Par Technology [PAR] vs Altair Engineering [ALTR] Detailed Stock Comparison
Par Technology
NYSE
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Altair Engineering
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Par Technology wins in 6 metrics, Altair Engineering wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Altair Engineering appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Par Technology | Altair Engineering | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -471.07 | 699.06 | Par Technology |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.13 | 11.17 | Par Technology |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 46.96 | 30.23 | Altair Engineering |
| PEG Ratio | 212.74 | 78.77 | Altair Engineering |
| EV/EBITDA | -54.80 | 154.06 | Par Technology |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -2.88% | 2.13% | Altair Engineering |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -15.17% | 5.84% | Altair Engineering |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 5.84% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | -13.65% | 1.81% | Altair Engineering |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -3.62% | 0.81% | Altair Engineering |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-32.03M | $140.00M | Altair Engineering |
| 1-Year Return | -7.99% | 29.83% | Altair Engineering |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 6.96 | 14.47 | Par Technology |
| Enterprise Value | $2.98B | $9.29B | Altair Engineering |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 7.76 | 13.96 | Par Technology |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 46.55% | 82.67% | Altair Engineering |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $10 | $8 | Par Technology |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-2.55 | $0.16 | Altair Engineering |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.76 | 1.45 | Altair Engineering |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Par Technology vs Altair Engineering Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par Technology | -19.47% | -20.27% | -32.68% | -25.11% | -34.64% | -34.65% |
| Altair Engineering | 0.00% | 0.16% | 0.22% | 2.52% | 17.66% | 2.32% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par Technology | -7.99% | 12.39% | 32.68% | 931.57% | 773.46% | 130.99% |
| Altair Engineering | 29.83% | 75.31% | 376.16% | 477.44% | 477.44% | 477.44% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Par Technology vs Altair Engineering
| Metric | PAR | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $2.67B | $9.63B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 394,460 | 771,131 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 385,197 | 772,784 |
| Last Close | $46.73 | $111.85 |
| 52 Week Range | $45.75 - $82.24 | $75.71 - $113.12 |
| % from 52W High | -43.18% | -1.12% |
| All-Time High | $90.35 (Mar 01, 2021) | $113.12 (Oct 28, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -48.28% | -1.12% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.48% | 0.12% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.02% | -0.95% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.03% | 0.02% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -0.15% | 0.06% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.14% | 0.02% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 46.96 | 30.23 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $21.04 | $10.02 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.28 | $6.55 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $-18,841,000 | $154.08M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $19.94M | $132.50M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Par Technology vs Altair Engineering
| Metric | PAR | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -471.07 | 699.06 |
| Forward P/E | 212.74 | 78.77 |
| PEG Ratio | 212.74 | 78.77 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 6.96 | 14.47 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.13 | 11.17 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $2.67B | $9.63B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.98B | $9.29B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 7.76 | 13.96 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | -54.80 | 154.06 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.76 | 1.45 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $21.04 | $10.02 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Par Technology vs Altair Engineering
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PAR | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $105.01M | $192.63M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $60.00M | $33.38M |
| Gross Profit | $45.01M | $159.25M |
| Research & Development | $17.43M | $57.15M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-16.77M | $10.97M |
| EBITDA | $-2.71M | $27.48M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-23.54M | $9.94M |
| Income Tax | $1.75M | $8.95M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-21.06M | $996,000 |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PAR | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $108.12M | $561.90M |
| Total Current Assets | $218.05M | $784.98M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $111.84M | $487.77M |
| Long-Term Debt | $374.41M | $24.14M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $871.71M | $857.19M |
| Retained Earnings | $-279.94M | $-116.33M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $8.22M | $31.12M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PAR | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-10.75M | $10.19M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.39M | $33.18M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PAR | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 4.54M | N/A |
| Short Ratio | 10.83 | N/A |
| Short % of Float | 0.11% | N/A |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 394,460 | 771,131 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 385,197 | 772,784 |
| Shares Outstanding | 38.72M | 85.57M |
| Float Shares | 37.32M | 47.95M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.06% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Par Technology vs Altair Engineering
| Metric | PAR | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |