Datavault AI (NASDAQ:DVLT – Get Free Report) and PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.
Profitability
This table compares Datavault AI and PAR Technology’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Datavault AI | -370.21% | -46.04% | -39.35% |
| PAR Technology | -12.24% | -0.69% | -0.41% |
Risk and Volatility
Datavault AI has a beta of 0.39, meaning that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PAR Technology has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Datavault AI and PAR Technology”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Datavault AI | $39.09 million | 1.49 | -$78.99 million | ($0.42) | -0.13 |
| PAR Technology | $455.55 million | 1.97 | -$84.46 million | ($1.53) | -14.17 |
Datavault AI has higher earnings, but lower revenue than PAR Technology. PAR Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Datavault AI, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Datavault AI and PAR Technology, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Datavault AI | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.25 |
| PAR Technology | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2.50 |
Datavault AI presently has a consensus price target of $2.50, suggesting a potential upside of 4,332.62%. PAR Technology has a consensus price target of $25.28, suggesting a potential upside of 16.58%. Given Datavault AI’s higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Datavault AI is more favorable than PAR Technology.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
0.7% of Datavault AI shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.7% of Datavault AI 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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Summary
PAR Technology beats Datavault AI on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Datavault AI
Datavault AI Inc. develops technologies intended to help organizations manage, value and monetize data and digital assets. Its offerings combine artificial intelligence, data analytics and blockchain-based tools for applications such as data licensing, digital asset tokenization and secure information exchange. The company’s Data Science business includes platforms and services designed to support data valuation and monetization, including its Information Data Exchange. Datavault AI also has an Acoustic Science business focused on wireless audio technologies, including products associated with the WiSA standard.
About PAR Technology
PAR Technology Corporation provides technology products and services for restaurants and other foodservice businesses. Its offerings include point-of-sale systems, cloud-based software, payment solutions, digital ordering tools, and guest-engagement and loyalty programs designed to help businesses manage operations and customer interactions. The company’s portfolio includes Brink POS, a cloud-based point-of-sale platform, and Punchh, a guest engagement and loyalty platform. PAR also provides hardware and technology services, serving restaurant operators in the United States and international markets.
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