Varonis Systems (VRNS) Competitors

Vertex (NASDAQ:VERX) and Varonis Systems (NASDAQ:VRNS) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, media sentiment, community ranking, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Does the media prefer VERX or VRNS?

In the previous week, Vertex had 1 more articles in the media than Varonis Systems. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Vertex and 6 mentions for Varonis Systems. Vertex's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Varonis Systems' score of 0.90 indicating that Varonis Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Vertex	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Varonis Systems	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, VERX or VRNS?

Vertex has higher revenue and earnings than Varonis Systems. Varonis Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vertex, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Vertex	$596.42M	8.92	-$13.09M	$0.04	857.00
Varonis Systems	$499.16M	9.46	-$100.92M	-$0.94	-45.06

Does the MarketBeat Community believe in VERX or VRNS?

Varonis Systems received 836 more outperform votes than Vertex when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 73.83% of users gave Varonis Systems an outperform vote while only 39.47% of users gave Vertex an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Vertex	Outperform Votes 30 39.47%	Underperform Votes 46 60.53%
Varonis Systems	Outperform Votes 866 73.83%	Underperform Votes 307 26.17%

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in VERX or VRNS?

59.1% of Vertex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.7% of Varonis Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 45.0% of Vertex shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Varonis Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Which has more volatility & risk, VERX or VRNS?

Vertex has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Varonis Systems has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts rate VERX or VRNS?

Vertex currently has a consensus target price of $35.67, suggesting a potential upside of 4.05%. Varonis Systems has a consensus target price of $49.06, suggesting a potential upside of 15.82%. Given Vertex's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Varonis Systems is more favorable than Vertex.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vertex	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Varonis Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.61

Is VERX or VRNS more profitable?

Vertex has a net margin of 1.29% compared to Vertex's net margin of -20.38%. Varonis Systems' return on equity of 18.67% beat Vertex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vertex	1.29%	18.67%	5.98%
Varonis Systems	-20.38%	-21.33%	-9.40%

Summary

Vertex and Varonis Systems tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.