Knightscope (KSCP) Competitors

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KSCP vs. WATT, MVIS, CODA, SPWR, and REKR

Should you buy Knightscope stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Knightscope 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 Knightscope include Energous (WATT), Microvision (MVIS), Coda Octopus Group (CODA), CSLM Acquisition (SPWR), and Rekor Systems (REKR). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does Knightscope compare to Energous?

Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) and Energous (NASDAQ:WATT) are both small-cap electronic equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Knightscope has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Energous has a beta of 1.53, suggesting that its share price is 53% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Energous' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Knightscope's score of -1.00 indicating that Energous is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Knightscope Negative
Energous Neutral

Energous has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Knightscope. Energous 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
Knightscope$11.34M2.83-$33.81M-$3.54N/A
Energous$5.63M25.19-$9.59M-$4.10N/A

Knightscope currently has a consensus target price of $14.33, suggesting a potential upside of 654.39%. Given Knightscope's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Knightscope is more favorable than Energous.

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
Energous
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Energous has a net margin of -0.80% compared to Knightscope's net margin of -257.99%. Energous' return on equity of -39.80% beat Knightscope's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Knightscope-257.99% -143.53% -87.05%
Energous -0.80%-39.80%-33.46%

14.6% of Knightscope shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.4% of Energous shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of Knightscope shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Energous shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Knightscope beats Energous on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Knightscope compare to Microvision?

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

In the previous week, Microvision had 2 more articles in the media than Knightscope. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Microvision and 0 mentions for Knightscope. Microvision's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Knightscope's score of -1.00 indicating that Microvision is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Microvision Neutral
Knightscope Negative

Knightscope has higher revenue and earnings than Microvision. Microvision 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
Microvision$1.21M102.46-$94.98M-$0.31N/A
Knightscope$11.34M2.83-$33.81M-$3.54N/A

30.9% of Microvision shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.6% of Knightscope shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Microvision shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of Knightscope 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.

Microvision has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Knightscope has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Microvision presently has a consensus price target of $2.50, suggesting a potential upside of 595.02%. Knightscope has a consensus price target of $14.33, suggesting a potential upside of 654.39%. Given Knightscope's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Knightscope is more favorable than Microvision.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Microvision
1 Sell rating(s)
1 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

Knightscope has a net margin of -257.99% compared to Microvision's net margin of -5,887.77%. Microvision's return on equity of -139.20% beat Knightscope's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microvision-5,887.77% -139.20% -72.51%
Knightscope -257.99%-143.53%-87.05%

Summary

Knightscope beats Microvision on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Knightscope compare to Coda Octopus Group?

Coda Octopus Group (NASDAQ:CODA) and Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) are both small-cap electronic equipment companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment and valuation.

Coda Octopus Group currently has a consensus target price of $14.00, indicating a potential upside of 44.93%. Knightscope has a consensus target price of $14.33, indicating a potential upside of 654.39%. Given Knightscope's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Knightscope is more favorable than Coda Octopus Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coda Octopus Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Knightscope
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coda Octopus Group$26.56M4.10$4.13M$0.4322.47
Knightscope$11.34M2.83-$33.81M-$3.54N/A

Coda Octopus Group has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Knightscope has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Coda Octopus Group has a net margin of 17.66% compared to Knightscope's net margin of -257.99%. Coda Octopus Group's return on equity of 8.33% beat Knightscope's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coda Octopus Group17.66% 8.33% 7.61%
Knightscope -257.99%-143.53%-87.05%

In the previous week, Coda Octopus Group had 2 more articles in the media than Knightscope. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Coda Octopus Group and 0 mentions for Knightscope. Coda Octopus Group's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Knightscope's score of -1.00 indicating that Coda Octopus Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Coda Octopus Group Positive
Knightscope Negative

20.1% of Coda Octopus Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.6% of Knightscope shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.8% of Coda Octopus Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of Knightscope shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Coda Octopus Group beats Knightscope on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Knightscope compare to CSLM Acquisition?

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

47.4% of CSLM Acquisition shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.6% of Knightscope shares are owned by institutional investors. 42.6% of CSLM Acquisition shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of Knightscope shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

CSLM Acquisition presently has a consensus price target of $5.40, indicating a potential upside of 678.21%. Knightscope has a consensus price target of $14.33, indicating a potential upside of 654.39%. Given CSLM Acquisition's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe CSLM Acquisition is more favorable than Knightscope.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CSLM Acquisition
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

CSLM Acquisition has a net margin of -14.34% compared to Knightscope's net margin of -257.99%. CSLM Acquisition's return on equity of -12.90% beat Knightscope's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CSLM Acquisition-14.34% -12.90% -19.80%
Knightscope -257.99%-143.53%-87.05%

In the previous week, CSLM Acquisition's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Knightscope's score of -1.00 indicating that CSLM Acquisition is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
CSLM Acquisition Neutral
Knightscope Negative

Knightscope has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CSLM Acquisition. CSLM Acquisition 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
CSLM Acquisition$300M0.34-$45.35M-$0.47N/A
Knightscope$11.34M2.83-$33.81M-$3.54N/A

CSLM Acquisition has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Knightscope has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

CSLM Acquisition beats Knightscope on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Knightscope compare to Rekor Systems?

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

Rekor Systems has a beta of 1.8, indicating that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Knightscope has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

45.7% of Rekor Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.6% of Knightscope shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of Rekor Systems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of Knightscope shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Rekor Systems has a net margin of -60.48% compared to Knightscope's net margin of -257.99%. Rekor Systems' return on equity of -80.28% beat Knightscope's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rekor Systems-60.48% -80.28% -36.87%
Knightscope -257.99%-143.53%-87.05%

Knightscope has a consensus price target of $14.33, indicating a potential upside of 654.39%. Given Knightscope's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Knightscope is more favorable than Rekor Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rekor Systems
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

In the previous week, Rekor Systems had 1 more articles in the media than Knightscope. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Rekor Systems and 0 mentions for Knightscope. Rekor Systems' average media sentiment score of -0.71 beat Knightscope's score of -1.00 indicating that Rekor Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Rekor Systems Negative
Knightscope Negative

Rekor Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Knightscope. Rekor Systems 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
Rekor Systems$48.45M1.87-$31.46M-$0.23N/A
Knightscope$11.34M2.83-$33.81M-$3.54N/A

Summary

Rekor Systems beats Knightscope on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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KSCP vs. The Competition

MetricKnightscopeTechnology Services IndustryBusiness SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$34M$4.33B$6.75B$12.54B
Dividend YieldN/A2.10%3.19%5.81%
P/E Ratio-0.5443.7028.2824.33
Price / Sales2.8346.54377.84114.72
Price / CashN/A38.9023.0437.84
Price / Book0.864.615.696.58
Net Income-$33.81M$31.97M$205.44M$336.75M
7 Day Performance-6.86%-2.09%-1.43%-0.49%
1 Month Performance-36.67%-3.21%-0.28%1.56%
1 Year Performance-64.02%28.12%34.48%33.78%

Knightscope Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KSCP
Knightscope
2.2406 of 5 stars
$1.90
-5.5%
$14.33
+654.4%
-61.9%$34M$11.34MN/A40
WATT
Energous
1.172 of 5 stars
$24.54
+3.5%
N/A+233.7%$130.43M$5.63MN/A50
MVIS
Microvision
0.9789 of 5 stars
$0.39
+6.3%
$2.50
+549.2%
-68.1%$124.86M$1.21MN/A350
CODA
Coda Octopus Group
3.8664 of 5 stars
$9.33
-14.6%
N/A+30.0%$123.14M$26.56M25.9280
SPWR
CSLM Acquisition
1.543 of 5 stars
$0.78
-3.1%
$5.40
+591.3%
-54.7%$117.96M$300MN/A151

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This page (NASDAQ:KSCP) was last updated on 6/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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