Aware on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aware compare to Motorola Solutions?

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

Motorola Solutions has a consensus target price of $504.67, indicating a potential upside of 24.79%. Given Motorola Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Motorola Solutions 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
Motorola Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Aware has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Motorola Solutions has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Motorola Solutions had 7 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Motorola Solutions and 8 mentions for Aware. Motorola Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Aware's score of 1.21 indicating that Motorola Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Aware	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Motorola Solutions	12 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Motorola Solutions has a net margin of 17.61% compared to Aware's net margin of -45.31%. Motorola Solutions' return on equity of 100.13% beat Aware's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Aware	-45.31%	-29.66%	-20.80%
Motorola Solutions	17.61%	100.13%	12.66%

24.4% of Aware shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.2% of Motorola Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.7% of Aware shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Motorola Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Aware	$17.29M	1.56	-$5.87M	-$0.36	N/A
Motorola Solutions	$11.68B	5.75	$2.15B	$12.41	32.59

Summary

Motorola Solutions 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

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Metric	Aware	Internet Software/Services Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$27.04M	$11.92B	$39.37B	$12.34B
Dividend Yield	N/A	25.17%	3.20%	5.28%
P/E Ratio	-3.47	28.87	170.34	25.65
Price / Sales	1.56	26.65	628.44	86.28
Price / Cash	N/A	16.69	48.72	56.67
Price / Book	1.18	2.66	10.53	7.14
Net Income	-$5.87M	$492.46M	$1.07B	$335.98M
7 Day Performance	-0.79%	1.57%	3.77%	4.15%
1 Month Performance	-7.41%	0.98%	6.27%	2.54%
1 Year Performance	-24.24%	15.84%	169.73%	35.05%

Aware Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AWRE Aware	1.5443 of 5 stars	$1.25 flat	N/A	-24.2%	$27.04M	$17.29M	N/A	80	Positive News
CSCO Cisco Systems	4.4562 of 5 stars	$115.38 -2.9%	$118.14 +2.4%	+90.8%	$469.56B	$56.65B	37.46	86,200	Positive News
QCOM Qualcomm	3.8013 of 5 stars	$195.61 -3.9%	$181.79 -7.1%	+63.8%	$214.64B	$44.28B	21.26	52,000	Positive News Options Volume Gap Down
PANW Palo Alto Networks	3.2663 of 5 stars	$240.13 -3.0%	$219.49 -8.6%	+39.5%	$202.00B	$9.22B	132.67	16,068	Positive News Gap Down
CIEN Ciena	3.5328 of 5 stars	$541.52 +3.2%	$398.83 -26.3%	+626.7%	$74.17B	$4.77B	344.92	9,080	Positive News

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Aware (AWRE) Competitors