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KSCP vs. GFAI, OBAI, SUGP, GFAIW, and BCO

Should you buy Knightscope stock or one of its competitors? Knightscope's main competitors and comparable companies include Guardforce AI (GFAI), TG-17 (OBAI), SU Group (SUGP), Guardforce AI (GFAIW), and Brink's (BCO). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "security & alarm services" industry.

How does Knightscope compare to Guardforce AI?

Guardforce AI (NASDAQ:GFAI) and Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

Knightscope has a consensus target price of $12.67, indicating a potential upside of 1,585.52%. Given Knightscope's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Knightscope is more favorable than Guardforce AI.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Guardforce AI
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Knightscope
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Guardforce AI has higher revenue and earnings than Knightscope.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Guardforce AI$35.23M0.27-$6.66MN/AN/A
Knightscope$11.34M1.55-$33.81M-$3.43N/A

In the previous week, Knightscope had 1 more articles in the media than Guardforce AI. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Knightscope and 1 mentions for Guardforce AI. Guardforce AI's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Knightscope's score of 0.00 indicating that Guardforce AI is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Guardforce AI
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Knightscope
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Guardforce AI has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Knightscope's net margin of -217.29%. Guardforce AI's return on equity of 0.00% beat Knightscope's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guardforce AIN/A N/A N/A
Knightscope -217.29%-152.20%-90.99%

Guardforce AI has a beta of 2.61, indicating that its share price is 161% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Knightscope has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

2.0% of Guardforce AI shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.6% of Knightscope shares are held by institutional investors. 76.7% of Guardforce AI shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Knightscope shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Guardforce AI beats Knightscope on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Knightscope compare to TG-17?

TG-17 (NASDAQ:OBAI) and Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

14.6% of Knightscope shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Knightscope shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

TG-17 presently has a consensus price target of $2.00, indicating a potential upside of 838.97%. Knightscope has a consensus price target of $12.67, indicating a potential upside of 1,585.52%. Given Knightscope's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Knightscope is more favorable than TG-17.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TG-17
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Knightscope
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

TG-17 has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Knightscope. TG-17 is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Knightscope, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TG-17$9.97M0.64-$10.55M-$0.61N/A
Knightscope$11.34M1.55-$33.81M-$3.43N/A

In the previous week, TG-17 had 1 more articles in the media than Knightscope. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for TG-17 and 2 mentions for Knightscope. TG-17's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Knightscope'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
TG-17
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Knightscope
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

TG-17 has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Knightscope's net margin of -217.29%. TG-17's return on equity of 0.00% beat Knightscope's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TG-17N/A N/A N/A
Knightscope -217.29%-152.20%-90.99%

Summary

Knightscope beats TG-17 on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Knightscope compare to SU Group?

Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) and SU Group (NASDAQ:SUGP) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

SU Group has higher revenue and earnings than Knightscope.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Knightscope$11.34M1.55-$33.81M-$3.43N/A
SU Group$24.72M0.01-$2.38MN/AN/A

Knightscope presently has a consensus target price of $12.67, indicating a potential upside of 1,585.52%. Given Knightscope's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Knightscope is more favorable than SU Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Knightscope
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
SU Group
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, SU Group had 9 more articles in the media than Knightscope. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for SU Group and 2 mentions for Knightscope. SU Group's average media sentiment score of 0.06 beat Knightscope's score of 0.00 indicating that SU Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Knightscope
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
SU Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Knightscope has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SU Group has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

SU Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Knightscope's net margin of -217.29%. SU Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Knightscope's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Knightscope-217.29% -152.20% -90.99%
SU Group N/A N/A N/A

14.6% of Knightscope shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of SU Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Knightscope shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

SU Group beats Knightscope on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Knightscope compare to Guardforce AI?

Guardforce AI (NASDAQ:GFAIW) and Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Knightscope had 1 more articles in the media than Guardforce AI. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Knightscope and 1 mentions for Guardforce AI. Guardforce AI's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Knightscope'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Guardforce AI
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Knightscope
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Guardforce AI has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Knightscope's net margin of -217.29%. Guardforce AI's return on equity of 0.00% beat Knightscope's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guardforce AIN/A N/A N/A
Knightscope -217.29%-152.20%-90.99%

14.6% of Knightscope shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Knightscope shares are owned 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.

Knightscope has a consensus price target of $12.67, indicating a potential upside of 1,585.52%. Given Knightscope's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Knightscope is more favorable than Guardforce AI.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Guardforce AI
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Knightscope
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Guardforce AI has higher revenue and earnings than Knightscope.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Guardforce AI$36.34MN/AN/AN/AN/A
Knightscope$11.34M1.55-$33.81M-$3.43N/A

Summary

Knightscope beats Guardforce AI on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Knightscope compare to Brink's?

Brink's (NYSE:BCO) and Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and media sentiment.

Brink's presently has a consensus target price of $154.00, suggesting a potential upside of 50.94%. Knightscope has a consensus target price of $12.67, suggesting a potential upside of 1,585.52%. Given Knightscope's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Knightscope is more favorable than Brink's.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brink's
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Knightscope
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Brink's has a net margin of 3.30% compared to Knightscope's net margin of -217.29%. Brink's' return on equity of 87.18% beat Knightscope's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brink's3.30% 87.18% 4.95%
Knightscope -217.29%-152.20%-90.99%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brink's$5.26B0.80$199.70M$4.3223.62
Knightscope$11.34M1.55-$33.81M-$3.43N/A

95.0% of Brink's shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.6% of Knightscope shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Brink's shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Knightscope shares are owned by 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.

Brink's has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Knightscope has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Brink's had 8 more articles in the media than Knightscope. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Brink's and 2 mentions for Knightscope. Brink's' average media sentiment score of 0.12 beat Knightscope's score of 0.00 indicating that Brink's is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Brink's
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Knightscope
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Brink's beats Knightscope on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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KSCP vs. The Competition

MetricKnightscopeCommercial Services & Supplies IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$17.53M$4.11B$10.19B$13.28B
Dividend YieldN/A5.02%96.74%17.33%
P/E Ratio-0.2226.1525.6526.04
Price / Sales1.55729.99269.58105.14
Price / CashN/A21.3124.0752.62
Price / Book0.344.044.806.31
Net Income-$33.81M$151.66M$616.13M$362.16M
7 Day Performance-17.40%-1.64%-0.58%-1.66%
1 Month Performance-49.22%-4.28%-2.51%-4.68%
1 Year Performance-87.92%-3.01%2.72%1.57%

Knightscope Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KSCP
Knightscope
2.3527 of 5 stars
$0.75
-1.2%
$12.67
+1,585.5%
-87.9%$17.53M$11.34MN/A40
GFAI
Guardforce AI
0.8047 of 5 stars
$0.32
-2.2%
N/A-73.9%$10.37M$35.23MN/A1,604
OBAI
TG-17
2.243 of 5 stars
$0.22
-2.7%
$2.00
+797.7%
N/A$6.87M$9.97MN/A10,675
SUGP
SU Group
0.7791 of 5 stars
$0.53
-4.7%
N/A-98.7%$500K$24.72MN/A437
GFAIW
Guardforce AI
N/A$0.01
-31.3%
N/A-99.7%$0.00$36.34MN/A1,657

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This page (NASDAQ:KSCP) was last updated on 10/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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