PAR Technology Corporation (PAR)vsSonos Inc (SONO)
PAR
PAR Technology Corporation
$13.37
-3.19%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $551.46M
SONO
Sonos Inc
$14.67
+1.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sonos Inc generates 216% more annual revenue ($1.44B vs $455.55M). SONO leads profitability with a -1.2% profit margin vs -18.5%. PAR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
PAR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SONO
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+6.7%
Fair Value
$23.24
Current Price
$13.37
$9.87 discount
Margin of Safety
+42.1%
Fair Value
$28.49
Current Price
$14.67
$13.82 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 87.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -10.0% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.9%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PAR
The strongest argument for PAR centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SONO
The strongest argument for SONO centers on EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PAR
The primary concerns for PAR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SONO
The primary concerns for SONO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SONO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.00 — expect wider price swings.
PAR is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
SONO generates stronger free cash flow (157M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PAR scores higher overall (52/100 vs 42/100) and 14.4% revenue growth. SONO offers better value entry with a 42.1% margin of safety. 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.
PAR Technology Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
PAR Technology Corporation provides point of sale (POS) solutions to the restaurant and retail industries globally. The company is headquartered in New Hartford, New York.
Sonos Inc
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sonos, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells multi-room audio products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.
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