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FORR vs. MG, ROMA, SPIR, PPHC, and VACI

Should you buy Forrester Research stock or one of its competitors? Forrester Research's main competitors and comparable companies include Mistras Group (MG), Roma Green Finance (ROMA), Spire Global (SPIR), Public Policy (PPHC), and Viking Acquisition Corp. I (VACI). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "research & consulting services" industry.

How does Forrester Research compare to Mistras Group?

Mistras Group (NYSE:MG) and Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mistras Group$724.02M0.84$16.84M$0.8322.89
Forrester Research$396.89M0.57-$119.36M-$2.25N/A

Mistras Group presently has a consensus price target of $19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.00%. Given Mistras Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Mistras Group is more favorable than Forrester Research.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mistras Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Forrester Research
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

In the previous week, Forrester Research had 4 more articles in the media than Mistras Group. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Forrester Research and 8 mentions for Mistras Group. Forrester Research's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Mistras Group's score of 0.43 indicating that Forrester Research is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Mistras Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Forrester Research
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Mistras Group has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Forrester Research has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

74.9% of Mistras Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.2% of Forrester Research shares are held by institutional investors. 7.1% of Mistras Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 40.7% of Forrester Research 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.

Mistras Group has a net margin of 3.65% compared to Forrester Research's net margin of -11.17%. Mistras Group's return on equity of 14.66% beat Forrester Research's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mistras Group3.65% 14.66% 5.89%
Forrester Research -11.17%6.19%1.93%

Summary

Mistras Group beats Forrester Research on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Forrester Research compare to Roma Green Finance?

Roma Green Finance (NASDAQ:ROMA) and Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Roma Green Finance
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Forrester Research
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Roma Green Finance has a beta of 1.75, indicating that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Forrester Research has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

55.2% of Forrester Research shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Roma Green Finance shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 40.7% of Forrester Research shares are held by 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.

In the previous week, Forrester Research had 11 more articles in the media than Roma Green Finance. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Forrester Research and 1 mentions for Roma Green Finance. Forrester Research's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Roma Green Finance's score of -0.87 indicating that Forrester Research is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Roma Green Finance
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
Forrester Research
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Roma Green Finance has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Forrester Research.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Roma Green Finance$1.22M438.89-$3.50MN/AN/A
Forrester Research$396.89M0.57-$119.36M-$2.25N/A

Roma Green Finance has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Forrester Research's net margin of -11.17%. Forrester Research's return on equity of 6.19% beat Roma Green Finance's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Roma Green FinanceN/A N/A N/A
Forrester Research -11.17%6.19%1.93%

Summary

Forrester Research beats Roma Green Finance on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Forrester Research compare to Spire Global?

Spire Global (NYSE:SPIR) and Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Spire Global has a beta of 2.55, suggesting that its share price is 155% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Forrester Research has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

20.0% of Spire Global shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.2% of Forrester Research shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.0% of Spire Global shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 40.7% of Forrester Research shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Forrester Research had 10 more articles in the media than Spire Global. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Forrester Research and 2 mentions for Spire Global. Spire Global's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Forrester Research's score of 0.67 indicating that Spire Global is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Spire Global
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Forrester Research
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Forrester Research has a net margin of -11.17% compared to Spire Global's net margin of -145.22%. Forrester Research's return on equity of 6.19% beat Spire Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spire Global-145.22% -54.03% -30.80%
Forrester Research -11.17%6.19%1.93%

Spire Global currently has a consensus target price of $16.70, indicating a potential upside of 19.71%. Given Spire Global's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Spire Global is more favorable than Forrester Research.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spire Global
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Forrester Research
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spire Global$71.55M7.63$51.31M-$2.67N/A
Forrester Research$396.89M0.57-$119.36M-$2.25N/A

Summary

Spire Global and Forrester Research tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Forrester Research compare to Public Policy?

Public Policy (NASDAQ:PPHC) and Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk, earnings and valuation.

Forrester Research has a net margin of -11.17% compared to Public Policy's net margin of -18.85%. Forrester Research's return on equity of 6.19% beat Public Policy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Public Policy-18.85% -0.26% -0.11%
Forrester Research -11.17%6.19%1.93%

55.2% of Forrester Research shares are held by institutional investors. 14.6% of Public Policy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 40.7% of Forrester Research 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Public Policy$186.54M1.66-$39M$0.1192.91
Forrester Research$396.89M0.57-$119.36M-$2.25N/A

In the previous week, Forrester Research had 12 more articles in the media than Public Policy. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Forrester Research and 0 mentions for Public Policy. Forrester Research's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Public Policy's score of 0.00 indicating that Forrester Research is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Public Policy Neutral
Forrester Research Positive

Public Policy presently has a consensus price target of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 66.34%. Given Public Policy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Public Policy is more favorable than Forrester Research.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Public Policy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Forrester Research
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Summary

Forrester Research beats Public Policy on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Forrester Research compare to Viking Acquisition Corp. I?

Viking Acquisition Corp. I (NYSE:VACI) and Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Viking Acquisition Corp. I
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Forrester Research
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Viking Acquisition Corp. I has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Forrester Research's net margin of -11.17%. Forrester Research's return on equity of 6.19% beat Viking Acquisition Corp. I's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Viking Acquisition Corp. IN/A N/A N/A
Forrester Research -11.17%6.19%1.93%

Viking Acquisition Corp. I has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Forrester Research.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Viking Acquisition Corp. IN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forrester Research$396.89M0.57-$119.36M-$2.25N/A

In the previous week, Forrester Research had 11 more articles in the media than Viking Acquisition Corp. I. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Forrester Research and 1 mentions for Viking Acquisition Corp. I. Forrester Research's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Viking Acquisition Corp. I's score of 0.00 indicating that Forrester Research is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Viking Acquisition Corp. I
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Forrester Research
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

55.2% of Forrester Research shares are held by institutional investors. 40.7% of Forrester Research shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Forrester Research beats Viking Acquisition Corp. I on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FORR vs. The Competition

MetricForrester ResearchProfessional Services IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$225.05M$7.90B$10.64B$12.76B
Dividend YieldN/A3.76%97.23%10.69%
P/E Ratio-5.2537.6426.5424.06
Price / Sales0.5725.74319.6278.42
Price / Cash1.5423.2924.5453.57
Price / Book1.857.214.496.37
Net Income-$119.36M$237.15M$610.97M$347.38M
7 Day Performance3.87%0.60%-1.61%-0.23%
1 Month Performance29.61%7.20%1.90%1.77%
1 Year Performance24.82%-1.52%14.62%20.27%

Forrester Research Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FORR
Forrester Research
1.5683 of 5 stars
$11.82
+1.3%
N/A+21.4%$225.05M$396.89MN/A1,474
MG
Mistras Group
2.1566 of 5 stars
$17.89
-1.4%
$19.00
+6.2%
+112.4%$575.31M$724.02M21.764,800
ROMA
Roma Green Finance
0.0568 of 5 stars
$8.66
-3.8%
N/A+229.7%$521.92M$1.22MN/A16
SPIR
Spire Global
2.2646 of 5 stars
$13.47
-2.0%
$16.70
+24.0%
+59.8%$521.08M$71.55MN/A370
PPHC
Public Policy
2.3148 of 5 stars
$9.80
-2.5%
$17.00
+73.6%
N/A$296.01M$186.54M139.93450

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This page (NASDAQ:FORR) was last updated on 8/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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