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SSNC vs. ADP, CTSH, PFG, SEIC, and TRMB

Should you buy SS&C Technologies stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares SS&C Technologies 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 SS&C Technologies include Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH), Principal Financial Group (PFG), SEI Investments (SEIC), and Trimble (TRMB).

How does SS&C Technologies compare to Automatic Data Processing?

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) and SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Automatic Data Processing has higher revenue and earnings than SS&C Technologies. Automatic Data Processing is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SS&C Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Automatic Data Processing$20.56B4.28$4.08B$10.7220.55
SS&C Technologies$6.27B2.58$796.90M$3.2320.79

In the previous week, Automatic Data Processing had 4 more articles in the media than SS&C Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Automatic Data Processing and 4 mentions for SS&C Technologies. SS&C Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Automatic Data Processing's score of 0.93 indicating that SS&C Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Automatic Data Processing
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SS&C Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Automatic Data Processing has a net margin of 20.12% compared to SS&C Technologies' net margin of 12.65%. Automatic Data Processing's return on equity of 68.82% beat SS&C Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Automatic Data Processing20.12% 68.82% 6.78%
SS&C Technologies 12.65%20.15%7.05%

80.0% of Automatic Data Processing shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.9% of SS&C Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Automatic Data Processing shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.0% of SS&C Technologies shares are owned by 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.

Automatic Data Processing pays an annual dividend of $6.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. SS&C Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Automatic Data Processing pays out 63.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. SS&C Technologies pays out 33.4% 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. Automatic Data Processing has raised its dividend for 49 consecutive years and SS&C Technologies has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years. Automatic Data Processing is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Automatic Data Processing has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SS&C Technologies has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

Automatic Data Processing presently has a consensus price target of $244.29, suggesting a potential upside of 10.90%. SS&C Technologies has a consensus price target of $96.13, suggesting a potential upside of 43.18%. Given SS&C Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe SS&C Technologies is more favorable than Automatic Data Processing.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Automatic Data Processing
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.23
SS&C Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

Summary

SS&C Technologies beats Automatic Data Processing on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SS&C Technologies compare to Cognizant Technology Solutions?

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) and SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Cognizant Technology Solutions presently has a consensus price target of $70.35, suggesting a potential upside of 66.54%. SS&C Technologies has a consensus price target of $96.13, suggesting a potential upside of 43.18%. Given Cognizant Technology Solutions' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Cognizant Technology Solutions is more favorable than SS&C Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cognizant Technology Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.42
SS&C Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

Cognizant Technology Solutions has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SS&C Technologies has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

92.4% of Cognizant Technology Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.9% of SS&C Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Cognizant Technology Solutions shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.0% of SS&C Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Cognizant Technology Solutions had 17 more articles in the media than SS&C Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Cognizant Technology Solutions and 4 mentions for SS&C Technologies. SS&C Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Cognizant Technology Solutions' score of 0.89 indicating that SS&C Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cognizant Technology Solutions
8 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SS&C Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Cognizant Technology Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than SS&C Technologies. Cognizant Technology Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SS&C Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cognizant Technology Solutions$21.11B0.95$2.23B$4.609.18
SS&C Technologies$6.27B2.58$796.90M$3.2320.79

SS&C Technologies has a net margin of 12.65% compared to Cognizant Technology Solutions' net margin of 10.41%. SS&C Technologies' return on equity of 20.15% beat Cognizant Technology Solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cognizant Technology Solutions10.41% 17.50% 12.94%
SS&C Technologies 12.65%20.15%7.05%

Cognizant Technology Solutions pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. SS&C Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Cognizant Technology Solutions pays out 28.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. SS&C Technologies pays out 33.4% 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. Cognizant Technology Solutions has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years and SS&C Technologies has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years. Cognizant Technology Solutions is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

SS&C Technologies beats Cognizant Technology Solutions on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SS&C Technologies compare to Principal Financial Group?

Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) and SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Principal Financial Group has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SS&C Technologies has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

Principal Financial Group has higher revenue and earnings than SS&C Technologies. Principal Financial Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SS&C Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Principal Financial Group$15.46B1.51$1.19B$6.9915.46
SS&C Technologies$6.27B2.58$796.90M$3.2320.79

75.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.9% of SS&C Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Principal Financial Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.0% of SS&C Technologies shares are owned by 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, Principal Financial Group had 4 more articles in the media than SS&C Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Principal Financial Group and 4 mentions for SS&C Technologies. SS&C Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Principal Financial Group's score of 0.80 indicating that SS&C Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Principal Financial Group
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SS&C Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Principal Financial Group currently has a consensus target price of $98.40, indicating a potential downside of 8.93%. SS&C Technologies has a consensus target price of $96.13, indicating a potential upside of 43.18%. Given SS&C Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe SS&C Technologies is more favorable than Principal Financial Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Principal Financial Group
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
SS&C Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

Principal Financial Group pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. SS&C Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Principal Financial Group pays out 46.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. SS&C Technologies pays out 33.4% 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. Principal Financial Group has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and SS&C Technologies has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years.

SS&C Technologies has a net margin of 12.65% compared to Principal Financial Group's net margin of 10.10%. SS&C Technologies' return on equity of 20.15% beat Principal Financial Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Principal Financial Group10.10% 16.25% 0.57%
SS&C Technologies 12.65%20.15%7.05%

Summary

SS&C Technologies beats Principal Financial Group on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SS&C Technologies compare to SEI Investments?

SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) and SEI Investments (NASDAQ:SEIC) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

SS&C Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. SEI Investments pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. SS&C Technologies pays out 33.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. SEI Investments pays out 17.7% 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. SS&C Technologies has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and SEI Investments has increased its dividend for 34 consecutive years.

SS&C Technologies has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its share price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SEI Investments has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

96.9% of SS&C Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.6% of SEI Investments shares are held by institutional investors. 16.0% of SS&C Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of SEI Investments shares are held 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.

In the previous week, SEI Investments had 1 more articles in the media than SS&C Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for SEI Investments and 4 mentions for SS&C Technologies. SS&C Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat SEI Investments' score of 0.88 indicating that SS&C Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SS&C Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SEI Investments
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

SS&C Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than SEI Investments. SEI Investments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SS&C Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SS&C Technologies$6.27B2.58$796.90M$3.2320.79
SEI Investments$2.37B4.55$715.30M$5.8615.28

SS&C Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $96.13, suggesting a potential upside of 43.18%. SEI Investments has a consensus price target of $103.00, suggesting a potential upside of 15.01%. Given SS&C Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe SS&C Technologies is more favorable than SEI Investments.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SS&C Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
SEI Investments
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

SEI Investments has a net margin of 31.17% compared to SS&C Technologies' net margin of 12.65%. SEI Investments' return on equity of 30.70% beat SS&C Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SS&C Technologies12.65% 20.15% 7.05%
SEI Investments 31.17%30.70%24.76%

Summary

SS&C Technologies and SEI Investments tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SS&C Technologies compare to Trimble?

Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) and SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

SS&C Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Trimble. SS&C Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Trimble, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Trimble$3.69B3.19$424M$1.9026.58
SS&C Technologies$6.27B2.58$796.90M$3.2320.79

SS&C Technologies has a net margin of 12.65% compared to Trimble's net margin of 12.38%. SS&C Technologies' return on equity of 20.15% beat Trimble's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Trimble12.38% 11.61% 7.32%
SS&C Technologies 12.65%20.15%7.05%

Trimble has a beta of 1.38, suggesting that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SS&C Technologies has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Trimble had 4 more articles in the media than SS&C Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Trimble and 4 mentions for SS&C Technologies. SS&C Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Trimble's score of 0.94 indicating that SS&C Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Trimble
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SS&C Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Trimble currently has a consensus target price of $87.33, suggesting a potential upside of 72.96%. SS&C Technologies has a consensus target price of $96.13, suggesting a potential upside of 43.18%. Given Trimble's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Trimble is more favorable than SS&C Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Trimble
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
SS&C Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

93.2% of Trimble shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.9% of SS&C Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Trimble shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.0% of SS&C Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

SS&C Technologies beats Trimble on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SSNC vs. The Competition

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MetricSS&C TechnologiesCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$16.22B$129.05B$38.29B$12.21B
Dividend Yield1.66%2.15%3.27%5.83%
P/E Ratio20.8519.6979.5224.15
Price / Sales2.58147.97624.57122.48
Price / Cash7.6716.0848.5354.51
Price / Book2.3631.679.586.51
Net Income$796.90M$5.27B$1.07B$337.14M
7 Day Performance1.17%-0.07%1.11%0.21%
1 Month Performance0.14%-6.11%3.92%1.17%
1 Year Performance-17.55%-21.26%156.20%28.90%

SS&C Technologies Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SSNC
SS&C Technologies
4.9673 of 5 stars		$67.14
+1.4%		$96.13
+43.2%		-18.1%$16.22B$6.27B20.8528,800
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
4.6408 of 5 stars		$223.22
-1.3%		$244.29
+9.4%		-28.9%$90.42B$20.56B20.8267,000
CTSH
Cognizant Technology Solutions
4.9214 of 5 stars		$50.82
-2.6%		$73.50
+44.6%		-46.6%$24.72B$21.11B11.05351,600
PFG
Principal Financial Group
3.3637 of 5 stars		$110.59
-0.5%		$98.10
-11.3%		+45.3%$24.00B$15.63B15.8211,600
SEIC
SEI Investments
4.7543 of 5 stars		$89.57
+0.2%		$103.00
+15.0%		+6.5%$10.75B$2.30B15.295,029

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