AEYE AudioEye, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis
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AEYE Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NASDAQ
Technology
Software - Application
Current Price
Live
$6.96
Analyst Target
$21.4
+207.5%
Upside
52W High
$17.29
52W Low
$6.42
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Feb 14, 2026
Market cap
$86.43M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-54.0%
Profit margin
-8.9%
Debt/Equity
2.34
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
85%
Analysis Accuracy
AEYE's deterministic health scores signal significant financial distress: the Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates weak operational and financial health, while the absence of an Altman Z-Score raises red flags for potential bankruptcy risk. Despite a strong 14.6% YoY revenue growth and improving earnings surprises in recent quarters, the company operates at a negative ROE (-54.03%) and ROA (-6.30%), with a dangerously high debt/equity ratio of 2.34 and a current ratio of 1.00. The stock trades at a premium valuation (Price/Book: 15.30, Forward P/E: 8.29) despite negative profitability, and its 5-year price decline of 83% reflects deep investor skepticism. Analysts' target price of $21.40 appears overly optimistic given the fundamental weaknesses.
Key Strengths
Strong 14.6% year-over-year revenue growth
Improving earnings surprise history with recent positive beats (e.g., +45.5% in Q1 2024)
High gross margin of 78.61% indicates pricing power and cost efficiency
Positive recent EPS growth (Q/Q: +26.7%, YoY: +18.8%)
Insider sentiment at 60/100 suggests moderate confidence from insiders
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates severe financial and operational weakness
Debt/Equity ratio of 2.34 is dangerously high, signaling financial leverage risk
Negative ROE (-54.03%) and ROA (-6.30%) reflect poor capital efficiency
No Altman Z-Score available, but low current ratio (1.00) and negative profitability suggest distress risk
Stock has declined 83% over 5 years, indicating long-term investor skepticism
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
31
Weak
30
65
40
20
0
AI Verdict
Weak
Key drivers: Low Piotroski F-Score (2/9), Negative profitability and high leverage, Poor long-term price performance, High valuation relative to fundamentals
Confidence
85%
Value
30/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 8.29 is below sector average (80.48)
- Price/Sales of 2.19 is moderate for a growth software firm
Watchpoints
- No Graham Number or intrinsic value due to negative earnings
- Price/Book of 15.30 is extremely high for a company with negative ROE
- Stock trades at a premium despite negative profitability
Future
65/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 14.6% YoY revenue growth is strong in context
- Recent earnings surprises have been positive and improving
- EPS growth is turning positive (Q/Q +26.7%, YoY +18.8%)
Watchpoints
- No forward earnings guidance or PEG ratio available
- Growth is not yet translating into profitability
- High debt levels may constrain future investment
Past
40/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Consistent earnings beat history over 25 quarters
- Significant positive surprises in 2024 (e.g., +340% in Q1 2024)
- Improving trend in EPS from deep losses to modest profits
Watchpoints
- Persistent negative margins and ROE over multiple years
- 5-year price decline of 83% reflects deteriorating investor confidence
- Historical losses and volatility in earnings
Health
20/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current ratio of 1.00 is at minimum threshold
- Quick ratio of 0.92 is acceptable but tight
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 is extremely low (indicating weak health)
- Debt/Equity of 2.34 is dangerously high
- No Altman Z-Score available, but financial distress risk is elevated
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend yield or payout ratio
- Company is not dividend-paying
- Negative earnings make dividend sustainability impossible
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$6.96
Analyst Target
$21.4
Upside/Downside
+207.5%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for AEYE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-02-13
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AEYE
AudioEye, Inc.
Primary
|
-83.0% | +3.1% | -61.2% | -36.0% | -27.2% | -10.8% |
|
AMPG
AmpliTech Group, Inc.
Peer
|
-77.6% | +6.9% | +28.7% | +1.7% | -13.9% | -2.6% |
|
ALOT
AstroNova, Inc.
Peer
|
-16.8% | -25.5% | -14.0% | -17.3% | +4.4% | +4.5% |
|
ATHR
Aether Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-5.4% | -5.4% | -5.4% | -40.1% | -10.4% | -2.7% |
|
AIRG
Airgain, Inc.
Peer
|
-80.5% | -40.9% | -33.6% | +10.4% | +21.4% | +15.6% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
8.29
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
15.3
P/S Ratio
2.19
EV/Revenue
2.4
EV/EBITDA
-69.27
Market Cap
$86.43M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-8.88%
Operating Margin
-3.5%
Gross Margin
78.61%
ROE
-54.03%
ROA
-6.3%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+14.6%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
2.34
High debt
Current Ratio
1.0
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.92
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.37
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-03-11
$N/A
2025-11-04
$0.19
+7.0% surprise
2025-08-07
$0.15
2025-04-29
$0.15
+1.7% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing AEYE against 149 companies in the Technology sector
(11 bullish, 68 neutral, 70 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-54.03%
This Stock
vs
-6.46%
Sector Avg
+736.4%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
-8.88%
This Stock
vs
-9.27%
Sector Avg
-4.1%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
2.34
This Stock
vs
0.7
Sector Avg
+235.4%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
14.6%
This Stock
vs
61.63%
Sector Avg
-76.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.0
This Stock
vs
3.39
Sector Avg
-70.6%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AEYE
AudioEye, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $86.43M | - | -54.0% | -8.9% | $6.96 | |
|
AMPG
AmpliTech Group, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $74.54M | - | -27.1% | -33.8% | $2.96 | |
|
ALOT
AstroNova, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $72.57M | - | -19.9% | -11.2% | $9.5 | |
|
ATHR
Aether Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $65.92M | - | -135.6% | -227.5% | $5.44 | |
|
AIRG
Airgain, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $58.36M | - | -19.6% | -10.9% | $4.88 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | TAHIR JAMIL A. | Director | Stock Award | 1,400 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | FLEMING KATHERINE E | Director | Stock Award | 867 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | HAWKINS JAMES B | Director | Stock Award | 667 | - |
| 2025-11-21 | HAWKINS JAMES B | Director | Purchase | 4,000 | $45,300 |
| 2025-11-18 | HAWKINS JAMES B | Director | Purchase | 4,000 | $45,945 |
| 2025-11-13 | HAWKINS JAMES B | Director | Purchase | 6,000 | $71,420 |
| 2025-11-11 | HAWKINS JAMES B | Director | Purchase | 8,000 | $100,600 |
| 2025-10-01 | TAHIR JAMIL A. | Director | Stock Award | 1,400 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | FLEMING KATHERINE E | Director | Stock Award | 867 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | HAWKINS JAMES B | Director | Stock Award | 667 | - |
| 2025-09-05 | TAHIR JAMIL A. | Director | Purchase | 25,000 | $316,288 |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
5 analysts
HC Wainwright & Co.
2026-01-27
Buy
Buy
Past News Coverage
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