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OKTA vs. CRWD, MSFT, ZS, NTES, and NET

Should you buy Okta stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Okta 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 Okta include CrowdStrike (CRWD), Microsoft (MSFT), Zscaler (ZS), NetEase (NTES), and Cloudflare (NET). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Okta compare to CrowdStrike?

Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Okta$2.92B6.92$235M$1.3884.25
CrowdStrike$4.81B35.95-$162.50M-$0.19N/A

In the previous week, CrowdStrike had 25 more articles in the media than Okta. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for CrowdStrike and 22 mentions for Okta. Okta's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat CrowdStrike's score of 0.20 indicating that Okta is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Okta
11 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CrowdStrike
13 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Okta has a net margin of 8.24% compared to CrowdStrike's net margin of -0.89%. Okta's return on equity of 4.15% beat CrowdStrike's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Okta8.24% 4.15% 3.02%
CrowdStrike -0.89%2.29%0.94%

Okta currently has a consensus target price of $114.14, suggesting a potential downside of 1.83%. CrowdStrike has a consensus target price of $692.71, suggesting a potential upside of 1.95%. Given CrowdStrike's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe CrowdStrike is more favorable than Okta.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Okta
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
CrowdStrike
2 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

86.6% of Okta shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.2% of CrowdStrike shares are held by institutional investors. 4.6% of Okta shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of CrowdStrike shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Okta has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Okta beats CrowdStrike on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Okta compare to Microsoft?

Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, risk and media sentiment.

Microsoft has a net margin of 39.34% compared to Okta's net margin of 8.24%. Microsoft's return on equity of 31.94% beat Okta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Okta8.24% 4.15% 3.02%
Microsoft 39.34%31.94%18.47%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Okta$2.92B6.92$235M$1.3884.25
Microsoft$281.72B10.38$101.83B$16.8023.44

Okta has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Microsoft has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

86.6% of Okta shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.1% of Microsoft shares are held by institutional investors. 4.6% of Okta shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Microsoft shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Okta currently has a consensus price target of $114.14, suggesting a potential downside of 1.83%. Microsoft has a consensus price target of $561.20, suggesting a potential upside of 42.50%. Given Microsoft's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Microsoft is more favorable than Okta.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Okta
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Microsoft
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
41 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

In the previous week, Microsoft had 287 more articles in the media than Okta. MarketBeat recorded 309 mentions for Microsoft and 22 mentions for Okta. Okta's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Microsoft's score of 0.76 indicating that Okta is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Okta
11 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Microsoft
170 Very Positive mention(s)
38 Positive mention(s)
59 Neutral mention(s)
32 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Microsoft beats Okta on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Okta compare to Zscaler?

Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) and Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Okta has a net margin of 8.24% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.44%. Okta's return on equity of 4.15% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zscaler-2.44% -0.37% -0.12%
Okta 8.24%4.15%3.02%

Zscaler has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Okta has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zscaler$2.67B7.70-$41.48M-$0.48N/A
Okta$2.92B6.92$235M$1.3884.25

Zscaler presently has a consensus price target of $214.33, indicating a potential upside of 68.46%. Okta has a consensus price target of $114.14, indicating a potential downside of 1.83%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Okta.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Okta
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

46.5% of Zscaler shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of Okta shares are held by institutional investors. 17.2% of Zscaler shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of Okta shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Zscaler had 25 more articles in the media than Okta. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Zscaler and 22 mentions for Okta. Okta's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Zscaler's score of 0.67 indicating that Okta is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zscaler
16 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Okta
11 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Okta beats Zscaler on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Okta compare to NetEase?

NetEase (NASDAQ:NTES) and Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, Okta had 16 more articles in the media than NetEase. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Okta and 6 mentions for NetEase. Okta's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat NetEase's score of 0.77 indicating that Okta is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NetEase
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Okta
11 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

11.1% of NetEase shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of Okta shares are held by institutional investors. 54.7% of NetEase shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of Okta shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

NetEase has a net margin of 29.85% compared to Okta's net margin of 8.24%. NetEase's return on equity of 21.04% beat Okta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NetEase29.85% 21.04% 15.59%
Okta 8.24%4.15%3.02%

NetEase currently has a consensus target price of $157.38, indicating a potential upside of 29.20%. Okta has a consensus target price of $114.14, indicating a potential downside of 1.83%. Given NetEase's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe NetEase is more favorable than Okta.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NetEase
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
Okta
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

NetEase has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Okta has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NetEase$16.11B4.83$4.83B$7.5316.18
Okta$2.92B6.92$235M$1.3884.25

Summary

NetEase beats Okta on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Okta compare to Cloudflare?

Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) and Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, risk and earnings.

Cloudflare has a beta of 1.7, meaning that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Okta has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Okta has a net margin of 8.24% compared to Cloudflare's net margin of -3.72%. Okta's return on equity of 4.15% beat Cloudflare's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cloudflare-3.72% -5.65% -1.34%
Okta 8.24%4.15%3.02%

Cloudflare currently has a consensus price target of $241.35, indicating a potential upside of 4.39%. Okta has a consensus price target of $114.14, indicating a potential downside of 1.83%. Given Cloudflare's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Cloudflare is more favorable than Okta.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cloudflare
3 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58
Okta
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

82.7% of Cloudflare shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of Okta shares are held by institutional investors. 10.7% of Cloudflare shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of Okta shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Cloudflare had 26 more articles in the media than Okta. MarketBeat recorded 48 mentions for Cloudflare and 22 mentions for Okta. Cloudflare's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Okta's score of 0.97 indicating that Cloudflare is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cloudflare
28 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Okta
11 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cloudflare$2.17B37.69-$102.27M-$0.25N/A
Okta$2.92B6.92$235M$1.3884.25

Summary

Okta beats Cloudflare on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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OKTA vs. The Competition

MetricOktaSecurity IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$20.21B$63.93B$39.35B$12.20B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A3.16%5.66%
P/E Ratio84.2580.6480.5124.34
Price / Sales6.9212.54630.65135.33
Price / Cash38.0173.8149.0237.92
Price / Book2.9420.789.896.70
Net Income$235M$410.39M$1.07B$337.21M
7 Day Performance-3.08%2.13%1.16%1.79%
1 Month Performance40.47%11.40%6.09%3.65%
1 Year Performance17.11%-2.58%158.62%28.21%

Okta Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
OKTA
Okta
3.7093 of 5 stars
$116.27
-1.6%
$114.14
-1.8%
+21.2%$20.21B$2.92B84.256,366
CRWD
CrowdStrike
3.2458 of 5 stars
$646.87
+0.3%
$692.71
+7.1%
+44.2%$164.05B$4.81BN/A10,698
MSFT
Microsoft
4.9608 of 5 stars
$399.06
-1.1%
$561.20
+40.6%
-15.8%$2.96T$281.72B23.75228,000
ZS
Zscaler
4.3802 of 5 stars
$124.50
-1.1%
$216.03
+73.5%
-56.8%$20.13B$2.67BN/A7,923
NTES
NetEase
4.6229 of 5 stars
$125.57
+4.0%
$157.38
+25.3%
-2.7%$80.17B$16.11B16.6825,382

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