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DBX vs. ZM, IOT, BSP, PTC, and U

Should you buy Dropbox stock or one of its competitors? Dropbox's main competitors and comparable companies include Zoom Communications (ZM), Samsara (IOT), Bending Spoons (BSP), PTC (PTC), and Unity Software (U). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "application software" industry.

How does Dropbox compare to Zoom Communications?

Dropbox (NASDAQ:DBX) and Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:ZM) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Zoom Communications has a net margin of 65.19% compared to Dropbox's net margin of 17.49%. Zoom Communications' return on equity of 10.86% beat Dropbox's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dropbox17.49% -24.26% 15.88%
Zoom Communications 65.19%10.86%8.93%

Dropbox presently has a consensus target price of $29.75, suggesting a potential downside of 21.36%. Zoom Communications has a consensus target price of $114.48, suggesting a potential upside of 19.53%. Given Zoom Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Zoom Communications is more favorable than Dropbox.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dropbox
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.75
Zoom Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.59

In the previous week, Zoom Communications had 47 more articles in the media than Dropbox. MarketBeat recorded 54 mentions for Zoom Communications and 7 mentions for Dropbox. Dropbox's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Zoom Communications' score of 0.49 indicating that Dropbox is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dropbox
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Zoom Communications
17 Very Positive mention(s)
14 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dropbox$2.52B3.39$508.40M$1.8021.02
Zoom Communications$4.87B5.74$1.90B$10.808.87

Dropbox has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zoom Communications has a beta of 1.03, indicating that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

94.8% of Dropbox shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.5% of Zoom Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 35.5% of Dropbox shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.8% of Zoom Communications shares are held by company 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.

Summary

Zoom Communications beats Dropbox on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dropbox compare to Samsara?

Samsara (NYSE:IOT) and Dropbox (NASDAQ:DBX) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

Samsara presently has a consensus price target of $51.68, indicating a potential upside of 15.01%. Dropbox has a consensus price target of $29.75, indicating a potential downside of 21.36%. Given Samsara's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Samsara is more favorable than Dropbox.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Samsara
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Dropbox
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.75

96.0% of Samsara shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.8% of Dropbox shares are owned by institutional investors. 35.1% of Samsara shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 35.5% of Dropbox shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Samsara$1.85B14.24-$9.12M$0.16280.86
Dropbox$2.52B3.39$508.40M$1.8021.02

Dropbox has a net margin of 17.49% compared to Samsara's net margin of 4.90%. Samsara's return on equity of 4.13% beat Dropbox's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Samsara4.90% 4.13% 2.35%
Dropbox 17.49%-24.26%15.88%

In the previous week, Samsara had 3 more articles in the media than Dropbox. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Samsara and 7 mentions for Dropbox. Samsara's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Dropbox's score of 0.83 indicating that Samsara is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Samsara
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dropbox
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Samsara has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dropbox has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Samsara beats Dropbox on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dropbox compare to Bending Spoons?

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

Dropbox has a net margin of 17.49% compared to Bending Spoons' net margin of 0.00%. Bending Spoons' return on equity of 0.00% beat Dropbox's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dropbox17.49% -24.26% 15.88%
Bending Spoons N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Dropbox had 2 more articles in the media than Bending Spoons. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Dropbox and 5 mentions for Bending Spoons. Dropbox's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Bending Spoons' score of 0.42 indicating that Dropbox is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dropbox
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Bending Spoons
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Dropbox presently has a consensus target price of $29.75, suggesting a potential downside of 21.36%. Bending Spoons has a consensus target price of $44.00, suggesting a potential downside of 0.18%. Given Bending Spoons' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bending Spoons is more favorable than Dropbox.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dropbox
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.75
Bending Spoons
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.42

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dropbox$2.52B3.39$508.40M$1.8021.02
Bending Spoons$1.31B20.27-$140K$0.7856.51

94.8% of Dropbox shares are held by institutional investors. 35.5% of Dropbox shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Bending Spoons shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Dropbox beats Bending Spoons on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dropbox compare to PTC?

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

PTC has a net margin of 41.67% compared to Dropbox's net margin of 17.49%. PTC's return on equity of 25.31% beat Dropbox's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PTC41.67% 25.31% 14.55%
Dropbox 17.49%-24.26%15.88%

In the previous week, PTC had 2 more articles in the media than Dropbox. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for PTC and 7 mentions for Dropbox. Dropbox's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat PTC's score of 0.34 indicating that Dropbox is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PTC
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Dropbox
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

PTC has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dropbox has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PTC$2.95B7.12$734M$10.3418.74
Dropbox$2.52B3.39$508.40M$1.8021.02

PTC presently has a consensus price target of $200.06, suggesting a potential upside of 3.23%. Dropbox has a consensus price target of $29.75, suggesting a potential downside of 21.36%. Given PTC's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe PTC is more favorable than Dropbox.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PTC
0 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
Dropbox
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.75

95.1% of PTC shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.8% of Dropbox shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of PTC shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 35.5% of Dropbox 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.

Summary

PTC beats Dropbox on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dropbox compare to Unity Software?

Dropbox (NASDAQ:DBX) and Unity Software (NYSE:U) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

94.8% of Dropbox shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.5% of Unity Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 35.5% of Dropbox shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Unity Software shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dropbox has a net margin of 17.49% compared to Unity Software's net margin of -28.97%. Unity Software's return on equity of 4.64% beat Dropbox's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dropbox17.49% -24.26% 15.88%
Unity Software -28.97%4.64%2.16%

In the previous week, Dropbox and Dropbox both had 7 articles in the media. Dropbox's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Unity Software's score of 0.37 indicating that Dropbox is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dropbox
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Unity Software
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Dropbox has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Unity Software has a beta of 2.11, suggesting that its share price is 111% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dropbox$2.52B3.39$508.40M$1.8021.02
Unity Software$1.85B9.72-$402.77M-$1.36N/A

Dropbox presently has a consensus target price of $29.75, suggesting a potential downside of 21.36%. Unity Software has a consensus target price of $48.01, suggesting a potential upside of 17.47%. Given Unity Software's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Unity Software is more favorable than Dropbox.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dropbox
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.75
Unity Software
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Summary

Dropbox beats Unity Software on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DBX vs. The Competition

MetricDropboxSoftware IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$8.54B$16.74B$29.31B$12.54B
Dividend YieldN/A3.40%2.86%42.77%
P/E Ratio21.02145.2978.3025.54
Price / Sales3.391,269.91575.91101.26
Price / Cash12.6247.6946.0551.38
Price / Book-5.119.137.715.99
Net Income$508.40M$430.62M$766.52M$381.97M
7 Day Performance6.35%1.94%-0.05%-0.45%
1 Month Performance17.05%-0.26%-5.56%-7.80%
1 Year Performance28.85%3.02%158.55%-7.22%

Dropbox Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DBX
Dropbox
2.355 of 5 stars
$37.83
+0.9%
$29.75
-21.4%
+28.8%$8.54B$2.52B21.022,113
ZM
Zoom Communications
4.3734 of 5 stars
$97.94
+0.2%
$113.62
+16.0%
+13.6%$28.52B$4.87B9.077,438
IOT
Samsara
3.4461 of 5 stars
$41.72
+0.4%
$51.68
+23.9%
+14.7%$24.33B$1.62B260.744,100
BSP
Bending Spoons
2.0861 of 5 stars
$37.04
-2.6%
$44.00
+18.8%
N/A$22.84B$1.31B47.492,187
PTC
PTC
3.405 of 5 stars
$194.39
0.0%
$200.06
+2.9%
-5.4%$21.10B$2.95B18.807,642

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