Docusign (DOCU) Competitors

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DOCU vs. ADBE, ADSK, BRZE, MSFT, and ZM

Should you buy Docusign stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Docusign 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 Docusign include Adobe (ADBE), Autodesk (ADSK), Braze (BRZE), Microsoft (MSFT), and Zoom Communications (ZM). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Docusign compare to Adobe?

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

Docusign has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Adobe has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

Adobe has higher revenue and earnings than Docusign. Adobe is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Docusign, 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
Docusign	$3.22B	2.88	$309.08M	$1.48	32.24
Adobe	$23.77B	4.21	$7.13B	$17.17	14.42

Adobe has a net margin of 29.48% compared to Docusign's net margin of 9.60%. Adobe's return on equity of 64.48% beat Docusign's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Docusign	9.60%	16.86%	8.27%
Adobe	29.48%	64.48%	25.71%

Docusign currently has a consensus target price of $61.40, indicating a potential upside of 28.69%. Adobe has a consensus target price of $338.15, indicating a potential upside of 36.57%. Given Adobe's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Adobe is more favorable than Docusign.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Docusign	2 Sell rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.05
Adobe	5 Sell rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.19

In the previous week, Adobe had 41 more articles in the media than Docusign. MarketBeat recorded 57 mentions for Adobe and 16 mentions for Docusign. Adobe's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Docusign's score of 0.70 indicating that Adobe is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Docusign	7 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Adobe	36 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

77.6% of Docusign shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of Adobe shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Docusign shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Adobe shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Adobe beats Docusign on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Docusign compare to Autodesk?

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

Docusign has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Autodesk has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

Autodesk has higher revenue and earnings than Docusign. Docusign is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Autodesk, 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
Docusign	$3.22B	2.88	$309.08M	$1.48	32.24
Autodesk	$7.21B	6.93	$1.12B	$5.24	45.16

Autodesk has a net margin of 15.60% compared to Docusign's net margin of 9.60%. Autodesk's return on equity of 53.51% beat Docusign's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Docusign	9.60%	16.86%	8.27%
Autodesk	15.60%	53.51%	13.37%

Docusign currently has a consensus target price of $61.40, indicating a potential upside of 28.69%. Autodesk has a consensus target price of $333.07, indicating a potential upside of 40.76%. Given Autodesk's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Autodesk is more favorable than Docusign.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Docusign	2 Sell rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.05
Autodesk	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	23 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.87

In the previous week, Autodesk had 1 more articles in the media than Docusign. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Autodesk and 16 mentions for Docusign. Autodesk's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Docusign's score of 0.70 indicating that Autodesk is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Docusign	7 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Autodesk	8 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

77.6% of Docusign shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.2% of Autodesk shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Docusign shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Autodesk shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Autodesk beats Docusign on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Docusign compare to Braze?

Braze (NASDAQ:BRZE) and Docusign (NASDAQ:DOCU) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings and risk.

Docusign has higher revenue and earnings than Braze. Braze is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Docusign, 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
Braze	$738.18M	3.21	-$131.29M	-$1.22	N/A
Docusign	$3.22B	2.88	$309.08M	$1.48	32.24

Docusign has a net margin of 9.60% compared to Braze's net margin of -17.78%. Docusign's return on equity of 16.86% beat Braze's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Braze	-17.78%	-18.75%	-10.60%
Docusign	9.60%	16.86%	8.27%

Braze has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Docusign has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Docusign had 13 more articles in the media than Braze. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Docusign and 3 mentions for Braze. Braze's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Docusign's score of 0.70 indicating that Braze is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Braze	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Docusign	7 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Braze currently has a consensus target price of $36.90, suggesting a potential upside of 76.83%. Docusign has a consensus target price of $61.40, suggesting a potential upside of 28.69%. Given Braze's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Braze is more favorable than Docusign.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Braze	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
Docusign	2 Sell rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.05

90.5% of Braze shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.6% of Docusign shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.2% of Braze shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Docusign 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.

Summary

Docusign beats Braze on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Docusign compare to Microsoft?

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

Microsoft has higher revenue and earnings than Docusign. Microsoft is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Docusign, 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
Microsoft	$281.72B	11.13	$101.83B	$16.80	25.11
Docusign	$3.22B	2.88	$309.08M	$1.48	32.24

71.1% of Microsoft shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.6% of Docusign shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Microsoft shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Docusign 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.

Microsoft has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Docusign has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Microsoft has a net margin of 39.34% compared to Docusign's net margin of 9.60%. Microsoft's return on equity of 31.94% beat Docusign's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Microsoft	39.34%	31.94%	18.47%
Docusign	9.60%	16.86%	8.27%

In the previous week, Microsoft had 302 more articles in the media than Docusign. MarketBeat recorded 318 mentions for Microsoft and 16 mentions for Docusign. Microsoft's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Docusign's score of 0.70 indicating that Microsoft is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Microsoft	164 Very Positive mention(s)	47 Positive mention(s)	64 Neutral mention(s)	29 Negative mention(s)	9 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Docusign	7 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Microsoft presently has a consensus target price of $560.88, suggesting a potential upside of 32.94%. Docusign has a consensus target price of $61.40, suggesting a potential upside of 28.69%. Given Microsoft's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Microsoft is more favorable than Docusign.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Microsoft	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	39 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85
Docusign	2 Sell rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.05

Summary

Microsoft beats Docusign on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Docusign compare to Zoom Communications?

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

Zoom Communications presently has a consensus target price of $96.57, suggesting a potential downside of 3.58%. Docusign has a consensus target price of $61.40, suggesting a potential upside of 28.69%. Given Docusign's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Docusign is more favorable than Zoom Communications.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Zoom Communications	1 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.48
Docusign	2 Sell rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.05

Zoom Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Docusign. Zoom Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Docusign, 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
Zoom Communications	$4.87B	6.06	$1.90B	$6.20	16.15
Docusign	$3.22B	2.88	$309.08M	$1.48	32.24

Zoom Communications has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Docusign has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

66.5% of Zoom Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.6% of Docusign shares are held by institutional investors. 11.5% of Zoom Communications shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Docusign 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.

Zoom Communications has a net margin of 39.03% compared to Docusign's net margin of 9.60%. Docusign's return on equity of 16.86% beat Zoom Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Zoom Communications	39.03%	11.88%	9.68%
Docusign	9.60%	16.86%	8.27%

In the previous week, Zoom Communications had 3 more articles in the media than Docusign. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Zoom Communications and 16 mentions for Docusign. Zoom Communications' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Docusign's score of 0.70 indicating that Zoom Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Zoom Communications	13 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Docusign	7 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Zoom Communications beats Docusign on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DOCU vs. The Competition

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Metric	Docusign	INTERNET SOFTWARE Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$8.84B	$16.58B	$39.66B	$12.47B
Dividend Yield	N/A	4.90%	3.20%	5.26%
P/E Ratio	32.24	60.49	165.23	25.23
Price / Sales	2.88	38.45	634.65	82.39
Price / Cash	12.45	64.53	48.70	56.04
Price / Book	4.98	8.78	10.50	6.91
Net Income	$309.08M	$379.18M	$1.03B	$334.11M
7 Day Performance	-0.40%	-4.27%	-1.44%	-0.02%
1 Month Performance	3.58%	-0.31%	5.47%	1.15%
1 Year Performance	-48.38%	-9.61%	161.36%	30.68%

Docusign 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)
DOCU Docusign	4.231 of 5 stars	$47.71 +4.9%	$61.40 +28.7%	-47.3%	$8.84B	$3.22B	32.24	7,044
ADBE Adobe	4.8363 of 5 stars	$253.04 -1.4%	$338.15 +33.6%	-38.8%	$102.28B	$23.77B	14.74	31,360	Trending News Gap Up
ADSK Autodesk	4.1159 of 5 stars	$244.50 -2.6%	$335.93 +37.4%	-20.0%	$51.62B	$7.21B	46.66	14,300	Analyst Forecast
BRZE Braze	3.3846 of 5 stars	$21.72 -3.9%	$36.90 +69.9%	-42.6%	$2.46B	$738.18M	N/A	1,988	Positive News
MSFT Microsoft	4.9967 of 5 stars	$415.00 -1.4%	$562.69 +35.6%	-6.9%	$3.08T	$281.72B	24.70	228,000	Trending News Analyst Upgrade Options Volume Analyst Revision

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