Which has preferable valuation & earnings, CRNC or MQ?

Marqeta has higher revenue and earnings than Cerence. Cerence is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marqeta, 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 Cerence $302.14M 1.57 -$18.71M -$0.45 N/A Marqeta $624.88M 2.69 -$13.93M $0.04 396.75

Is CRNC or MQ more profitable?

Marqeta has a net margin of 0.33% compared to Cerence's net margin of -6.50%. Cerence's return on equity of 22.81% beat Marqeta's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Cerence -6.50% 22.81% 5.65% Marqeta 0.33% 0.27% 0.15%

Which has better valuation & earnings, CRNC or WB?

Weibo has higher revenue and earnings than Cerence. Cerence is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Weibo, 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 Cerence $302.14M 1.57 -$18.71M -$0.45 N/A Weibo $1.76B 1.08 $449.02M $1.43 5.40

Is CRNC or WB more profitable?

Weibo has a net margin of 21.15% compared to Cerence's net margin of -6.50%. Cerence's return on equity of 22.81% beat Weibo's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Cerence -6.50% 22.81% 5.65% Weibo 21.15% 9.90% 5.52%

Which has higher earnings & valuation, APPN or CRNC?

Appian has higher revenue and earnings than Cerence. Cerence is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Appian, 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 Appian $726.94M 2.56 $1.23M $0.01 2,536.00 Cerence $302.14M 1.57 -$18.71M -$0.45 N/A

Is APPN or CRNC more profitable?

Appian has a net margin of 0.12% compared to Cerence's net margin of -6.50%. Cerence's return on equity of 22.81% beat Appian's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Appian 0.12% -26.12% 2.16% Cerence -6.50% 22.81% 5.65%

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CRNC or OPRA?

Opera has higher revenue and earnings than Cerence. Cerence is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Opera, 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 Cerence $302.14M 1.57 -$18.71M -$0.45 N/A Opera $614.83M 2.80 $108.28M $1.26 15.24

Is CRNC or OPRA more profitable?

Opera has a net margin of 17.72% compared to Cerence's net margin of -6.50%. Cerence's return on equity of 22.81% beat Opera's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Cerence -6.50% 22.81% 5.65% Opera 17.72% 8.54% 7.55%

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, EVCM or CRNC?

EverCommerce has higher revenue and earnings than Cerence. Cerence is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than EverCommerce, 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 EverCommerce $588.91M 3.06 $17.60M $0.17 59.82 Cerence $302.14M 1.57 -$18.71M -$0.45 N/A

Is EVCM or CRNC more profitable?

EverCommerce has a net margin of 5.47% compared to Cerence's net margin of -6.50%. Cerence's return on equity of 22.81% beat EverCommerce's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets EverCommerce 5.47% 3.37% 1.76% Cerence -6.50% 22.81% 5.65%

Cerence (CRNC) Competitors

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CRNC vs. MQ, WB, APPN, OPRA, and EVCM

Should you buy Cerence stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Cerence 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 Cerence include Marqeta (MQ), Weibo (WB), Appian (APPN), Opera (OPRA), and EverCommerce (EVCM). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Cerence compare to Marqeta?

Cerence (NASDAQ:CRNC) and Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ) are both small-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Cerence currently has a consensus target price of $10.67, indicating a potential upside of 1.88%. Marqeta has a consensus target price of $20.13, indicating a potential upside of 26.81%. Given Marqeta's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Marqeta is more favorable than Cerence.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cerence	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Marqeta	2 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.91

91.4% of Cerence shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Marqeta shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Cerence shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.6% of Marqeta shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Marqeta has a net margin of 0.33% compared to Cerence's net margin of -6.50%. Cerence's return on equity of 22.81% beat Marqeta's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cerence	-6.50%	22.81%	5.65%
Marqeta	0.33%	0.27%	0.15%

Cerence has a beta of 2.98, suggesting that its share price is 198% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marqeta has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Marqeta had 2 more articles in the media than Cerence. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Marqeta and 1 mentions for Cerence. Cerence's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Marqeta's score of 0.77 indicating that Cerence is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cerence	Very Positive
Marqeta	Positive

Marqeta has higher revenue and earnings than Cerence. Cerence is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marqeta, 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
Cerence	$302.14M	1.57	-$18.71M	-$0.45	N/A
Marqeta	$624.88M	2.69	-$13.93M	$0.04	396.75

Summary

Marqeta beats Cerence on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cerence compare to Weibo?

Cerence (NASDAQ:CRNC) and Weibo (NASDAQ:WB) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Weibo has a net margin of 21.15% compared to Cerence's net margin of -6.50%. Cerence's return on equity of 22.81% beat Weibo's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cerence	-6.50%	22.81%	5.65%
Weibo	21.15%	9.90%	5.52%

In the previous week, Cerence and Cerence both had 1 articles in the media. Cerence's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Weibo's score of 1.87 indicating that Cerence is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cerence	Very Positive
Weibo	Very Positive

Cerence has a beta of 2.98, indicating that its share price is 198% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Weibo has a beta of 0.21, indicating that its share price is 79% less volatile than the broader market.

Cerence currently has a consensus price target of $10.67, suggesting a potential upside of 1.88%. Weibo has a consensus price target of $11.90, suggesting a potential upside of 54.15%. Given Weibo's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Weibo is more favorable than Cerence.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cerence	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Weibo	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Weibo has higher revenue and earnings than Cerence. Cerence is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Weibo, 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
Cerence	$302.14M	1.57	-$18.71M	-$0.45	N/A
Weibo	$1.76B	1.08	$449.02M	$1.43	5.40

91.4% of Cerence shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.8% of Weibo shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Cerence shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 41.3% of Weibo shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Weibo beats Cerence on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cerence compare to Appian?

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

Appian has higher revenue and earnings than Cerence. Cerence is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Appian, 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
Appian	$726.94M	2.56	$1.23M	$0.01	2,536.00
Cerence	$302.14M	1.57	-$18.71M	-$0.45	N/A

In the previous week, Appian had 5 more articles in the media than Cerence. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Appian and 1 mentions for Cerence. Cerence's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Appian's score of 0.94 indicating that Cerence is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Appian	Positive
Cerence	Very Positive

Appian has a net margin of 0.12% compared to Cerence's net margin of -6.50%. Cerence's return on equity of 22.81% beat Appian's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Appian	0.12%	-26.12%	2.16%
Cerence	-6.50%	22.81%	5.65%

Appian presently has a consensus price target of $26.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.52%. Cerence has a consensus price target of $10.67, suggesting a potential upside of 1.88%. Given Appian's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Appian is more favorable than Cerence.

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
Cerence	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

52.7% of Appian shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.4% of Cerence shares are owned by institutional investors. 42.8% of Appian shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Cerence shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Appian has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cerence has a beta of 2.98, suggesting that its stock price is 198% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

How does Cerence compare to Opera?

Cerence (NASDAQ:CRNC) and Opera (NASDAQ:OPRA) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, dividends and earnings.

Opera has a net margin of 17.72% compared to Cerence's net margin of -6.50%. Cerence's return on equity of 22.81% beat Opera's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cerence	-6.50%	22.81%	5.65%
Opera	17.72%	8.54%	7.55%

Cerence presently has a consensus target price of $10.67, indicating a potential upside of 1.88%. Opera has a consensus target price of $21.50, indicating a potential upside of 11.98%. Given Opera's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Opera is more favorable than Cerence.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cerence	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Opera	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

91.4% of Cerence shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Opera shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Cerence shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 84.4% of Opera shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Cerence has a beta of 2.98, suggesting that its stock price is 198% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Opera has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Opera had 7 more articles in the media than Cerence. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Opera and 1 mentions for Cerence. Cerence's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Opera's score of 0.48 indicating that Cerence is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cerence	Very Positive
Opera	Neutral

Opera has higher revenue and earnings than Cerence. Cerence is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Opera, 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
Cerence	$302.14M	1.57	-$18.71M	-$0.45	N/A
Opera	$614.83M	2.80	$108.28M	$1.26	15.24

Summary

Opera beats Cerence on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cerence compare to EverCommerce?

EverCommerce (NASDAQ:EVCM) and Cerence (NASDAQ:CRNC) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, risk and earnings.

EverCommerce has a net margin of 5.47% compared to Cerence's net margin of -6.50%. Cerence's return on equity of 22.81% beat EverCommerce's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
EverCommerce	5.47%	3.37%	1.76%
Cerence	-6.50%	22.81%	5.65%

97.9% of EverCommerce shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.4% of Cerence shares are held by institutional investors. 10.1% of EverCommerce shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Cerence shares are held 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.

EverCommerce has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cerence has a beta of 2.98, meaning that its stock price is 198% more volatile than the broader market.

EverCommerce currently has a consensus target price of $11.25, suggesting a potential upside of 10.62%. Cerence has a consensus target price of $10.67, suggesting a potential upside of 1.88%. Given EverCommerce's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe EverCommerce is more favorable than Cerence.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
EverCommerce	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.09
Cerence	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

EverCommerce has higher revenue and earnings than Cerence. Cerence is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than EverCommerce, 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
EverCommerce	$588.91M	3.06	$17.60M	$0.17	59.82
Cerence	$302.14M	1.57	-$18.71M	-$0.45	N/A

In the previous week, EverCommerce had 16 more articles in the media than Cerence. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for EverCommerce and 1 mentions for Cerence. Cerence's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat EverCommerce's score of 0.32 indicating that Cerence is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
EverCommerce	Neutral
Cerence	Very Positive

Summary

EverCommerce beats Cerence on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CRNC vs. The Competition

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Metric	Cerence	IT Services Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$473.12M	$12.23B	$39.23B	$12.66B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.77%	3.19%	8.00%
P/E Ratio	-23.27	45.31	170.86	24.51
Price / Sales	1.57	8.04	600.74	86.52
Price / Cash	24.11	23.43	45.82	49.38
Price / Book	3.01	3.25	9.59	6.43
Net Income	-$18.71M	$522.59M	$1.07B	$331.16M
7 Day Performance	-2.24%	-1.67%	-0.29%	0.35%
1 Month Performance	-1.41%	-1.98%	-0.51%	0.57%
1 Year Performance	12.22%	-21.01%	142.71%	22.26%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CRNC Cerence	1.3925 of 5 stars	$10.47 +0.1%	$10.67 +1.9%	+12.2%	$473.12M	$302.14M	N/A	1,300	Positive News
MQ Marqeta	4.1326 of 5 stars	$16.83 -3.3%	$20.13 +19.6%	-30.5%	$1.85B	$624.88M	420.86	960	Short Interest Decrease Gap Up
WB Weibo	4.559 of 5 stars	$7.57 +2.9%	$11.90 +57.2%	-20.7%	$1.81B	$1.76B	5.29	5,651	Positive News
APPN Appian	2.4814 of 5 stars	$24.38 -0.1%	$26.00 +6.6%	-11.6%	$1.79B	$726.94M	2,440.44	2,149	News Coverage Insider Trade
OPRA Opera	4.445 of 5 stars	$20.54 +3.2%	$21.50 +4.7%	+4.1%	$1.78B	$614.83M	16.30	630	Ex-Dividend Analyst Forecast

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