ACI Worldwide Inc (ACIW)vsVuzix Corp Cmn Stk (VUZI)
ACIW
ACI Worldwide Inc
$42.80
+1.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.60B
VUZI
Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
$4.23
+3.05%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $259.45M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ACI Worldwide Inc generates 29303% more annual revenue ($1.79B vs $6.09M). ACIW leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 0.0%. ACIW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
ACIW
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
VUZI
Avoid16
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$73.85
Current Price
$42.80
$31.05 discount
Margin of Safety
+40.5%
Fair Value
$4.15
Current Price
$4.23
$0.08 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 32.7%
Trading at 14.1x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACIW
The strongest argument for ACIW centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : VUZI
The strongest argument for VUZI centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : ACIW
The primary concerns for ACIW are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VUZI
The primary concerns for VUZI are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VUZI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.69 — expect wider price swings.
ACIW is growing revenue faster at 7.9% — sustainability is the question.
ACIW generates stronger free cash flow (61M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ACIW scores higher overall (50/100 vs 16/100). VUZI offers better value entry with a 40.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
ACI Worldwide Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
ACI Worldwide, Inc., a software company, develops, markets, installs and supports a variety of software products and solutions to facilitate electronic payments to banks, financial intermediaries, merchants and invoice issuers globally. The company is headquartered in Naples, Florida.
Visit Website →Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Vuzix Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and sells augmented reality (AR) computing and display devices for consumer and business markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in West Henrietta, New York.
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