A10 Network (ATEN)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
ATEN
A10 Network
$30.57
-3.56%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.17B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$21.89
-1.53%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $124.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 4167831% more annual revenue ($12.48T vs $299.42M). ATEN leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs -2.6%. SONY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.92. ATEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ATEN
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
SONY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Earnings expanding 29.4% YoY
Generating 379.7B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.9x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 57.5%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATEN
The strongest argument for ATEN centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 15.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ATEN
The primary concerns for ATEN are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 49.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATEN profiles as a value stock while SONY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ATEN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — expect wider price swings.
SONY is growing revenue faster at 15.4% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (379.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATEN scores higher overall (57/100 vs 47/100) and 13.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
A10 Network
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
A10 Networks, Inc. offers network solutions in the United States, Japan, other Asia Pacific countries, and EMEA. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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