PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) — Stock Score Summary

PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 10/100 based on Quality (27/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (16/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. PAR Technology provides POS software to restaurants. While it has a SaaS element, its low quality score (Q: 28) and lack of profitability indicate a highly competitive, low-moat business model that fails our Buffett and Smith filters.

PAR Technology is a leading provider of unified commerce software and hardware solutions to the global restaurant and retail industries, anchored by its Brink POS and Punchh loyalty platforms. The company serves major enterprise quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands, offering a deeply integrated cloud ecosystem that manages front-of-house, back-of-house, and guest engagement. Its high customer retention rates and expanding annual recurring revenue (ARR) reflect its strong competitive position in enterprise hospitality tech.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$13.53
Market Cap$634M
P/E (Forward)12.79
Price/Book0.72
Return on Equity-9.1%
Return on Invested Capital-6.2%
Debt/Equity52.49
Gross Margin43.7%
Operating Margin-10.7%
Revenue Growth19.4%
Free Cash Flow$1M

PAR Technology Corporation operates in the Software - Application industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAR Technology Corporation’s (PAR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) is 10/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (27), Value (49), and Momentum (16) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does PAR Technology Corporation have an economic moat?
PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is PAR Technology Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 10/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is PAR Technology Corporation in?
PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Application industry (United States).
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