Head-To-Head Survey: ImageWare Systems (OTCMKTS:IWSY) vs. KWESST Micro Systems (NASDAQ:KWE)

ImageWare Systems (OTCMKTS:IWSY) and KWESST Micro Systems (NASDAQ:KWE) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

2.2% of ImageWare Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.4% of KWESST Micro Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 37.7% of ImageWare Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for ImageWare Systems and KWESST Micro Systems, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ImageWare Systems	0	0	0	0	N/A
KWESST Micro Systems	0	0	0	0	N/A

Risk and Volatility

ImageWare Systems has a beta of 2.31, meaning that its share price is 131% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, KWESST Micro Systems has a beta of 1.51, meaning that its share price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares ImageWare Systems and KWESST Micro Systems’ top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ImageWare Systems	$3.47 million	N/A	$9.28 million	N/A	N/A
KWESST Micro Systems	$1.37 million	2.28	-$6.90 million	($1.28)	-0.22

ImageWare Systems has higher revenue and earnings than KWESST Micro Systems.

Profitability

This table compares ImageWare Systems and KWESST Micro Systems’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ImageWare Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A
KWESST Micro Systems	-967.70%	-520.61%	-161.42%

Summary

ImageWare Systems beats KWESST Micro Systems on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About ImageWare Systems

ImageWare Systems, Inc. operates as a biometric solution provider in the United States and internationally. It offers Imageware Biometric Engine, a biometric identity and authentication database built for multi-biometric enrollment, management, and authentication. The company also provides Imageware Proof that enables an entity to prove user identity from their biometrics, government issued ID, and credit bureau data; Imageware Capture that enables the capture of biographic and biometric details, such as face, fingerprint, palm print, and iris, as well as scars, marks, and tattoos; Imageware Identify, which enables a user to identify others from their biometrics; and Imageware Investigate that enables an officer to create digital lineups. In addition, it offers Imageware Credential that enables a user to design, build, and print badges for access control systems, which includes tickets, smart badges, wristbands, personal identity verification cards, and others; Imageware Digital ID, a decentralized identity service that enables self-sovereign identity underpinned by blockchain technology tied to biometrics; and Imageware Authenticate, which enables users to leverage multimodal biometrics hosted in a central server or cloud to log in to services and applications from a device. Further, the company provides Law Enforcement 2.0 solution which enables state, local, and federal agencies to capture, archive, search, retrieve, and share digital images, fingerprints, and other biometrics, as well as criminal history records on a stand-alone, networked, wireless or browser-based platform. It serves airports and seaports, education, financial, government, healthcare, and law enforcement industries. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

About KWESST Micro Systems

KWESST Micro Systems Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of tactical systems and ammunitions for military, public safety agencies, and personal defense markets. It provides non-lethal products, including PARA OPS devices and ARWEN products. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.