Opera (OPRA) Competitors

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OPRA vs. PAYC, COMP, DSGX, OTEX, and PCTY

Should you be buying Opera stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Opera include Paycom Software (PAYC), Compass (COMP), The Descartes Systems Group (DSGX), Open Text (OTEX), and Paylocity (PCTY). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Opera compare to Paycom Software?

Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) and Opera (NASDAQ:OPRA) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Paycom Software presently has a consensus target price of $159.67, suggesting a potential upside of 13.95%. Opera has a consensus target price of $21.50, suggesting a potential upside of 20.38%. Given Opera's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Opera is more favorable than Paycom Software.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Paycom Software	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Opera	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

In the previous week, Paycom Software had 28 more articles in the media than Opera. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Paycom Software and 7 mentions for Opera. Paycom Software's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Opera's score of 0.15 indicating that Paycom Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Paycom Software	8 Very Positive mention(s)	8 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Opera	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

87.8% of Paycom Software shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Opera shares are held by institutional investors. 13.2% of Paycom Software shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 84.4% of Opera 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.

Paycom Software has higher revenue and earnings than Opera. Opera is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paycom Software, 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
Paycom Software	$2.05B	3.25	$453.40M	$8.65	16.20
Opera	$614.83M	2.61	$108.28M	$1.26	14.17

Paycom Software pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Opera pays an annual dividend of $0.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Paycom Software pays out 17.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Opera pays out 61.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Paycom Software has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Paycom Software has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Opera has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Paycom Software has a net margin of 22.44% compared to Opera's net margin of 17.72%. Paycom Software's return on equity of 28.34% beat Opera's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Paycom Software	22.44%	28.34%	8.29%
Opera	17.72%	8.54%	7.55%

Summary

Paycom Software beats Opera on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Opera compare to Compass?

Compass (NYSE:COMP) and Opera (NASDAQ:OPRA) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Opera has a net margin of 17.72% compared to Compass' net margin of 0.17%. Opera's return on equity of 8.54% beat Compass' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Compass	0.17%	1.86%	0.91%
Opera	17.72%	8.54%	7.55%

In the previous week, Compass had 10 more articles in the media than Opera. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Compass and 7 mentions for Opera. Compass' average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Opera's score of 0.15 indicating that Compass is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Compass	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Opera	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Compass presently has a consensus target price of $12.63, suggesting a potential upside of 49.32%. Opera has a consensus target price of $21.50, suggesting a potential upside of 20.38%. Given Compass' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Compass is more favorable than Opera.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Compass	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64
Opera	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

Compass has a beta of 2.45, suggesting that its stock price is 145% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Opera has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

67.1% of Compass shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Opera shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Compass shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 84.4% of Opera shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Opera has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Compass. Opera is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Compass, 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
Compass	$8.31B	0.76	-$58.50M	$0.02	422.75
Opera	$614.83M	2.61	$108.28M	$1.26	14.17

Summary

Compass beats Opera on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Opera compare to The Descartes Systems Group?

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

The Descartes Systems Group has a net margin of 22.47% compared to Opera's net margin of 17.72%. The Descartes Systems Group's return on equity of 10.70% beat Opera's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The Descartes Systems Group	22.47%	10.70%	9.12%
Opera	17.72%	8.54%	7.55%

In the previous week, Opera had 2 more articles in the media than The Descartes Systems Group. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Opera and 5 mentions for The Descartes Systems Group. The Descartes Systems Group's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Opera's score of 0.15 indicating that The Descartes Systems Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

The Descartes Systems Group presently has a consensus target price of $105.45, suggesting a potential upside of 55.89%. Opera has a consensus target price of $21.50, suggesting a potential upside of 20.38%. Given The Descartes Systems Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe The Descartes Systems Group is more favorable than Opera.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
The Descartes Systems Group	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.77
Opera	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

The Descartes Systems Group has a beta of 0.65, suggesting that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Opera has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

77.7% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Opera shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 84.4% of Opera shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

The Descartes Systems Group has higher revenue and earnings than Opera. Opera 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
The Descartes Systems Group	$728.99M	7.98	$163.77M	$1.86	36.37
Opera	$614.83M	2.61	$108.28M	$1.26	14.17

Summary

The Descartes Systems Group beats Opera on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Opera compare to Open Text?

Open Text (NASDAQ:OTEX) and Opera (NASDAQ:OPRA) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

70.4% of Open Text shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.2% of Opera shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.6% of Open Text shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 84.4% of Opera shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Open Text had 19 more articles in the media than Opera. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Open Text and 7 mentions for Opera. Open Text's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat Opera's score of 0.15 indicating that Open Text is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Open Text	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Opera	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Open Text has higher revenue and earnings than Opera. Open Text is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Opera, 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
Open Text	$5.17B	1.12	$435.87M	$2.05	11.60
Opera	$614.83M	2.61	$108.28M	$1.26	14.17

Open Text presently has a consensus target price of $34.67, suggesting a potential upside of 45.73%. Opera has a consensus target price of $21.50, suggesting a potential upside of 20.38%. Given Open Text's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Open Text is more favorable than Opera.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Open Text	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Opera	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

Open Text pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Opera pays an annual dividend of $0.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Open Text pays out 53.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Opera pays out 61.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Open Text is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Opera has a net margin of 17.72% compared to Open Text's net margin of 9.91%. Open Text's return on equity of 24.77% beat Opera's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Open Text	9.91%	24.77%	7.27%
Opera	17.72%	8.54%	7.55%

Open Text has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Opera has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Open Text beats Opera on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Opera compare to Paylocity?

Opera (NASDAQ:OPRA) and Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Opera has a net margin of 17.72% compared to Paylocity's net margin of 14.94%. Paylocity's return on equity of 25.63% beat Opera's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Opera	17.72%	8.54%	7.55%
Paylocity	14.94%	25.63%	5.62%

In the previous week, Paylocity had 15 more articles in the media than Opera. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Paylocity and 7 mentions for Opera. Paylocity's average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Opera's score of 0.15 indicating that Paylocity is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Opera	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Paylocity	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

10.2% of Opera shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.8% of Paylocity shares are owned by institutional investors. 84.4% of Opera shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 19.4% of Paylocity shares are owned 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.

Paylocity has higher revenue and earnings than Opera. Opera is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paylocity, 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
Opera	$614.83M	2.61	$108.28M	$1.26	14.17
Paylocity	$1.60B	3.69	$227.13M	$4.69	23.32

Opera currently has a consensus target price of $21.50, suggesting a potential upside of 20.38%. Paylocity has a consensus target price of $160.28, suggesting a potential upside of 46.54%. Given Paylocity's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Paylocity is more favorable than Opera.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Opera	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Paylocity	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.68

Opera has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paylocity has a beta of 0.49, suggesting that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Paylocity beats Opera on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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OPRA vs. The Competition

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Metric	Opera	INTERNET CONTENT Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.60B	$2.54B	$38.16B	$12.14B
Dividend Yield	4.16%	7.55%	3.16%	5.23%
P/E Ratio	14.17	5.06	164.02	25.38
Price / Sales	2.61	1.78	624.62	75.53
Price / Cash	17.46	9.39	46.29	36.29
Price / Book	1.58	2.95	9.55	6.65
Net Income	$108.28M	$130.71M	$1.03B	$333.19M
7 Day Performance	-3.20%	-2.47%	0.40%	-0.55%
1 Month Performance	21.08%	38.99%	14.84%	7.66%
1 Year Performance	-0.67%	-12.22%	164.50%	35.65%

Opera Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
OPRA Opera	4.3971 of 5 stars	$17.86 -2.1%	$21.50 +20.4%	+7.5%	$1.60B	$614.83M	14.17	630	Analyst Downgrade
PAYC Paycom Software	4.4555 of 5 stars	$138.48 +1.2%	$159.67 +15.3%	-45.3%	$6.52B	$2.05B	16.01	5,770	Earnings Report
COMP Compass	3.9715 of 5 stars	$8.77 +0.6%	$12.63 +43.9%	+40.4%	$6.47B	$8.31B	438.60	3,200	Earnings Report High Trading Volume
DSGX The Descartes Systems Group	4.844 of 5 stars	$68.88 -4.7%	$105.45 +53.1%	-35.9%	$6.22B	$728.99M	37.03	2,403	Positive News
OTEX Open Text	4.4536 of 5 stars	$24.40 -1.3%	$34.67 +42.1%	-10.1%	$6.00B	$5.17B	11.90	21,400	Earnings Report Dividend Announcement Analyst Upgrade

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