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ZS vs. CRWD, DDOG, PANW, DT, 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), Dynatrace (DT), 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 stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Zscaler presently has a consensus target price of $214.21, suggesting a potential upside of 44.35%. CrowdStrike has a consensus target price of $185.78, suggesting a potential upside of 0.30%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly 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

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

Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, CrowdStrike had 6 more articles in the media than Zscaler. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for CrowdStrike and 23 mentions for Zscaler. Zscaler's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat CrowdStrike's score of 0.14 indicating that Zscaler is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zscaler
16 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CrowdStrike
8 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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$2.67B8.98-$41.48M-$0.48N/A
CrowdStrike$5.09B37.02-$162.50M-$0.05N/A

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%

Summary

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

How does Zscaler compare to Datadog?

Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) and Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) 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 profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

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
Zscaler-2.44% -0.37% -0.12%
Datadog 3.69%4.83%2.72%

Zscaler presently has a consensus target price of $214.21, indicating a potential upside of 44.35%. Datadog has a consensus target price of $264.84, indicating a potential downside of 1.38%. Given Zscaler's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Datadog.

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
Datadog
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
39 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

In the previous week, Datadog had 27 more articles in the media than Zscaler. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Datadog and 23 mentions for Zscaler. Zscaler's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat Datadog's score of 1.14 indicating that Zscaler is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zscaler
16 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Datadog
38 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Datadog has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Zscaler$2.67B8.98-$41.48M-$0.48N/A
Datadog$3.67B26.03$107.74M$0.38706.74

Summary

Datadog beats Zscaler on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zscaler compare to Palo Alto Networks?

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

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
Zscaler$2.67B8.98-$41.48M-$0.48N/A
Palo Alto Networks$9.22B28.78$1.13B$1.22266.95

Zscaler presently has a consensus target price of $214.21, suggesting a potential upside of 44.35%. Palo Alto Networks has a consensus target price of $331.48, suggesting a potential upside of 1.78%. Given Zscaler's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Palo Alto Networks.

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
Palo Alto Networks
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
40 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 33 more articles in the media than Zscaler. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 23 mentions for Zscaler. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat Zscaler's score of 1.20 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zscaler
16 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Palo Alto Networks
51 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

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

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
Zscaler-2.44% -0.37% -0.12%
Palo Alto Networks 7.95%10.53%4.76%

Summary

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

How does Zscaler compare to Dynatrace?

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

In the previous week, Zscaler had 4 more articles in the media than Dynatrace. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Zscaler and 19 mentions for Dynatrace. Dynatrace's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Zscaler's score of 1.20 indicating that Dynatrace is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zscaler
16 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dynatrace
17 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dynatrace has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Zscaler currently has a consensus target price of $214.21, indicating a potential upside of 44.35%. Dynatrace has a consensus target price of $49.42, indicating a potential upside of 12.05%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Dynatrace.

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
Dynatrace
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Dynatrace has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Zscaler. Zscaler 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
Zscaler$2.67B8.98-$41.48M-$0.48N/A
Dynatrace$2.02B6.34$162.67M$0.5481.68

Dynatrace has a net margin of 8.06% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.44%. Dynatrace's return on equity of 10.37% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zscaler-2.44% -0.37% -0.12%
Dynatrace 8.06%10.37%6.74%

46.5% of Zscaler shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.3% of Dynatrace shares are held by institutional investors. 17.2% of Zscaler shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Dynatrace shares are held by 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.

Summary

Dynatrace beats Zscaler on 9 of the 17 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 companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation and profitability.

Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cloudflare has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

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$2.67B8.98-$41.48M-$0.48N/A
Cloudflare$2.33B43.11-$102.27M-$0.25N/A

In the previous week, Zscaler and Zscaler both had 23 articles in the media. Cloudflare's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Zscaler's score of 1.20 indicating that Cloudflare is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zscaler
16 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cloudflare
18 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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 company is poised for long-term growth.

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 presently has a consensus price target of $214.21, indicating a potential upside of 44.35%. Cloudflare has a consensus price target of $261.19, indicating a potential downside of 8.04%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly 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
4 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65

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$24.87B$69.96B$36.30B$12.02B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A3.17%10.11%
P/E Ratio-309.1492.3375.9923.56
Price / Sales8.9813.96593.1677.94
Price / Cash89.3681.2341.2058.30
Price / Book13.0522.818.435.85
Net Income-$41.48M$410.39M$1.08B$336.53M
7 Day Performance4.27%-0.15%0.61%0.38%
1 Month Performance5.13%0.56%-2.67%-4.97%
1 Year Performance-48.04%16.42%135.51%17.95%

Zscaler Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ZS
Zscaler
4.4641 of 5 stars
$148.39
-3.5%
$214.21
+44.4%
-48.4%$24.87B$2.67BN/A7,923
CRWD
CrowdStrike
2.5081 of 5 stars
$198.49
-2.3%
$180.63
-9.0%
+60.0%$202.11B$4.81BN/A10,698
DDOG
Datadog
3.6764 of 5 stars
$263.20
+1.7%
$256.80
-2.4%
+80.4%$93.69B$3.43B692.658,100
PANW
Palo Alto Networks
3.4124 of 5 stars
$348.66
-2.8%
$327.74
-6.0%
+77.9%$284.16B$10.61B285.7916,068
DT
Dynatrace
4.0025 of 5 stars
$44.72
+0.7%
$48.88
+9.3%
-18.2%$12.98B$2.02B82.825,600

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