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FLYW vs. KLAR, WEX, RELY, PAY, and SEZL

Should you buy Flywire stock or one of its competitors? Flywire's main competitors and comparable companies include Klarna Group (KLAR), WEX (WEX), Remitly Global (RELY), Paymentus (PAY), and Sezzle (SEZL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "transaction & payment processing services" industry.

How does Flywire compare to Klarna Group?

Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) and Flywire (NASDAQ:FLYW) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Klarna Group had 7 more articles in the media than Flywire. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Klarna Group and 15 mentions for Flywire. Flywire's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat Klarna Group's score of -0.13 indicating that Flywire is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Klarna Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Flywire
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Klarna Group currently has a consensus target price of $30.39, suggesting a potential upside of 113.11%. Flywire has a consensus target price of $19.85, suggesting a potential upside of 5.34%. Given Klarna Group's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Klarna Group is more favorable than Flywire.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Klarna Group
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.39
Flywire
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47

95.9% of Flywire shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of Flywire 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Klarna Group$3.51B1.53-$294M-$0.37N/A
Flywire$623.03M3.68$13.50M$0.2672.46

Flywire has a net margin of 4.77% compared to Klarna Group's net margin of -3.54%. Flywire's return on equity of 4.08% beat Klarna Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Klarna Group-3.54% -5.39% -0.76%
Flywire 4.77%4.08%2.81%

Summary

Flywire beats Klarna Group on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Flywire compare to WEX?

WEX (NYSE:WEX) and Flywire (NASDAQ:FLYW) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and dividends.

WEX currently has a consensus target price of $183.30, suggesting a potential downside of 7.46%. Flywire has a consensus target price of $19.85, suggesting a potential upside of 5.34%. Given Flywire's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Flywire is more favorable than WEX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
WEX
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Flywire
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47

In the previous week, Flywire had 3 more articles in the media than WEX. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Flywire and 12 mentions for WEX. WEX's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Flywire's score of 0.45 indicating that WEX is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
WEX
7 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Flywire
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

WEX has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Flywire has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

97.5% of WEX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.9% of Flywire shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of WEX shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Flywire shares are owned by company 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.

WEX has a net margin of 12.56% compared to Flywire's net margin of 4.77%. WEX's return on equity of 43.19% beat Flywire's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
WEX12.56% 43.19% 3.53%
Flywire 4.77%4.08%2.81%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
WEX$2.66B2.54$304.10M$10.0419.73
Flywire$623.03M3.68$13.50M$0.2672.46

Summary

WEX and Flywire tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Flywire compare to Remitly Global?

Remitly Global (NASDAQ:RELY) and Flywire (NASDAQ:FLYW) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends and earnings.

Remitly Global has a net margin of 16.85% compared to Flywire's net margin of 4.77%. Remitly Global's return on equity of 33.33% beat Flywire's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Remitly Global16.85% 33.33% 21.92%
Flywire 4.77%4.08%2.81%

Remitly Global presently has a consensus target price of $27.78, indicating a potential upside of 7.87%. Flywire has a consensus target price of $19.85, indicating a potential upside of 5.34%. Given Remitly Global's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Remitly Global is more favorable than Flywire.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Remitly Global
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.08
Flywire
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Remitly Global$1.64B3.33$67.93M$1.3918.53
Flywire$623.03M3.68$13.50M$0.2672.46

In the previous week, Remitly Global had 3 more articles in the media than Flywire. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Remitly Global and 15 mentions for Flywire. Remitly Global's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat Flywire's score of 0.45 indicating that Remitly Global is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Remitly Global
14 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Flywire
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

74.3% of Remitly Global shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.9% of Flywire shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.5% of Remitly Global shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Flywire shares are owned by 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.

Remitly Global has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Flywire has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Remitly Global beats Flywire on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Flywire compare to Paymentus?

Flywire (NASDAQ:FLYW) and Paymentus (NYSE:PAY) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Flywire has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paymentus has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Flywire$623.03M3.68$13.50M$0.2672.46
Paymentus$1.20B4.16$66.94M$0.6659.83

In the previous week, Flywire had 10 more articles in the media than Paymentus. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Flywire and 5 mentions for Paymentus. Paymentus' average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Flywire's score of 0.45 indicating that Paymentus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Flywire
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Paymentus
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Paymentus has a net margin of 6.24% compared to Flywire's net margin of 4.77%. Paymentus' return on equity of 15.26% beat Flywire's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Flywire4.77% 4.08% 2.81%
Paymentus 6.24%15.26%12.80%

95.9% of Flywire shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.4% of Paymentus shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of Flywire shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 55.8% of Paymentus shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Flywire presently has a consensus price target of $19.85, indicating a potential upside of 5.34%. Paymentus has a consensus price target of $38.67, indicating a potential downside of 2.08%. Given Flywire's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Flywire is more favorable than Paymentus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Flywire
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
Paymentus
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Summary

Paymentus beats Flywire on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Flywire compare to Sezzle?

Flywire (NASDAQ:FLYW) and Sezzle (NASDAQ:SEZL) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

95.9% of Flywire shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.0% of Sezzle shares are held by institutional investors. 5.0% of Flywire shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 49.5% of Sezzle shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Flywire presently has a consensus price target of $19.85, indicating a potential upside of 5.34%. Sezzle has a consensus price target of $146.50, indicating a potential upside of 18.59%. Given Sezzle's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Sezzle is more favorable than Flywire.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Flywire
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
Sezzle
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Flywire$623.03M3.68$13.50M$0.2672.46
Sezzle$531.89M7.82$133.13M$4.6026.86

Sezzle has a net margin of 30.35% compared to Flywire's net margin of 4.77%. Sezzle's return on equity of 83.48% beat Flywire's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Flywire4.77% 4.08% 2.81%
Sezzle 30.35%83.48%37.55%

Flywire has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sezzle has a beta of 6.76, meaning that its stock price is 576% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Flywire and Flywire both had 15 articles in the media. Sezzle's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Flywire's score of 0.45 indicating that Sezzle is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Flywire
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sezzle
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Sezzle beats Flywire on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FLYW vs. The Competition

MetricFlywireFinancial Services IndustryFinance SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.34B$27.38B$14.10B$12.81B
Dividend YieldN/A6.02%5.89%11.02%
P/E Ratio72.4619.9626.7124.12
Price / Sales3.68437.87520.7894.09
Price / Cash47.11159.7839.1453.65
Price / Book2.813.212.186.20
Net Income$13.50M$1.09B$1.31B$348.07M
7 Day Performance0.05%10.28%1.38%0.67%
1 Month Performance18.57%12.96%2.94%4.84%
1 Year Performance44.48%-2.10%11.49%16.83%

Flywire Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FLYW
Flywire
2.8488 of 5 stars
$18.84
-1.9%
$19.85
+5.3%
+49.6%$2.34B$623.03M72.461,400
KLAR
Klarna Group
3.2035 of 5 stars
$19.55
-6.0%
$32.28
+65.1%
N/A$7.85B$3.51BN/A2,831
WEX
WEX
2.2943 of 5 stars
$188.83
-1.5%
$183.30
-2.9%
+16.6%$6.54B$2.66B18.816,600
RELY
Remitly Global
3.8512 of 5 stars
$26.30
flat
$27.67
+5.2%
+39.9%$5.57B$1.64B18.923,200
PAY
Paymentus
3.2088 of 5 stars
$40.61
-3.0%
$38.67
-4.8%
+4.6%$5.27B$1.36B61.531,340

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