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$34.99 +0.25 (+0.72%)
As of 08/28/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

BOX vs. PTC, IREN, GWRE, DT, and AUR

Should you buy BOX stock or one of its competitors? BOX's main competitors and comparable companies include PTC (PTC), IREN (IREN), Guidewire Software (GWRE), Dynatrace (DT), and Aurora Innovation (AUR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "application software" industry.

How does BOX compare to PTC?

BOX (NYSE:BOX) and PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

BOX currently has a consensus price target of $37.80, suggesting a potential upside of 8.03%. PTC has a consensus price target of $170.14, suggesting a potential upside of 8.27%. Given PTC's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe PTC is more favorable than BOX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BOX
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22
PTC
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

BOX has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PTC has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

PTC has a net margin of 41.67% compared to BOX's net margin of 10.59%. PTC's return on equity of 25.31% beat BOX's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BOX10.59% -20.97% 4.47%
PTC 41.67%25.31%14.55%

86.7% of BOX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of PTC shares are held by institutional investors. 4.0% of BOX shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of PTC shares are held by 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.

In the previous week, BOX had 2 more articles in the media than PTC. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for BOX and 24 mentions for PTC. PTC's average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat BOX's score of 0.42 indicating that PTC is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BOX
3 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
PTC
19 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BOX$1.18B4.11$115.38M$0.6950.71
PTC$2.74B6.23$734M$10.3415.20

Summary

PTC beats BOX on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BOX compare to IREN?

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

41.1% of IREN shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.7% of BOX shares are held by institutional investors. 5.0% of IREN shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of BOX shares are held by company 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.

In the previous week, IREN had 54 more articles in the media than BOX. MarketBeat recorded 80 mentions for IREN and 26 mentions for BOX. BOX's average media sentiment score of 0.42 beat IREN's score of 0.07 indicating that BOX is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IREN
14 Very Positive mention(s)
15 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
BOX
3 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IREN$707.01M17.92$86.94M$0.4873.85
BOX$1.18B4.11$115.38M$0.6950.71

IREN currently has a consensus price target of $81.57, indicating a potential upside of 130.10%. BOX has a consensus price target of $37.80, indicating a potential upside of 8.03%. Given IREN's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe IREN is more favorable than BOX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IREN
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
BOX
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

BOX has a net margin of 10.59% compared to IREN's net margin of -99.38%. IREN's return on equity of -17.62% beat BOX's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IREN-99.38% -17.62% -7.64%
BOX 10.59%-20.97%4.47%

IREN has a beta of 4.29, indicating that its stock price is 329% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BOX has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

IREN beats BOX on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BOX compare to Guidewire Software?

Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) and BOX (NYSE:BOX) are both technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BOX has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

86.7% of BOX shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Guidewire Software shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of BOX shares are owned 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.

Guidewire Software has a net margin of 11.25% compared to BOX's net margin of 10.59%. Guidewire Software's return on equity of 12.62% beat BOX's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guidewire Software11.25% 12.62% 6.93%
BOX 10.59%-20.97%4.47%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Guidewire Software$1.20B14.25$69.80M$1.85111.25
BOX$1.18B4.11$115.38M$0.6950.71

In the previous week, Guidewire Software had 2 more articles in the media than BOX. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Guidewire Software and 26 mentions for BOX. Guidewire Software's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat BOX's score of 0.42 indicating that Guidewire Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Guidewire Software
21 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BOX
3 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Guidewire Software currently has a consensus target price of $223.79, indicating a potential upside of 8.73%. BOX has a consensus target price of $37.80, indicating a potential upside of 8.03%. Given Guidewire Software's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Guidewire Software is more favorable than BOX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Guidewire Software
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
BOX
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

Summary

Guidewire Software beats BOX on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BOX compare to Dynatrace?

Dynatrace (NYSE:DT) and BOX (NYSE:BOX) are both technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and valuation.

BOX has a net margin of 10.59% compared to Dynatrace's net margin of 7.22%. Dynatrace's return on equity of 11.07% beat BOX's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dynatrace7.22% 11.07% 7.02%
BOX 10.59%-20.97%4.47%

In the previous week, BOX had 13 more articles in the media than Dynatrace. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for BOX and 13 mentions for Dynatrace. Dynatrace's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat BOX's score of 0.42 indicating that Dynatrace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dynatrace
6 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BOX
3 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

94.3% of Dynatrace shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.7% of BOX shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Dynatrace shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of BOX shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dynatrace currently has a consensus price target of $54.81, indicating a potential upside of 2.20%. BOX has a consensus price target of $37.80, indicating a potential upside of 8.03%. Given BOX's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe BOX is more favorable than Dynatrace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dynatrace
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77
BOX
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

Dynatrace has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BOX has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Dynatrace has higher revenue and earnings than BOX. BOX 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
Dynatrace$2.10B7.40$162.67M$0.50107.26
BOX$1.18B4.11$115.38M$0.6950.71

Summary

Dynatrace beats BOX on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BOX compare to Aurora Innovation?

Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) and BOX (NYSE:BOX) are both technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

44.7% of Aurora Innovation shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.7% of BOX shares are held by institutional investors. 8.5% of Aurora Innovation shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of BOX shares are held 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.

Aurora Innovation has a beta of 2.64, meaning that its stock price is 164% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BOX has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aurora Innovation$3M3,894.75-$816M-$0.47N/A
BOX$1.18B4.11$115.38M$0.6950.71

BOX has a net margin of 10.59% compared to Aurora Innovation's net margin of -18,000.00%. BOX's return on equity of -20.97% beat Aurora Innovation's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aurora Innovation-18,000.00% -43.94% -39.85%
BOX 10.59%-20.97%4.47%

In the previous week, BOX had 21 more articles in the media than Aurora Innovation. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for BOX and 5 mentions for Aurora Innovation. Aurora Innovation's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat BOX's score of 0.42 indicating that Aurora Innovation is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aurora Innovation
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BOX
3 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Aurora Innovation presently has a consensus target price of $12.22, suggesting a potential upside of 109.64%. BOX has a consensus target price of $37.80, suggesting a potential upside of 8.03%. Given Aurora Innovation's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Aurora Innovation is more favorable than BOX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aurora Innovation
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45
BOX
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

Summary

BOX beats Aurora Innovation on 9 of the 16 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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BOX vs. The Competition

MetricBOXSoftware IndustryTechnology SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$4.84B$16.40B$29.73B$24.18B
Dividend YieldN/A3.41%2.74%3.71%
P/E Ratio50.71139.5775.8229.99
Price / Sales4.111,293.74591.1122.59
Price / Cash31.5649.2949.2932.24
Price / Book-13.787.509.317.67
Net Income$115.38M$434.56M$678.22M$1.07B
7 Day Performance6.38%1.69%-0.07%-0.32%
1 Month Performance12.23%5.79%4.19%1.84%
1 Year Performance7.37%5.34%187.24%13.37%

BOX Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BOX
BOX
2.6773 of 5 stars
$34.99
+0.7%
$37.80
+8.0%
+7.4%$4.84B$1.18B50.712,912
PTC
PTC
3.3061 of 5 stars
$146.48
+0.3%
$170.14
+16.2%
-26.4%$16.25B$2.74B14.177,642
IREN
IREN
3.2241 of 5 stars
$42.00
-6.5%
$83.00
+97.6%
+33.9%$15.75B$501.02M87.50100
GWRE
Guidewire Software
3.4504 of 5 stars
$177.98
+3.5%
$221.64
+24.5%
-5.3%$14.62B$1.20B96.203,772
DT
Dynatrace
3.5099 of 5 stars
$49.29
+3.5%
$54.54
+10.6%
+6.0%$14.20B$2.02B50.145,600

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