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ADSK vs. BSY, CDNS, INTU, PTC, and CRM

Should you buy Autodesk stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Autodesk with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Autodesk include Bentley Systems (BSY), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), Intuit (INTU), PTC (PTC), and Salesforce (CRM). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Autodesk compare to Bentley Systems?

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) and Bentley Systems (NASDAQ:BSY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

In the previous week, Autodesk had 29 more articles in the media than Bentley Systems. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Autodesk and 5 mentions for Bentley Systems. Autodesk's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Bentley Systems' score of 0.08 indicating that Autodesk is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Autodesk
24 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Bentley Systems
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Autodesk has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bentley Systems has a beta of 1, indicating that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

90.2% of Autodesk shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.2% of Bentley Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Autodesk shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.3% of Bentley Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Autodesk currently has a consensus target price of $327.21, suggesting a potential upside of 62.12%. Bentley Systems has a consensus target price of $47.00, suggesting a potential upside of 56.07%. Given Autodesk's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Autodesk is more favorable than Bentley Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Autodesk
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Bentley Systems
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47

Autodesk has a net margin of 19.49% compared to Bentley Systems' net margin of 18.12%. Autodesk's return on equity of 57.14% beat Bentley Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Autodesk19.49% 57.14% 14.57%
Bentley Systems 18.12%28.65%9.79%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Autodesk$7.51B5.67$1.12B$6.8629.42
Bentley Systems$1.50B5.86$277.86M$0.8834.22

Summary

Autodesk beats Bentley Systems on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Autodesk compare to Cadence Design Systems?

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) and Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:CDNS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Autodesk$7.51B5.67$1.12B$6.8629.42
Cadence Design Systems$5.30B20.37$1.11B$4.2991.19

Autodesk has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cadence Design Systems has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Cadence Design Systems had 11 more articles in the media than Autodesk. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for Cadence Design Systems and 34 mentions for Autodesk. Autodesk's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Cadence Design Systems' score of 1.16 indicating that Autodesk is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Autodesk
24 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cadence Design Systems
35 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

90.2% of Autodesk shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.9% of Cadence Design Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Autodesk shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Cadence Design Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Autodesk presently has a consensus target price of $327.21, indicating a potential upside of 62.12%. Cadence Design Systems has a consensus target price of $386.59, indicating a potential downside of 1.18%. Given Autodesk's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Autodesk is more favorable than Cadence Design Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Autodesk
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Cadence Design Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

Cadence Design Systems has a net margin of 21.18% compared to Autodesk's net margin of 19.49%. Autodesk's return on equity of 57.14% beat Cadence Design Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Autodesk19.49% 57.14% 14.57%
Cadence Design Systems 21.18%28.44%15.30%

Summary

Autodesk beats Cadence Design Systems on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Autodesk compare to Intuit?

Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) and Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and profitability.

Intuit has a net margin of 21.91% compared to Autodesk's net margin of 19.49%. Autodesk's return on equity of 57.14% beat Intuit's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intuit21.91% 25.18% 13.79%
Autodesk 19.49%57.14%14.57%

Intuit has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Autodesk has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

83.7% of Intuit shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.2% of Autodesk shares are held by institutional investors. 2.5% of Intuit shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Autodesk shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intuit$18.83B4.03$3.87B$16.5116.80
Autodesk$7.51B5.67$1.12B$6.8629.42

Intuit currently has a consensus price target of $514.58, suggesting a potential upside of 85.52%. Autodesk has a consensus price target of $327.21, suggesting a potential upside of 62.12%. Given Intuit's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Intuit is more favorable than Autodesk.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intuit
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Autodesk
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

In the previous week, Intuit had 47 more articles in the media than Autodesk. MarketBeat recorded 81 mentions for Intuit and 34 mentions for Autodesk. Autodesk's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Intuit's score of 0.91 indicating that Autodesk is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intuit
51 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Autodesk
24 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Autodesk beats Intuit on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Autodesk compare to PTC?

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) and PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) 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, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and risk.

In the previous week, Autodesk had 13 more articles in the media than PTC. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Autodesk and 21 mentions for PTC. Autodesk's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat PTC's score of 0.86 indicating that Autodesk is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Autodesk
24 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PTC
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Autodesk has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PTC has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

90.2% of Autodesk shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of PTC shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Autodesk shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of PTC shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Autodesk currently has a consensus target price of $327.21, indicating a potential upside of 62.12%. PTC has a consensus target price of $176.71, indicating a potential upside of 49.97%. Given Autodesk's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Autodesk is more favorable than PTC.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Autodesk
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
PTC
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Autodesk$7.51B5.67$1.12B$6.8629.42
PTC$2.74B4.97$734M$10.4811.24

PTC has a net margin of 41.81% compared to Autodesk's net margin of 19.49%. Autodesk's return on equity of 57.14% beat PTC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Autodesk19.49% 57.14% 14.57%
PTC 41.81%25.84%15.06%

Summary

Autodesk beats PTC on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Autodesk compare to Salesforce?

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) and Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Autodesk currently has a consensus target price of $327.21, suggesting a potential upside of 62.12%. Salesforce has a consensus target price of $259.26, suggesting a potential upside of 60.72%. Given Autodesk's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Autodesk is more favorable than Salesforce.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Autodesk
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Salesforce
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69

In the previous week, Salesforce had 90 more articles in the media than Autodesk. MarketBeat recorded 124 mentions for Salesforce and 34 mentions for Autodesk. Autodesk's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Salesforce's score of 1.23 indicating that Autodesk is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Autodesk
24 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Salesforce
91 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

90.2% of Autodesk shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.4% of Salesforce shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Autodesk shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Salesforce shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Autodesk$7.51B5.67$1.12B$6.8629.42
Salesforce$41.53B3.18$7.46B$8.6418.67

Autodesk has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Salesforce has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Autodesk has a net margin of 19.49% compared to Salesforce's net margin of 18.73%. Autodesk's return on equity of 57.14% beat Salesforce's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Autodesk19.49% 57.14% 14.57%
Salesforce 18.73%18.72%9.76%

Summary

Autodesk beats Salesforce on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ADSK vs. The Competition

MetricAutodeskINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$41.90B$16.77B$39.56B$12.25B
Dividend YieldN/A3.03%3.16%5.66%
P/E Ratio29.4461.2680.8624.47
Price / Sales5.6742.22630.31138.70
Price / Cash18.8870.8049.0237.92
Price / Book13.996.279.936.76
Net Income$1.12B$384.51M$1.07B$337.21M
7 Day Performance-9.93%-0.30%1.48%2.14%
1 Month Performance-14.70%1.44%6.41%4.02%
1 Year Performance-32.57%-6.98%159.73%29.06%

Autodesk Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ADSK
Autodesk
4.9175 of 5 stars
$201.83
+1.6%
$327.21
+62.1%
-32.0%$41.90B$7.51B29.4414,300
BSY
Bentley Systems
4.3389 of 5 stars
$33.02
+0.3%
$47.00
+42.3%
-38.1%$9.65B$1.56B37.527,900
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems
3.6723 of 5 stars
$394.24
+4.8%
$384.41
-2.5%
+31.5%$108.74B$5.30B91.9013,800
INTU
Intuit
5 of 5 stars
$305.51
+2.9%
$514.58
+68.4%
-62.6%$83.57B$18.83B18.5018,200
PTC
PTC
4.4487 of 5 stars
$136.07
-0.7%
$176.71
+29.9%
-32.2%$15.72B$2.74B12.987,642

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