ATEN
NEUTRAL
$17.38
Live
A10 Networks, Inc. · NYSE
Target $23.17
(+33.3%)
$13.81
52W Range
$21.9
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$1.25B
P/E
25.19
ROE
23.9%
Profit margin
17.8%
Debt/Equity
1.11
Dividend yield
1.37%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
72%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals a mixed financial profile for ATEN, with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicating borderline financial health and no available Altman Z-Score to assess bankruptcy risk. Despite solid profitability metrics—such as a 79.66% gross margin, 23.88% ROE, and consistent earnings surprises—the stock trades at a premium valuation (P/E 25.19 vs. sector avg 87.63) while exhibiting weak earnings growth (YoY -0.30%) and bearish insider activity. The current price of $17.38 is significantly above both the Graham Number ($6.68) and intrinsic value estimate ($4.83), suggesting overvaluation unless growth accelerates. Technical trend is bearish, and recent price performance has underperformed over the past year (-9.5%), offsetting strong long-term earnings execution and sector-relative resilience.
Key Strengths
High gross margin (79.66%) indicating strong pricing power and cost control
Consistent earnings beat record: 3 out of last 4 quarters, with an average surprise of 8.17%
Strong return on equity (23.88%), well above sector average (-8.07%)
Healthy liquidity position with current ratio of 3.64 and quick ratio of 3.36
Low payout ratio (34.78%) supports dividend sustainability despite modest yield
Key Risks
Low Piotroski F-Score (4/9) signals weak financial health and potential instability
Negative YoY earnings growth (-0.30%) despite revenue growth, raising margin concerns
Bearish insider sentiment with CFO selling $0.12M in shares and no buys in 6 months
High valuation multiples relative to defensive and growth-based intrinsic values
Technical trend is deeply bearish (0/100), with price down 9.5% over the past year
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$12.5
-28.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
54
Moderate
42
54
70
50
56
AI Verdict
Neutral with upside risk if growth reaccelerates
Key drivers: High profitability and ROE, Premium valuation limiting margin of safety, Mixed earnings growth trend, Bearish insider and technical signals, Strong historical earnings execution
Confidence
75%
Value
42/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E of 25.19 below sector average of 87.63
- Forward P/E improves to 18.40, suggesting earnings recovery priced in
Watchpoints
- Current price ($17.38) is 160% above Graham Number ($6.68)
- Intrinsic value estimate of $4.83 implies significant overvaluation
- Price/Book of 6.04 is high for a tech firm with flat earnings growth
Future
54/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Revenue growth of 11.90% is solid for infrastructure software
- Forward P/E of 18.40 implies improved earnings outlook
- Q/Q EPS growth of +9.5% most recently
Watchpoints
- YoY earnings growth is negative (-0.30%)
- PEG Ratio unavailable due to inconsistent growth
- No clear inflection in operating leverage
Past
70/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 23 out of 25 quarters with positive earnings surprises
- Long-term earnings consistency and beat rate above 80%
- 5Y stock return of +81.3% shows strong capital appreciation history
Watchpoints
- Recent earnings misses in Q2 and Q4 2024
- 1Y return of -9.5% underperforms peers
Health
50/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current and quick ratios are strong (3.64 and 3.36)
- Debt/Equity of 1.11 is manageable in tech sector context
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak financial health
- No Altman Z-Score available, creating blind spot in distress risk assessment
Dividend
56/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend yield of 1.37% provides modest income
- Payout ratio of 34.78% is sustainable given earnings stability
Watchpoints
- Dividend strength score of 40/100 indicates limited yield and growth
- No 5-year average yield data, suggesting short dividend history
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$17.38
Analyst Target
$23.17
Upside/Downside
+33.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ATEN and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATEN
A10 Networks, Inc.
Primary
|
+81.3% | +15.7% | -9.5% | -5.8% | -3.4% | +0.4% |
|
CXM
Sprinklr, Inc.
Peer
|
-71.5% | -58.5% | -33.2% | -35.6% | -13.6% | -7.9% |
|
PGY
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
Peer
|
-87.7% | +33.7% | +58.3% | -46.9% | +33.9% | +23.2% |
|
PRGS
Progress Software Corporation
Peer
|
-28.1% | -45.5% | -44.8% | -31.5% | -3.5% | +16.1% |
|
SHLS
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
Peer
|
-77.0% | -69.2% | +111.8% | -28.0% | +20.3% | +2.6% |
ATE
A10 Networks, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+81.3%
3Y
+15.7%
1Y
-9.5%
6M
-5.8%
1M
-3.4%
1W
+0.4%
CXM
Sprinklr, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-71.5%
3Y
-58.5%
1Y
-33.2%
6M
-35.6%
1M
-13.6%
1W
-7.9%
PGY
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
Peer
5Y
-87.7%
3Y
+33.7%
1Y
+58.3%
6M
-46.9%
1M
+33.9%
1W
+23.2%
PRG
Progress Software Corporation
Peer
5Y
-28.1%
3Y
-45.5%
1Y
-44.8%
6M
-31.5%
1M
-3.5%
1W
+16.1%
SHL
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-77.0%
3Y
-69.2%
1Y
+111.8%
6M
-28.0%
1M
+20.3%
1W
+2.6%
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
25.19
Forward P/E
18.4
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
6.04
P/S Ratio
4.41
EV/Revenue
3.88
EV/EBITDA
17.2
Market Cap
$1.25B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
17.78%
Operating Margin
17.4%
Gross Margin
79.66%
ROE
23.88%
ROA
6.17%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+11.9%
Earnings Growth
-0.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-3.5%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.11
Moderate
Current Ratio
3.64
Strong
Quick Ratio
3.36
Excellent
Cash/Share
$5.17
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-04
$N/A
2025-11-04
$0.23
+8.2% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.21
+4.7% surprise
2025-05-01
$0.2
+11.6% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing ATEN against 565 companies in the Technology sector
(45 bullish, 197 neutral, 323 bearish)
P/E Ratio
25.19
This Stock
vs
82.88
Sector Avg
-69.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
23.88%
This Stock
vs
-33.47%
Sector Avg
-171.4%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
17.78%
This Stock
vs
-11.75%
Sector Avg
-251.4%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.11
This Stock
vs
0.74
Sector Avg
+49.2%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
11.9%
This Stock
vs
4383.21%
Sector Avg
-99.7%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
3.64
This Stock
vs
3.59
Sector Avg
+1.5%
(Better)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATEN
A10 Networks, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.25B | 25.19 | 23.9% | 17.8% | $17.38 | |
|
CXM
Sprinklr, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.25B | 55.78 | 3.8% | 2.7% | $5.02 | Compare |
|
PGY
Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.21B | 15.82 | 13.0% | 6.3% | $14.71 | Compare |
|
PRGS
Progress Software Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $1.3B | 15.86 | 18.3% | 8.6% | $30.93 | Compare |
|
SHLS
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.2B | 35.8 | 5.8% | 7.1% | $7.16 | Compare |
ATEN
A10 Networks, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.3B
P/E
25.2
ROE
23.9%
Price
$17.38
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | WEBER ROBERT SCOTT | General Counsel | Gift | 600 | - |
| 2025-09-30 | CARON MICHELLE ELIZABETH | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 13,706 | - |
| 2025-08-18 | WEBER ROBERT SCOTT | General Counsel | Gift | 600 | - |
| 2025-08-13 | BECKER BRIAN | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 6,400 | $115,392 |
WEBER ROBERT SCOTT
General Counsel
2025-12-12
600 shares
CARON MICHELLE ELIZABETH
Chief Financial Officer
2025-09-30
13,706 shares
WEBER ROBERT SCOTT
General Counsel
2025-08-18
600 shares
BECKER BRIAN
Chief Financial Officer
2025-08-13
6,400 shares
·
$115,392
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
6 analysts
BTIG
2025-08-06
Neutral
Buy
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