Do analysts recommend AVT or PLUS?

Avnet presently has a consensus target price of $93.25, suggesting a potential upside of 8.10%. Given Avnet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Avnet is more favorable than ePlus. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Avnet 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.83 ePlus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has better valuation & earnings, AVT or PLUS?

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 Avnet $27.63B 0.26 $334.39M $3.99 21.62 ePlus $2.44B 0.92 $132.64M $4.57 18.88

Is AVT or PLUS more profitable?

ePlus has a net margin of 4.91% compared to Avnet's net margin of 1.21%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.51% beat Avnet's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Avnet 1.21% 9.57% 3.47% ePlus 4.91% 11.51% 6.73%

Does the media prefer AVT or PLUS?

In the previous week, Avnet had 36 more articles in the media than ePlus. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for Avnet and 4 mentions for ePlus. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Avnet's score of 1.08 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Avnet 18 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive ePlus 3 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 currently has a consensus target price of $31.00, suggesting a potential upside of 11.52%. Given Ingram Micro's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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) 6 Hold rating(s) 3 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

Which has better earnings and 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 0.12 $327.88M $1.83 15.19 ePlus $2.44B 0.92 $132.64M $4.57 18.88

Is INGM or PLUS more profitable?

ePlus has a net margin of 4.91% 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 4.91% 11.51% 6.73%

Does the media favor INGM or PLUS?

In the previous week, Ingram Micro and Ingram Micro both had 4 articles in the media. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Ingram Micro's score of 0.31 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ingram Micro 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral ePlus 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer NSIT or PLUS?

Insight Enterprises presently has a consensus price target of $147.50, suggesting a potential upside of 1.52%. Given Insight Enterprises' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly 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 earnings and valuation, 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 $8.58B 0.50 $157.35M $6.83 21.27 ePlus $2.44B 0.92 $132.64M $4.57 18.88

Is NSIT or PLUS more profitable?

ePlus has a net margin of 4.91% compared to Insight Enterprises' net margin of 2.45%. Insight Enterprises' return on equity of 22.70% beat ePlus' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Insight Enterprises 2.45% 22.70% 3.71% ePlus 4.91% 11.51% 6.73%

Does the media refer more to NSIT or PLUS?

In the previous week, Insight Enterprises had 3 more articles in the media than ePlus. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Insight Enterprises and 4 mentions for ePlus. Insight Enterprises' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat ePlus' score of 1.13 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 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive ePlus 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer PLUS or CNXN?

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 PC Connection 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.50

Which has higher earnings & valuation, PLUS or CNXN?

ePlus has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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 ePlus $2.44B 0.92 $132.64M $4.57 18.88 PC Connection $2.87B 0.67 $83.72M $3.78 20.29

Is PLUS or CNXN more profitable?

ePlus has a net margin of 4.91% compared to PC Connection's net margin of 3.21%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.51% beat PC Connection's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ePlus 4.91% 11.51% 6.73% PC Connection 3.21% 10.90% 7.29%

Does the media refer more to PLUS or CNXN?

In the previous week, ePlus and ePlus both had 4 articles in the media. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat PC Connection's score of 0.49 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ePlus 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive PC Connection 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts recommend SCSC or PLUS?

ScanSource currently has a consensus target price of $43.00, indicating a potential downside of 20.56%. 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 ScanSource 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 ePlus 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, SCSC or PLUS?

ePlus has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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 ScanSource $3.23B 0.34 $78.87M $3.66 14.79 ePlus $2.44B 0.92 $132.64M $4.57 18.88

Is SCSC or PLUS more profitable?

ePlus has a net margin of 4.91% compared to ScanSource's net margin of 2.44%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.51% beat ScanSource's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ScanSource 2.44% 10.10% 5.11% ePlus 4.91% 11.51% 6.73%

Does the media refer more to SCSC or PLUS?

In the previous week, ScanSource had 39 more articles in the media than ePlus. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for ScanSource and 4 mentions for ePlus. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat ScanSource's score of 0.78 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ScanSource 13 Very Positive mention(s) 11 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive ePlus 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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PLUS vs. AVT, INGM, NSIT, CNXN, and SCSC

Should you buy ePlus stock or one of its competitors? ePlus's main competitors and comparable companies include Avnet (AVT), Ingram Micro (INGM), Insight Enterprises (NSIT), PC Connection (CNXN), and ScanSource (SCSC). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "technology distributors" industry.

How does ePlus compare to Avnet?

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

Avnet has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its stock price is 9% 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.

95.8% of Avnet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.8% of ePlus shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Avnet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of ePlus shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Avnet pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. ePlus pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Avnet pays out 35.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ePlus pays out 23.6% 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.

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
Avnet	$27.63B	0.26	$334.39M	$3.99	21.62
ePlus	$2.44B	0.92	$132.64M	$4.57	18.88

Avnet presently has a consensus target price of $93.25, suggesting a potential upside of 8.10%. Given Avnet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Avnet is more favorable than ePlus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Avnet	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
ePlus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

ePlus has a net margin of 4.91% compared to Avnet's net margin of 1.21%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.51% beat Avnet's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Avnet	1.21%	9.57%	3.47%
ePlus	4.91%	11.51%	6.73%

In the previous week, Avnet had 36 more articles in the media than ePlus. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for Avnet and 4 mentions for ePlus. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Avnet's score of 1.08 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Avnet	18 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
ePlus	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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 compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

93.8% of ePlus shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Ingram Micro shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of ePlus shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Ingram Micro and Ingram Micro both had 4 articles in the media. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Ingram Micro's score of 0.31 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ingram Micro	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
ePlus	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ingram Micro currently has a consensus target price of $31.00, suggesting a potential upside of 11.52%. Given Ingram Micro's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly 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)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 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

ePlus has a net margin of 4.91% 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	4.91%	11.51%	6.73%

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 1.3%. Ingram Micro pays out 18.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ePlus pays out 23.6% 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 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	0.12	$327.88M	$1.83	15.19
ePlus	$2.44B	0.92	$132.64M	$4.57	18.88

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.

Summary

ePlus beats Ingram Micro on 9 of the 17 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 better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

ePlus has a net margin of 4.91% compared to Insight Enterprises' net margin of 2.45%. Insight Enterprises' return on equity of 22.70% beat ePlus' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Insight Enterprises	2.45%	22.70%	3.71%
ePlus	4.91%	11.51%	6.73%

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	$8.58B	0.50	$157.35M	$6.83	21.27
ePlus	$2.44B	0.92	$132.64M	$4.57	18.88

Insight Enterprises has a beta of 1.07, suggesting that its stock price is 7% more 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.

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

Insight Enterprises presently has a consensus price target of $147.50, suggesting a potential upside of 1.52%. Given Insight Enterprises' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly 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

In the previous week, Insight Enterprises had 3 more articles in the media than ePlus. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Insight Enterprises and 4 mentions for ePlus. Insight Enterprises' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat ePlus' score of 1.13 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	6 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
ePlus	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Insight Enterprises beats ePlus on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ePlus compare to PC Connection?

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

In the previous week, ePlus and ePlus both had 4 articles in the media. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat PC Connection's score of 0.49 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

93.8% of ePlus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.9% of PC Connection shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of ePlus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 56.6% of PC Connection 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.

ePlus pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. PC Connection pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. ePlus pays out 23.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PC Connection pays out 21.2% 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.

ePlus has a net margin of 4.91% compared to PC Connection's net margin of 3.21%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.51% beat PC Connection's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ePlus	4.91%	11.51%	6.73%
PC Connection	3.21%	10.90%	7.29%

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
PC Connection	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50

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

ePlus has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
ePlus	$2.44B	0.92	$132.64M	$4.57	18.88
PC Connection	$2.87B	0.67	$83.72M	$3.78	20.29

Summary

ePlus and PC Connection tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ePlus compare to ScanSource?

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

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

ScanSource currently has a consensus target price of $43.00, indicating a potential downside of 20.56%. 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
ScanSource	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
ePlus	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

97.9% of ScanSource shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.8% of ePlus shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of ScanSource 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.

In the previous week, ScanSource had 39 more articles in the media than ePlus. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for ScanSource and 4 mentions for ePlus. ePlus' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat ScanSource's score of 0.78 indicating that ePlus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ScanSource	13 Very Positive mention(s)	11 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
ePlus	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 lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
ScanSource	$3.23B	0.34	$78.87M	$3.66	14.79
ePlus	$2.44B	0.92	$132.64M	$4.57	18.88

ePlus has a net margin of 4.91% compared to ScanSource's net margin of 2.44%. ePlus' return on equity of 11.51% beat ScanSource's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ScanSource	2.44%	10.10%	5.11%
ePlus	4.91%	11.51%	6.73%

Summary

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

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PLUS vs. The Competition

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Metric	ePlus	Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components Industry	Technology Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.27B	$8.80B	$29.40B	$12.81B
Dividend Yield	1.24%	2.27%	2.74%	10.78%
P/E Ratio	18.88	29.35	72.13	24.05
Price / Sales	0.92	44.41	592.12	105.23
Price / Cash	15.11	32.34	49.03	36.89
Price / Book	2.13	4.92	7.87	6.40
Net Income	$132.64M	$203.56M	$678.68M	$347.95M
7 Day Performance	0.14%	-2.42%	-0.45%	1.49%
1 Month Performance	-3.10%	1.05%	3.74%	5.15%
1 Year Performance	19.23%	824.02%	188.18%	17.01%

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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	2.8648 of 5 stars	$86.26 -0.7%	N/A	+17.1%	$2.27B	$2.44B	18.88	2,148	Positive News
AVT Avnet	4.6571 of 5 stars	$91.99 -6.7%	$93.25 +1.4%	+55.0%	$7.55B	$27.63B	23.08	14,869	Positive News Dividend Increase
INGM Ingram Micro	4.6728 of 5 stars	$27.58 -1.5%	$31.00 +12.4%	+38.2%	$6.36B	$52.56B	15.07	22,200
NSIT Insight Enterprises	3.2812 of 5 stars	$148.32 -0.7%	$147.50 -0.6%	+8.5%	$4.36B	$8.25B	21.75	14,505	Positive News
CNXN PC Connection	3.2937 of 5 stars	$78.86 +0.4%	N/A	+18.5%	$1.99B	$2.87B	20.85	2,525

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