Do analysts prefer PLUS or AVT?

Avnet has a consensus price target of $89.50, suggesting a potential downside of 3.27%. Given Avnet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avnet is more favorable than ePlus. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score ePlus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Avnet 1 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Which has higher valuation and earnings, PLUS or AVT?

Avnet has higher revenue and earnings than ePlus. ePlus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Avnet, 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 ePlus $2.44B 1.04 $132.64M $4.84 20.05 Avnet $22.20B 0.34 $240.22M $2.57 36.00

Is PLUS or AVT more profitable?

ePlus has a net margin of 5.24% compared to Avnet's net margin of 0.86%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.36% beat Avnet's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ePlus 5.24% 11.36% 6.63% Avnet 0.86% 7.07% 2.73%

Does the media refer more to PLUS or AVT?

In the previous week, ePlus had 13 more articles in the media than Avnet. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for ePlus and 5 mentions for Avnet. Avnet's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat ePlus' score of 0.70 indicating that Avnet is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ePlus 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Avnet 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate INGM or PLUS?

Ingram Micro presently has a consensus price target of $31.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.07%. Given Ingram Micro's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ingram Micro is more favorable than ePlus. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Ingram Micro 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56 ePlus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, INGM or PLUS?

Ingram Micro has higher revenue and earnings than ePlus. Ingram Micro is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ePlus, 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 Ingram Micro $52.56B 0.13 $327.88M $1.83 15.97 ePlus $2.44B 1.04 $132.64M $4.84 20.05

Is INGM or PLUS more profitable?

ePlus has a net margin of 5.24% compared to Ingram Micro's net margin of 0.77%. Ingram Micro's return on equity of 18.07% beat ePlus' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ingram Micro 0.77% 18.07% 3.67% ePlus 5.24% 11.36% 6.63%

Does the media refer more to INGM or PLUS?

In the previous week, ePlus had 3 more articles in the media than Ingram Micro. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for ePlus and 15 mentions for Ingram Micro. Ingram Micro's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat ePlus' score of 0.70 indicating that Ingram Micro is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ingram Micro 5 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive ePlus 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate NSIT or PLUS?

Insight Enterprises presently has a consensus target price of $100.00, suggesting a potential downside of 27.15%. Given Insight Enterprises' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Insight Enterprises is more favorable than ePlus. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Insight Enterprises 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.71 ePlus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, NSIT or PLUS?

Insight Enterprises has higher revenue and earnings than ePlus. ePlus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Insight Enterprises, 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 Insight Enterprises $8.25B 0.50 $157.35M $5.72 24.00 ePlus $2.44B 1.04 $132.64M $4.84 20.05

Is NSIT or PLUS more profitable?

ePlus has a net margin of 5.24% compared to Insight Enterprises' net margin of 2.17%. Insight Enterprises' return on equity of 20.89% beat ePlus' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Insight Enterprises 2.17% 20.89% 3.66% ePlus 5.24% 11.36% 6.63%

Does the media prefer NSIT or PLUS?

In the previous week, ePlus had 7 more articles in the media than Insight Enterprises. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for ePlus and 11 mentions for Insight Enterprises. Insight Enterprises' average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat ePlus' score of 0.70 indicating that Insight Enterprises is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Insight Enterprises 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive ePlus 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer CNXN or PLUS?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score PC Connection 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.50 ePlus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has better earnings and valuation, CNXN or PLUS?

ePlus has lower revenue, but higher earnings than PC Connection. ePlus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PC Connection, 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 PC Connection $2.87B 0.76 $83.72M $3.78 22.96 ePlus $2.44B 1.04 $132.64M $4.84 20.05

Is CNXN or PLUS more profitable?

ePlus has a net margin of 5.24% compared to PC Connection's net margin of 3.21%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.36% beat PC Connection's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets PC Connection 3.21% 10.90% 7.29% ePlus 5.24% 11.36% 6.63%

Does the media refer more to CNXN or PLUS?

In the previous week, PC Connection had 4 more articles in the media than ePlus. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for PC Connection and 18 mentions for ePlus. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat PC Connection's score of 0.39 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment PC Connection 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral ePlus 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend PLUS or SCSC?

ScanSource has a consensus price target of $43.00, suggesting a potential downside of 26.98%. Given ScanSource's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ScanSource is more favorable than ePlus. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score ePlus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 ScanSource 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has higher earnings & valuation, PLUS or SCSC?

ePlus has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ScanSource. ScanSource is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ePlus, 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 ePlus $2.44B 1.04 $132.64M $4.84 20.05 ScanSource $3.04B 0.39 $71.55M $3.30 17.85

Is PLUS or SCSC more profitable?

ePlus has a net margin of 5.24% compared to ScanSource's net margin of 2.38%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.36% beat ScanSource's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ePlus 5.24% 11.36% 6.63% ScanSource 2.38% 9.35% 4.82%

Does the media refer more to PLUS or SCSC?

In the previous week, ePlus had 14 more articles in the media than ScanSource. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for ePlus and 4 mentions for ScanSource. ScanSource's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat ePlus' score of 0.70 indicating that ScanSource is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ePlus 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive ScanSource 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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Should you buy ePlus stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares ePlus 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 ePlus include Avnet (AVT), Ingram Micro (INGM), Insight Enterprises (NSIT), PC Connection (CNXN), and ScanSource (SCSC). These companies are all part of the "technology distributors" industry.

How does ePlus compare to Avnet?

ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) and Avnet (NASDAQ:AVT) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and dividends.

ePlus pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Avnet pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. ePlus pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Avnet pays out 54.5% 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. Avnet has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Avnet is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.8% of Avnet shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of ePlus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Avnet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, ePlus had 13 more articles in the media than Avnet. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for ePlus and 5 mentions for Avnet. Avnet's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat ePlus' score of 0.70 indicating that Avnet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ePlus	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Avnet	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Avnet has a consensus price target of $89.50, suggesting a potential downside of 3.27%. Given Avnet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avnet is more favorable than ePlus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ePlus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Avnet	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

ePlus has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Avnet has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

ePlus has a net margin of 5.24% compared to Avnet's net margin of 0.86%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.36% beat Avnet's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ePlus	5.24%	11.36%	6.63%
Avnet	0.86%	7.07%	2.73%

Avnet has higher revenue and earnings than ePlus. ePlus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Avnet, 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
ePlus	$2.44B	1.04	$132.64M	$4.84	20.05
Avnet	$22.20B	0.34	$240.22M	$2.57	36.00

Summary

Avnet beats ePlus on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ePlus compare to Ingram Micro?

Ingram Micro (NYSE:INGM) and ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Ingram Micro has higher revenue and earnings than ePlus. Ingram Micro is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ePlus, 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
Ingram Micro	$52.56B	0.13	$327.88M	$1.83	15.97
ePlus	$2.44B	1.04	$132.64M	$4.84	20.05

In the previous week, ePlus had 3 more articles in the media than Ingram Micro. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for ePlus and 15 mentions for Ingram Micro. Ingram Micro's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat ePlus' score of 0.70 indicating that Ingram Micro is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ingram Micro	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
ePlus	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ingram Micro pays an annual dividend of $0.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. ePlus pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Ingram Micro pays out 18.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ePlus pays out 22.3% 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. Ingram Micro is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Ingram Micro has a beta of 1.75, meaning that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ePlus has a beta of 1, meaning that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

93.8% of ePlus shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Ingram Micro shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of ePlus 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.

ePlus has a net margin of 5.24% compared to Ingram Micro's net margin of 0.77%. Ingram Micro's return on equity of 18.07% beat ePlus' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ingram Micro	0.77%	18.07%	3.67%
ePlus	5.24%	11.36%	6.63%

Ingram Micro presently has a consensus price target of $31.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.07%. Given Ingram Micro's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ingram Micro is more favorable than ePlus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ingram Micro	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
ePlus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

Ingram Micro beats ePlus on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ePlus compare to Insight Enterprises?

Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ:NSIT) and ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Insight Enterprises has higher revenue and earnings than ePlus. ePlus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Insight Enterprises, 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
Insight Enterprises	$8.25B	0.50	$157.35M	$5.72	24.00
ePlus	$2.44B	1.04	$132.64M	$4.84	20.05

In the previous week, ePlus had 7 more articles in the media than Insight Enterprises. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for ePlus and 11 mentions for Insight Enterprises. Insight Enterprises' average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat ePlus' score of 0.70 indicating that Insight Enterprises is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Insight Enterprises	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
ePlus	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Insight Enterprises has a beta of 1.07, indicating that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ePlus has a beta of 1, indicating that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

Insight Enterprises presently has a consensus target price of $100.00, suggesting a potential downside of 27.15%. Given Insight Enterprises' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Insight Enterprises is more favorable than ePlus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Insight Enterprises	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
ePlus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Insight Enterprises shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of ePlus 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.

ePlus has a net margin of 5.24% compared to Insight Enterprises' net margin of 2.17%. Insight Enterprises' return on equity of 20.89% beat ePlus' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Insight Enterprises	2.17%	20.89%	3.66%
ePlus	5.24%	11.36%	6.63%

Summary

Insight Enterprises beats ePlus on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ePlus compare to PC Connection?

PC Connection (NASDAQ:CNXN) and ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
PC Connection	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50
ePlus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

42.9% of PC Connection shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. 56.6% of PC Connection shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of ePlus shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

PC Connection has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ePlus has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

ePlus has lower revenue, but higher earnings than PC Connection. ePlus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PC Connection, 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
PC Connection	$2.87B	0.76	$83.72M	$3.78	22.96
ePlus	$2.44B	1.04	$132.64M	$4.84	20.05

ePlus has a net margin of 5.24% compared to PC Connection's net margin of 3.21%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.36% beat PC Connection's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
PC Connection	3.21%	10.90%	7.29%
ePlus	5.24%	11.36%	6.63%

PC Connection pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. ePlus pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. PC Connection pays out 21.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ePlus pays out 22.3% 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. PC Connection has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

In the previous week, PC Connection had 4 more articles in the media than ePlus. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for PC Connection and 18 mentions for ePlus. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat PC Connection's score of 0.39 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
PC Connection	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
ePlus	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

PC Connection beats ePlus on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ePlus compare to ScanSource?

ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) and ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) are both technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

ePlus has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, ScanSource has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

ePlus has a net margin of 5.24% compared to ScanSource's net margin of 2.38%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.36% beat ScanSource's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ePlus	5.24%	11.36%	6.63%
ScanSource	2.38%	9.35%	4.82%

ScanSource has a consensus price target of $43.00, suggesting a potential downside of 26.98%. Given ScanSource's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ScanSource is more favorable than ePlus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ePlus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
ScanSource	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

In the previous week, ePlus had 14 more articles in the media than ScanSource. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for ePlus and 4 mentions for ScanSource. ScanSource's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat ePlus' score of 0.70 indicating that ScanSource is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ePlus	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
ScanSource	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

ePlus has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ScanSource. ScanSource is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ePlus, 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
ePlus	$2.44B	1.04	$132.64M	$4.84	20.05
ScanSource	$3.04B	0.39	$71.55M	$3.30	17.85

93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.9% of ScanSource shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of ePlus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of ScanSource shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

ePlus beats ScanSource on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	ePlus	Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components Industry	Technology Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.45B	$13.63B	$28.73B	$12.76B
Dividend Yield	1.15%	2.26%	2.76%	9.85%
P/E Ratio	20.05	54.11	81.85	25.53
Price / Sales	1.04	52.55	598.44	93.63
Price / Cash	16.29	30.93	47.90	49.39
Price / Book	2.40	5.23	9.17	6.11
Net Income	$132.64M	$196.14M	$663.37M	$347.58M
7 Day Performance	4.81%	6.36%	4.92%	3.17%
1 Month Performance	20.08%	-1.46%	-1.16%	-2.06%
1 Year Performance	50.91%	607.25%	151.79%	21.19%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
PLUS ePlus	2.5875 of 5 stars	$97.05 +3.6%	N/A	+50.4%	$2.45B	$2.44B	20.05	2,148	News Coverage
AVT Avnet	4.4463 of 5 stars	$92.53 +4.1%	$89.50 -3.3%	+71.4%	$7.57B	$22.20B	35.91	14,869	Positive News Upcoming Earnings Gap Up
INGM Ingram Micro	4.7553 of 5 stars	$29.14 +4.4%	$31.00 +6.4%	+42.8%	$6.73B	$55.98B	15.89	22,200	Earnings Report Dividend Increase Analyst Forecast
NSIT Insight Enterprises	3.9421 of 5 stars	$137.46 +4.4%	$100.00 -27.2%	+9.4%	$4.15B	$8.25B	24.00	14,505	Upcoming Earnings Analyst Downgrade
CNXN PC Connection	3.2563 of 5 stars	$86.71 +1.2%	N/A	+40.6%	$2.19B	$2.87B	22.94	2,525	Earnings Report Dividend Announcement

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