Mitek Systems (MITK) Competitors

A10 Networks (NYSE:ATEN) and Mitek Systems (NASDAQ:MITK) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, community ranking, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation.

Does the MarketBeat Community favor ATEN or MITK?

Mitek Systems received 108 more outperform votes than A10 Networks when rated by MarketBeat users. However, 67.17% of users gave A10 Networks an outperform vote while only 66.72% of users gave Mitek Systems an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
A10 Networks	Outperform Votes 309 67.17%	Underperform Votes 151 32.83%
Mitek Systems	Outperform Votes 417 66.72%	Underperform Votes 208 33.28%

Is ATEN or MITK more profitable?

A10 Networks has a net margin of 19.16% compared to Mitek Systems' net margin of 2.59%. A10 Networks' return on equity of 23.44% beat Mitek Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
A10 Networks	19.16%	23.44%	12.60%
Mitek Systems	2.59%	16.53%	8.50%

Does the media prefer ATEN or MITK?

In the previous week, Mitek Systems had 2 more articles in the media than A10 Networks. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Mitek Systems and 4 mentions for A10 Networks. Mitek Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.70 beat A10 Networks' score of 0.93 indicating that Mitek Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
A10 Networks	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Mitek Systems	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Which has more risk and volatility, ATEN or MITK?

A10 Networks has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Mitek Systems has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, ATEN or MITK?

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
A10 Networks	$261.70M	4.61	$50.14M	$0.67	24.37
Mitek Systems	$172.42M	2.18	$3.28M	$0.09	92.22

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ATEN or MITK?

98.6% of A10 Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.6% of Mitek Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of A10 Networks shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Mitek Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Do analysts prefer ATEN or MITK?

A10 Networks currently has a consensus price target of $21.00, suggesting a potential upside of 28.60%. Mitek Systems has a consensus price target of $12.88, suggesting a potential upside of 55.12%. Given Mitek Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Mitek Systems is more favorable than A10 Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
A10 Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Mitek Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Summary

A10 Networks beats Mitek Systems on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.