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Aware Inc (AWRE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/22/2025: AWRE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $3
1 Year Target Price $3
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -9.57% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/22/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 50.94M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.88 | 52 Weeks Range 1.35 - 2.95 | Updated Date 10/21/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.35 - 2.95 | Updated Date 10/21/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.27 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-29 | When After Market | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -35.47% | Operating Margin (TTM) -50.35% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -10.38% | Return on Equity (TTM) -18.89% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 30947736 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.15 |
Enterprise Value 30947736 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.15 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.92 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -4.21 | Shares Outstanding 21314235 | Shares Floating 11888654 |
Shares Outstanding 21314235 | Shares Floating 11888654 | ||
Percent Insiders 44.38 | Percent Institutions 19.97 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Aware Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Aware, Inc. (AWRE) was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. It specializes in developing and marketing biometrics software products and solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Biometrics Software Platforms: Offers SDKs (Software Development Kits) and components for fingerprint, face, iris, and voice recognition. These are used in various applications like authentication, identification, and access control.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of CEO Robert A. Eckel, along with other executive officers in finance, sales, and engineering. Aware operates with a functional organizational structure.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Knomi: A mobile biometric authentication framework. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include Jumio, FaceTec, and Veriff. Revenue information on a per product basis not publicly available
- Aura: A multimodal biometric platform. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include NEC, Thales, and Idemia. Revenue information on a per product basis not publicly available
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The biometrics industry is growing, driven by increasing security concerns and the need for efficient identification and authentication solutions. The market is competitive and constantly evolving with new technologies and applications.
Positioning
Aware Inc. positions itself as a provider of high-performance biometric software for various applications, focusing on flexibility and integration capabilities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global biometrics market is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars by the end of the decade. Aware is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its biometric software solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong expertise in biometric algorithms
- Established relationships with government agencies and commercial clients
- Flexible and customizable product offerings
- Decades of experience
Weaknesses
- Relatively small size compared to major competitors
- Limited marketing and sales reach
- Dependence on a few key contracts
Opportunities
- Growing demand for biometric solutions in various industries
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new biometric modalities
- Partnerships and acquisitions
Threats
- Intense competition from larger companies
- Rapid technological advancements
- Data privacy and security concerns
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- IDEM
- OTCPK:SRAX
- NECBF
Competitive Landscape
Aware's competitive advantage lies in its specialized biometric algorithms and flexibility. Its disadvantages include smaller size and limited resources compared to larger competitors.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Aware has experienced moderate growth driven by demand for biometric solutions. However, growth has been uneven due to reliance on specific contracts.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by new product development and expansion into new markets. Analyst estimates vary based on market conditions and company performance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding partnerships and focusing on cloud-based biometric solutions.
Summary
Aware Inc. is a small player in the growing biometrics market. Its strengths are its deep expertise and flexible products. However, its size and limited reach pose challenges. The company needs to strategically expand its market presence and innovate to compete effectively against larger players.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Aware Inc. website
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data may be estimated or based on industry reports.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Aware Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Burlington, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-08-09 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Ajay K. Amlani | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 64 | Website https://www.aware.com |
Full time employees 64 | Website https://www.aware.com | ||
Aware, Inc., a biometric identity platform company, provides biometrics software products and services for government agencies and commercial entities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers biometric software solution, including Knomi, a mobile biometric authentication framework which provides multiple biometric modality options; AwareABIS, an automated biometric identification system used for large-scale biometric identification and deduplication; AFIX suite used for small-scale law enforcement focused biometric identification; and AFIX Tracker for fingerprint, palmprint, and latent print identification, as well as AFIX Face, AFIX Verifier, AFIX Identifier, AFIX Comparator, AFIX Engine, and AFIX NIST Transaction Engine. It also provides BioSP, a biometric integration platform-as-a-service that enables biometric data processing and management functionality in a web services architecture; WebEnroll, a browser-based biometric enrollment and data management solution; and AwareID, a software-as-a-service that provides identity verification and continuous authentication capabilities. In addition, the company offers biometrics applications, such as Nexa line, a biometric search and match SDKs including Nexa Fingerprint, Nexa Face, Nexa Iris, and Nexa Voice; and AwareXM, an interoperable fingerprint matching SDK that provides fingerprint minutiae extraction, template generation, and fingerprint authentication. Further, it sells imaging products used in medical and advanced imaging applications; and offers software maintenance, program management, and software engineering services. The company sells its products and services through systems integrators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), value added resellers, partners, and directly to select end user customers. Aware, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.
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