Is MSAI or DAIO more profitable?

Data I/O has a net margin of -41.85% compared to MultiSensor AI's net margin of -162.60%. MultiSensor AI's return on equity of -48.87% beat Data I/O's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets MultiSensor AI -162.60% -48.87% -41.13% Data I/O -41.85% -54.33% -36.75%

Do analysts recommend MSAI or AATC?

MultiSensor AI presently has a consensus target price of $120.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2,142.99%. Given MultiSensor AI's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MultiSensor AI is more favorable than Autoscope Technologies. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score MultiSensor AI 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 Autoscope Technologies 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Do analysts recommend MSAI or STAI?

MultiSensor AI currently has a consensus price target of $120.00, indicating a potential upside of 2,142.99%. Given MultiSensor AI's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe MultiSensor AI is more favorable than ScanTech AI Systems. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score MultiSensor AI 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 ScanTech AI Systems 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00

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MSAI vs. DAIO, AATC, CLIR, BNGO, and STAI

Should you buy MultiSensor AI stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares MultiSensor AI 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 MultiSensor AI include Data I/O (DAIO), Autoscope Technologies (AATC), ClearSign Technologies (CLIR), Bionano Genomics (BNGO), and ScanTech AI Systems (STAI). These companies are all part of the "measuring and control equipment" industry.

How does MultiSensor AI compare to Data I/O?

MultiSensor AI (NASDAQ:MSAI) and Data I/O (NASDAQ:DAIO) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

MultiSensor AI presently has a consensus target price of $120.00, indicating a potential upside of 2,142.99%. Data I/O has a consensus target price of $5.11, indicating a potential upside of 37.74%. Given MultiSensor AI's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe MultiSensor AI is more favorable than Data I/O.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MultiSensor AI	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Data I/O	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

Data I/O has higher revenue and earnings than MultiSensor AI. Data I/O is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MultiSensor AI, 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
MultiSensor AI	$5.55M	1.95	-$11.71M	-$8.43	N/A
Data I/O	$21.50M	1.62	-$5.24M	-$0.84	N/A

In the previous week, Data I/O had 1 more articles in the media than MultiSensor AI. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Data I/O and 1 mentions for MultiSensor AI. Data I/O's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat MultiSensor AI's score of 0.47 indicating that Data I/O is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
MultiSensor AI	Neutral
Data I/O	Positive

MultiSensor AI has a beta of -0.26, indicating that its stock price is 126% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Data I/O has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

82.3% of MultiSensor AI shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.0% of Data I/O shares are owned by institutional investors. 50.8% of MultiSensor AI shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Data I/O shares are owned by company 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.

Data I/O has a net margin of -41.85% compared to MultiSensor AI's net margin of -162.60%. MultiSensor AI's return on equity of -48.87% beat Data I/O's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MultiSensor AI	-162.60%	-48.87%	-41.13%
Data I/O	-41.85%	-54.33%	-36.75%

Summary

Data I/O beats MultiSensor AI on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MultiSensor AI compare to Autoscope Technologies?

MultiSensor AI (NASDAQ:MSAI) and Autoscope Technologies (NASDAQ:AATC) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Autoscope Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than MultiSensor AI. MultiSensor AI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Autoscope Technologies, 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
MultiSensor AI	$5.55M	1.95	-$11.71M	-$8.43	N/A
Autoscope Technologies	$12.89M	2.27	$6.62M	$0.25	21.25

MultiSensor AI has a beta of -0.26, indicating that its share price is 126% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Autoscope Technologies has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

MultiSensor AI presently has a consensus target price of $120.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2,142.99%. Given MultiSensor AI's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MultiSensor AI is more favorable than Autoscope Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MultiSensor AI	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Autoscope Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Autoscope Technologies has a net margin of 37.59% compared to MultiSensor AI's net margin of -162.60%. Autoscope Technologies' return on equity of 27.06% beat MultiSensor AI's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MultiSensor AI	-162.60%	-48.87%	-41.13%
Autoscope Technologies	37.59%	27.06%	23.97%

82.3% of MultiSensor AI shares are held by institutional investors. 50.8% of MultiSensor AI shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.6% of Autoscope Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, MultiSensor AI had 1 more articles in the media than Autoscope Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for MultiSensor AI and 0 mentions for Autoscope Technologies. MultiSensor AI's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Autoscope Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that MultiSensor AI is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
MultiSensor AI	Neutral
Autoscope Technologies	Neutral

Summary

Autoscope Technologies beats MultiSensor AI on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MultiSensor AI compare to ClearSign Technologies?

ClearSign Technologies (NASDAQ:CLIR) and MultiSensor AI (NASDAQ:MSAI) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability and risk.

ClearSign Technologies has a net margin of -111.66% compared to MultiSensor AI's net margin of -162.60%. MultiSensor AI's return on equity of -48.87% beat ClearSign Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ClearSign Technologies	-111.66%	-61.24%	-45.80%
MultiSensor AI	-162.60%	-48.87%	-41.13%

ClearSign Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $20.00, indicating a potential upside of 377.33%. MultiSensor AI has a consensus target price of $120.00, indicating a potential upside of 2,142.99%. Given MultiSensor AI's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe MultiSensor AI is more favorable than ClearSign Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ClearSign Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
MultiSensor AI	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

In the previous week, ClearSign Technologies had 2 more articles in the media than MultiSensor AI. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for ClearSign Technologies and 1 mentions for MultiSensor AI. ClearSign Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.47 equaled MultiSensor AI'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
ClearSign Technologies	Neutral
MultiSensor AI	Neutral

ClearSign Technologies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than MultiSensor AI. ClearSign Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MultiSensor AI, 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
ClearSign Technologies	$5.23M	4.33	-$5.50M	-$0.99	N/A
MultiSensor AI	$5.55M	1.95	-$11.71M	-$8.43	N/A

ClearSign Technologies has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MultiSensor AI has a beta of -0.26, meaning that its stock price is 126% less volatile than the broader market.

24.0% of ClearSign Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.3% of MultiSensor AI shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.2% of ClearSign Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 50.8% of MultiSensor AI shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

MultiSensor AI beats ClearSign Technologies on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MultiSensor AI compare to Bionano Genomics?

Bionano Genomics (NASDAQ:BNGO) and MultiSensor AI (NASDAQ:MSAI) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Bionano Genomics had 2 more articles in the media than MultiSensor AI. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Bionano Genomics and 1 mentions for MultiSensor AI. Bionano Genomics' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat MultiSensor AI's score of 0.47 indicating that Bionano Genomics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Bionano Genomics	Positive
MultiSensor AI	Neutral

MultiSensor AI has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Bionano Genomics. MultiSensor AI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bionano Genomics, 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
Bionano Genomics	$28.51M	0.47	-$26.40M	-$4.37	N/A
MultiSensor AI	$5.55M	1.95	-$11.71M	-$8.43	N/A

11.4% of Bionano Genomics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.3% of MultiSensor AI shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Bionano Genomics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 50.8% of MultiSensor AI shares are owned by company 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.

Bionano Genomics has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MultiSensor AI has a beta of -0.26, meaning that its stock price is 126% less volatile than the broader market.

Bionano Genomics currently has a consensus price target of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 417.24%. MultiSensor AI has a consensus price target of $120.00, indicating a potential upside of 2,142.99%. Given MultiSensor AI's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe MultiSensor AI is more favorable than Bionano Genomics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Bionano Genomics	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
MultiSensor AI	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Bionano Genomics has a net margin of -109.94% compared to MultiSensor AI's net margin of -162.60%. MultiSensor AI's return on equity of -48.87% beat Bionano Genomics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Bionano Genomics	-109.94%	-71.38%	-43.07%
MultiSensor AI	-162.60%	-48.87%	-41.13%

Summary

MultiSensor AI beats Bionano Genomics on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MultiSensor AI compare to ScanTech AI Systems?

MultiSensor AI (NASDAQ:MSAI) and ScanTech AI Systems (NASDAQ:STAI) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

MultiSensor AI currently has a consensus price target of $120.00, indicating a potential upside of 2,142.99%. Given MultiSensor AI's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe MultiSensor AI is more favorable than ScanTech AI Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MultiSensor AI	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
ScanTech AI Systems	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

MultiSensor AI has a beta of -0.26, indicating that its share price is 126% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ScanTech AI Systems has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

82.3% of MultiSensor AI shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.0% of ScanTech AI Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 50.8% of MultiSensor AI shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of ScanTech AI Systems shares are owned by company 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.

MultiSensor AI has a net margin of -162.60% compared to ScanTech AI Systems' net margin of -477.09%. ScanTech AI Systems' return on equity of -11.25% beat MultiSensor AI's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MultiSensor AI	-162.60%	-48.87%	-41.13%
ScanTech AI Systems	-477.09%	-11.25%	209.23%

In the previous week, MultiSensor AI had 1 more articles in the media than ScanTech AI Systems. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for MultiSensor AI and 0 mentions for ScanTech AI Systems. MultiSensor AI's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat ScanTech AI Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that MultiSensor AI is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
MultiSensor AI	Neutral
ScanTech AI Systems	Neutral

MultiSensor AI has higher revenue and earnings than ScanTech AI Systems. MultiSensor AI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ScanTech AI Systems, 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
MultiSensor AI	$5.55M	1.95	-$11.71M	-$8.43	N/A
ScanTech AI Systems	$1.88M	0.47	-$23.07M	-$9.20	N/A

Summary

MultiSensor AI beats ScanTech AI Systems on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	MultiSensor AI	INTERNET SOFTWARE Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$10.81M	$16.40B	$37.65B	$11.71B
Dividend Yield	N/A	3.09%	3.14%	5.55%
P/E Ratio	-0.63	61.97	79.07	23.62
Price / Sales	1.95	39.15	628.86	105.27
Price / Cash	N/A	73.16	50.00	56.09
Price / Book	0.22	6.16	9.46	6.70
Net Income	-$11.71M	$386.39M	$1.07B	$337.26M
7 Day Performance	-4.46%	-3.96%	-3.27%	-1.41%
1 Month Performance	-10.08%	0.80%	2.86%	1.15%
1 Year Performance	-81.43%	-10.48%	153.00%	22.61%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MSAI MultiSensor AI	3.2239 of 5 stars	$5.35 +8.5%	$120.00 +2,143.0%	-82.6%	$10.81M	$5.55M	N/A	35
DAIO Data I/O	3.3255 of 5 stars	$3.63 +0.8%	$5.11 +40.8%	+28.3%	$33.82M	$21.50M	N/A	100	Positive News
AATC Autoscope Technologies	N/A	$5.32 -1.0%	N/A	-29.4%	$29.29M	$12.89M	6.04	40
CLIR ClearSign Technologies	3.4784 of 5 stars	$4.16 +0.2%	$20.00 +380.8%	-32.5%	$22.46M	$5.23M	N/A	10	Gap Up
BNGO Bionano Genomics	2.7278 of 5 stars	$1.16 -0.9%	$6.00 +417.2%	-68.4%	$13.43M	$28.51M	N/A	300	Gap Up

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MSAI vs. DAIO, AATC, CLIR, BNGO, and STAI

How does MultiSensor AI compare to Data I/O?

Do analysts recommend MSAI or DAIO?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, MSAI or DAIO?

Does the media favor MSAI or DAIO?

Which has more risk & volatility, MSAI or DAIO?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in MSAI or DAIO?

Is MSAI or DAIO more profitable?

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How does MultiSensor AI compare to Autoscope Technologies?

Which has better valuation and earnings, MSAI or AATC?

Which has more volatility & risk, MSAI or AATC?

Do analysts recommend MSAI or AATC?

Is MSAI or AATC more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of MSAI or AATC?

Does the media favor MSAI or AATC?

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How does MultiSensor AI compare to ClearSign Technologies?

Is CLIR or MSAI more profitable?

Do analysts prefer CLIR or MSAI?

Does the media refer more to CLIR or MSAI?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CLIR or MSAI?

Which has more volatility & risk, CLIR or MSAI?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CLIR or MSAI?

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How does MultiSensor AI compare to Bionano Genomics?

Does the media prefer BNGO or MSAI?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, BNGO or MSAI?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in BNGO or MSAI?

Which has more risk & volatility, BNGO or MSAI?

Do analysts recommend BNGO or MSAI?

Is BNGO or MSAI more profitable?

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How does MultiSensor AI compare to ScanTech AI Systems?

Do analysts recommend MSAI or STAI?

Which has more volatility & risk, MSAI or STAI?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in MSAI or STAI?

Is MSAI or STAI more profitable?

Does the media favor MSAI or STAI?

Which has better valuation & earnings, MSAI or STAI?

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