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WAY vs. GEN, CHKP, RBRK, AUR, and NTNX

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 Gen Digital (GEN), Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP), Rubrik (RBRK), Aurora Innovation (AUR), and Nutanix (NTNX). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Waystar compare to Gen Digital?

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

Gen Digital has higher revenue and earnings than Waystar. Gen Digital 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$1.10B3.44$112.09M$0.6729.46
Gen Digital$5B3.17$973M$1.5816.66

Gen Digital has a net margin of 19.46% compared to Waystar's net margin of 10.90%. Gen Digital's return on equity of 55.47% beat Waystar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Waystar10.90% 6.99% 4.72%
Gen Digital 19.46%55.47%8.49%

Waystar currently has a consensus price target of $35.62, suggesting a potential upside of 80.44%. Gen Digital has a consensus price target of $31.29, suggesting a potential upside of 18.87%. Given Waystar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Waystar is more favorable than Gen Digital.

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
Gen Digital
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

81.4% of Gen Digital shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Waystar shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.3% of Gen Digital 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.

Waystar has a beta of 0.1, indicating that its share price is 90% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gen Digital has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Gen Digital had 2 more articles in the media than Waystar. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Gen Digital and 3 mentions for Waystar. Waystar's average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Gen Digital's score of 1.19 indicating that Waystar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Waystar
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Gen Digital
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Gen Digital beats Waystar on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Waystar compare to Check Point Software Technologies?

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

Waystar has a beta of 0.1, meaning that its share price is 90% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Check Point Software Technologies has a beta of 0.49, meaning that its share price is 51% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Check Point Software Technologies had 6 more articles in the media than Waystar. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Check Point Software Technologies and 3 mentions for Waystar. Waystar's average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Check Point Software Technologies' score of 1.07 indicating that Waystar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

98.5% of Check Point Software Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of Waystar shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 29.0% of Check Point Software 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.

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
Waystar10.90% 6.99% 4.72%
Check Point Software Technologies 38.37%38.79%16.80%

Waystar currently has a consensus target price of $35.62, indicating a potential upside of 80.44%. Check Point Software Technologies has a consensus target price of $146.50, indicating a potential upside of 7.43%. Given Waystar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Waystar is more favorable than Check Point Software Technologies.

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
Check Point Software Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.28

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
Waystar$1.10B3.44$112.09M$0.6729.46
Check Point Software Technologies$2.73B5.28$1.06B$9.7414.00

Summary

Check Point Software Technologies beats Waystar on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Waystar compare to Rubrik?

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

In the previous week, Rubrik had 13 more articles in the media than Waystar. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Rubrik and 3 mentions for Waystar. Waystar's average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Rubrik's score of 0.72 indicating that Waystar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Waystar has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Rubrik. Rubrik 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$1.10B3.44$112.09M$0.6729.46
Rubrik$1.32B12.18-$348.83M-$1.77N/A

49.5% of Rubrik shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of Waystar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of Rubrik shares are held by company 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.

Waystar presently has a consensus target price of $35.62, suggesting a potential upside of 80.44%. Rubrik has a consensus target price of $85.12, suggesting a potential upside of 7.41%. Given Waystar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Waystar is more favorable than Rubrik.

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
Rubrik
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.97

Waystar has a net margin of 10.90% compared to Rubrik's net margin of -26.50%. Waystar's return on equity of 6.99% beat Rubrik's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Waystar10.90% 6.99% 4.72%
Rubrik -26.50%N/A -14.45%

Waystar has a beta of 0.1, indicating that its share price is 90% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rubrik has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Waystar beats Rubrik on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Waystar compare to Aurora Innovation?

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

In the previous week, Aurora Innovation had 21 more articles in the media than Waystar. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Aurora Innovation and 3 mentions for Waystar. Waystar's average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Aurora Innovation's score of 1.36 indicating that Waystar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aurora Innovation
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Waystar
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Aurora Innovation has a beta of 2.62, indicating that its stock price is 162% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Waystar has a beta of 0.1, indicating that its stock price is 90% less volatile than the broader market.

44.7% of Aurora Innovation shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.5% of Aurora Innovation shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Waystar 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.

Waystar has higher revenue and earnings than Aurora Innovation. Aurora Innovation 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
Aurora Innovation$4M3,368.37-$816M-$0.44N/A
Waystar$1.10B3.44$112.09M$0.6729.46

Aurora Innovation currently has a consensus target price of $11.43, indicating a potential upside of 66.35%. Waystar has a consensus target price of $35.62, indicating a potential upside of 80.44%. Given Waystar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Waystar is more favorable than Aurora Innovation.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aurora Innovation
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Waystar
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Waystar has a net margin of 10.90% compared to Aurora Innovation's net margin of -20,775.00%. Waystar's return on equity of 6.99% beat Aurora Innovation's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aurora Innovation-20,775.00% -40.45% -36.66%
Waystar 10.90%6.99%4.72%

Summary

Waystar beats Aurora Innovation on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Waystar compare to Nutanix?

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

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
Nutanix$2.54B5.56$188.37M$0.9556.03
Waystar$1.10B3.44$112.09M$0.6729.46

Nutanix currently has a consensus target price of $60.00, suggesting a potential upside of 12.72%. Waystar has a consensus target price of $35.62, suggesting a potential upside of 80.44%. Given Waystar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Waystar is more favorable than Nutanix.

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

85.3% of Nutanix shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Nutanix 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, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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
Nutanix10.03% -38.96% 8.55%
Waystar 10.90%6.99%4.72%

Nutanix has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Waystar has a beta of 0.1, suggesting that its share price is 90% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Nutanix had 38 more articles in the media than Waystar. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Nutanix and 3 mentions for Waystar. Waystar's average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Nutanix's score of 0.56 indicating that Waystar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Summary

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

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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WAY vs. The Competition

MetricWaystarINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$3.79B$17.59B$40.50B$12.40B
Dividend YieldN/A2.86%3.10%5.29%
P/E Ratio29.4663.62173.0424.16
Price / Sales3.4441.52624.95124.65
Price / Cash11.2582.0351.7757.88
Price / Book0.976.4810.096.69
Net Income$112.09M$386.39M$1.07B$336.98M
7 Day Performance3.57%4.03%3.76%0.45%
1 Month Performance-5.78%6.06%10.86%4.95%
1 Year Performance-50.44%-3.66%169.97%34.01%

Waystar Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WAY
Waystar
4.7368 of 5 stars
$19.55
-6.1%
$35.62
+82.2%
-47.6%$3.75B$1.10B29.211,700
GEN
Gen Digital
4.5533 of 5 stars
$24.76
-0.2%
$31.29
+26.4%
-2.9%$15.00B$5B15.673,500
CHKP
Check Point Software Technologies
3.8301 of 5 stars
$131.08
-1.9%
$146.50
+11.8%
-39.1%$13.84B$2.73B13.466,825
RBRK
Rubrik
2.1417 of 5 stars
$68.33
+2.6%
$85.32
+24.9%
-17.5%$13.82B$1.32BN/A3,797
AUR
Aurora Innovation
3.42 of 5 stars
$7.00
-1.0%
$11.50
+64.3%
+31.7%$13.73B$3MN/A1,900

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This page (NASDAQ:WAY) was last updated on 6/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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