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PAR vs. ATEN, EVLV, KOPN, VYX, and CRSR

Should you buy PAR Technology stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares PAR Technology 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 PAR Technology include A10 Networks (ATEN), Evolv Technologies (EVLV), Kopin (KOPN), NCR Voyix (VYX), and Corsair Gaming (CRSR). These companies are all part of the "computer hardware" industry.

How does PAR Technology compare to A10 Networks?

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

In the previous week, PAR Technology had 10 more articles in the media than A10 Networks. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for PAR Technology and 1 mentions for A10 Networks. A10 Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.66 beat PAR Technology's score of 0.89 indicating that A10 Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
A10 Networks
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
PAR Technology
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

A10 Networks has a net margin of 14.90% compared to PAR Technology's net margin of -16.04%. A10 Networks' return on equity of 25.00% beat PAR Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
A10 Networks14.90% 25.00% 8.45%
PAR Technology -16.04%-2.57%-1.56%

A10 Networks has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PAR Technology has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

A10 Networks presently has a consensus target price of $23.86, suggesting a potential downside of 23.90%. PAR Technology has a consensus target price of $28.00, suggesting a potential upside of 97.85%. Given PAR Technology's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe PAR Technology is more favorable than A10 Networks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
A10 Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
PAR Technology
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

A10 Networks pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. PAR Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. A10 Networks pays out 38.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PAR Technology pays out -16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. PAR Technology is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

98.6% of A10 Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of A10 Networks shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of PAR Technology 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.

A10 Networks has higher earnings, but lower revenue than PAR Technology. PAR Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than A10 Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
A10 Networks$290.56M7.77$42.14M$0.6250.56
PAR Technology$475.66M1.23-$84.46M-$1.87N/A

Summary

A10 Networks beats PAR Technology on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PAR Technology compare to Evolv Technologies?

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

In the previous week, PAR Technology had 7 more articles in the media than Evolv Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for PAR Technology and 4 mentions for Evolv Technologies. PAR Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Evolv Technologies' score of 0.34 indicating that PAR Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PAR Technology
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Evolv Technologies
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

PAR Technology has a net margin of -16.04% compared to Evolv Technologies' net margin of -22.75%. PAR Technology's return on equity of -2.57% beat Evolv Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PAR Technology-16.04% -2.57% -1.56%
Evolv Technologies -22.75%-33.53%-12.22%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PAR Technology$475.66M1.23-$84.46M-$1.87N/A
Evolv Technologies$160.23M7.20-$33.14M-$0.23N/A

66.7% of Evolv Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of PAR Technology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of Evolv Technologies shares are held 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.

PAR Technology presently has a consensus price target of $28.00, suggesting a potential upside of 97.85%. Evolv Technologies has a consensus price target of $9.67, suggesting a potential upside of 50.81%. Given PAR Technology's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe PAR Technology is more favorable than Evolv Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PAR Technology
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Evolv Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

PAR Technology has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Evolv Technologies has a beta of 1.76, meaning that its share price is 76% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

PAR Technology beats Evolv Technologies on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PAR Technology compare to Kopin?

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

PAR Technology has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kopin has a beta of 3.43, meaning that its share price is 243% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PAR Technology$475.66M1.23-$84.46M-$1.87N/A
Kopin$39.32M28.80$2.61M$0.01619.00

31.0% of Kopin shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of PAR Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Kopin shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, PAR Technology had 5 more articles in the media than Kopin. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for PAR Technology and 6 mentions for Kopin. PAR Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Kopin's score of 0.32 indicating that PAR Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PAR Technology
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kopin
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Kopin has a net margin of 5.00% compared to PAR Technology's net margin of -16.04%. Kopin's return on equity of 4.85% beat PAR Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PAR Technology-16.04% -2.57% -1.56%
Kopin 5.00%4.85%2.36%

PAR Technology currently has a consensus target price of $28.00, suggesting a potential upside of 97.85%. Kopin has a consensus target price of $7.15, suggesting a potential upside of 15.51%. Given PAR Technology's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe PAR Technology is more favorable than Kopin.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PAR Technology
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Kopin
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Summary

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

How does PAR Technology compare to NCR Voyix?

NCR Voyix (NYSE:VYX) and PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) are both small-cap computer hardware companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, risk and media sentiment.

NCR Voyix has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PAR Technology has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NCR Voyix$2.68B0.37$62M$0.3818.80
PAR Technology$475.66M1.23-$84.46M-$1.87N/A

NCR Voyix currently has a consensus price target of $13.88, suggesting a potential upside of 94.19%. PAR Technology has a consensus price target of $28.00, suggesting a potential upside of 97.85%. Given PAR Technology's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe PAR Technology is more favorable than NCR Voyix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NCR Voyix
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
PAR Technology
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

In the previous week, PAR Technology had 11 more articles in the media than NCR Voyix. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for PAR Technology and 0 mentions for NCR Voyix. PAR Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat NCR Voyix's score of 0.00 indicating that PAR Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
NCR Voyix Neutral
PAR Technology Positive

97.0% of NCR Voyix shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of NCR Voyix 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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

NCR Voyix has a net margin of 2.20% compared to PAR Technology's net margin of -16.04%. NCR Voyix's return on equity of 11.38% beat PAR Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NCR Voyix2.20% 11.38% 2.58%
PAR Technology -16.04%-2.57%-1.56%

Summary

NCR Voyix beats PAR Technology on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PAR Technology compare to Corsair Gaming?

Corsair Gaming (NASDAQ:CRSR) and PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) are both small-cap computer hardware companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and media sentiment.

Corsair Gaming has a beta of 1.83, suggesting that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PAR Technology has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Corsair Gaming$1.47B0.76-$12.47M$0.08131.00
PAR Technology$475.66M1.23-$84.46M-$1.87N/A

In the previous week, PAR Technology had 1 more articles in the media than Corsair Gaming. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for PAR Technology and 10 mentions for Corsair Gaming. PAR Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Corsair Gaming's score of 0.33 indicating that PAR Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Corsair Gaming
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
PAR Technology
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Corsair Gaming has a net margin of 0.71% compared to PAR Technology's net margin of -16.04%. Corsair Gaming's return on equity of 9.71% beat PAR Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Corsair Gaming0.71% 9.71% 4.97%
PAR Technology -16.04%-2.57%-1.56%

25.7% of Corsair Gaming shares are owned by institutional investors. 58.4% of Corsair Gaming shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of PAR Technology 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.

Corsair Gaming presently has a consensus target price of $8.33, suggesting a potential downside of 20.48%. PAR Technology has a consensus target price of $28.00, suggesting a potential upside of 97.85%. Given PAR Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe PAR Technology is more favorable than Corsair Gaming.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Corsair Gaming
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
PAR Technology
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

Summary

Corsair Gaming beats PAR Technology on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PAR vs. The Competition

MetricPAR TechnologyFinancial Transaction Services IndustryBusiness SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$583.71M$27.90B$6.57B$23.08B
Dividend YieldN/A3.50%2.96%4.09%
P/E Ratio-7.5731.5029.3931.02
Price / Sales1.239.13414.5814.81
Price / Cash27.2116.3124.6324.78
Price / Book0.705.545.904.67
Net Income-$84.46M$1.10B$203.93M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-4.85%-3.35%1.02%-0.67%
1 Month Performance-0.58%-4.54%1.37%0.22%
1 Year Performance-78.39%-12.16%40.53%25.44%

PAR Technology Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PAR
PAR Technology
4.2963 of 5 stars
$14.15
-7.4%
$28.00
+97.9%
-76.2%$583.71M$475.66MN/A1,809
ATEN
A10 Networks
2.6528 of 5 stars
$29.19
+0.1%
$23.86
-18.3%
+85.6%$2.10B$290.56M47.08580
EVLV
Evolv Technologies
2.3462 of 5 stars
$6.24
flat
$9.67
+54.9%
+24.9%$1.12B$145.90MN/A170
KOPN
Kopin
2.6405 of 5 stars
$5.14
flat
$7.15
+39.1%
+380.3%$940.21M$39.32M514.51180
VYX
NCR Voyix
3.034 of 5 stars
$6.57
-0.2%
$13.88
+111.1%
-31.0%$908.15M$2.69B17.3013,500

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