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PLUS vs. MANH, ACIW, PEGA, JIVE, and NTCT

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 Manhattan Associates (MANH), ACI Worldwide (ACIW), Pegasystems (PEGA), JPMorgan International Value ETF (JIVE), and NetScout Systems (NTCT).

How does ePlus compare to Manhattan Associates?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ePlus$2.44B1.04$132.64M$4.8420.05
Manhattan Associates$1.08B10.20$219.95M$3.4954.19

93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.5% of Manhattan Associates shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of ePlus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Manhattan Associates shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Manhattan Associates had 16 more articles in the media than ePlus. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Manhattan Associates and 18 mentions for ePlus. Manhattan Associates' average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat ePlus' score of 0.46 indicating that Manhattan Associates 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)
Neutral
Manhattan Associates
14 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Manhattan Associates has a net margin of 18.67% compared to ePlus' net margin of 5.24%. Manhattan Associates' return on equity of 86.72% beat ePlus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ePlus5.24% 11.36% 6.63%
Manhattan Associates 18.67%86.72%28.08%

Manhattan Associates has a consensus target price of $209.20, suggesting a potential upside of 10.61%. Given Manhattan Associates' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Manhattan Associates 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
Manhattan Associates
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

ePlus has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Manhattan Associates has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Manhattan Associates beats ePlus on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ePlus compare to ACI Worldwide?

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW) 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 analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends and media sentiment.

ACI Worldwide has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ACI Worldwide$1.76B3.30$226.66M$1.9928.74
ePlus$2.44B1.04$132.64M$4.8420.05

ACI Worldwide currently has a consensus target price of $64.00, suggesting a potential upside of 11.89%. Given ACI Worldwide's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ACI Worldwide is more favorable than ePlus.

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

94.7% of ACI Worldwide shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of ACI Worldwide shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of ePlus shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

ACI Worldwide has a net margin of 11.51% compared to ePlus' net margin of 5.24%. ACI Worldwide's return on equity of 16.76% beat ePlus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ACI Worldwide11.51% 16.76% 7.89%
ePlus 5.24%11.36%6.63%

In the previous week, ePlus had 12 more articles in the media than ACI Worldwide. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for ePlus and 6 mentions for ACI Worldwide. ACI Worldwide's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat ePlus' score of 0.46 indicating that ACI Worldwide is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ACI Worldwide
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 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)
Neutral

Summary

ACI Worldwide beats ePlus on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ePlus compare to Pegasystems?

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

In the previous week, ePlus had 7 more articles in the media than Pegasystems. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for ePlus and 11 mentions for Pegasystems. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.28 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the 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)
Neutral
Pegasystems
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Pegasystems has a net margin of 18.66% compared to ePlus' net margin of 5.24%. Pegasystems' return on equity of 32.21% beat ePlus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ePlus5.24% 11.36% 6.63%
Pegasystems 18.66%32.21%14.57%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ePlus$2.44B1.04$132.64M$4.8420.05
Pegasystems$1.75B2.99$393.44M$1.7717.94

ePlus pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Pegasystems pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. ePlus pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pegasystems pays out 6.8% 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.

Pegasystems has a consensus target price of $50.10, indicating a potential upside of 57.80%. Given Pegasystems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Pegasystems 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
Pegasystems
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.46

ePlus has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Pegasystems has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

93.8% of ePlus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.9% of Pegasystems shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of ePlus shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Pegasystems beats ePlus on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ePlus compare to JPMorgan International Value ETF?

ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) and JPMorgan International Value ETF (NASDAQ:JIVE) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

ePlus has higher revenue and earnings than JPMorgan International Value ETF. JPMorgan International Value ETF is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ePlus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ePlus$2.44B1.04$132.64M$4.8420.05
JPMorgan International Value ETFN/AN/AN/A-$0.11N/A

ePlus has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, JPMorgan International Value ETF has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.4% of JPMorgan International Value ETF shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of ePlus shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.7% of JPMorgan International Value ETF shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

ePlus has a net margin of 5.24% compared to JPMorgan International Value ETF's net margin of 0.00%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.36% beat JPMorgan International Value ETF's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ePlus5.24% 11.36% 6.63%
JPMorgan International Value ETF N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, ePlus had 18 more articles in the media than JPMorgan International Value ETF. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for ePlus and 0 mentions for JPMorgan International Value ETF. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat JPMorgan International Value ETF's score of 0.00 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ePlus Neutral
JPMorgan International Value ETF Neutral

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
JPMorgan International Value ETF
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

ePlus pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. JPMorgan International Value ETF pays an annual dividend of $1.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. ePlus pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. JPMorgan International Value ETF pays out -1,081.8% 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. JPMorgan International Value ETF is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

ePlus beats JPMorgan International Value ETF on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ePlus compare to NetScout Systems?

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

ePlus has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, NetScout Systems has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ePlus$2.44B1.04$132.64M$4.8420.05
NetScout Systems$859.48M3.57$95.53M$1.3032.47

In the previous week, ePlus had 12 more articles in the media than NetScout Systems. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for ePlus and 6 mentions for NetScout Systems. NetScout Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat ePlus' score of 0.46 indicating that NetScout Systems 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)
Neutral
NetScout Systems
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

NetScout Systems has a net margin of 11.11% compared to ePlus' net margin of 5.24%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.36% beat NetScout Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ePlus5.24% 11.36% 6.63%
NetScout Systems 11.11%8.37%5.96%

NetScout Systems has a consensus price target of $35.50, suggesting a potential downside of 15.90%. Given NetScout Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NetScout Systems 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
NetScout Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

93.8% of ePlus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of NetScout Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of ePlus shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of NetScout Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

ePlus and NetScout Systems tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PLUS vs. The Competition

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MetricePlusElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.45B$13.63B$28.73B$12.76B
Dividend Yield1.15%2.26%2.76%9.85%
P/E Ratio20.0554.1181.8525.53
Price / Sales1.0452.55598.4493.63
Price / Cash16.2930.9347.9049.39
Price / Book2.405.239.176.11
Net Income$132.64M$196.14M$663.37M$347.58M
7 Day Performance4.81%6.36%4.92%3.17%
1 Month Performance20.08%-1.46%-1.16%-2.06%
1 Year Performance50.91%607.25%151.79%21.19%

ePlus Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PLUS
ePlus
2.5875 of 5 stars		$97.05
+3.6%		N/A+50.4%$2.45B$2.44B20.052,148
MANH
Manhattan Associates
3.6393 of 5 stars		$168.05
+5.5%		$201.00
+19.6%		-12.8%$9.94B$1.08B47.044,370
ACIW
ACI Worldwide
3.3794 of 5 stars		$59.54
+2.9%		$64.00
+7.5%		+40.8%$6.05B$1.76B29.912,930
PEGA
Pegasystems
4.8089 of 5 stars		$29.36
+2.7%		$50.10
+70.6%		-45.3%$4.82B$1.75B16.575,598
JIVE
JPMorgan International Value ETF
N/A$93.51
-0.8%		N/A+37.7%$3.31BN/AN/AN/A

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