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APPN vs. ESTC, PAYC, DSGX, PSN, and DBX

Should you buy Appian stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Appian 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 Appian include Elastic (ESTC), Paycom Software (PAYC), The Descartes Systems Group (DSGX), Parsons (PSN), and Dropbox (DBX). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Appian compare to Elastic?

Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) and Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Elastic presently has a consensus target price of $80.04, suggesting a potential upside of 33.44%. Appian has a consensus target price of $26.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.59%. Given Elastic's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Elastic is more favorable than Appian.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Elastic
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
Appian
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86

In the previous week, Elastic had 24 more articles in the media than Appian. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Elastic and 4 mentions for Appian. Appian's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Elastic's score of 0.17 indicating that Appian is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Elastic
13 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Appian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Elastic has a net margin of 21.14% compared to Appian's net margin of 0.12%. Elastic's return on equity of -1.82% beat Appian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elastic21.14% -1.82% -0.67%
Appian 0.12%-26.12%2.16%

97.0% of Elastic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.7% of Appian shares are held by institutional investors. 12.7% of Elastic shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 43.0% of Appian 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.

Elastic has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Appian has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elastic$1.74B3.57$367.77M$3.5017.14
Appian$762.69M2.26$1.23M$0.012,351.10

Summary

Elastic beats Appian on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Appian compare to Paycom Software?

Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) and Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Paycom Software and Paycom Software both had 4 articles in the media. Paycom Software's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Appian's score of 0.35 indicating that Paycom Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Paycom Software
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Appian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Paycom Software has a net margin of 22.44% compared to Appian's net margin of 0.12%. Paycom Software's return on equity of 28.34% beat Appian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paycom Software22.44% 28.34% 8.29%
Appian 0.12%-26.12%2.16%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paycom Software$2.09B3.06$453.40M$8.6515.55
Appian$762.69M2.26$1.23M$0.012,351.10

Paycom Software has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Appian has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

Paycom Software presently has a consensus price target of $159.67, suggesting a potential upside of 18.71%. Appian has a consensus price target of $26.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.59%. Given Paycom Software's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Paycom Software is more favorable than Appian.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paycom Software
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Appian
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86

87.8% of Paycom Software shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.7% of Appian shares are held by institutional investors. 13.2% of Paycom Software shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 43.0% of Appian shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Paycom Software beats Appian on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Appian compare to The Descartes Systems Group?

The Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ:DSGX) and Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

The Descartes Systems Group has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Appian has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

The Descartes Systems Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Appian. The Descartes Systems Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Appian, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Descartes Systems Group$728.99M8.70$163.77M$2.0036.94
Appian$762.69M2.26$1.23M$0.012,351.10

In the previous week, The Descartes Systems Group had 15 more articles in the media than Appian. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for The Descartes Systems Group and 4 mentions for Appian. The Descartes Systems Group's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Appian's score of 0.35 indicating that The Descartes Systems Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
The Descartes Systems Group
7 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Appian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

The Descartes Systems Group has a net margin of 23.35% compared to Appian's net margin of 0.12%. The Descartes Systems Group's return on equity of 11.17% beat Appian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Descartes Systems Group23.35% 11.17% 9.52%
Appian 0.12%-26.12%2.16%

77.7% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.7% of Appian shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 43.0% of Appian shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

The Descartes Systems Group currently has a consensus target price of $103.17, suggesting a potential upside of 39.65%. Appian has a consensus target price of $26.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.59%. Given The Descartes Systems Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe The Descartes Systems Group is more favorable than Appian.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Descartes Systems Group
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Appian
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86

Summary

The Descartes Systems Group beats Appian on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Appian compare to Parsons?

Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) and Parsons (NYSE:PSN) are both computer software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Parsons had 8 more articles in the media than Appian. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Parsons and 4 mentions for Appian. Parsons' average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Appian's score of 0.35 indicating that Parsons is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Appian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Parsons
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Appian$762.69M2.26$1.23M$0.012,351.10
Parsons$6.30B0.97$241.14M$2.0927.31

Parsons has a net margin of 3.62% compared to Appian's net margin of 0.12%. Parsons' return on equity of 11.52% beat Appian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Appian0.12% -26.12% 2.16%
Parsons 3.62%11.52%5.36%

Appian presently has a consensus price target of $26.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.59%. Parsons has a consensus price target of $76.92, suggesting a potential upside of 34.76%. Given Parsons' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Parsons is more favorable than Appian.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Appian
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86
Parsons
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Appian has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Parsons has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

52.7% of Appian shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.0% of Parsons shares are held by institutional investors. 43.0% of Appian shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Parsons shares are held by 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.

Summary

Parsons beats Appian on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Appian compare to Dropbox?

Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) and Dropbox (NASDAQ:DBX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Appian$762.69M2.26$1.23M$0.012,351.10
Dropbox$2.53B2.49$508.40M$1.8314.74

Appian has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dropbox has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Appian presently has a consensus price target of $26.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.59%. Dropbox has a consensus price target of $27.00, indicating a potential upside of 0.12%. Given Appian's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Appian is more favorable than Dropbox.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Appian
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86
Dropbox
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83

In the previous week, Dropbox had 8 more articles in the media than Appian. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Dropbox and 4 mentions for Appian. Dropbox's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Appian's score of 0.35 indicating that Dropbox is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Appian
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Dropbox
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Dropbox has a net margin of 18.71% compared to Appian's net margin of 0.12%. Appian's return on equity of -26.12% beat Dropbox's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Appian0.12% -26.12% 2.16%
Dropbox 18.71%-30.01%17.41%

52.7% of Appian shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.8% of Dropbox shares are held by institutional investors. 43.0% of Appian shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 35.5% of Dropbox shares are held by 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.

Summary

Dropbox beats Appian on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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APPN vs. The Competition

MetricAppianINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.73B$16.13B$37.66B$11.73B
Dividend YieldN/A3.09%3.14%5.62%
P/E Ratio2,353.4561.3979.4423.79
Price / Sales2.2625.28610.0785.09
Price / Cash114.4071.2447.7254.72
Price / Book-37.326.079.526.73
Net Income$1.23M$386.39M$1.07B$337.26M
7 Day Performance-4.31%-6.43%-4.20%-2.07%
1 Month Performance14.52%-0.70%2.59%0.68%
1 Year Performance-24.38%-11.58%153.96%24.60%

Appian Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
APPN
Appian
3.2255 of 5 stars
$23.51
+0.3%
$26.00
+10.6%
-25.5%$1.73B$762.69M2,353.452,149
ESTC
Elastic
4.6197 of 5 stars
$67.89
+4.9%
$80.04
+17.9%
-28.4%$6.70B$1.74B19.403,537
PAYC
Paycom Software
4.2118 of 5 stars
$148.89
+6.6%
$159.67
+7.2%
-46.0%$6.65B$2.09B17.215,770
DSGX
The Descartes Systems Group
4.5927 of 5 stars
$79.85
+8.2%
$105.45
+32.1%
-26.2%$6.35B$728.99M42.932,403
PSN
Parsons
4.5281 of 5 stars
$60.75
+2.8%
$77.15
+27.0%
-19.0%$6.32B$6.36B29.0721,000

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