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$56.33 -1.02 (-1.78%)
As of 05/15/2026

YY vs. MEDP, ALLE, APLD, ZG, and Z

Should you buy JOYY stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares JOYY 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 JOYY include Medpace (MEDP), Allegion (ALLE), Applied Digital (APLD), Zillow Group (ZG), and Zillow Group (Z). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does JOYY compare to Medpace?

JOYY (NASDAQ:YY) and Medpace (NASDAQ:MEDP) are both business services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JOYY$2.24B1.36$301.82M-$3.10N/A
Medpace$2.68B4.43$451.12M$15.9126.10

Medpace has a net margin of 17.19% compared to JOYY's net margin of 9.02%. Medpace's return on equity of 120.89% beat JOYY's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JOYY9.02% 4.64% 2.96%
Medpace 17.19%120.89%24.79%

JOYY currently has a consensus target price of $66.00, indicating a potential upside of 17.17%. Medpace has a consensus target price of $467.08, indicating a potential upside of 12.48%. Given JOYY's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe JOYY is more favorable than Medpace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
JOYY
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Medpace
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

36.8% of JOYY shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.0% of Medpace shares are owned by institutional investors. 43.0% of JOYY shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.5% of Medpace 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.

In the previous week, Medpace had 32 more articles in the media than JOYY. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Medpace and 0 mentions for JOYY. Medpace's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat JOYY's score of 0.00 indicating that Medpace is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
JOYY Neutral
Medpace Neutral

JOYY has a beta of 0.21, meaning that its share price is 79% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Medpace has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Medpace beats JOYY on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does JOYY compare to Allegion?

Allegion (NYSE:ALLE) and JOYY (NASDAQ:YY) are both business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Allegion$4.16B2.60$643.80M$7.3217.16
JOYY$2.24B1.36$301.82M-$3.10N/A

Allegion has a net margin of 15.24% compared to JOYY's net margin of 9.02%. Allegion's return on equity of 35.41% beat JOYY's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Allegion15.24% 35.41% 13.53%
JOYY 9.02%4.64%2.96%

Allegion currently has a consensus target price of $161.50, suggesting a potential upside of 28.56%. JOYY has a consensus target price of $66.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.17%. Given Allegion's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Allegion is more favorable than JOYY.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Allegion
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27
JOYY
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

92.2% of Allegion shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.8% of JOYY shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Allegion shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 43.0% of JOYY shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Allegion had 13 more articles in the media than JOYY. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Allegion and 0 mentions for JOYY. Allegion's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat JOYY's score of 0.00 indicating that Allegion is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Allegion Neutral
JOYY Neutral

Allegion pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. JOYY pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.6%. Allegion pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. JOYY pays out -120.0% 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. Allegion has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years. JOYY is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Allegion has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, JOYY has a beta of 0.21, suggesting that its share price is 79% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Allegion beats JOYY on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does JOYY compare to Applied Digital?

JOYY (NASDAQ:YY) and Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) are both business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

JOYY presently has a consensus target price of $66.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.17%. Applied Digital has a consensus target price of $44.67, suggesting a potential upside of 4.95%. Given JOYY's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe JOYY is more favorable than Applied Digital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
JOYY
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Applied Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93

In the previous week, Applied Digital had 13 more articles in the media than JOYY. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Applied Digital and 0 mentions for JOYY. Applied Digital's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat JOYY's score of 0.00 indicating that Applied Digital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
JOYY Neutral
Applied Digital Positive

36.8% of JOYY shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Applied Digital shares are held by institutional investors. 43.0% of JOYY shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of Applied Digital shares are held 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JOYY$2.24B1.36$301.82M-$3.10N/A
Applied Digital$319.26M38.10-$231.07M-$0.74N/A

JOYY has a beta of 0.21, meaning that its share price is 79% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Applied Digital has a beta of 5.69, meaning that its share price is 469% more volatile than the broader market.

JOYY has a net margin of 9.02% compared to Applied Digital's net margin of -52.84%. JOYY's return on equity of 4.64% beat Applied Digital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JOYY9.02% 4.64% 2.96%
Applied Digital -52.84%-15.91%-4.62%

Summary

JOYY beats Applied Digital on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does JOYY compare to Zillow Group?

JOYY (NASDAQ:YY) and Zillow Group (NASDAQ:ZG) are both mid-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

JOYY has a net margin of 9.02% compared to Zillow Group's net margin of 2.27%. JOYY's return on equity of 4.64% beat Zillow Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JOYY9.02% 4.64% 2.96%
Zillow Group 2.27%1.41%1.22%

In the previous week, Zillow Group had 28 more articles in the media than JOYY. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Zillow Group and 0 mentions for JOYY. JOYY's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Zillow Group's score of -0.08 indicating that JOYY is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
JOYY Neutral
Zillow Group Neutral

JOYY presently has a consensus target price of $66.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.17%. Zillow Group has a consensus target price of $71.24, suggesting a potential upside of 87.17%. Given Zillow Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Zillow Group is more favorable than JOYY.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
JOYY
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Zillow Group
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

JOYY has a beta of 0.21, meaning that its share price is 79% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zillow Group has a beta of 2.04, meaning that its share price is 104% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JOYY$2.24B1.36$301.82M-$3.10N/A
Zillow Group$2.69B3.23$23M$0.25152.24

36.8% of JOYY shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.3% of Zillow Group shares are held by institutional investors. 43.0% of JOYY shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 29.9% of Zillow Group shares are held 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.

Summary

Zillow Group beats JOYY on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does JOYY compare to Zillow Group?

JOYY (NASDAQ:YY) and Zillow Group (NASDAQ:Z) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

JOYY has a net margin of 9.02% compared to Zillow Group's net margin of 2.27%. JOYY's return on equity of 4.64% beat Zillow Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JOYY9.02% 4.64% 2.96%
Zillow Group 2.27%1.41%1.22%

In the previous week, Zillow Group had 29 more articles in the media than JOYY. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Zillow Group and 0 mentions for JOYY. Zillow Group's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat JOYY's score of 0.00 indicating that Zillow Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
JOYY Neutral
Zillow Group Neutral

JOYY presently has a consensus target price of $66.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.17%. Zillow Group has a consensus target price of $79.75, suggesting a potential upside of 111.76%. Given Zillow Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Zillow Group is more favorable than JOYY.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
JOYY
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Zillow Group
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

JOYY has a beta of 0.21, meaning that its stock price is 79% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zillow Group has a beta of 2.07, meaning that its stock price is 107% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JOYY$2.24B1.36$301.82M-$3.10N/A
Zillow Group$2.69B3.20$23M$0.25150.64

36.8% of JOYY shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.0% of Zillow Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 43.0% of JOYY shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 25.0% of Zillow Group shares are owned by company 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.

Summary

Zillow Group beats JOYY on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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YY vs. The Competition

MetricJOYYData processing & preparation IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$3.03B$1.67B$38.97B$12.30B
Dividend YieldN/A3.15%3.20%5.26%
P/E Ratio17.027.4677.1125.27
Price / Sales1.360.62625.5262.46
Price / Cash7.897.7347.7354.86
Price / Book0.651.0410.256.90
Net Income$301.82M-$39.70M$1.03B$334.66M
7 Day Performance-4.33%-3.35%-1.51%0.12%
1 Month Performance-10.53%-9.03%4.17%-0.18%
1 Year Performance33.48%6.11%161.58%30.62%

JOYY Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
YY
JOYY
2.6578 of 5 stars
$56.33
-1.8%
$66.00
+17.2%
+32.1%$3.03B$2.24B17.027,450
MEDP
Medpace
3.2941 of 5 stars
$423.14
+1.5%
$467.08
+10.4%
+35.9%$12.09B$2.68B26.606,200
ALLE
Allegion
4.9152 of 5 stars
$133.06
+0.4%
$164.00
+23.3%
-13.8%$11.45B$4.16B18.2113,300
APLD
Applied Digital
2.5917 of 5 stars
$38.17
+7.1%
$44.33
+16.1%
+523.1%$10.91B$144.19MN/A121
ZG
Zillow Group
3.9709 of 5 stars
$43.92
-0.8%
$76.45
+74.1%
-44.6%$10.54B$2.58B488.207,068

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This page (NASDAQ:YY) was last updated on 5/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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