Mitek Systems (MITK) Competitors

Mitek Systems (NASDAQ:MITK) and A10 Networks (NYSE:ATEN) 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 institutional ownership, community ranking, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings, valuation and dividends.

Does the media prefer MITK or ATEN?

In the previous week, Mitek Systems had 51 more articles in the media than A10 Networks. MarketBeat recorded 53 mentions for Mitek Systems and 2 mentions for A10 Networks. A10 Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Mitek Systems' score of 0.67 indicating that A10 Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Mitek Systems	16 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	12 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	3 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
A10 Networks	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in MITK or ATEN?

83.6% of Mitek Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of A10 Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Mitek Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of A10 Networks shares are held by company 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.

Which has more risk and volatility, MITK or ATEN?

Mitek Systems has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, A10 Networks has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has better earnings and valuation, MITK or ATEN?

A10 Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Mitek Systems. A10 Networks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mitek 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
Mitek Systems	$172.08M	2.86	$8.03M	$0.06	190.50
A10 Networks	$257.91M	5.30	$39.97M	$0.67	27.64

Does the MarketBeat Community favor MITK or ATEN?

Mitek Systems received 106 more outperform votes than A10 Networks when rated by MarketBeat users. However, 67.77% of users gave A10 Networks an outperform vote while only 66.51% of users gave Mitek Systems an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Mitek Systems	Outperform Votes 413 66.51%	Underperform Votes 208 33.49%
A10 Networks	Outperform Votes 307 67.77%	Underperform Votes 146 32.23%

Do analysts rate MITK or ATEN?

Mitek Systems currently has a consensus price target of $12.63, suggesting a potential upside of 10.45%. A10 Networks has a consensus price target of $20.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.99%. Given Mitek Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Mitek Systems is more favorable than A10 Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mitek Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
A10 Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Is MITK or ATEN more profitable?

A10 Networks has a net margin of 19.29% compared to Mitek Systems' net margin of -4.05%. A10 Networks' return on equity of 22.69% beat Mitek Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mitek Systems	-4.05%	12.32%	6.36%
A10 Networks	19.29%	22.69%	12.18%

Summary

A10 Networks beats Mitek Systems on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.