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QLYS vs. TENB, CVLT, PRGS, AI, and MSFT

Should you buy Qualys stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Qualys 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 Qualys include Tenable (TENB), CommVault Systems (CVLT), Progress Software (PRGS), C3.ai (AI), and Microsoft (MSFT). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Qualys compare to Tenable?

Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) and Tenable (NASDAQ:TENB) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Qualys$669.12M7.80$198.32M$5.5726.59
Tenable$999.41M4.26-$36.12M-$0.10N/A

In the previous week, Qualys had 9 more articles in the media than Tenable. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Qualys and 12 mentions for Tenable. Qualys' average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Tenable's score of 0.50 indicating that Qualys is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qualys
8 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tenable
2 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Qualys currently has a consensus price target of $125.86, indicating a potential downside of 15.03%. Tenable has a consensus price target of $29.42, indicating a potential downside of 23.78%. Given Qualys' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Qualys is more favorable than Tenable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qualys
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
Tenable
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Qualys has a net margin of 29.41% compared to Tenable's net margin of -1.15%. Qualys' return on equity of 37.15% beat Tenable's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Qualys29.41% 37.15% 19.09%
Tenable -1.15%7.85%1.49%

99.3% of Qualys shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.1% of Tenable shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Qualys shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Tenable 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.

Qualys has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tenable has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Qualys beats Tenable on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qualys compare to CommVault Systems?

Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) and CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:CVLT) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and dividends.

In the previous week, CommVault Systems had 14 more articles in the media than Qualys. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for CommVault Systems and 21 mentions for Qualys. Qualys' average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat CommVault Systems' score of 0.27 indicating that Qualys is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qualys
8 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CommVault Systems
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Qualys has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CommVault Systems has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Qualys$669.12M7.80$198.32M$5.5726.59
CommVault Systems$1.18B5.25$70.66M$1.5994.33

99.3% of Qualys shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of CommVault Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Qualys shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of CommVault Systems 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.

Qualys currently has a consensus target price of $125.86, indicating a potential downside of 15.03%. CommVault Systems has a consensus target price of $136.33, indicating a potential downside of 9.10%. Given CommVault Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe CommVault Systems is more favorable than Qualys.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qualys
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
CommVault Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Qualys has a net margin of 29.41% compared to CommVault Systems' net margin of 5.97%. CommVault Systems' return on equity of 51.64% beat Qualys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Qualys29.41% 37.15% 19.09%
CommVault Systems 5.97%51.64%5.88%

Summary

Qualys and CommVault Systems tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qualys compare to Progress Software?

Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) and Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Progress Software had 8 more articles in the media than Qualys. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Progress Software and 21 mentions for Qualys. Progress Software's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Qualys' score of 0.60 indicating that Progress Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Progress Software
10 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Qualys
8 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Progress Software presently has a consensus price target of $49.67, suggesting a potential upside of 29.27%. Qualys has a consensus price target of $125.86, suggesting a potential downside of 15.03%. Given Progress Software's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Progress Software is more favorable than Qualys.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Progress Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Qualys
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Progress Software$977.83M1.61$73.13M$2.0618.65
Qualys$669.12M7.80$198.32M$5.5726.59

Progress Software has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Qualys has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

99.3% of Qualys shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.1% of Progress Software shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Qualys shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Qualys has a net margin of 29.41% compared to Progress Software's net margin of 8.87%. Progress Software's return on equity of 43.07% beat Qualys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Progress Software8.87% 43.07% 8.78%
Qualys 29.41%37.15%19.09%

Summary

Progress Software beats Qualys on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qualys compare to C3.ai?

Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) and C3.ai (NYSE:AI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Qualys has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, C3.ai has a beta of 2.06, suggesting that its share price is 106% more volatile than the broader market.

99.3% of Qualys shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.0% of C3.ai shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Qualys shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.5% of C3.ai shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Qualys presently has a consensus target price of $125.86, suggesting a potential downside of 15.03%. C3.ai has a consensus target price of $12.92, suggesting a potential upside of 42.51%. Given C3.ai's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe C3.ai is more favorable than Qualys.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qualys
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
C3.ai
6 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.79

Qualys has a net margin of 29.41% compared to C3.ai's net margin of -187.95%. Qualys' return on equity of 37.15% beat C3.ai's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Qualys29.41% 37.15% 19.09%
C3.ai -187.95%-62.44%-50.47%

In the previous week, Qualys had 8 more articles in the media than C3.ai. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Qualys and 13 mentions for C3.ai. Qualys' average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat C3.ai's score of 0.50 indicating that Qualys is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qualys
8 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
C3.ai
6 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Qualys has higher revenue and earnings than C3.ai. C3.ai is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Qualys, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Qualys$669.12M7.80$198.32M$5.5726.59
C3.ai$250.27M5.63-$470.37M-$3.34N/A

Summary

Qualys beats C3.ai on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qualys compare to Microsoft?

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Microsoft has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Qualys has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

Microsoft presently has a consensus target price of $560.86, indicating a potential upside of 43.63%. Qualys has a consensus target price of $125.86, indicating a potential downside of 15.03%. Given Microsoft's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Microsoft is more favorable than Qualys.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Microsoft
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
41 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Qualys
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

In the previous week, Microsoft had 243 more articles in the media than Qualys. MarketBeat recorded 264 mentions for Microsoft and 21 mentions for Qualys. Microsoft's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Qualys' score of 0.60 indicating that Microsoft is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Microsoft
134 Very Positive mention(s)
37 Positive mention(s)
54 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
14 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Qualys
8 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Microsoft$281.72B10.30$101.83B$16.8023.24
Qualys$669.12M7.80$198.32M$5.5726.59

71.1% of Microsoft shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.3% of Qualys shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Microsoft shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Qualys 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.

Microsoft has a net margin of 39.34% compared to Qualys' net margin of 29.41%. Qualys' return on equity of 37.15% beat Microsoft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microsoft39.34% 31.94% 18.47%
Qualys 29.41%37.15%19.09%

Summary

Microsoft beats Qualys on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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QLYS vs. The Competition

MetricQualysSecurity IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$5.22B$74.96B$38.42B$12.48B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A3.17%6.52%
P/E Ratio26.5997.7478.9324.70
Price / Sales7.8014.59599.3398.05
Price / Cash25.3785.7845.6257.09
Price / Book9.4620.819.556.46
Net Income$198.32M$410.39M$1.07B$337.01M
7 Day Performance20.16%10.59%0.97%1.69%
1 Month Performance34.78%17.80%0.23%3.81%
1 Year Performance-2.04%11.07%143.56%23.90%

Qualys Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
QLYS
Qualys
3.0206 of 5 stars
$148.12
flat
$125.86
-15.0%
-2.0%$5.22B$669.12M26.592,625
TENB
Tenable
2.7872 of 5 stars
$33.47
+10.8%
$29.16
-12.9%
+13.4%$3.33B$1.02BN/A1,995
CVLT
CommVault Systems
2.1009 of 5 stars
$144.18
+3.0%
$136.33
-5.4%
-13.9%$5.80B$1.18B90.683,300
PRGS
Progress Software
4.3243 of 5 stars
$33.84
+2.1%
$46.40
+37.1%
-29.0%$1.39B$977.83M17.352,801
AI
C3.ai
3.6211 of 5 stars
$8.84
-0.7%
$12.92
+46.3%
-64.8%$1.29B$250.27MN/A1,181

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