PAR Technology (PAR) Valuation After Wasatch Exit and Ongoing Cash Burn Concerns

PAR Technology (PAR) is back in the spotlight after Wasatch Global Investors exited its position, citing weaker than expected organic growth, just as the company leans on new products like Smart Passes to reset its story.

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That backdrop helps explain why, even with a recent 1 month share price return of about 8 percent and a 1 day gain of nearly 3 percent to 36.83 dollars, PAR’s year to date share price return is still deep in the red. Its 1 year total shareholder return of roughly negative 52 percent contrasts sharply with a still solid 3 year total shareholder return above 50 percent, suggesting long term believers are now questioning whether momentum is fading or only pausing.

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With the shares now trading at a steep discount to analyst targets but still wrestling with cash burn and heavy leverage, is PAR quietly setting up as a contrarian value play, or is the market correctly pricing in its growth risks?

Most Popular Narrative: 37.9% Undervalued

With PAR Technology’s fair value pegged near 59.33 dollars versus a 36.83 dollar close, the prevailing narrative leans firmly toward upside potential from here.

Significant improvement in gross margin and adjusted EBITDA, driven by the ongoing shift toward high margin SaaS and subscription revenues (now 64% of total revenue) and company execution on cost discipline, is creating a path to positive cash flow and profitability. This is expected to lead to multiple expansion as financials strengthen and growth is recognized in future earnings.

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Curious how a still unprofitable software player can warrant a rich future earnings multiple and a sharply higher fair value? The narrative’s math might surprise you.

Result: Fair Value of $59.33 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, persistent rollout delays or failed large enterprise deals could derail ARR momentum, extend cash burn, and challenge the bullish multiple expansion story.

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