Nutanix (NTNX) Competitors

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

Does the media refer more to NTNX or BSY?

In the previous week, Bentley Systems had 4 more articles in the media than Nutanix. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Bentley Systems and 6 mentions for Nutanix. Nutanix's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Bentley Systems' score of 0.76 indicating that Nutanix is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Nutanix	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Bentley Systems	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Is NTNX or BSY more profitable?

Bentley Systems has a net margin of 26.60% compared to Nutanix's net margin of -3.84%. Bentley Systems' return on equity of 33.87% beat Nutanix's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Nutanix	-3.84%	N/A	-0.59%
Bentley Systems	26.60%	33.87%	7.49%

Do analysts rate NTNX or BSY?

Nutanix presently has a consensus price target of $65.17, suggesting a potential upside of 4.70%. Bentley Systems has a consensus price target of $58.44, suggesting a potential upside of 9.78%. Given Bentley Systems' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bentley Systems is more favorable than Nutanix.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Nutanix	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86
Bentley Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

Which has more risk and volatility, NTNX or BSY?

Nutanix has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its share price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bentley Systems has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of NTNX or BSY?

85.3% of Nutanix shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.2% of Bentley Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Nutanix shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 21.1% of Bentley Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Does the MarketBeat Community favor NTNX or BSY?

Nutanix received 607 more outperform votes than Bentley Systems when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 69.61% of users gave Nutanix an outperform vote while only 61.80% of users gave Bentley Systems an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Nutanix	Outperform Votes 662 69.61%	Underperform Votes 289 30.39%
Bentley Systems	Outperform Votes 55 61.80%	Underperform Votes 34 38.20%

Which has better valuation & earnings, NTNX or BSY?

Bentley Systems has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Nutanix. Nutanix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bentley Systems, 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
Nutanix	$1.86B	8.16	-$254.56M	-$0.36	-172.89
Bentley Systems	$1.23B	12.39	$326.71M	$0.99	53.78

Summary

Bentley Systems beats Nutanix on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.