Avast Competitors

Avast (LON:AVST) and AVEVA Group (LON:AVV) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Avast and AVEVA Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Avast presently has a consensus price target of GBX 543.18, indicating a potential upside of 16.26%. AVEVA Group has a consensus price target of GBX 4,035.71, indicating a potential upside of 17.28%. Given AVEVA Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe AVEVA Group is more favorable than Avast.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Avast and AVEVA Group's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Avast is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AVEVA Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Avast and AVEVA Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Avast pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. AVEVA Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Avast pays out 0.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AVEVA Group pays out 1.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Avast is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Avast beats AVEVA Group on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Sage Group (LON:SGE) and Avast (LON:AVST) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Dividends

The Sage Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.17 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Avast pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. The Sage Group pays out 0.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avast pays out 0.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for The Sage Group and Avast, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Sage Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 624.44, indicating a potential upside of 9.74%. Avast has a consensus target price of GBX 543.18, indicating a potential upside of 16.26%. Given Avast's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avast is more favorable than The Sage Group.

Profitability

This table compares The Sage Group and Avast's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Sage Group and Avast's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The Sage Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Avast, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Avast beats The Sage Group on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) (LON:SOPH) and Avast (LON:AVST) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Avast pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) pays out 2.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avast pays out 0.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Avast is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) and Avast, as provided by MarketBeat.

Avast has a consensus target price of GBX 543.18, indicating a potential upside of 16.26%. Given Avast's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avast is more favorable than Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L).

Profitability

This table compares Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) and Avast's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) and Avast's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Avast is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Avast beats Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

IntegraFin (LON:IHP) and Avast (LON:AVST) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares IntegraFin and Avast's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Avast is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IntegraFin, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for IntegraFin and Avast, as provided by MarketBeat.

IntegraFin currently has a consensus target price of GBX 536.25, indicating a potential upside of 5.56%. Avast has a consensus target price of GBX 543.18, indicating a potential upside of 16.26%. Given Avast's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avast is more favorable than IntegraFin.

Profitability

This table compares IntegraFin and Avast's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

IntegraFin pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Avast pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. IntegraFin pays out 0.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avast pays out 0.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Avast beats IntegraFin on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) and Avast (LON:AVST) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Kainos Group and Avast's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Avast is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kainos Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Kainos Group and Avast, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Kainos Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,555, indicating a potential upside of 21.11%. Avast has a consensus target price of GBX 543.18, indicating a potential upside of 16.26%. Given Kainos Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Kainos Group is more favorable than Avast.

Profitability

This table compares Kainos Group and Avast's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Kainos Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Avast pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Kainos Group pays out 0.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avast pays out 0.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Kainos Group beats Avast on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

Blue Prism Group (LON:PRSM) and Avast (LON:AVST) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Blue Prism Group and Avast's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Blue Prism Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Avast, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Blue Prism Group and Avast, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Blue Prism Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,212.50, indicating a potential downside of 21.62%. Avast has a consensus target price of GBX 543.18, indicating a potential upside of 16.26%. Given Avast's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avast is more favorable than Blue Prism Group.

Profitability

This table compares Blue Prism Group and Avast's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Avast beats Blue Prism Group on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.