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Pegasystems (PEGA) Competitors

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PEGA vs. ANET, SSNC, TYL, GWRE, and FDS

Should you buy Pegasystems stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Pegasystems 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 Pegasystems include Arista Networks (ANET), SS&C Technologies (SSNC), Tyler Technologies (TYL), Guidewire Software (GWRE), and FactSet Research Systems (FDS).

How does Pegasystems compare to Arista Networks?

Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) and Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Arista Networks$9.01B20.45$3.51B$2.9250.08
Pegasystems$1.75B3.27$393.44M$1.8618.36

Arista Networks has a net margin of 38.32% compared to Pegasystems' net margin of 20.04%. Arista Networks' return on equity of 30.10% beat Pegasystems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Arista Networks38.32% 30.10% 19.35%
Pegasystems 20.04%30.05%14.07%

82.5% of Arista Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.9% of Pegasystems shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Arista Networks shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are held 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, Arista Networks had 50 more articles in the media than Pegasystems. MarketBeat recorded 60 mentions for Arista Networks and 10 mentions for Pegasystems. Arista Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.23 indicating that Arista Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Arista Networks
41 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Pegasystems
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Arista Networks has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pegasystems has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Arista Networks currently has a consensus price target of $181.84, suggesting a potential upside of 24.34%. Pegasystems has a consensus price target of $63.70, suggesting a potential upside of 86.55%. Given Pegasystems' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pegasystems is more favorable than Arista Networks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Arista Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Pegasystems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Summary

Arista Networks beats Pegasystems on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pegasystems compare to SS&C Technologies?

SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) and Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

SS&C Technologies has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pegasystems has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

SS&C Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Pegasystems. Pegasystems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SS&C Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SS&C Technologies$6.27B2.57$796.90M$3.2320.75
Pegasystems$1.75B3.27$393.44M$1.8618.36

Pegasystems has a net margin of 20.04% compared to SS&C Technologies' net margin of 12.65%. Pegasystems' return on equity of 30.05% beat SS&C Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SS&C Technologies12.65% 20.15% 7.05%
Pegasystems 20.04%30.05%14.07%

SS&C Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $96.13, suggesting a potential upside of 43.45%. Pegasystems has a consensus target price of $63.70, suggesting a potential upside of 86.55%. Given Pegasystems' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Pegasystems is more favorable than SS&C Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SS&C Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
Pegasystems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

In the previous week, Pegasystems had 6 more articles in the media than SS&C Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Pegasystems and 4 mentions for SS&C Technologies. SS&C Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.23 indicating that SS&C Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SS&C Technologies
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Pegasystems
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

SS&C Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Pegasystems pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. SS&C Technologies pays out 33.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pegasystems pays out 6.5% 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. SS&C Technologies has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years. SS&C Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

96.9% of SS&C Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.9% of Pegasystems shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.0% of SS&C Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are owned by company 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.

Summary

SS&C Technologies beats Pegasystems on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pegasystems compare to Tyler Technologies?

Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) and Tyler Technologies (NYSE:TYL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, Pegasystems had 1 more articles in the media than Tyler Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Pegasystems and 9 mentions for Tyler Technologies. Tyler Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.23 indicating that Tyler Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Pegasystems
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Tyler Technologies
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pegasystems$1.75B3.27$393.44M$1.8618.36
Tyler Technologies$2.33B5.60$315.60M$7.2442.75

Pegasystems presently has a consensus price target of $63.70, suggesting a potential upside of 86.55%. Tyler Technologies has a consensus price target of $468.53, suggesting a potential upside of 51.36%. Given Pegasystems' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Pegasystems is more favorable than Tyler Technologies.

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
Tyler Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Pegasystems has a net margin of 20.04% compared to Tyler Technologies' net margin of 13.26%. Pegasystems' return on equity of 30.05% beat Tyler Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pegasystems20.04% 30.05% 14.07%
Tyler Technologies 13.26%10.74%7.30%

46.9% of Pegasystems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.3% of Tyler Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Tyler Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Pegasystems has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tyler Technologies has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Pegasystems and Tyler Technologies tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pegasystems compare to Guidewire Software?

Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) and Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, risk, dividends and earnings.

Pegasystems has a net margin of 20.04% compared to Guidewire Software's net margin of 14.11%. Pegasystems' return on equity of 30.05% beat Guidewire Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guidewire Software14.11% 13.44% 7.48%
Pegasystems 20.04%30.05%14.07%

46.9% of Pegasystems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Guidewire Software shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Guidewire Software presently has a consensus target price of $244.46, suggesting a potential upside of 78.72%. Pegasystems has a consensus target price of $63.70, suggesting a potential upside of 86.55%. Given Pegasystems' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pegasystems is more favorable than Guidewire Software.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Guidewire Software
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Pegasystems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

In the previous week, Guidewire Software had 5 more articles in the media than Pegasystems. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Guidewire Software and 10 mentions for Pegasystems. Guidewire Software's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.23 indicating that Guidewire Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Guidewire Software
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Pegasystems
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Guidewire Software$1.20B9.63$69.80M$2.2062.18
Pegasystems$1.75B3.27$393.44M$1.8618.36

Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pegasystems has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Guidewire Software beats Pegasystems on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pegasystems compare to FactSet Research Systems?

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

46.9% of Pegasystems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, FactSet Research Systems had 1 more articles in the media than Pegasystems. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for FactSet Research Systems and 10 mentions for Pegasystems. FactSet Research Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.23 indicating that FactSet Research Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Pegasystems
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
FactSet Research Systems
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Pegasystems pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. FactSet Research Systems pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Pegasystems pays out 6.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FactSet Research Systems pays out 29.8% 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. FactSet Research Systems has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years. FactSet Research Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Pegasystems has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FactSet Research Systems has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Pegasystems presently has a consensus price target of $63.70, suggesting a potential upside of 86.55%. FactSet Research Systems has a consensus price target of $279.85, suggesting a potential upside of 24.44%. Given Pegasystems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Pegasystems is more favorable than FactSet Research 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
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 Pegasystems' net margin of 20.04%. FactSet Research Systems' return on equity of 30.25% beat Pegasystems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pegasystems20.04% 30.05% 14.07%
FactSet Research Systems 24.48%30.25%15.30%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pegasystems$1.75B3.27$393.44M$1.8618.36
FactSet Research Systems$2.40B3.41$597.04M$15.5514.46

Summary

FactSet Research Systems beats Pegasystems on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PEGA vs. The Competition

MetricPegasystemsCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$5.71B$145.26B$38.74B$12.27B
Dividend Yield0.36%1.94%3.22%5.36%
P/E Ratio18.3619.82168.9525.45
Price / Sales3.275.10627.2073.05
Price / Cash15.8517.1146.5955.00
Price / Book8.0927.1010.327.01
Net Income$393.44M$5.11B$1.06B$335.03M
7 Day Performance2.26%1.43%0.32%-0.43%
1 Month Performance-13.09%-2.55%4.81%0.99%
1 Year Performance-31.41%-19.19%167.90%34.43%

Pegasystems Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PEGA
Pegasystems
4.8174 of 5 stars
$34.15
-0.7%
$63.70
+86.6%
-33.4%$5.71B$1.75B18.365,598
ANET
Arista Networks
4.735 of 5 stars
$141.50
-0.1%
$181.84
+28.5%
+46.8%$178.44B$9.01B48.465,115
SSNC
SS&C Technologies
4.7892 of 5 stars
$66.25
-1.4%
$96.13
+45.1%
-16.4%$16.19B$6.27B20.5128,800
TYL
Tyler Technologies
4.8516 of 5 stars
$323.77
+0.9%
$468.53
+44.7%
-44.8%$13.53B$2.33B44.727,800
GWRE
Guidewire Software
4.0434 of 5 stars
$139.83
+2.0%
$244.46
+74.8%
-35.0%$11.61B$1.20B63.563,772

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