In a comparison of two small-cap computer and technology companies, A2Z Smart Technologies and Palladyne AI, we analyze various factors to determine which business holds the upper hand. The assessment is based on institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, and dividends.
Starting with analyst ratings, MarketBeat provides recent recommendations and price targets for both A2Z Smart Technologies and Palladyne AI. Moving on to risk and volatility, we delve into institutional and insider ownership. A2Z Smart Technologies sees 12.6% of its shares owned by institutional investors, while Palladyne AI boasts a higher percentage at 26.0%. In terms of insider ownership, A2Z Smart Technologies holds 28.0% of shares owned by insiders, compared to Palladyne AI’s 12.0%.
Valuation and earnings are crucial factors in this comparison. A2Z Smart Technologies exhibits higher revenue and earnings than Palladyne AI. Additionally, A2Z Smart Technologies trades at a lower price-to-earnings ratio, indicating it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability is another key aspect to consider. A2Z Smart Technologies and Palladyne AI are compared based on their net margins, return on equity, and return on assets.
A2Z Smart Technologies Corp., headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, focuses on the development and commercialization of retail smart cart solutions for grocery stores and supermarkets globally. The company operates through three segments: Precision Metal Parts, Advanced Engineering, and Smart Carts. A2Z Smart Technologies offers the Cust2Mate system, which incorporates a smart cart that automatically calculates the value of customers’ purchases without the need for unloading and reloading at a checkout point. The company also manufactures precision metal parts, provides retail automation solutions, and develops technology for the military and civilian automotive industry.
Palladyne AI Corp., based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a software company that specializes in delivering software to enhance the utility and functionality of third-party stationary and mobile robotic systems in the United States. Their AI/ML software platform enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act in various environments. Palladyne AI’s software platform allows robotic systems to perceive their surroundings and adapt quickly to changing circumstances, minimizing the need for extensive programming and robot training. The company serves customers across industries such as industrial manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, defense, infrastructure maintenance and repair, energy, aerospace and aviation, among others.