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

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 Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Qualcomm (QCOM), and Ciena (CIEN). These companies are all part of the "communications equipment" industry.

How does Aware compare to Comtech Telecommunications?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Comtech Telecommunications$499.53M0.12-$155.30M-$2.21N/A
Aware$17.29M1.69-$5.87M-$0.36N/A

Comtech Telecommunications has a net margin of -5.52% compared to Aware's net margin of -45.31%. Comtech Telecommunications' return on equity of 9.77% beat Aware's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Comtech Telecommunications-5.52% 9.77% 1.05%
Aware -45.31%-29.66%-20.80%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Comtech Telecommunications
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Aware
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

24.4% of Aware shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Comtech Telecommunications shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 34.3% of Aware shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Aware had 4 more articles in the media than Comtech Telecommunications. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Aware and 0 mentions for Comtech Telecommunications. Aware's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Comtech Telecommunications' score of 0.00 indicating that Aware is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Comtech Telecommunications Neutral
Aware Positive

Comtech Telecommunications has a beta of 1.51, meaning that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aware has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Comtech Telecommunications and Aware tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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 better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

24.4% of Aware shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.3% of Cisco Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 34.3% of Aware shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Cisco Systems shares are owned 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.

Cisco Systems has a consensus target price of $123.14, indicating a potential upside of 9.28%. Given Cisco Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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)
7 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84

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$17.29M1.69-$5.87M-$0.36N/A
Cisco Systems$56.65B7.84$10.18B$3.0836.59

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%

Aware has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cisco Systems has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Cisco Systems had 43 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Cisco Systems and 4 mentions for Aware. Cisco Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Aware's score of 1.23 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
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cisco Systems
33 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

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

Palo Alto Networks has a net margin of 7.95% compared to Aware's net margin of -45.31%. Palo Alto Networks' return on equity of 10.53% beat Aware's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Palo Alto Networks7.95% 10.53% 4.76%
Aware -45.31%-29.66%-20.80%

Palo Alto Networks presently has a consensus target price of $316.15, suggesting a potential downside of 9.17%. Given Palo Alto Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research 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
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
39 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Aware
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 75 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 79 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 4 mentions for Aware. Aware's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Palo Alto Networks' score of 1.18 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
56 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aware
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Aware shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 34.3% of Aware 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.

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$9.22B30.76$1.13B$1.22285.30
Aware$17.29M1.69-$5.87M-$0.36N/A

Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aware has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Palo Alto Networks beats Aware on 14 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 superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

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, 34.3% of Aware shares are held 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.

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%

Qualcomm has a beta of 1.63, meaning that its stock price is 63% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aware has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

Qualcomm currently has a consensus target price of $220.45, indicating a potential upside of 25.08%. Given Qualcomm's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Qualcomm is more favorable than Aware.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qualcomm
1 Sell rating(s)
20 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
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$44.28B4.19$5.54B$9.2019.16
Aware$17.29M1.69-$5.87M-$0.36N/A

In the previous week, Qualcomm had 60 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 64 mentions for Qualcomm and 4 mentions for Aware. Aware's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Qualcomm's score of 1.04 indicating that Aware is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qualcomm
45 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aware
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

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

24.4% of Aware shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Ciena shares are owned by institutional investors. 34.3% 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ciena has a net margin of 7.87% compared to Aware's net margin of -45.31%. Ciena's return on equity of 18.15% beat Aware's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aware-45.31% -29.66% -20.80%
Ciena 7.87%18.15%8.63%

Ciena has a consensus price target of $530.56, suggesting a potential upside of 25.58%. Given Ciena's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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)
7 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65

In the previous week, Ciena had 22 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Ciena and 4 mentions for Aware. Ciena's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Aware's score of 1.23 indicating that Ciena is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Aware has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ciena has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

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$17.29M1.69-$5.87M-$0.36N/A
Ciena$4.77B12.54$123.34M$3.00140.82

Summary

Ciena beats Aware on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AWRE vs. The Competition

MetricAwareInternet Software/Services IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$29.22M$12.12B$38.42B$12.48B
Dividend YieldN/A3.25%3.17%6.52%
P/E Ratio-3.7529.9578.9324.70
Price / Sales1.6926.54599.3398.05
Price / CashN/A17.1445.6257.09
Price / Book1.113.299.556.46
Net Income-$5.87M$492.46M$1.07B$337.01M
7 Day Performance3.85%3.87%0.97%1.69%
1 Month PerformanceN/A3.53%0.23%3.81%
1 Year Performance-25.00%7.38%143.56%23.90%

Aware Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AWRE
Aware
1.493 of 5 stars
$1.35
flat
N/A-25.0%$29.22M$17.29MN/A80
CMTL
Comtech Telecommunications
0.7083 of 5 stars
$2.33
-2.5%
N/A-24.9%$69.81M$499.53MN/A1,385
CSCO
Cisco Systems
4.8579 of 5 stars
$121.38
+0.2%
$122.90
+1.3%
+61.8%$478.16B$56.65B39.3986,200
PANW
Palo Alto Networks
3.4699 of 5 stars
$287.44
-1.2%
$306.59
+6.7%
+72.7%$233.65B$9.22B234.9916,068
QCOM
Qualcomm
4.941 of 5 stars
$197.05
-3.5%
$191.90
-2.6%
+8.7%$206.75B$44.49B21.3252,000

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This page (NASDAQ:AWRE) was last updated on 7/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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