Zscaler (ZS) Competitors

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

Should you be buying Zscaler stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of 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 analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Zscaler has a net margin of -2.25% compared to CrowdStrike's net margin of -3.81%. Zscaler's return on equity of 0.06% beat CrowdStrike's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Zscaler	-2.25%	0.06%	0.02%
CrowdStrike	-3.81%	-0.14%	-0.06%

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Zscaler	$3.00B	7.95	-$41.48M	-$0.42	N/A
CrowdStrike	$4.81B	28.40	-$162.50M	-$0.74	N/A

In the previous week, CrowdStrike had 23 more articles in the media than Zscaler. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for CrowdStrike and 16 mentions for Zscaler. Zscaler's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat CrowdStrike's score of 0.25 indicating that Zscaler is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Zscaler	9 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
CrowdStrike	14 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	11 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Zscaler currently has a consensus target price of $263.46, suggesting a potential upside of 77.58%. CrowdStrike has a consensus target price of $506.82, suggesting a potential downside of 5.94%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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	2 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	29 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76
CrowdStrike	1 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	37 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of CrowdStrike shares are owned 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.

Summary

Zscaler beats CrowdStrike on 11 of the 17 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 analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Zscaler	$3.00B	7.95	-$41.48M	-$0.42	N/A
Datadog	$3.43B	20.54	$107.74M	$0.38	525.28

Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Datadog has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500.

46.5% of Zscaler shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.3% of Datadog shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.2% of Zscaler shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Datadog shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Datadog had 102 more articles in the media than Zscaler. MarketBeat recorded 118 mentions for Datadog and 16 mentions for Zscaler. Zscaler's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Datadog's score of 0.84 indicating that Zscaler is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Zscaler	9 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Datadog	53 Very Positive mention(s)	11 Positive mention(s)	23 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Zscaler currently has a consensus target price of $263.46, suggesting a potential upside of 77.58%. Datadog has a consensus target price of $211.57, suggesting a potential upside of 5.99%. Given Zscaler's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Datadog.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Zscaler	2 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	29 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76
Datadog	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	40 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.91

Datadog has a net margin of 3.69% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.25%. Datadog's return on equity of 4.83% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Zscaler	-2.25%	0.06%	0.02%
Datadog	3.69%	4.83%	2.72%

Summary

Datadog beats Zscaler on 13 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 superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

Palo Alto Networks has a net margin of 12.96% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.25%. Palo Alto Networks' return on equity of 17.60% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Palo Alto Networks	12.96%	17.60%	6.19%
Zscaler	-2.25%	0.06%	0.02%

Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Palo Alto Networks	$9.22B	18.88	$1.13B	$1.81	117.88
Zscaler	$3.00B	7.95	-$41.48M	-$0.42	N/A

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 20 more articles in the media than Zscaler. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 16 mentions for Zscaler. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Zscaler's score of 0.90 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	27 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Zscaler	9 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.5% of Zscaler shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 17.2% of Zscaler shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Palo Alto Networks presently has a consensus target price of $212.09, suggesting a potential downside of 0.60%. Zscaler has a consensus target price of $263.46, suggesting a potential upside of 77.58%. 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	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	36 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85
Zscaler	2 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	29 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76

Summary

Palo Alto Networks beats Zscaler on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zscaler compare to HubSpot?

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

HubSpot has a net margin of 3.04% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.25%. HubSpot's return on equity of 5.66% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HubSpot	3.04%	5.66%	3.04%
Zscaler	-2.25%	0.06%	0.02%

HubSpot has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
HubSpot	$3.30B	2.96	$45.91M	$1.91	99.25
Zscaler	$3.00B	7.95	-$41.48M	-$0.42	N/A

In the previous week, HubSpot had 47 more articles in the media than Zscaler. MarketBeat recorded 63 mentions for HubSpot and 16 mentions for Zscaler. Zscaler's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat HubSpot's score of 0.17 indicating that Zscaler is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
HubSpot	9 Very Positive mention(s)	13 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	11 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Zscaler	9 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

90.4% of HubSpot shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.5% of Zscaler shares are held by institutional investors. 4.0% of HubSpot shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.2% of Zscaler shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

HubSpot presently has a consensus target price of $311.00, suggesting a potential upside of 64.07%. Zscaler has a consensus target price of $263.46, suggesting a potential upside of 77.58%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than HubSpot.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
HubSpot	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Zscaler	2 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	29 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76

Summary

HubSpot beats Zscaler on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zscaler compare to Cloudflare?

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

Cloudflare has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zscaler has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Cloudflare had 64 more articles in the media than Zscaler. MarketBeat recorded 80 mentions for Cloudflare and 16 mentions for Zscaler. Zscaler's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Cloudflare's score of 0.40 indicating that Zscaler is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Cloudflare	25 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	27 Neutral mention(s)	14 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Zscaler	9 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cloudflare	$2.33B	29.57	-$102.27M	-$0.25	N/A
Zscaler	$3.00B	7.95	-$41.48M	-$0.42	N/A

Cloudflare presently has a consensus target price of $233.50, suggesting a potential upside of 19.37%. Zscaler has a consensus target price of $263.46, suggesting a potential upside of 77.58%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Cloudflare.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cloudflare	3 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.55
Zscaler	2 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	29 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76

82.7% of Cloudflare shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.5% of Zscaler shares are held by institutional investors. 10.9% of Cloudflare shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.2% of Zscaler shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Zscaler has a net margin of -2.25% compared to Cloudflare's net margin of -3.72%. Zscaler's return on equity of 0.06% beat Cloudflare's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cloudflare	-3.72%	-5.84%	-1.36%
Zscaler	-2.25%	0.06%	0.02%

Summary

Zscaler beats Cloudflare on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ZS vs. The Competition

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Metric	Zscaler	Security Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$23.85B	$50.58B	$38.79B	$12.30B
Dividend Yield	N/A	N/A	3.15%	5.22%
P/E Ratio	-353.21	50.42	74.25	25.76
Price / Sales	7.95	10.17	623.65	78.11
Price / Cash	88.40	61.18	46.32	36.27
Price / Book	13.05	16.84	9.55	6.78
Net Income	-$41.48M	$410.39M	$1.03B	$333.43M
7 Day Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.49%
1 Month Performance	25.67%	28.20%	17.77%	9.25%
1 Year Performance	-36.34%	-15.87%	174.65%	43.00%

Zscaler Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ZS Zscaler	3.664 of 5 stars	$148.36 -2.5%	$263.46 +77.6%	-34.7%	$23.83B	$3.00B	N/A	7,923
CRWD CrowdStrike	2.101 of 5 stars	$469.42 +3.0%	$505.29 +7.6%	+28.5%	$119.05B	$4.81B	N/A	10,698
DDOG Datadog	3.526 of 5 stars	$146.75 +4.4%	$177.03 +20.6%	+85.5%	$51.74B	$3.43B	473.37	8,100	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
PANW Palo Alto Networks	3.0925 of 5 stars	$184.68 +2.0%	$210.07 +13.7%	+11.2%	$150.70B	$9.89B	102.03	16,068	Positive News Analyst Forecast
HUBS HubSpot	4.0351 of 5 stars	$246.73 +2.9%	$388.07 +57.3%	-67.3%	$12.70B	$3.13B	283.60	8,882	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast

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Zscaler (ZS) Competitors