Zscaler (ZS) Competitors

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ZS vs. CRWD, DDOG, PANW, HUBS, and NET

Should you buy Zscaler stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Zscaler 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 Zscaler include CrowdStrike (CRWD), Datadog (DDOG), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), HubSpot (HUBS), and Cloudflare (NET). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Zscaler compare to CrowdStrike?

Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

CrowdStrike has a net margin of -0.89% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.44%. CrowdStrike's return on equity of 2.29% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zscaler-2.44% -0.37% -0.12%
CrowdStrike -0.89%2.29%0.94%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zscaler$2.67B7.55-$41.48M-$0.48N/A
CrowdStrike$4.81B36.23-$162.50M-$0.19N/A

Zscaler has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

46.5% of Zscaler shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.2% of CrowdStrike shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.2% of Zscaler shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of CrowdStrike shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Zscaler presently has a consensus target price of $214.33, indicating a potential upside of 71.67%. CrowdStrike has a consensus target price of $692.71, indicating a potential upside of 1.15%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than CrowdStrike.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
CrowdStrike
2 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, CrowdStrike had 1 more articles in the media than Zscaler. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for CrowdStrike and 33 mentions for Zscaler. Zscaler's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat CrowdStrike's score of 0.34 indicating that Zscaler is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zscaler
21 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CrowdStrike
13 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

CrowdStrike beats Zscaler on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zscaler compare to Datadog?

Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) and Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

Datadog has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zscaler has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Datadog had 25 more articles in the media than Zscaler. MarketBeat recorded 58 mentions for Datadog and 33 mentions for Zscaler. Datadog's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Zscaler's score of 0.67 indicating that Datadog is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Datadog
38 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Zscaler
21 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Datadog currently has a consensus price target of $239.48, suggesting a potential upside of 7.39%. Zscaler has a consensus price target of $214.33, suggesting a potential upside of 71.67%. Given Zscaler's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Datadog.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Datadog
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
41 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Datadog has a net margin of 3.69% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.44%. Datadog's return on equity of 4.83% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Datadog3.69% 4.83% 2.72%
Zscaler -2.44%-0.37%-0.12%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Datadog$3.43B23.16$107.74M$0.38586.84
Zscaler$2.67B7.55-$41.48M-$0.48N/A

78.3% of Datadog shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.5% of Zscaler shares are held by institutional investors. 6.5% of Datadog shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 17.2% of Zscaler shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Datadog beats Zscaler on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zscaler compare to Palo Alto Networks?

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) and Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) 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 analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 27 more articles in the media than Zscaler. MarketBeat recorded 60 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 33 mentions for Zscaler. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Zscaler's score of 0.67 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Palo Alto Networks
53 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Zscaler
21 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Palo Alto Networks presently has a consensus target price of $306.59, suggesting a potential upside of 6.54%. Zscaler has a consensus target price of $214.33, suggesting a potential upside of 71.67%. Given Zscaler's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Palo Alto Networks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Palo Alto Networks
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
38 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Palo Alto Networks$9.22B25.43$1.13B$1.22235.89
Zscaler$2.67B7.55-$41.48M-$0.48N/A

79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.5% of Zscaler shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.2% of Zscaler shares are held 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.

Palo Alto Networks has a net margin of 7.95% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.44%. Palo Alto Networks' return on equity of 10.53% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Palo Alto Networks7.95% 10.53% 4.76%
Zscaler -2.44%-0.37%-0.12%

Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zscaler has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Palo Alto Networks beats Zscaler on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zscaler compare to HubSpot?

Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) and HubSpot (NYSE:HUBS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Zscaler currently has a consensus price target of $214.33, suggesting a potential upside of 71.67%. HubSpot has a consensus price target of $311.00, suggesting a potential upside of 76.66%. Given HubSpot's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe HubSpot is more favorable than Zscaler.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
HubSpot
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Zscaler has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HubSpot has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Zscaler had 14 more articles in the media than HubSpot. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for Zscaler and 19 mentions for HubSpot. HubSpot's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Zscaler's score of 0.67 indicating that HubSpot is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zscaler
21 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
HubSpot
13 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

46.5% of Zscaler shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of HubSpot shares are held by institutional investors. 17.2% of Zscaler shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of HubSpot 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.

HubSpot has a net margin of 3.04% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.44%. HubSpot's return on equity of 5.66% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zscaler-2.44% -0.37% -0.12%
HubSpot 3.04%5.66%3.04%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zscaler$2.67B7.55-$41.48M-$0.48N/A
HubSpot$3.13B2.88$45.91M$1.9192.17

Summary

HubSpot beats Zscaler on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zscaler compare to Cloudflare?

Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) and Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Zscaler has a net margin of -2.44% compared to Cloudflare's net margin of -3.72%. Zscaler's return on equity of -0.37% beat Cloudflare's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zscaler-2.44% -0.37% -0.12%
Cloudflare -3.72%-5.65%-1.34%

Zscaler has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cloudflare has a beta of 1.7, suggesting that its share price is 70% more volatile than the broader market.

Zscaler currently has a consensus price target of $214.33, suggesting a potential upside of 71.67%. Cloudflare has a consensus price target of $241.35, suggesting a potential upside of 7.76%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Cloudflare.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Cloudflare
3 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

46.5% of Zscaler shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.7% of Cloudflare shares are held by institutional investors. 17.2% of Zscaler shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 10.7% of Cloudflare 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zscaler$2.67B7.55-$41.48M-$0.48N/A
Cloudflare$2.17B36.52-$102.27M-$0.25N/A

In the previous week, Cloudflare had 11 more articles in the media than Zscaler. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Cloudflare and 33 mentions for Zscaler. Cloudflare's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Zscaler's score of 0.67 indicating that Cloudflare is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zscaler
21 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cloudflare
33 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Zscaler beats Cloudflare on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ZS vs. The Competition

MetricZscalerSecurity IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$20.19B$64.60B$39.99B$12.60B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A3.26%5.81%
P/E Ratio-260.1081.94172.2424.42
Price / Sales7.5512.63629.84108.93
Price / Cash72.5573.8948.3055.09
Price / Book8.5318.469.766.58
Net Income-$41.48M$410.39M$1.07B$337.17M
7 Day Performance-3.61%-0.02%0.26%0.83%
1 Month Performance-28.43%3.80%4.98%3.27%
1 Year Performance-58.79%-1.61%162.88%36.05%

Zscaler Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ZS
Zscaler
4.3798 of 5 stars
$124.85
flat
$214.33
+71.7%
-59.1%$20.19B$2.67BN/A7,923
CRWD
CrowdStrike
3.2961 of 5 stars
$658.79
-1.8%
$687.61
+4.4%
+41.2%$167.08B$5.09BN/A10,698
DDOG
Datadog
4.1706 of 5 stars
$231.68
-1.0%
$220.17
-5.0%
+71.5%$82.47B$3.67B609.708,100
PANW
Palo Alto Networks
3.9877 of 5 stars
$266.29
-2.1%
$306.59
+15.1%
+44.0%$217.03B$9.22B218.2716,068
HUBS
HubSpot
4.701 of 5 stars
$207.96
-2.2%
$311.00
+49.5%
-67.6%$10.65B$3.30B108.888,882

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