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ANSYS (ANSS) Competitors

ANSS vs. INTU, ADBE, SNPS, CDNS, and MSTR

Should you be buying ANSYS stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of ANSYS include Intuit (INTU), Adobe (ADBE), Synopsys (SNPS), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), and Strategy (MSTR). These companies are all part of the "application software" industry.

How does ANSYS compare to Intuit?

Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) and ANSYS (NASDAQ:ANSS) 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 risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

: Intuit has higher revenue and earnings than ANSYS. Intuit is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ANSYS, 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
Intuit $18.83B 5.85 $3.87B $15.44 25.80
ANSYS $2.58B 12.74 $575.69M $6.74 55.53
: Intuit presently has a consensus target price of $636.10, suggesting a potential upside of 59.69%. ANSYS has a consensus target price of $396.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.80%. Given Intuit's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Intuit is more favorable than ANSYS.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intuit
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)

23 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
ANSYS
0 Sell rating(s)

1 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
: ANSYS has a net margin of 22.95% compared to Intuit's net margin of 21.57%. Intuit's return on equity of 24.23% beat ANSYS's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intuit 21.57% 24.23% 13.44%
ANSYS 22.95% 12.38% 9.47%
: Intuit has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ANSYS has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: 83.7% of Intuit shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.4% of ANSYS shares are held by institutional investors. 2.5% of Intuit shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of ANSYS shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
: In the previous week, Intuit had 37 more articles in the media than ANSYS. MarketBeat recorded 37 mentions for Intuit and 0 mentions for ANSYS. Intuit's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat ANSYS's score of 0.00 indicating that Intuit is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Intuit Positive
ANSYS Neutral

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Intuit	$18.83B	5.85	$3.87B	$15.44	25.80
ANSYS	$2.58B	12.74	$575.69M	$6.74	55.53

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Intuit	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	23 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81
ANSYS	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Intuit	21.57%	24.23%	13.44%
ANSYS	22.95%	12.38%	9.47%

Company	Overall Sentiment
Intuit	Positive
ANSYS	Neutral

Summary

Intuit beats ANSYS on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ANSYS compare to Adobe?

Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) and ANSYS (NASDAQ:ANSS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

: 81.8% of Adobe shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.4% of ANSYS shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Adobe shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of ANSYS shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
: Adobe has higher revenue and earnings than ANSYS. Adobe is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ANSYS, 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
Adobe $23.77B 4.35 $7.13B $17.17 14.89
ANSYS $2.58B 12.74 $575.69M $6.74 55.53
: Adobe has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ANSYS has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: Adobe has a net margin of 29.48% compared to ANSYS's net margin of 22.95%. Adobe's return on equity of 64.48% beat ANSYS's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Adobe 29.48% 64.48% 25.71%
ANSYS 22.95% 12.38% 9.47%
: Adobe presently has a consensus target price of $338.15, suggesting a potential upside of 32.29%. ANSYS has a consensus target price of $396.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.80%. Given Adobe's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Adobe is more favorable than ANSYS.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Adobe
5 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)

9 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.19
ANSYS
0 Sell rating(s)

1 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
: In the previous week, Adobe had 69 more articles in the media than ANSYS. MarketBeat recorded 69 mentions for Adobe and 0 mentions for ANSYS. Adobe's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat ANSYS's score of 0.00 indicating that Adobe is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Adobe Positive
ANSYS Neutral

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Adobe	$23.77B	4.35	$7.13B	$17.17	14.89
ANSYS	$2.58B	12.74	$575.69M	$6.74	55.53

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Adobe	29.48%	64.48%	25.71%
ANSYS	22.95%	12.38%	9.47%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Adobe	5 Sell rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.19
ANSYS	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Company	Overall Sentiment
Adobe	Positive
ANSYS	Neutral

Summary

Adobe beats ANSYS on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ANSYS compare to Synopsys?

Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) and ANSYS (NASDAQ:ANSS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

: Synopsys presently has a consensus target price of $531.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.67%. ANSYS has a consensus target price of $396.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.80%. Given ANSYS's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe ANSYS is more favorable than Synopsys.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Synopsys
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)

8 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.41
ANSYS
0 Sell rating(s)

1 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
: In the previous week, Synopsys had 26 more articles in the media than ANSYS. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Synopsys and 0 mentions for ANSYS. Synopsys' average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat ANSYS's score of 0.00 indicating that Synopsys is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Overall Sentiment
Synopsys Positive
ANSYS Neutral
: 85.5% of Synopsys shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.4% of ANSYS shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Synopsys shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of ANSYS shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
: Synopsys has higher revenue and earnings than ANSYS. ANSYS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Synopsys, 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
Synopsys $7.05B 13.65 $1.33B $6.44 78.03
ANSYS $2.58B 12.74 $575.69M $6.74 55.53
: Synopsys has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ANSYS has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: ANSYS has a net margin of 22.95% compared to Synopsys' net margin of 13.76%. ANSYS's return on equity of 12.38% beat Synopsys' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Synopsys 13.76% 6.83% 3.93%
ANSYS 22.95% 12.38% 9.47%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Synopsys	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.41
ANSYS	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Company	Overall Sentiment
Synopsys	Positive
ANSYS	Neutral

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Synopsys	$7.05B	13.65	$1.33B	$6.44	78.03
ANSYS	$2.58B	12.74	$575.69M	$6.74	55.53

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Synopsys	13.76%	6.83%	3.93%
ANSYS	22.95%	12.38%	9.47%

Summary

Synopsys beats ANSYS on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ANSYS compare to Cadence Design Systems?

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

: ANSYS presently has a consensus target price of $396.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.80%. Cadence Design Systems has a consensus target price of $380.59, suggesting a potential upside of 7.62%. Given Cadence Design Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cadence Design Systems is more favorable than ANSYS.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ANSYS
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Cadence Design Systems
0 Sell rating(s)

3 Hold rating(s)

14 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
: In the previous week, Cadence Design Systems had 30 more articles in the media than ANSYS. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Cadence Design Systems and 0 mentions for ANSYS. Cadence Design Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat ANSYS's score of 0.00 indicating that Cadence Design Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Overall Sentiment
ANSYS Neutral
Cadence Design Systems Positive
: 92.4% of ANSYS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.9% of Cadence Design Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of ANSYS shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Cadence Design Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
: Cadence Design Systems has higher revenue and earnings than ANSYS. ANSYS 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.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
ANSYS $2.58B 12.74 $575.69M $6.74 55.53
Cadence Design Systems $5.30B 18.43 $1.11B $4.29 82.43
: ANSYS has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cadence Design Systems has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: ANSYS has a net margin of 22.95% compared to Cadence Design Systems' net margin of 21.18%. Cadence Design Systems' return on equity of 28.44% beat ANSYS's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ANSYS 22.95% 12.38% 9.47%
Cadence Design Systems 21.18% 28.44% 15.30%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ANSYS	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Cadence Design Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.82

Company	Overall Sentiment
ANSYS	Neutral
Cadence Design Systems	Positive

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ANSYS	$2.58B	12.74	$575.69M	$6.74	55.53
Cadence Design Systems	$5.30B	18.43	$1.11B	$4.29	82.43

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ANSYS	22.95%	12.38%	9.47%
Cadence Design Systems	21.18%	28.44%	15.30%

Summary

Cadence Design Systems beats ANSYS on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ANSYS compare to Strategy?

ANSYS (NASDAQ:ANSS) and Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

: ANSYS has higher revenue and earnings than Strategy. Strategy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ANSYS, 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
ANSYS $2.58B 12.74 $575.69M $6.74 55.53
Strategy $477.23M 130.71 -$3.85B -$18.40 N/A
: ANSYS has a net margin of 22.95% compared to Strategy's net margin of -806.34%. ANSYS's return on equity of 12.38% beat Strategy's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ANSYS 22.95% 12.38% 9.47%
Strategy -806.34% -8.74% -6.31%
: ANSYS has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Strategy has a beta of 3.59, meaning that its share price is 259% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: 92.4% of ANSYS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.8% of Strategy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of ANSYS shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.5% of Strategy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
: In the previous week, Strategy had 193 more articles in the media than ANSYS. MarketBeat recorded 193 mentions for Strategy and 0 mentions for ANSYS. Strategy's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat ANSYS's score of 0.00 indicating that Strategy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Overall Sentiment
ANSYS Neutral
Strategy Positive
: ANSYS presently has a consensus target price of $396.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.80%. Strategy has a consensus target price of $323.57, suggesting a potential upside of 73.13%. Given Strategy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Strategy is more favorable than ANSYS.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ANSYS
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Strategy
0 Sell rating(s)

5 Hold rating(s)

12 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ANSYS	$2.58B	12.74	$575.69M	$6.74	55.53
Strategy	$477.23M	130.71	-$3.85B	-$18.40	N/A

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ANSYS	22.95%	12.38%	9.47%
Strategy	-806.34%	-8.74%	-6.31%

Company	Overall Sentiment
ANSYS	Neutral
Strategy	Positive

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ANSYS	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Strategy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.78

Summary

Strategy beats ANSYS on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ANSS vs. The Competition

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Metric	ANSYS	COMP Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$32.91B	$144.15B	$37.08B	$11.76B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.96%	3.19%	5.26%
P/E Ratio	55.53	21.14	72.99	27.07
Price / Sales	12.74	5.14	619.52	73.40
Price / Cash	36.74	17.39	45.74	53.90
Price / Book	5.38	28.24	9.29	6.69
Net Income	$575.69M	$5.11B	$1.03B	$332.64M

ANSYS Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ANSS ANSYS	N/A	$374.30 flat	$396.00 +5.8%	N/A	$32.91B	$2.58B	55.53	3,200
INTU Intuit	4.9814 of 5 stars	$389.92 -1.5%	$636.10 +63.1%	-37.0%	$109.50B	$18.83B	25.25	18,200	Trending News
ADBE Adobe	4.7175 of 5 stars	$239.31 -2.5%	$338.15 +41.3%	-32.9%	$99.21B	$23.77B	13.94	31,360	Trending News
SNPS Synopsys	3.9638 of 5 stars	$498.54 -0.5%	$531.00 +6.5%	+5.3%	$95.94B	$8.01B	77.41	28,000	Positive News
CDNS Cadence Design Systems	4.3427 of 5 stars	$336.74 +1.2%	$377.06 +12.0%	+14.5%	$91.91B	$5.30B	82.94	13,800	Positive News Insider Trade

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