AEYE
BEARISH
$5.72
Live
AudioEye, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $16.7
(+192.0%)
$5.5
52W Range
$16.39
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Mar 14, 2026
Market cap
$71.03M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-43.2%
Profit margin
-7.6%
Debt/Equity
2.75
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
AEYE exhibits severe financial health concerns, evidenced by a Piotroski F-Score of 1/9, indicating extreme weakness in operational and financial stability. The company operates at a significant loss with negative ROE (-43.22%) and ROA (-6.41%), while carrying a dangerously high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.75 and a current ratio below 1.0, signaling liquidity risk. Despite modest revenue growth (7.90% YoY), earnings volatility and a history of large negative earnings surprises undermine confidence. The stock trades at a premium valuation (Price/Sales: 1.76, Price/Book: 14.74) relative to its profitability and financial health, making it vulnerable to downward revisions. Analysts' strong_buy consensus appears disconnected from fundamental reality.
Key Strengths
High gross margin (78.28%) indicates strong pricing power and cost control in core operations
Revenue growth of 7.90% YoY suggests some market traction despite profitability challenges
Recent quarter showed positive EPS surprise (+7.0%) after multiple negative results
Insider sentiment remains neutral, with no recent selling activity despite poor performance
Analyst target price of $16.70 implies significant upside potential if earnings stabilize
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 1/9 signals severe financial distress and operational inefficiency
Negative ROE (-43.22%) and ROA (-6.41%) reflect deep unprofitability and poor capital utilization
Debt/Equity ratio of 2.75 is extremely high, indicating over-leveraged balance sheet
Current ratio (0.88) and quick ratio (0.82) below 1.0 suggest potential short-term liquidity issues
Earnings volatility with average surprise of -79.81% over last 4 quarters and recent -142.1% Q/Q EPS decline
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
26
Weak
40
50
25
15
0
AI Verdict
Weak
Key drivers: Extremely low Piotroski F-Score, Negative profitability and high leverage, High valuation relative to earnings, Poor cash flow and liquidity metrics, Earnings instability and negative surprises
Confidence
85%
Value
40/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Price/Sales of 1.76 is below sector average (avg: 55.69% growth but no direct P/S comparison)
- Gross margin of 78.28% is strong and supports potential future value
Watchpoints
- No Graham Number or intrinsic value available due to negative earnings
- Price/Book of 14.74 is extremely high for a loss-making company
- Forward P/E of 5.28 is misleading without sustainable earnings
- Stock trades at a premium despite negative profitability
Future
50/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 7.90% revenue growth suggests some market expansion
- Analyst target price implies strong growth expectations
- Recent positive EPS surprise (+7.0%) may signal improvement
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth is not available and has been volatile
- Q/Q EPS growth of -142.1% indicates deteriorating profitability
- Historical earnings surprises are predominantly negative
- No clear path to sustained profitability
Past
25/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Consistent revenue growth over multiple quarters
- Some quarters beat estimates (e.g., +7.0%, +11.6%)
Watchpoints
- Negative earnings in 16 of 25 quarters
- Average earnings surprise of -79.81% over last 4 quarters
- Multiple quarters with >100% negative surprises (e.g., -900%, -166.7%)
- Persistent losses despite revenue growth
Health
15/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Gross margin is strong at 78.28%
- No Altman Z-Score available, but Piotroski F-Score is a clear red flag
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 1/9 is among the weakest possible, indicating severe financial distress
- Debt/Equity of 2.75 is dangerously high
- Current ratio of 0.88 and quick ratio of 0.82 indicate liquidity risk
- Negative ROE and ROA confirm poor capital efficiency
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend yield or payout ratio
- Dividend strength is 0/100
- Company is loss-making and cannot afford dividends
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$5.72
Analyst Target
$16.7
Upside/Downside
+192.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for AEYE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-03-13
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AEYE
AudioEye, Inc.
Primary
|
-79.7% | -2.4% | -47.9% | -57.2% | -18.3% | -6.4% |
|
GMM
Global Mofy AI Limited
Peer
|
-71.2% | -71.2% | -50.3% | -26.9% | +22.0% | -7.1% |
|
EXFY
Expensify, Inc.
Peer
|
-98.1% | -89.8% | -69.2% | -53.9% | -16.0% | -8.5% |
|
MIND
MIND Technology, Inc.
Peer
|
-64.1% | +59.6% | +73.3% | -18.3% | +4.3% | -6.8% |
|
ATHR
Aether Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-5.4% | -5.4% | -5.4% | -40.1% | -10.4% | -2.7% |
AEY
AudioEye, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-79.7%
3Y
-2.4%
1Y
-47.9%
6M
-57.2%
1M
-18.3%
1W
-6.4%
GMM
Global Mofy AI Limited
Peer
5Y
-71.2%
3Y
-71.2%
1Y
-50.3%
6M
-26.9%
1M
+22.0%
1W
-7.1%
EXF
Expensify, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-98.1%
3Y
-89.8%
1Y
-69.2%
6M
-53.9%
1M
-16.0%
1W
-8.5%
MIN
MIND Technology, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-64.1%
3Y
+59.6%
1Y
+73.3%
6M
-18.3%
1M
+4.3%
1W
-6.8%
ATH
Aether Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-5.4%
3Y
-5.4%
1Y
-5.4%
6M
-40.1%
1M
-10.4%
1W
-2.7%
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
5.28
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
14.74
P/S Ratio
1.76
EV/Revenue
1.95
EV/EBITDA
301.31
Market Cap
$71.03M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-7.63%
Operating Margin
-7.76%
Gross Margin
78.28%
ROE
-43.22%
ROA
-6.41%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+7.9%
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
2.75
High debt
Current Ratio
0.88
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.82
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.43
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-29
$N/A
2026-03-05
$-0.08
-166.7% surprise
2025-11-04
$0.19
+7.0% surprise
2025-08-07
$0.15
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing AEYE against 383 companies in the Technology sector
(32 bullish, 137 neutral, 214 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-43.22%
This Stock
vs
-35.13%
Sector Avg
+23.0%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
-7.63%
This Stock
vs
-11.73%
Sector Avg
-34.9%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
2.75
This Stock
vs
0.67
Sector Avg
+308.1%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
7.9%
This Stock
vs
6431.4%
Sector Avg
-99.9%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.88
This Stock
vs
3.83
Sector Avg
-77.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AEYE
AudioEye, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $71.03M | - | -43.2% | -7.6% | $5.72 | |
|
GMM
Global Mofy AI Limited
|
BEARISH | $74.26M | - | -35.9% | -34.5% | $1.44 | Compare |
|
EXFY
Expensify, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $74.3M | - | -16.4% | -15.1% | $0.8 | Compare |
|
MIND
MIND Technology, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $75.02M | - | 9.4% | 6.6% | $8.3 | Compare |
|
ATHR
Aether Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $65.92M | - | -135.6% | -227.5% | $5.44 | Compare |
AEYE
AudioEye, Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$71M
P/E
-
ROE
-43.2%
Price
$5.72
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 | - |
TAHIR JAMIL A.
Director
2025-12-31
1,400 shares
FLEMING KATHERINE E
Director
2025-12-31
867 shares
HAWKINS JAMES B
Director
2025-12-31
667 shares
HAWKINS JAMES B
Director
2025-11-21
4,000 shares
·
$45,300
HAWKINS JAMES B
Director
2025-11-18
4,000 shares
·
$45,945
HAWKINS JAMES B
Director
2025-11-13
6,000 shares
·
$71,420
HAWKINS JAMES B
Director
2025-11-11
8,000 shares
·
$100,600
TAHIR JAMIL A.
Director
2025-10-01
1,400 shares
FLEMING KATHERINE E
Director
2025-10-01
867 shares
HAWKINS JAMES B
Director
2025-10-01
667 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
5 analysts
HC Wainwright & Co.
2026-03-09
Buy
Buy
Craig-Hallum
2026-03-06
Buy
Buy
B. Riley Securities
2026-03-06
Buy
Buy
Needham
2026-03-06
Buy
Buy
HC Wainwright & Co.
2026-01-27
Buy
Buy
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