Waystar (WAY) Competitors

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WAY vs. PTC, NTNX, CHKP, U, and DT

Should you buy Waystar stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Waystar 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 Waystar include PTC (PTC), Nutanix (NTNX), Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP), Unity Software (U), and Dynatrace (DT). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Waystar compare to PTC?

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

PTC presently has a consensus target price of $173.60, suggesting a potential upside of 54.54%. Waystar has a consensus target price of $35.62, suggesting a potential upside of 93.48%. Given Waystar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Waystar is more favorable than PTC.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PTC
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
Waystar
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

PTC has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Waystar has a beta of 0.11, indicating that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the broader market.

95.1% of PTC shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of PTC shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Waystar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PTC$2.74B4.74$734M$10.4810.72
Waystar$1.16B3.05$112.09M$0.6727.48

PTC has a net margin of 41.81% compared to Waystar's net margin of 10.90%. PTC's return on equity of 25.84% beat Waystar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PTC41.81% 25.84% 15.06%
Waystar 10.90%6.99%4.72%

In the previous week, PTC had 9 more articles in the media than Waystar. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for PTC and 1 mentions for Waystar. PTC's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Waystar's score of 0.00 indicating that PTC is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PTC
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Waystar
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

PTC beats Waystar on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Waystar compare to Nutanix?

Waystar (NASDAQ:WAY) and Nutanix (NASDAQ:NTNX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Waystar$1.16B3.05$112.09M$0.6727.48
Nutanix$2.54B5.10$188.37M$0.9550.41

Waystar currently has a consensus price target of $35.62, suggesting a potential upside of 93.48%. Nutanix has a consensus price target of $60.00, suggesting a potential upside of 25.29%. Given Waystar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Waystar is more favorable than Nutanix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Waystar
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Nutanix
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

Waystar has a beta of 0.11, meaning that its share price is 89% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nutanix has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Waystar has a net margin of 10.90% compared to Nutanix's net margin of 10.03%. Waystar's return on equity of 6.99% beat Nutanix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Waystar10.90% 6.99% 4.72%
Nutanix 10.03%-38.96%8.55%

85.3% of Nutanix shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Waystar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Nutanix shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Nutanix had 2 more articles in the media than Waystar. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Nutanix and 1 mentions for Waystar. Waystar's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Nutanix's score of -0.40 indicating that Waystar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Waystar
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Nutanix
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Nutanix beats Waystar on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Waystar compare to Check Point Software Technologies?

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:CHKP) and Waystar (NASDAQ:WAY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Check Point Software Technologies has a beta of 0.49, indicating that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Waystar has a beta of 0.11, indicating that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the broader market.

Check Point Software Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Waystar. Check Point Software Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Waystar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Check Point Software Technologies$2.73B4.80$1.06B$9.7412.72
Waystar$1.16B3.05$112.09M$0.6727.48

98.5% of Check Point Software Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 29.0% of Check Point Software Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Waystar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Check Point Software Technologies had 10 more articles in the media than Waystar. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Check Point Software Technologies and 1 mentions for Waystar. Check Point Software Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Waystar's score of 0.00 indicating that Check Point Software Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Check Point Software Technologies
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Waystar
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Check Point Software Technologies has a net margin of 38.37% compared to Waystar's net margin of 10.90%. Check Point Software Technologies' return on equity of 38.79% beat Waystar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Check Point Software Technologies38.37% 38.79% 16.80%
Waystar 10.90%6.99%4.72%

Check Point Software Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $146.50, indicating a potential upside of 18.25%. Waystar has a consensus price target of $35.62, indicating a potential upside of 93.48%. Given Waystar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Waystar is more favorable than Check Point Software Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Check Point Software Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.28
Waystar
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Check Point Software Technologies beats Waystar on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Waystar compare to Unity Software?

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

Waystar has a net margin of 10.90% compared to Unity Software's net margin of -34.99%. Waystar's return on equity of 6.99% beat Unity Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Waystar10.90% 6.99% 4.72%
Unity Software -34.99%-1.30%-0.61%

Waystar has a beta of 0.11, meaning that its share price is 89% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Unity Software has a beta of 2.06, meaning that its share price is 106% more volatile than the broader market.

73.5% of Unity Software shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of Waystar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Unity Software 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Waystar$1.16B3.05$112.09M$0.6727.48
Unity Software$1.85B6.50-$402.77M-$1.57N/A

Waystar currently has a consensus price target of $35.62, indicating a potential upside of 93.48%. Unity Software has a consensus price target of $37.71, indicating a potential upside of 36.88%. Given Waystar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Waystar is more favorable than Unity Software.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Waystar
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Unity Software
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.59

In the previous week, Unity Software had 11 more articles in the media than Waystar. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Unity Software and 1 mentions for Waystar. Unity Software's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Waystar's score of 0.00 indicating that Unity Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Waystar
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Unity Software
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Waystar beats Unity Software on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Waystar compare to Dynatrace?

Dynatrace (NYSE:DT) and Waystar (NASDAQ:WAY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Waystar has a net margin of 10.90% compared to Dynatrace's net margin of 8.06%. Dynatrace's return on equity of 10.37% beat Waystar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dynatrace8.06% 10.37% 6.74%
Waystar 10.90%6.99%4.72%

Dynatrace currently has a consensus target price of $47.88, indicating a potential upside of 18.61%. Waystar has a consensus target price of $35.62, indicating a potential upside of 93.48%. Given Waystar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Waystar is more favorable than Dynatrace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dynatrace
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Waystar
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

94.3% of Dynatrace shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Dynatrace shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Waystar 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.

Dynatrace has a beta of 0.75, suggesting that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Waystar has a beta of 0.11, suggesting that its share price is 89% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dynatrace$2.02B5.83$162.67M$0.5474.76
Waystar$1.16B3.05$112.09M$0.6727.48

In the previous week, Dynatrace had 9 more articles in the media than Waystar. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Dynatrace and 1 mentions for Waystar. Dynatrace's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Waystar's score of 0.00 indicating that Dynatrace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dynatrace
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Waystar
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Dynatrace beats Waystar on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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WAY vs. The Competition

MetricWaystarINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$3.32B$16.17B$39.41B$12.39B
Dividend YieldN/A3.13%3.27%5.83%
P/E Ratio27.4858.63169.9023.97
Price / Sales3.0543.10625.41109.59
Price / Cash8.8868.0048.5354.51
Price / Book0.916.199.586.50
Net Income$112.09M$384.51M$1.07B$336.88M
7 Day Performance0.16%-2.06%-1.41%-0.22%
1 Month Performance-5.93%-4.27%0.99%0.77%
1 Year Performance-51.23%-8.03%159.21%31.57%

Waystar Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WAY
Waystar
4.6479 of 5 stars
$18.41
+6.4%
$35.62
+93.5%
-54.1%$3.32B$1.16B27.481,700
PTC
PTC
4.425 of 5 stars
$118.12
+2.8%
$176.71
+49.6%
-31.1%$13.64B$2.74B11.277,642
NTNX
Nutanix
3.9655 of 5 stars
$48.29
-2.2%
$60.00
+24.2%
-35.9%$13.05B$2.54B50.837,800
CHKP
Check Point Software Technologies
4.2587 of 5 stars
$121.92
-1.2%
$146.50
+20.2%
-44.9%$12.87B$2.73B12.526,825
U
Unity Software
4.457 of 5 stars
$28.07
-1.5%
$37.71
+34.3%
+17.2%$12.25B$1.85BN/A4,412

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