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PEGA vs. ANET, SSNC, GWRE, TYL, 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), Guidewire Software (GWRE), Tyler Technologies (TYL), and FactSet Research Systems (FDS).

How does Pegasystems compare to Arista Networks?

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

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
Pegasystems20.04% 30.05% 14.07%
Arista Networks 38.32%30.10%19.35%

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 41 more articles in the media than Pegasystems. MarketBeat recorded 69 mentions for Arista Networks and 28 mentions for Pegasystems. Arista Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.51 indicating that Arista Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Pegasystems
8 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Arista Networks
49 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Pegasystems has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arista Networks has a beta of 1.61, meaning that its share price is 61% more volatile than the broader market.

Pegasystems presently has a consensus price target of $63.30, suggesting a potential upside of 92.34%. Arista Networks has a consensus price target of $185.95, suggesting a potential upside of 22.57%. Given Pegasystems' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Pegasystems is more favorable than Arista Networks.

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
Arista Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

46.9% of Pegasystems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.5% of Arista Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Arista Networks shares are owned 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.

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
Pegasystems$1.75B3.15$393.44M$1.8617.69
Arista Networks$9.01B21.21$3.51B$2.9251.95

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 investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

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%

In the previous week, Pegasystems had 15 more articles in the media than SS&C Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Pegasystems and 13 mentions for SS&C Technologies. SS&C Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.51 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
11 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Pegasystems
8 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

SS&C Technologies has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its share price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pegasystems has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

SS&C Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $96.13, suggesting a potential upside of 40.84%. Pegasystems has a consensus price target of $63.30, suggesting a potential upside of 92.34%. 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

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 increased 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.

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$6.41B2.57$796.90M$3.2321.13
Pegasystems$1.75B3.15$393.44M$1.8617.69

Summary

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

How does Pegasystems compare to Guidewire Software?

Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) and Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) 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, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Guidewire Software presently has a consensus target price of $229.00, suggesting a potential upside of 96.01%. Pegasystems has a consensus target price of $63.30, suggesting a potential upside of 92.34%. Given Guidewire Software's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Guidewire Software is more favorable than Pegasystems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Guidewire Software
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Pegasystems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

46.9% of Pegasystems shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Guidewire Software 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 is poised for long-term growth.

Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pegasystems has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

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$1.20B8.09$69.80M$1.8563.15
Pegasystems$1.75B3.15$393.44M$1.8617.69

In the previous week, Guidewire Software had 15 more articles in the media than Pegasystems. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for Guidewire Software and 28 mentions for Pegasystems. Pegasystems' average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Guidewire Software's score of 0.31 indicating that Pegasystems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Guidewire Software
10 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Pegasystems
8 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Pegasystems has a net margin of 20.04% compared to Guidewire Software's net margin of 11.25%. Pegasystems' return on equity of 30.05% beat Guidewire Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guidewire Software11.25% 12.62% 6.93%
Pegasystems 20.04%30.05%14.07%

Summary

Pegasystems beats Guidewire Software on 9 of the 16 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 dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Pegasystems had 12 more articles in the media than Tyler Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Pegasystems and 16 mentions for Tyler Technologies. Tyler Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.51 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
8 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tyler Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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%

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$1.75B3.15$393.44M$1.8617.69
Tyler Technologies$2.33B5.49$315.60M$7.2441.93

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Tyler Technologies shares are owned 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.

Pegasystems presently has a consensus price target of $63.30, indicating a potential upside of 92.34%. Tyler Technologies has a consensus price target of $468.87, indicating a potential upside of 54.45%. Given Pegasystems' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly 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 beta of 0.86, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tyler Technologies has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its share price is 18% 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 FactSet Research Systems?

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

Pegasystems presently has a consensus price target of $63.30, indicating a potential upside of 92.34%. FactSet Research Systems has a consensus price target of $279.62, indicating a potential upside of 12.77%. Given Pegasystems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research 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

46.9% of Pegasystems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held 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.

Pegasystems has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FactSet Research Systems has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Pegasystems had 19 more articles in the media than FactSet Research Systems. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Pegasystems and 9 mentions for FactSet Research Systems. FactSet Research Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.51 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
8 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
FactSet Research Systems
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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$1.75B3.15$393.44M$1.8617.69
FactSet Research Systems$2.32B3.89$597.04M$15.5515.95

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 1.9%. 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 raised 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.

Summary

FactSet Research Systems beats Pegasystems on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PEGA vs. The Competition

MetricPegasystemsCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$5.50B$140.57B$37.72B$11.73B
Dividend Yield0.34%1.94%3.14%5.55%
P/E Ratio17.6920.5379.1423.65
Price / Sales3.154.84628.01105.07
Price / Cash16.6117.8150.0056.09
Price / Book7.0631.409.466.73
Net Income$393.44M$5.11B$1.07B$337.26M
7 Day Performance-6.27%-4.31%-3.24%-1.25%
1 Month Performance-8.51%-4.43%2.90%1.33%
1 Year Performance-35.04%-20.35%153.10%22.79%

Pegasystems Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PEGA
Pegasystems
4.7026 of 5 stars
$32.91
-3.7%
$63.30
+92.3%
-33.0%$5.50B$1.75B17.695,598
ANET
Arista Networks
4.6534 of 5 stars
$175.43
+2.8%
$185.72
+5.9%
+56.9%$214.92B$9.01B60.085,115
SSNC
SS&C Technologies
4.9823 of 5 stars
$68.22
-1.2%
$96.13
+40.9%
-15.4%$16.64B$6.27B21.1228,800
GWRE
Guidewire Software
4.6357 of 5 stars
$162.51
-5.2%
$244.46
+50.4%
-51.5%$14.51B$1.20B73.873,772
TYL
Tyler Technologies
4.4037 of 5 stars
$313.52
-4.9%
$468.53
+49.4%
-46.9%$13.91B$2.33B43.307,800

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