Analyzing Phunware (PHUN) and Its Competitors

Phunware (NASDAQ:PHUN) is one of 959 public companies in the “Software” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its peers? We will compare Phunware to similar businesses based on the strength of its dividends, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Phunware and its peers’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Phunware	-471.72%	-13.79%	-12.37%
Phunware Competitors	-599.60%	26.31%	-8.93%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Phunware and its peers revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Net Income	Price/Earnings Ratio
Phunware	$2.55 million	-$11.40 million	-2.68
Phunware Competitors	$1.79 billion	$382.68 million	112.20

Phunware’s peers have higher revenue and earnings than Phunware. Phunware is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its peers, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.

Volatility & Risk

Phunware has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Phunware’s peers have a beta of 1.35, meaning that their average share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Phunware and its peers, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Phunware	1	1	0	0	1.50
Phunware Competitors	5840	21622	45013	1501	2.57

Phunware currently has a consensus target price of $2.00, indicating a potential upside of 14.94%. As a group, “Software” companies have a potential upside of 28.32%. Given Phunware’s peers stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Phunware has less favorable growth aspects than its peers.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

7.6% of Phunware shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of shares of all “Software” companies are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Phunware shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.9% of shares of all “Software” companies are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Phunware peers beat Phunware on 11 of the 12 factors compared.

Phunware Company Profile

Phunware, Inc. is a software company that develops mobile and digital technology for businesses and other organizations. Its platform is designed to help customers create, manage and operate branded mobile applications while supporting digital engagement with users. The company’s offerings have included mobile application development tools, content management, location-based services, indoor mapping, analytics, messaging and audience-engagement capabilities. These technologies can be used to deliver information, navigation, communications and other digital experiences through mobile devices.