Which has higher earnings and valuation, PEGA or NTCT?

Pegasystems has higher revenue and earnings than NetScout Systems. Pegasystems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NetScout Systems, 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 Pegasystems $1.70B 3.42 $393.44M $1.86 18.72 NetScout Systems $859.48M 3.54 $95.53M $1.30 32.72

Do analysts recommend NTCT or JIVE?

NetScout Systems currently has a consensus target price of $35.50, suggesting a potential downside of 16.54%. Given NetScout Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe NetScout Systems is more favorable than JPMorgan International Value ETF. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score NetScout Systems 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 JPMorgan International Value ETF 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

NetScout Systems (NTCT) Competitors

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NTCT vs. FDS, MANH, PEGA, ACIW, and JIVE

Should you buy NetScout Systems stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares NetScout Systems 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 NetScout Systems include FactSet Research Systems (FDS), Manhattan Associates (MANH), Pegasystems (PEGA), ACI Worldwide (ACIW), and JPMorgan International Value ETF (JIVE). These companies are all part of the "application software" industry.

How does NetScout Systems compare to FactSet Research Systems?

NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) and FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) are both mid-cap application software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

In the previous week, FactSet Research Systems had 6 more articles in the media than NetScout Systems. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for FactSet Research Systems and 2 mentions for NetScout Systems. NetScout Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat FactSet Research Systems' score of 1.28 indicating that NetScout Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
NetScout Systems	Positive
FactSet Research Systems	Positive

91.6% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

FactSet Research Systems has higher revenue and earnings than NetScout Systems. FactSet Research Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NetScout Systems, 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
NetScout Systems	$859.48M	3.54	$95.53M	$1.30	32.72
FactSet Research Systems	$2.32B	3.94	$597.04M	$15.55	16.16

NetScout Systems has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FactSet Research Systems has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

NetScout Systems currently has a consensus price target of $35.50, indicating a potential downside of 16.54%. FactSet Research Systems has a consensus price target of $279.62, indicating a potential upside of 11.24%. Given FactSet Research Systems' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe FactSet Research Systems is more favorable than NetScout Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NetScout Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
FactSet Research Systems	6 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.82

FactSet Research Systems has a net margin of 24.48% compared to NetScout Systems' net margin of 11.11%. FactSet Research Systems' return on equity of 30.25% beat NetScout Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NetScout Systems	11.11%	8.37%	5.96%
FactSet Research Systems	24.48%	30.25%	15.30%

Summary

FactSet Research Systems beats NetScout Systems on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NetScout Systems compare to Manhattan Associates?

NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) and Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ:MANH) 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 earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Manhattan Associates had 8 more articles in the media than NetScout Systems. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Manhattan Associates and 2 mentions for NetScout Systems. NetScout Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Manhattan Associates' score of 0.45 indicating that NetScout Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
NetScout Systems	Positive
Manhattan Associates	Neutral

91.6% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.4% of Manhattan Associates shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Manhattan Associates shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

NetScout Systems has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Manhattan Associates has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Manhattan Associates has higher revenue and earnings than NetScout Systems. NetScout Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Manhattan Associates, 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
NetScout Systems	$859.48M	3.54	$95.53M	$1.30	32.72
Manhattan Associates	$1.10B	8.10	$219.95M	$3.57	42.22

NetScout Systems currently has a consensus price target of $35.50, indicating a potential downside of 16.54%. Manhattan Associates has a consensus price target of $199.45, indicating a potential upside of 32.34%. Given Manhattan Associates' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Manhattan Associates is more favorable than NetScout Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NetScout Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Manhattan Associates	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54

Manhattan Associates has a net margin of 19.68% compared to NetScout Systems' net margin of 11.11%. Manhattan Associates' return on equity of 78.13% beat NetScout Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NetScout Systems	11.11%	8.37%	5.96%
Manhattan Associates	19.68%	78.13%	27.98%

Summary

Manhattan Associates beats NetScout Systems on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NetScout Systems compare to Pegasystems?

Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) and NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment and valuation.

Pegasystems has higher revenue and earnings than NetScout Systems. Pegasystems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NetScout Systems, 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
Pegasystems	$1.70B	3.42	$393.44M	$1.86	18.72
NetScout Systems	$859.48M	3.54	$95.53M	$1.30	32.72

Pegasystems has a net margin of 20.04% compared to NetScout Systems' net margin of 11.11%. Pegasystems' return on equity of 30.05% beat NetScout Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Pegasystems	20.04%	30.05%	14.07%
NetScout Systems	11.11%	8.37%	5.96%

Pegasystems has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NetScout Systems has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Pegasystems had 8 more articles in the media than NetScout Systems. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Pegasystems and 2 mentions for NetScout Systems. NetScout Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.46 indicating that NetScout Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Pegasystems	Neutral
NetScout Systems	Positive

46.9% of Pegasystems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of NetScout Systems 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.

Pegasystems currently has a consensus target price of $63.70, indicating a potential upside of 82.94%. NetScout Systems has a consensus target price of $35.50, indicating a potential downside of 16.54%. Given Pegasystems' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pegasystems is more favorable than NetScout Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Pegasystems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.73
NetScout Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Pegasystems beats NetScout Systems on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NetScout Systems compare to ACI Worldwide?

NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) and ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and valuation.

ACI Worldwide has higher revenue and earnings than NetScout Systems. ACI Worldwide is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NetScout Systems, 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
NetScout Systems	$859.48M	3.54	$95.53M	$1.30	32.72
ACI Worldwide	$1.76B	2.37	$226.66M	$1.99	20.65

91.6% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.7% of ACI Worldwide shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of ACI Worldwide shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

NetScout Systems has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ACI Worldwide has a beta of 1, meaning that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

ACI Worldwide has a net margin of 11.51% compared to NetScout Systems' net margin of 11.11%. ACI Worldwide's return on equity of 16.76% beat NetScout Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NetScout Systems	11.11%	8.37%	5.96%
ACI Worldwide	11.51%	16.76%	7.89%

In the previous week, ACI Worldwide had 4 more articles in the media than NetScout Systems. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for ACI Worldwide and 2 mentions for NetScout Systems. NetScout Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat ACI Worldwide's score of 1.21 indicating that NetScout Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
NetScout Systems	Positive
ACI Worldwide	Positive

NetScout Systems currently has a consensus price target of $35.50, suggesting a potential downside of 16.54%. ACI Worldwide has a consensus price target of $60.00, suggesting a potential upside of 46.02%. Given ACI Worldwide's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ACI Worldwide is more favorable than NetScout Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NetScout Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
ACI Worldwide	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Summary

ACI Worldwide beats NetScout Systems on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NetScout Systems compare to JPMorgan International Value ETF?

NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) and JPMorgan International Value ETF (NASDAQ:JIVE) are both mid-cap application software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, dividends and valuation.

NetScout Systems has higher revenue and earnings than JPMorgan International Value ETF. JPMorgan International Value ETF is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NetScout Systems, 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
NetScout Systems	$859.48M	3.54	$95.53M	$1.30	32.72
JPMorgan International Value ETF	N/A	N/A	N/A	-$0.11	N/A

In the previous week, JPMorgan International Value ETF had 1 more articles in the media than NetScout Systems. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for JPMorgan International Value ETF and 2 mentions for NetScout Systems. NetScout Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat JPMorgan International Value ETF's score of 1.22 indicating that NetScout Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
NetScout Systems	Positive
JPMorgan International Value ETF	Positive

NetScout Systems currently has a consensus target price of $35.50, suggesting a potential downside of 16.54%. Given NetScout Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe NetScout Systems is more favorable than JPMorgan International Value ETF.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NetScout Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
JPMorgan International Value ETF	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

91.6% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.4% of JPMorgan International Value ETF shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.7% of JPMorgan International Value ETF shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

NetScout Systems has a net margin of 11.11% compared to JPMorgan International Value ETF's net margin of 0.00%. NetScout Systems' return on equity of 8.37% beat JPMorgan International Value ETF's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NetScout Systems	11.11%	8.37%	5.96%
JPMorgan International Value ETF	N/A	N/A	N/A

NetScout Systems has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, JPMorgan International Value ETF has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

NetScout Systems beats JPMorgan International Value ETF on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NTCT vs. The Competition

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Metric	NetScout Systems	COMP Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$3.04B	$37.05B	$40.65B	$12.43B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.38%	3.10%	5.29%
P/E Ratio	32.74	53.18	173.16	24.23
Price / Sales	3.54	2.69	625.35	125.38
Price / Cash	16.23	27.60	51.77	57.88
Price / Book	1.86	8.06	10.11	6.71
Net Income	$95.53M	$733.86M	$1.07B	$337.09M
7 Day Performance	3.42%	0.94%	3.94%	0.63%
1 Month Performance	25.18%	9.14%	11.09%	5.15%
1 Year Performance	81.70%	70.99%	170.52%	34.36%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NTCT NetScout Systems	3.3807 of 5 stars	$42.54 -2.1%	$35.50 -16.5%	+90.2%	$3.04B	$859.48M	32.74	2,073	Positive News
FDS FactSet Research Systems	4.0116 of 5 stars	$232.04 +0.0%	$279.85 +20.6%	-44.1%	$8.45B	$2.32B	14.92	12,800	Positive News
MANH Manhattan Associates	4.3275 of 5 stars	$138.64 flat	$202.91 +46.4%	-16.0%	$8.20B	$1.08B	38.83	4,370
PEGA Pegasystems	4.7328 of 5 stars	$34.35 flat	$63.70 +85.4%	-24.5%	$5.74B	$1.75B	18.47	5,598
ACIW ACI Worldwide	4.6405 of 5 stars	$42.72 flat	$60.00 +40.4%	-5.2%	$4.34B	$1.76B	21.47	2,930	Positive News Analyst Upgrade

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NetScout Systems (NTCT) Competitors

NTCT vs. FDS, MANH, PEGA, ACIW, and JIVE

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NetScout Systems (NTCT) Competitors

NTCT vs. FDS, MANH, PEGA, ACIW, and JIVE

How does NetScout Systems compare to FactSet Research Systems?

Does the media favor NTCT or FDS?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in NTCT or FDS?

Which has better valuation and earnings, NTCT or FDS?

Which has more risk and volatility, NTCT or FDS?

Do analysts recommend NTCT or FDS?

Is NTCT or FDS more profitable?

Summary

How does NetScout Systems compare to Manhattan Associates?

Does the media favor NTCT or MANH?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in NTCT or MANH?

Which has more volatility and risk, NTCT or MANH?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, NTCT or MANH?

Do analysts prefer NTCT or MANH?

Is NTCT or MANH more profitable?

Summary

How does NetScout Systems compare to Pegasystems?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, PEGA or NTCT?

Is PEGA or NTCT more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, PEGA or NTCT?

Does the media refer more to PEGA or NTCT?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in PEGA or NTCT?

Do analysts rate PEGA or NTCT?

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How does NetScout Systems compare to ACI Worldwide?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, NTCT or ACIW?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of NTCT or ACIW?

Which has more risk and volatility, NTCT or ACIW?

Is NTCT or ACIW more profitable?

Does the media favor NTCT or ACIW?

Do analysts prefer NTCT or ACIW?

Summary

How does NetScout Systems compare to JPMorgan International Value ETF?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, NTCT or JIVE?

Does the media prefer NTCT or JIVE?

Do analysts recommend NTCT or JIVE?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in NTCT or JIVE?

Is NTCT or JIVE more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, NTCT or JIVE?

Summary

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NTCT vs. The Competition

NetScout Systems Competitors List

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