A10 Networks (ATEN) Competitors

NCR Atleos (NYSE:NATL) and A10 Networks (NYSE:ATEN) are both computer hardware companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Does the media refer more to NATL or ATEN?

In the previous week, A10 Networks had 9 more articles in the media than NCR Atleos. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for A10 Networks and 2 mentions for NCR Atleos. A10 Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat NCR Atleos' score of 0.07 indicating that A10 Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NCR Atleos	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
A10 Networks	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Which has more volatility & risk, NATL or ATEN?

NCR Atleos has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, A10 Networks has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts prefer NATL or ATEN?

NCR Atleos presently has a consensus target price of $41.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.22%. A10 Networks has a consensus target price of $22.00, indicating a potential upside of 26.47%. Given A10 Networks' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe A10 Networks is more favorable than NCR Atleos.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NCR Atleos	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
A10 Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Is NATL or ATEN more profitable?

A10 Networks has a net margin of 18.45% compared to NCR Atleos' net margin of 3.09%. NCR Atleos' return on equity of 80.62% beat A10 Networks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NCR Atleos	3.09%	80.62%	4.08%
A10 Networks	18.45%	25.46%	10.52%

Do institutionals and insiders believe in NATL or ATEN?

88.7% of NCR Atleos shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of A10 Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of NCR Atleos shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of A10 Networks shares are held by 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.

Which has higher earnings & valuation, NATL or ATEN?

NCR Atleos has higher revenue and earnings than A10 Networks. NCR Atleos is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than A10 Networks, 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
NCR Atleos	$4.32B	0.68	$91M	$1.76	22.57
A10 Networks	$261.70M	4.80	$50.14M	$0.68	25.58

Summary

A10 Networks beats NCR Atleos on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.