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Formula Systems (1985) (FORTY) Competitors

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FORTY vs. DBX, PCOR, GLBE, DSGX, and APPF

Should you buy Formula Systems (1985) stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Formula Systems (1985) 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 Formula Systems (1985) include Dropbox (DBX), Procore Technologies (PCOR), Global-e Online (GLBE), The Descartes Systems Group (DSGX), and AppFolio (APPF). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Formula Systems (1985) compare to Dropbox?

Dropbox (NASDAQ:DBX) and Formula Systems (1985) (NASDAQ:FORTY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

94.8% of Dropbox shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.8% of Formula Systems (1985) shares are held by institutional investors. 35.5% of Dropbox shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 23.3% of Formula Systems (1985) 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.

In the previous week, Dropbox had 4 more articles in the media than Formula Systems (1985). MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Dropbox and 2 mentions for Formula Systems (1985). Formula Systems (1985)'s average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Dropbox's score of 0.97 indicating that Formula Systems (1985) is being referred to more favorably in the news 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
Formula Systems (1985)
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Dropbox has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Formula Systems (1985) has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Formula Systems (1985) has higher revenue and earnings than Dropbox. Formula Systems (1985) 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$2.52B2.83$508.40M$1.8316.73
Formula Systems (1985)$2.63B0.63$606.48M$39.312.75

Dropbox presently has a consensus price target of $27.00, indicating a potential downside of 11.82%. Given Dropbox's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dropbox is more favorable than Formula Systems (1985).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dropbox
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83
Formula Systems (1985)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Formula Systems (1985) has a net margin of 21.58% compared to Dropbox's net margin of 18.71%. Formula Systems (1985)'s return on equity of 4.01% beat Dropbox's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dropbox18.71% -30.01% 17.41%
Formula Systems (1985) 21.58%4.01%1.94%

Summary

Dropbox and Formula Systems (1985) tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Formula Systems (1985) compare to Procore Technologies?

Formula Systems (1985) (NASDAQ:FORTY) and Procore Technologies (NYSE:PCOR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, Procore Technologies had 10 more articles in the media than Formula Systems (1985). MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Procore Technologies and 2 mentions for Formula Systems (1985). Formula Systems (1985)'s average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Procore Technologies' score of 0.74 indicating that Formula Systems (1985) is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Formula Systems (1985)
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Procore Technologies
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

34.8% of Formula Systems (1985) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.1% of Procore Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.3% of Formula Systems (1985) shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.8% of Procore Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Formula Systems (1985) has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Procore Technologies has a beta of 0.75, meaning that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

Procore Technologies has a consensus target price of $70.33, suggesting a potential upside of 53.00%. Given Procore Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Procore Technologies is more favorable than Formula Systems (1985).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Formula Systems (1985)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Procore Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.72

Formula Systems (1985) has a net margin of 21.58% compared to Procore Technologies' net margin of -5.61%. Formula Systems (1985)'s return on equity of 4.01% beat Procore Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Formula Systems (1985)21.58% 4.01% 1.94%
Procore Technologies -5.61%-2.24%-1.31%

Formula Systems (1985) has higher revenue and earnings than Procore Technologies. Procore Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Formula Systems (1985), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Formula Systems (1985)$2.63B0.63$606.48M$39.312.75
Procore Technologies$1.32B5.24-$100.78M-$0.51N/A

Summary

Formula Systems (1985) beats Procore Technologies on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Formula Systems (1985) compare to Global-e Online?

Formula Systems (1985) (NASDAQ:FORTY) and Global-e Online (NASDAQ:GLBE) are both computer software companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

34.8% of Formula Systems (1985) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.6% of Global-e Online shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.3% of Formula Systems (1985) shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Global-e Online 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.

In the previous week, Global-e Online had 2 more articles in the media than Formula Systems (1985). MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Global-e Online and 2 mentions for Formula Systems (1985). Formula Systems (1985)'s average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Global-e Online's score of 0.64 indicating that Formula Systems (1985) is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Formula Systems (1985)
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Global-e Online
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Formula Systems (1985) has higher revenue and earnings than Global-e Online. Formula Systems (1985) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Global-e Online, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Formula Systems (1985)$2.63B0.63$606.48M$39.312.75
Global-e Online$962.20M6.72$68.27M$0.6558.65

Global-e Online has a consensus price target of $44.33, suggesting a potential upside of 16.30%. Given Global-e Online's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Global-e Online is more favorable than Formula Systems (1985).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Formula Systems (1985)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Global-e Online
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

Formula Systems (1985) has a net margin of 21.58% compared to Global-e Online's net margin of 11.37%. Global-e Online's return on equity of 12.64% beat Formula Systems (1985)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Formula Systems (1985)21.58% 4.01% 1.94%
Global-e Online 11.37%12.64%8.86%

Formula Systems (1985) has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Global-e Online has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Global-e Online beats Formula Systems (1985) on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Formula Systems (1985) compare to The Descartes Systems Group?

The Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ:DSGX) and Formula Systems (1985) (NASDAQ:FORTY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

Formula Systems (1985) has higher revenue and earnings than The Descartes Systems Group. Formula Systems (1985) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Descartes Systems Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Descartes Systems Group$728.99M8.72$163.77M$2.0037.08
Formula Systems (1985)$2.63B0.63$606.48M$39.312.75

The Descartes Systems Group has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Formula Systems (1985) has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

The Descartes Systems Group has a net margin of 23.35% compared to Formula Systems (1985)'s net margin of 21.58%. The Descartes Systems Group's return on equity of 11.17% beat Formula Systems (1985)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Descartes Systems Group23.35% 11.17% 9.52%
Formula Systems (1985) 21.58%4.01%1.94%

The Descartes Systems Group presently has a consensus price target of $102.54, indicating a potential upside of 38.27%. Given The Descartes Systems Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe The Descartes Systems Group is more favorable than Formula Systems (1985).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Descartes Systems Group
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Formula Systems (1985)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, The Descartes Systems Group had 3 more articles in the media than Formula Systems (1985). MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for The Descartes Systems Group and 2 mentions for Formula Systems (1985). Formula Systems (1985)'s average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat The Descartes Systems Group's score of 0.75 indicating that Formula Systems (1985) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
The Descartes Systems Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Formula Systems (1985)
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

77.7% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.8% of Formula Systems (1985) shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 23.3% of Formula Systems (1985) shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

The Descartes Systems Group beats Formula Systems (1985) on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Formula Systems (1985) compare to AppFolio?

AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF) and Formula Systems (1985) (NASDAQ:FORTY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and risk.

AppFolio currently has a consensus price target of $252.29, suggesting a potential upside of 40.37%. Given AppFolio's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe AppFolio is more favorable than Formula Systems (1985).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AppFolio
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
Formula Systems (1985)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Formula Systems (1985) has a net margin of 21.58% compared to AppFolio's net margin of 15.27%. AppFolio's return on equity of 32.35% beat Formula Systems (1985)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AppFolio15.27% 32.35% 25.69%
Formula Systems (1985) 21.58%4.01%1.94%

In the previous week, AppFolio had 9 more articles in the media than Formula Systems (1985). MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for AppFolio and 2 mentions for Formula Systems (1985). Formula Systems (1985)'s average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat AppFolio's score of 0.17 indicating that Formula Systems (1985) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AppFolio
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Formula Systems (1985)
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Formula Systems (1985) has higher revenue and earnings than AppFolio. Formula Systems (1985) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AppFolio, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AppFolio$950.82M6.68$140.92M$4.2042.79
Formula Systems (1985)$2.63B0.63$606.48M$39.312.75

85.2% of AppFolio shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.8% of Formula Systems (1985) shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of AppFolio shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 23.3% of Formula Systems (1985) shares are owned by 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.

AppFolio has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Formula Systems (1985) has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

AppFolio beats Formula Systems (1985) on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FORTY vs. The Competition

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MetricFormula Systems (1985)COMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.66B$4.50B$37.65B$12.27B
Dividend Yield0.68%1.27%3.15%9.36%
P/E Ratio2.7545.7677.5823.92
Price / Sales0.633.93595.91113.62
Price / Cash8.7658.5643.5148.09
Price / Book0.935.369.296.18
Net Income$606.48M$303.63M$1.07B$331.89M
7 Day Performance-2.73%-2.80%-1.75%-1.28%
1 Month Performance-4.34%-0.99%-1.58%-1.36%
1 Year Performance-14.52%31.37%135.18%17.73%

Formula Systems (1985) Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FORTY
Formula Systems (1985)
2.3444 of 5 stars		$108.00
flat		N/A-14.5%$1.66B$2.63B2.7519,337
DBX
Dropbox
2.8363 of 5 stars		$28.85
+1.2%		$27.00
-6.4%		+13.2%$6.65B$2.52B15.772,113
PCOR
Procore Technologies
4.6377 of 5 stars		$44.83
+1.8%		$71.33
+59.1%		-38.0%$6.65B$1.32BN/A4,421
GLBE
Global-e Online
3.8365 of 5 stars		$36.92
-1.0%		$44.33
+20.1%		+14.0%$6.33B$962.20M56.801,219
DSGX
The Descartes Systems Group
4.4243 of 5 stars		$72.10
-1.4%		$103.17
+43.1%		-29.4%$6.27B$753.87M36.052,403

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