Do analysts rate PLUS or FDS?

FactSet Research Systems has a consensus price target of $279.62, indicating a potential upside of 7.96%. Given FactSet Research Systems' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe FactSet Research 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 FactSet Research Systems 6 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.82

Does the media prefer PLUS or FDS?

In the previous week, ePlus had 4 more articles in the media than FactSet Research Systems. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for ePlus and 7 mentions for FactSet Research Systems. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat FactSet Research Systems' score of 1.12 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ePlus 1 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive FactSet Research Systems 6 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 PLUS or MANH?

Manhattan Associates has a consensus price target of $199.45, indicating a potential upside of 30.35%. 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 1 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.54

Is PLUS or MANH more profitable?

Manhattan Associates has a net margin of 19.68% compared to ePlus' net margin of 5.24%. Manhattan Associates' return on equity of 78.13% beat ePlus' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ePlus 5.24% 11.36% 6.63% Manhattan Associates 19.68% 78.13% 27.98%

Does the media refer more to PLUS or MANH?

In the previous week, ePlus had 1 more articles in the media than Manhattan Associates. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for ePlus and 10 mentions for Manhattan Associates. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Manhattan Associates' score of 0.41 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ePlus 1 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Manhattan Associates 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts rate PLUS or PEGA?

Pegasystems has a consensus target price of $63.70, suggesting a potential upside of 76.02%. Given Pegasystems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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) 3 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.73

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, PLUS or PEGA?

Pegasystems has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ePlus. ePlus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pegasystems, 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 0.87 $132.64M $4.84 16.71 Pegasystems $1.75B 3.46 $393.44M $1.86 19.46

Is PLUS or PEGA more profitable?

Pegasystems has a net margin of 20.04% compared to ePlus' net margin of 5.24%. Pegasystems' return on equity of 30.05% beat ePlus' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ePlus 5.24% 11.36% 6.63% Pegasystems 20.04% 30.05% 14.07%

Does the media favor PLUS or PEGA?

In the previous week, ePlus had 2 more articles in the media than Pegasystems. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for ePlus and 9 mentions for Pegasystems. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.25 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ePlus 1 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Pegasystems 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts recommend PLUS or ACIW?

ACI Worldwide has a consensus price target of $60.00, suggesting a potential upside of 42.31%. 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 ePlus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 ACI Worldwide 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, PLUS or ACIW?

ACI Worldwide has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio ePlus $2.44B 0.87 $132.64M $4.84 16.71 ACI Worldwide $1.79B 2.39 $226.66M $1.99 21.19

Is PLUS or ACIW more profitable?

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 ePlus 5.24% 11.36% 6.63% ACI Worldwide 11.51% 16.76% 7.89%

Does the media prefer PLUS or ACIW?

In the previous week, ePlus had 6 more articles in the media than ACI Worldwide. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for ePlus and 5 mentions for ACI Worldwide. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat ACI Worldwide's score of 0.94 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ePlus 1 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive ACI Worldwide 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer PLUS or NTCT?

NetScout Systems has a consensus target price of $35.50, indicating a potential downside of 16.26%. Given NetScout Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly 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) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has better valuation & earnings, PLUS or NTCT?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio ePlus $2.44B 0.87 $132.64M $4.84 16.71 NetScout Systems $859.48M 3.53 $95.53M $1.30 32.61

Is PLUS or NTCT more profitable?

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 ePlus 5.24% 11.36% 6.63% NetScout Systems 11.11% 8.37% 5.96%

ePlus (PLUS) Competitors

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PLUS vs. FDS, MANH, PEGA, ACIW, 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 FactSet Research Systems (FDS), Manhattan Associates (MANH), Pegasystems (PEGA), ACI Worldwide (ACIW), and NetScout Systems (NTCT). These companies are all part of the "application software" industry.

How does ePlus compare to FactSet Research Systems?

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

FactSet Research Systems has a consensus price target of $279.62, indicating a potential upside of 7.96%. Given FactSet Research Systems' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe FactSet Research 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
FactSet Research Systems	6 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.82

ePlus pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. FactSet Research Systems pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. ePlus pays out 20.7% 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.

ePlus has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FactSet Research Systems has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

FactSet Research Systems has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ePlus. FactSet Research Systems 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	0.87	$132.64M	$4.84	16.71
FactSet Research Systems	$2.32B	4.06	$597.04M	$15.55	16.66

In the previous week, ePlus had 4 more articles in the media than FactSet Research Systems. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for ePlus and 7 mentions for FactSet Research Systems. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat FactSet Research Systems' score of 1.12 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ePlus	1 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
FactSet Research Systems	6 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 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 ePlus' net margin of 5.24%. FactSet Research Systems' return on equity of 30.25% beat ePlus' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ePlus	5.24%	11.36%	6.63%
FactSet Research Systems	24.48%	30.25%	15.30%

93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of ePlus shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of FactSet Research Systems 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.

Summary

FactSet Research Systems beats ePlus on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ePlus compare to Manhattan Associates?

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

Manhattan Associates has a net margin of 19.68% compared to ePlus' net margin of 5.24%. Manhattan Associates' return on equity of 78.13% beat ePlus' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ePlus	5.24%	11.36%	6.63%
Manhattan Associates	19.68%	78.13%	27.98%

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ePlus	$2.44B	0.87	$132.64M	$4.84	16.71
Manhattan Associates	$1.08B	8.37	$219.95M	$3.57	42.86

93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.5% of Manhattan Associates shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

ePlus has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Manhattan Associates has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ePlus had 1 more articles in the media than Manhattan Associates. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for ePlus and 10 mentions for Manhattan Associates. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Manhattan Associates' score of 0.41 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ePlus	1 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Manhattan Associates	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Manhattan Associates has a consensus price target of $199.45, indicating a potential upside of 30.35%. 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	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54

Summary

Manhattan Associates beats ePlus on 10 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 computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

Pegasystems has a consensus target price of $63.70, suggesting a potential upside of 76.02%. Given Pegasystems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.73

In the previous week, ePlus had 2 more articles in the media than Pegasystems. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for ePlus and 9 mentions for Pegasystems. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Pegasystems' score of 0.25 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ePlus	1 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Pegasystems	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Pegasystems has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ePlus. ePlus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pegasystems, 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	0.87	$132.64M	$4.84	16.71
Pegasystems	$1.75B	3.46	$393.44M	$1.86	19.46

ePlus pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Pegasystems pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. ePlus pays out 20.7% 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.

ePlus has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pegasystems has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Pegasystems has a net margin of 20.04% compared to ePlus' net margin of 5.24%. Pegasystems' return on equity of 30.05% beat ePlus' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ePlus	5.24%	11.36%	6.63%
Pegasystems	20.04%	30.05%	14.07%

93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.9% of Pegasystems shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of ePlus shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Pegasystems beats ePlus on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ePlus compare to ACI Worldwide?

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

In the previous week, ePlus had 6 more articles in the media than ACI Worldwide. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for ePlus and 5 mentions for ACI Worldwide. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat ACI Worldwide's score of 0.94 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ePlus	1 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
ACI Worldwide	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.7% of ACI Worldwide shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of ePlus shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of ACI Worldwide shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

ACI Worldwide has a consensus price target of $60.00, suggesting a potential upside of 42.31%. 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
ePlus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
ACI Worldwide	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

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
ePlus	5.24%	11.36%	6.63%
ACI Worldwide	11.51%	16.76%	7.89%

ePlus has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ACI Worldwide has a beta of 1, meaning that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

ACI Worldwide has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ePlus	$2.44B	0.87	$132.64M	$4.84	16.71
ACI Worldwide	$1.79B	2.39	$226.66M	$1.99	21.19

Summary

ACI Worldwide beats ePlus on 10 of the 16 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 computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ePlus	$2.44B	0.87	$132.64M	$4.84	16.71
NetScout Systems	$859.48M	3.53	$95.53M	$1.30	32.61

In the previous week, ePlus had 11 more articles in the media than NetScout Systems. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for ePlus and 0 mentions for NetScout Systems. NetScout Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat ePlus' score of 1.12 indicating that NetScout Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
ePlus	Positive
NetScout Systems	Positive

93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of ePlus shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

NetScout Systems has a consensus target price of $35.50, indicating a potential downside of 16.26%. Given NetScout Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly 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)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

ePlus has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NetScout Systems has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

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
ePlus	5.24%	11.36%	6.63%
NetScout Systems	11.11%	8.37%	5.96%

Summary

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

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding PLUS and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period.

Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

PLUS vs. The Competition

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Metric	ePlus	Business Software Services/BPO Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.11B	$6.94B	$40.19B	$12.38B
Dividend Yield	1.19%	2.07%	3.06%	5.22%
P/E Ratio	16.71	5.59	81.93	24.33
Price / Sales	0.87	2.23	639.95	120.06
Price / Cash	14.67	15.89	53.03	57.13
Price / Book	2.00	7.17	10.17	6.79
Net Income	$132.64M	$307.28M	$1.06B	$336.91M
7 Day Performance	-8.78%	-1.63%	2.18%	0.20%
1 Month Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	-1.56%
1 Year Performance	14.16%	-6.71%	168.48%	33.79%

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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	3.8696 of 5 stars	$80.87 +0.6%	N/A	+11.3%	$2.11B	$2.44B	16.71	2,148	Positive News Earnings Report Dividend Increase Gap Down
FDS FactSet Research Systems	3.9544 of 5 stars	$232.04 +0.0%	$279.85 +20.6%	-41.8%	$8.45B	$2.32B	14.92	12,800	Positive News
MANH Manhattan Associates	4.0732 of 5 stars	$138.64 flat	$202.91 +46.4%	-19.1%	$8.20B	$1.08B	38.83	4,370	Gap Up
PEGA Pegasystems	4.7319 of 5 stars	$34.35 flat	$63.70 +85.4%	-29.8%	$5.74B	$1.75B	18.47	5,598
ACIW ACI Worldwide	4.2366 of 5 stars	$42.72 flat	$60.00 +40.4%	-11.2%	$4.34B	$1.76B	21.47	2,930	Analyst Upgrade Gap Up

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

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Is PLUS or FDS a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, PLUS or FDS?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, PLUS or FDS?

Does the media prefer PLUS or FDS?

Is PLUS or FDS more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in PLUS or FDS?

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How does ePlus compare to Manhattan Associates?

Is PLUS or MANH more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, PLUS or MANH?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in PLUS or MANH?

Which has more risk & volatility, PLUS or MANH?

Does the media refer more to PLUS or MANH?

Do analysts rate PLUS or MANH?

Summary

How does ePlus compare to Pegasystems?

Do analysts rate PLUS or PEGA?

Does the media favor PLUS or PEGA?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, PLUS or PEGA?

Is PLUS or PEGA a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk and volatility, PLUS or PEGA?

Is PLUS or PEGA more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of PLUS or PEGA?

Summary

How does ePlus compare to ACI Worldwide?

Does the media prefer PLUS or ACIW?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of PLUS or ACIW?

Do analysts recommend PLUS or ACIW?

Is PLUS or ACIW more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, PLUS or ACIW?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, PLUS or ACIW?

Summary

How does ePlus compare to NetScout Systems?

Which has better valuation & earnings, PLUS or NTCT?

Does the media prefer PLUS or NTCT?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in PLUS or NTCT?

Do analysts prefer PLUS or NTCT?

Which has more risk and volatility, PLUS or NTCT?

Is PLUS or NTCT more profitable?

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