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QMCO vs. SSYS, MITK, PAR, DDD, and OSS

Should you buy Quantum stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Quantum 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 Quantum include Stratasys (SSYS), Mitek Systems (MITK), PAR Technology (PAR), 3D Systems (DDD), and One Stop Systems (OSS). These companies are all part of the "computer hardware" industry.

How does Quantum compare to Stratasys?

Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS) and Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) are both small-cap computer hardware companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

Stratasys has a net margin of -21.00% compared to Quantum's net margin of -37.76%. Quantum's return on equity of 0.00% beat Stratasys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stratasys-21.00% -1.73% -1.35%
Quantum -37.76%N/A -21.66%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stratasys$551.10M1.30-$104.29M-$1.35N/A
Quantum$274.06M0.72-$115.09M-$2.36N/A

75.8% of Stratasys shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.7% of Quantum shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.3% of Stratasys shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Quantum shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Stratasys and Stratasys both had 1 articles in the media. Quantum's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Stratasys' score of 0.47 indicating that Quantum is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Stratasys
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Quantum
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Stratasys presently has a consensus price target of $12.33, indicating a potential upside of 47.88%. Quantum has a consensus price target of $17.67, indicating a potential upside of 31.64%. Given Stratasys' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Stratasys is more favorable than Quantum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stratasys
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Stratasys has a beta of 1.9, indicating that its share price is 90% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quantum has a beta of 2.97, indicating that its share price is 197% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Stratasys beats Quantum on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quantum compare to Mitek Systems?

Mitek Systems (NASDAQ:MITK) and Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mitek Systems$179.69M4.37$8.80M$0.3549.66
Quantum$274.06M0.72-$115.09M-$2.36N/A

In the previous week, Mitek Systems and Mitek Systems both had 1 articles in the media. Quantum's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Mitek Systems' score of 0.67 indicating that Quantum is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Mitek Systems
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Quantum
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.6% of Mitek Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.7% of Quantum shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Mitek Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Quantum shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Mitek Systems has a net margin of 8.74% compared to Quantum's net margin of -37.76%. Mitek Systems' return on equity of 16.74% beat Quantum's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mitek Systems8.74% 16.74% 9.31%
Quantum -37.76%N/A -21.66%

Mitek Systems presently has a consensus target price of $16.00, indicating a potential downside of 7.94%. Quantum has a consensus target price of $17.67, indicating a potential upside of 31.64%. Given Quantum's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Quantum is more favorable than Mitek Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mitek Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Mitek Systems has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quantum has a beta of 2.97, indicating that its share price is 197% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Mitek Systems beats Quantum on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quantum compare to PAR Technology?

Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) and PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) are both small-cap computer hardware companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and risk.

Quantum has a beta of 2.97, indicating that its share price is 197% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PAR Technology has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

63.7% of Quantum shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Quantum shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of PAR Technology shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

PAR Technology has a net margin of -16.04% compared to Quantum's net margin of -37.76%. Quantum's return on equity of 0.00% beat PAR Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quantum-37.76% N/A -21.66%
PAR Technology -16.04%-2.57%-1.56%

PAR Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Quantum. PAR Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Quantum, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quantum$274.06M0.72-$115.09M-$2.36N/A
PAR Technology$455.55M1.48-$84.46M-$1.87N/A

Quantum presently has a consensus target price of $17.67, indicating a potential upside of 31.64%. PAR Technology has a consensus target price of $25.89, indicating a potential upside of 58.87%. Given PAR Technology's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe PAR Technology is more favorable than Quantum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
PAR Technology
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, PAR Technology had 4 more articles in the media than Quantum. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for PAR Technology and 1 mentions for Quantum. PAR Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Quantum's score of 0.84 indicating that PAR Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Quantum
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PAR Technology
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

PAR Technology beats Quantum on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quantum compare to 3D Systems?

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) and Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) are both small-cap computer hardware companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

3D Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Quantum. Quantum is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 3D Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
3D Systems$386.90M1.14$29.88M$0.2511.96
Quantum$274.06M0.72-$115.09M-$2.36N/A

3D Systems currently has a consensus price target of $5.00, indicating a potential upside of 67.22%. Quantum has a consensus price target of $17.67, indicating a potential upside of 31.64%. Given 3D Systems' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe 3D Systems is more favorable than Quantum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
3D Systems
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

3D Systems has a net margin of 16.10% compared to Quantum's net margin of -37.76%. Quantum's return on equity of 0.00% beat 3D Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
3D Systems16.10% -19.64% -8.45%
Quantum -37.76%N/A -21.66%

3D Systems has a beta of 2.71, suggesting that its stock price is 171% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quantum has a beta of 2.97, suggesting that its stock price is 197% more volatile than the broader market.

64.5% of 3D Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.7% of Quantum shares are held by institutional investors. 4.0% of 3D Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Quantum 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.

In the previous week, 3D Systems had 1 more articles in the media than Quantum. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for 3D Systems and 1 mentions for Quantum. 3D Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Quantum's score of 0.84 indicating that 3D Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
3D Systems
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Quantum
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

3D Systems beats Quantum on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quantum compare to One Stop Systems?

One Stop Systems (NASDAQ:OSS) and Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

In the previous week, One Stop Systems had 2 more articles in the media than Quantum. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for One Stop Systems and 1 mentions for Quantum. Quantum's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat One Stop Systems' score of 0.03 indicating that Quantum is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
One Stop Systems
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Quantum
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

One Stop Systems has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quantum has a beta of 2.97, meaning that its stock price is 197% more volatile than the broader market.

One Stop Systems has a net margin of 12.44% compared to Quantum's net margin of -37.76%. Quantum's return on equity of 0.00% beat One Stop Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
One Stop Systems12.44% -0.24% -0.18%
Quantum -37.76%N/A -21.66%

One Stop Systems has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Quantum. Quantum is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than One Stop Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
One Stop Systems$32.22M12.37$5.09M$0.2564.44
Quantum$274.06M0.72-$115.09M-$2.36N/A

32.7% of One Stop Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.7% of Quantum shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of One Stop Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Quantum shares are held by 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.

One Stop Systems presently has a consensus target price of $16.00, suggesting a potential downside of 0.68%. Quantum has a consensus target price of $17.67, suggesting a potential upside of 31.64%. Given Quantum's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Quantum is more favorable than One Stop Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
One Stop Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Quantum
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

One Stop Systems beats Quantum on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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QMCO vs. The Competition

MetricQuantumCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$202.15M$35.81B$38.34B$12.32B
Dividend YieldN/A0.71%3.30%5.88%
P/E Ratio-5.6940.10169.7223.96
Price / Sales0.725.86625.79107.90
Price / CashN/A40.1046.6253.76
Price / Book-0.5716.699.516.41
Net Income-$115.09M$523.85M$1.07B$337.14M
7 Day Performance-10.23%-0.89%0.36%-0.48%
1 Month Performance48.29%3.80%3.10%0.49%
1 Year Performance52.15%187.17%154.70%28.16%

Quantum Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
QMCO
Quantum
3.3528 of 5 stars
$13.42
-2.8%
$17.67
+31.6%
+68.6%$202.15M$274.06MN/A900
SSYS
Stratasys
2.8741 of 5 stars
$8.90
-0.2%
$12.33
+38.6%
-22.5%$768.66M$551.10MN/A1,757
MITK
Mitek Systems
1.5541 of 5 stars
$16.57
+0.7%
$16.00
-3.4%
+78.9%$742.86M$179.69M47.34450
PAR
PAR Technology
4.2989 of 5 stars
$14.64
-1.8%
$25.78
+76.1%
-76.6%$614.57M$455.55MN/A1,809
DDD
3D Systems
2.8083 of 5 stars
$3.03
+0.7%
$5.00
+65.0%
+117.3%$442.31M$386.90M12.121,418

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