On the stock market since 2014, it operates in the world of technology. It has 481 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
If every debt were paid off today, $155.2M would still be left in the vault — a solid cushion for hard times.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
The price isn’t cheap next to earnings — that’s why this grade sits in the middle.
There is growth, but not at top-of-the-class tempo.
The price is looking for direction — no strong breakout, no collapse.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
The stock trades 33% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
There is $377.9M in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $155.2M would remain.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
The average analyst price target is $30.00 — 18% above today’s price.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew only 1% a year on average. At this size, speeding back up is not easy.
The company’s market value is 50 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
On our five-subject report card, ATEN sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: ATEN is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s what that quality should cost.
Analysts’ average target sits above today’s price, yet the valuation grade (50/100) says the stock isn’t cheap.