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AWRE vs. CSCO, QCOM, PANW, MSI, 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 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 stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Cisco Systems had 85 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 96 mentions for Cisco Systems and 11 mentions for Aware. Cisco Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Aware's score of 0.58 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)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cisco Systems
68 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
2 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aware$17.29M1.82-$5.87M-$0.36N/A
Cisco Systems$56.65B8.42$10.18B$3.0839.32

Cisco Systems has a consensus price target of $120.64, indicating a potential downside of 0.38%. 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

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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Aware has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cisco Systems has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

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

In the previous week, Qualcomm had 81 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 92 mentions for Qualcomm and 11 mentions for Aware. Qualcomm's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat Aware's score of 0.58 indicating that Qualcomm is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qualcomm
67 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aware
2 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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 1.59, meaning that its share price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aware has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

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$44.49B5.02$5.54B$9.2023.01
Aware$17.29M1.82-$5.87M-$0.36N/A

74.3% 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, 34.3% of Aware shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Qualcomm currently has a consensus price target of $184.29, suggesting a potential downside of 12.96%. Given Qualcomm's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Qualcomm is more favorable than Aware.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qualcomm
3 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35
Aware
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

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

How does Aware compare to Palo Alto Networks?

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

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

Palo Alto Networks has a consensus target price of $306.59, suggesting a potential upside of 9.64%. Given Palo Alto Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Palo Alto Networks 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
Palo Alto Networks
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
37 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Aware has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Aware$17.29M1.82-$5.87M-$0.36N/A
Palo Alto Networks$9.22B24.71$1.13B$1.22229.20

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 79 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 90 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 11 mentions for Aware. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Aware's score of 0.58 indicating that Palo Alto Networks 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)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Palo Alto Networks
64 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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
Aware-45.31% -29.66% -20.80%
Palo Alto Networks 7.95%10.53%4.76%

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

84.2% of Motorola Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.4% of Aware shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Motorola Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 34.3% 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.

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$11.68B5.86$2.15B$12.4133.23
Aware$17.29M1.82-$5.87M-$0.36N/A

In the previous week, Motorola Solutions and Motorola Solutions both had 11 articles in the media. Motorola Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Aware's score of 0.58 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
8 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aware
2 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Motorola Solutions has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aware has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

Motorola Solutions currently has a consensus price target of $504.67, indicating a potential upside of 22.38%. Given Motorola Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly 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)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Aware
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

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
Motorola Solutions17.61% 100.13% 12.66%
Aware -45.31%-29.66%-20.80%

Summary

Motorola Solutions beats Aware on 14 of the 16 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 companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, risk, media sentiment and earnings.

In the previous week, Ciena had 27 more articles in the media than Aware. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for Ciena and 11 mentions for Aware. Ciena's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Aware's score of 0.58 indicating that Ciena is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Ciena currently has a consensus price target of $530.56, suggesting a potential upside of 19.14%. Given Ciena's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Ciena is more favorable than Aware.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ciena
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65
Aware
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

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
Ciena$4.77B13.22$123.34M$3.00148.44
Aware$17.29M1.82-$5.87M-$0.36N/A

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
Ciena7.87% 18.15% 8.63%
Aware -45.31%-29.66%-20.80%

Ciena has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aware has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 34.3% of Aware shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ciena beats Aware on 15 of the 16 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$31.39M$12.40B$38.78B$12.05B
Dividend YieldN/A25.34%3.16%5.66%
P/E Ratio-4.0328.8280.7624.42
Price / Sales1.8226.77636.25118.72
Price / CashN/A16.5049.0237.92
Price / Book1.193.189.836.82
Net Income-$5.87M$492.46M$1.07B$337.56M
7 Day Performance8.21%1.99%0.13%1.16%
1 Month Performance14.17%3.92%5.94%3.16%
1 Year Performance-17.61%11.29%160.45%30.60%

Aware Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AWRE
Aware
1.2878 of 5 stars
$1.45
flat
N/A-17.6%$31.39M$17.29MN/A80
CSCO
Cisco Systems
4.1882 of 5 stars
$120.36
-3.1%
$120.18
-0.1%
+89.0%$489.33B$56.65B39.0886,200
QCOM
Qualcomm
4.2228 of 5 stars
$205.42
-5.7%
$181.79
-11.5%
+36.8%$229.53B$44.28B22.3352,000
PANW
Palo Alto Networks
4.13 of 5 stars
$260.52
-2.2%
$306.59
+17.7%
+42.5%$217.06B$9.22B213.5416,068
MSI
Motorola Solutions
4.9298 of 5 stars
$414.21
+1.8%
$504.67
+21.8%
+1.2%$67.53B$11.68B33.3823,000

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