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BIO-Key International Inc (BKYI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/23/2025: BKYI (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 $2
1 Year Target Price $2
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -77.43% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/23/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.16M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.41 | 52 Weeks Range 0.62 - 2.68 | Updated Date 10/22/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.62 - 2.68 | Updated Date 10/22/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.12 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -58.27% | Operating Margin (TTM) -63.87% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -29.16% | Return on Equity (TTM) -138.97% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 3816037 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75 |
Enterprise Value 3816037 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.55 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.74 | Shares Outstanding 6863776 | Shares Floating 5275155 |
Shares Outstanding 6863776 | Shares Floating 5275155 | ||
Percent Insiders 18.07 | Percent Institutions 6.99 |
Upturn AI SWOT
BIO-Key International Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
BIO-Key International, Inc. was founded in 1993. The company initially focused on biometrics for physical access control and has evolved to provide identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including biometric authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity-bound biometrics.
Core Business Areas
- IAM Solutions: Provides identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including biometric authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity-bound biometrics.
- PortalGuard: Offers PortalGuard, a comprehensive IAM platform for educational institutions and enterprises.
- MobileAuth App: The BIO-Key MobileAuth app provides easy, secure passwordless login using your unique biometrics like face or fingerprint on your mobile device.
Leadership and Structure
Michael DePasquale is the Chairman & CEO. BIO-Key has a typical corporate structure with departments for sales, marketing, engineering, finance, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- PortalGuard: PortalGuard is a comprehensive IAM platform used primarily by educational institutions. Market share data is difficult to obtain precisely, but BIO-Key targets the higher education IAM market. Competitors include Okta, Microsoft (Azure AD), and other IAM solution providers. No specific market share data available, Revenue is generated through subscriptions.
- MobileAuth App: The BIO-Key MobileAuth app provides easy, secure passwordless login using your unique biometrics like face or fingerprint on your mobile device. Competitors include Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy and others. No market share or revenue available as this service is often bundled.
- WEB-Key: WEB-Key allows users to login to websites using biometrics. Competitors include traditional passwords, password management software, and other biometric login solutions. No market share or revenue available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The IAM industry is growing rapidly, driven by increasing cybersecurity threats and the need for secure and convenient access to data and applications. Key trends include the adoption of cloud-based IAM solutions, multi-factor authentication, and biometric authentication.
Positioning
BIO-Key positions itself as a provider of innovative and user-friendly biometric authentication and IAM solutions, focusing on the education and enterprise sectors. It differentiates itself through its biometric technology and its PortalGuard platform.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global IAM market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. BIO-Key is positioned to capture a share of this market by offering specialized solutions that address the growing need for biometric authentication.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary biometric authentication technology
- PortalGuard platform catering to education sector
- Focus on user-friendly solutions
- Partnerships to expand market reach
Weaknesses
- Smaller size compared to larger competitors
- Limited brand recognition
- Dependence on key partnerships
- Requires consistent sales/marketing efforts
Opportunities
- Increasing adoption of biometric authentication
- Growing demand for cloud-based IAM solutions
- Expanding into new industry verticals
- Strategic acquisitions to expand product portfolio
Threats
- Competition from larger IAM vendors
- Evolving cybersecurity threats
- Potential for technological obsolescence
- Economic downturn affecting IT spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- OKTA (OKTA)
- PING Identity Holding Corp (PING)
- Microsoft (MSFT)
Competitive Landscape
BIO-Key faces significant competition from larger, more established IAM vendors with greater resources and brand recognition. BIO-Key differentiates itself with biometric authentication technology.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Requires access to real-time financial data sources to determine growth trends.
Future Projections: Future projections require analyst estimates which change rapidly. Typically includes revenue growth, earnings growth, and margin expansion.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include partnerships with technology vendors, new product releases, and expansion into new markets.
Summary
BIO-Key is a smaller player in the growing IAM market, offering biometric authentication solutions. Its PortalGuard platform gives it a foothold in the education sector. However, the company faces strong competition from larger vendors. BIO-Key needs to execute its growth strategy by forming strong strategic partnerships, and expanding into new markets.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
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- SEC Filings
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary depending on the source. Financial data may be outdated. Consult a financial professional before making any investment decisions.
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About BIO-Key International Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Holmdel, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-02-14 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Michael W. DePasquale | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Security & Protection Services | Full time employees 41 | Website https://www.bio-key.com |
Full time employees 41 | Website https://www.bio-key.com | ||
BIO-key International, Inc. develops and markets fingerprint identification biometric technology and software solutions, and enterprise-ready identity access management solutions for commercial, government, and education sectors in the United States and internationally. It offers BIO-key PortalGuard and PortalGuard IDaaS solutions, a customer-controlled and neutral-by-design cloud-based identity platform that allows customers to integrate with any cloud or on-premise SaaS application, services, and cloud host, as well as windows device authentication through IAM platform. The company's solutions enable its customers to secure their workforces and student populations; and make their partner networks more collaborative. In addition, it provides BIO-key VST and WEB-key products; and civil and large-scale ID infrastructure solutions that develop finger-based biometric technology. Further, the company offers finger scanners for enterprise and consumer markets under SideSwipe, PIV Pro, EcoID II, and SidePass brand names; and fingerprint readers. Additionally, it provides identity and access management, user multi-factor authentication, and privilege entitlement and access control solutions. The company was formerly known as SAC Technologies and changed its name to BIO-key International, Inc. in 2002. BIO-key International, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey.
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