BIO-key International (BKYI) Competitors

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BKYI vs. SMSI, ELWS, AUID, MNDO, and JF

Should you buy BIO-key International stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares BIO-key International 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 BIO-key International include Smith Micro Software (SMSI), Earlyworks (ELWS), authID (AUID), MIND C.T.I. (MNDO), and J And Friends (JF). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does BIO-key International compare to Smith Micro Software?

BIO-key International (NASDAQ:BKYI) and Smith Micro Software (NASDAQ:SMSI) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

BIO-key International has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Smith Micro Software has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

BIO-key International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Smith Micro Software. BIO-key International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smith Micro Software, 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
BIO-key International	$6.10M	0.76	-$4.59M	-$7.00	N/A
Smith Micro Software	$17.36M	1.19	-$29.33M	-$1.38	N/A

26.5% of BIO-key International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of Smith Micro Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of BIO-key International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 34.7% of Smith Micro Software shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, BIO-key International had 8 more articles in the media than Smith Micro Software. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for BIO-key International and 2 mentions for Smith Micro Software. Smith Micro Software's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat BIO-key International's score of 0.31 indicating that Smith Micro Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
BIO-key International	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Smith Micro Software	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Smith Micro Software has a consensus price target of $2.50, indicating a potential upside of 208.57%. Given Smith Micro Software's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Smith Micro Software is more favorable than BIO-key International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BIO-key International	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Smith Micro Software	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

BIO-key International has a net margin of -75.32% compared to Smith Micro Software's net margin of -165.35%. Smith Micro Software's return on equity of -55.78% beat BIO-key International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BIO-key International	-75.32%	-67.43%	-43.29%
Smith Micro Software	-165.35%	-55.78%	-41.02%

Summary

Smith Micro Software beats BIO-key International on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BIO-key International compare to Earlyworks?

Earlyworks (NASDAQ:ELWS) and BIO-key International (NASDAQ:BKYI) 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 earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

0.5% of Earlyworks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.5% of BIO-key International shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of BIO-key International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earlyworks has a net margin of 0.00% compared to BIO-key International's net margin of -75.32%. Earlyworks' return on equity of 0.00% beat BIO-key International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Earlyworks	N/A	N/A	N/A
BIO-key International	-75.32%	-67.43%	-43.29%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Earlyworks	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
BIO-key International	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Earlyworks has higher revenue and earnings than BIO-key International.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Earlyworks	$440.36M	0.05	-$1.80M	N/A	N/A
BIO-key International	$6.10M	0.76	-$4.59M	-$7.00	N/A

In the previous week, BIO-key International had 9 more articles in the media than Earlyworks. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for BIO-key International and 1 mentions for Earlyworks. BIO-key International's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat Earlyworks' score of 0.00 indicating that BIO-key International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Earlyworks	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
BIO-key International	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Earlyworks has a beta of 1.73, suggesting that its share price is 73% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BIO-key International has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Earlyworks beats BIO-key International on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BIO-key International compare to authID?

BIO-key International (NASDAQ:BKYI) and authID (NASDAQ:AUID) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

26.5% of BIO-key International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.8% of authID shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of BIO-key International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.2% of authID shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

BIO-key International has higher revenue and earnings than authID. authID is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BIO-key International, 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
BIO-key International	$6.10M	0.76	-$4.59M	-$7.00	N/A
authID	$2.22M	8.63	-$17.93M	-$1.27	N/A

In the previous week, BIO-key International had 4 more articles in the media than authID. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for BIO-key International and 6 mentions for authID. authID's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat BIO-key International's score of 0.31 indicating that authID is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
BIO-key International	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
authID	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

BIO-key International has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, authID has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

BIO-key International has a net margin of -75.32% compared to authID's net margin of -616.91%. BIO-key International's return on equity of -67.43% beat authID's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BIO-key International	-75.32%	-67.43%	-43.29%
authID	-616.91%	-202.14%	-168.10%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BIO-key International	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
authID	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

BIO-key International beats authID on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BIO-key International compare to MIND C.T.I.?

BIO-key International (NASDAQ:BKYI) and MIND C.T.I. (NASDAQ:MNDO) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and valuation.

In the previous week, BIO-key International had 10 more articles in the media than MIND C.T.I.. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for BIO-key International and 0 mentions for MIND C.T.I.. MIND C.T.I.'s average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat BIO-key International's score of 0.31 indicating that MIND C.T.I. is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
BIO-key International	Neutral
MIND C.T.I.	Positive

26.5% of BIO-key International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.3% of MIND C.T.I. shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of BIO-key International 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.

MIND C.T.I. has a net margin of 15.26% compared to BIO-key International's net margin of -75.32%. MIND C.T.I.'s return on equity of 13.20% beat BIO-key International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BIO-key International	-75.32%	-67.43%	-43.29%
MIND C.T.I.	15.26%	13.20%	10.00%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BIO-key International	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
MIND C.T.I.	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

MIND C.T.I. has higher revenue and earnings than BIO-key International. BIO-key International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MIND C.T.I., 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
BIO-key International	$6.10M	0.76	-$4.59M	-$7.00	N/A
MIND C.T.I.	$19.46M	0.95	$2.60M	$0.14	6.50

BIO-key International has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MIND C.T.I. has a beta of 0.42, suggesting that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

MIND C.T.I. beats BIO-key International on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BIO-key International compare to J And Friends?

J And Friends (NASDAQ:JF) and BIO-key International (NASDAQ:BKYI) 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 earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

J And Friends has higher earnings, but lower revenue than BIO-key International.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
J And Friends	$1.60M	11.58	-$1.32M	N/A	N/A
BIO-key International	$6.10M	0.76	-$4.59M	-$7.00	N/A

J And Friends has a net margin of 0.00% compared to BIO-key International's net margin of -75.32%. J And Friends' return on equity of 0.00% beat BIO-key International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
J And Friends	N/A	N/A	N/A
BIO-key International	-75.32%	-67.43%	-43.29%

6.6% of J And Friends shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.5% of BIO-key International shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of J And Friends shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of BIO-key International shares are held by company 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.

J And Friends has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BIO-key International has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, BIO-key International had 10 more articles in the media than J And Friends. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for BIO-key International and 0 mentions for J And Friends. J And Friends' average media sentiment score of 1.92 beat BIO-key International's score of 0.31 indicating that J And Friends is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
J And Friends	Very Positive
BIO-key International	Neutral

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
J And Friends	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
BIO-key International	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Summary

J And Friends beats BIO-key International on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BKYI vs. The Competition

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Metric	BIO-key International	ELEC PRODS Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$4.64M	$16.43B	$39.06B	$12.29B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.16%	3.21%	5.32%
P/E Ratio	-0.61	34.48	167.29	25.23
Price / Sales	0.76	76.32	627.96	79.36
Price / Cash	N/A	70.19	47.81	37.30
Price / Book	0.42	7.53	9.64	6.63
Net Income	-$4.59M	$391.30M	$1.06B	$335.59M
7 Day Performance	23.46%	-5.02%	-0.30%	-1.20%
1 Month Performance	-32.22%	-3.95%	3.89%	-1.16%
1 Year Performance	-49.09%	51.72%	159.75%	28.10%

BIO-key International 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)
BKYI BIO-key International	0.9339 of 5 stars	$4.27 +0.5%	N/A	-48.7%	$4.64M	$6.10M	N/A	50	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings Gap Down
SMSI Smith Micro Software	3.1597 of 5 stars	$0.87 -0.3%	$2.50 +187.9%	-9.1%	$22.27M	$17.36M	N/A	370	Positive News
ELWS Earlyworks	0.0053 of 5 stars	$7.60 -6.1%	N/A	+277.8%	$21.54M	$440.36M	N/A	15
AUID authID	0.9422 of 5 stars	$1.15 -4.2%	N/A	-77.5%	$19.36M	$2.04M	N/A	60	Earnings Report Gap Up
MNDO MIND C.T.I.	2.3262 of 5 stars	$0.96 +6.4%	N/A	-38.1%	$18.38M	$19.46M	6.86	160	Gap Down

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BIO-key International (BKYI) Competitors

BKYI vs. SMSI, ELWS, AUID, MNDO, and JF

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BIO-key International (BKYI) Competitors

BKYI vs. SMSI, ELWS, AUID, MNDO, and JF

How does BIO-key International compare to Smith Micro Software?

Which has more risk & volatility, BKYI or SMSI?

Which has better valuation and earnings, BKYI or SMSI?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in BKYI or SMSI?

Does the media refer more to BKYI or SMSI?

Do analysts rate BKYI or SMSI?

Is BKYI or SMSI more profitable?

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How does BIO-key International compare to Earlyworks?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of ELWS or BKYI?

Is ELWS or BKYI more profitable?

Do analysts recommend ELWS or BKYI?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, ELWS or BKYI?

Does the media prefer ELWS or BKYI?

Which has more risk and volatility, ELWS or BKYI?

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How does BIO-key International compare to authID?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in BKYI or AUID?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, BKYI or AUID?

Does the media favor BKYI or AUID?

Which has more volatility and risk, BKYI or AUID?

Is BKYI or AUID more profitable?

Do analysts rate BKYI or AUID?

Summary

How does BIO-key International compare to MIND C.T.I.?

Does the media refer more to BKYI or MNDO?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in BKYI or MNDO?

Is BKYI or MNDO more profitable?

Do analysts rate BKYI or MNDO?

Which has better valuation and earnings, BKYI or MNDO?

Which has more volatility and risk, BKYI or MNDO?

Summary

How does BIO-key International compare to J And Friends?

Which has better valuation and earnings, JF or BKYI?

Is JF or BKYI more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in JF or BKYI?

Which has more volatility and risk, JF or BKYI?

Does the media prefer JF or BKYI?

Do analysts prefer JF or BKYI?

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