Coursera (COUR) Competitors

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COUR vs. NTSK, WAY, BOX, BILL, and RUM

Should you buy Coursera stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Coursera 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 Coursera include Netskope (NTSK), Waystar (WAY), BOX (BOX), BILL (BILL), and Rumble (RUM). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does Coursera compare to Netskope?

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

In the previous week, Coursera had 7 more articles in the media than Netskope. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Coursera and 6 mentions for Netskope. Netskope's average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Coursera's score of 0.37 indicating that Netskope is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Coursera
1 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Netskope
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

89.6% of Coursera shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.3% of Coursera shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 25.5% of Netskope shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coursera$773.90M1.31-$51M-$0.38N/A
Netskope$752.85M5.23-$679.39M-$0.20N/A

Coursera presently has a consensus price target of $9.50, indicating a potential upside of 59.24%. Netskope has a consensus price target of $17.16, indicating a potential upside of 76.07%. Given Netskope's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Netskope is more favorable than Coursera.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coursera
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Netskope
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90

Netskope has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Coursera's net margin of -8.23%. Netskope's return on equity of 0.00% beat Coursera's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coursera-8.23% -5.41% -3.45%
Netskope N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Netskope beats Coursera on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coursera compare to Waystar?

Coursera (NYSE:COUR) and Waystar (NASDAQ:WAY) are both computer software companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coursera$773.90M1.31-$51M-$0.38N/A
Waystar$1.16B3.14$112.09M$0.6728.31

In the previous week, Coursera had 12 more articles in the media than Waystar. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Coursera and 1 mentions for Waystar. Coursera's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Waystar's score of 0.00 indicating that Coursera is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Coursera
1 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Waystar
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Coursera has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Waystar has a beta of 0.11, suggesting that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the broader market.

Coursera presently has a consensus price target of $9.50, suggesting a potential upside of 59.24%. Waystar has a consensus price target of $35.62, suggesting a potential upside of 87.81%. Given Waystar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Waystar is more favorable than Coursera.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coursera
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Waystar
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

89.6% of Coursera shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.3% of Coursera shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Waystar shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Waystar has a net margin of 10.90% compared to Coursera's net margin of -8.23%. Waystar's return on equity of 6.99% beat Coursera's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coursera-8.23% -5.41% -3.45%
Waystar 10.90%6.99%4.72%

Summary

Waystar beats Coursera on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coursera compare to BOX?

BOX (NYSE:BOX) and Coursera (NYSE:COUR) are both computer software companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

86.7% of BOX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.6% of Coursera shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.0% of BOX shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.3% of Coursera shares are owned 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.

BOX currently has a consensus price target of $35.33, indicating a potential upside of 37.05%. Coursera has a consensus price target of $9.50, indicating a potential upside of 59.24%. Given Coursera's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Coursera 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
Coursera
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

BOX has higher revenue and earnings than Coursera. Coursera 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$1.21B2.96$115.38M$0.6539.66
Coursera$773.90M1.31-$51M-$0.38N/A

BOX has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coursera has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Coursera had 8 more articles in the media than BOX. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Coursera and 5 mentions for BOX. BOX's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Coursera's score of 0.37 indicating that BOX is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

BOX has a net margin of 10.35% compared to Coursera's net margin of -8.23%. Coursera's return on equity of -5.41% beat BOX's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BOX10.35% -24.19% 4.66%
Coursera -8.23%-5.41%-3.45%

Summary

BOX and Coursera tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coursera compare to BILL?

BILL (NYSE:BILL) and Coursera (NYSE:COUR) are both computer software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

BILL has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coursera has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, BILL had 22 more articles in the media than Coursera. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for BILL and 13 mentions for Coursera. Coursera's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat BILL's score of 0.29 indicating that Coursera is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BILL
5 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Coursera
1 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

BILL currently has a consensus price target of $55.19, suggesting a potential upside of 65.61%. Coursera has a consensus price target of $9.50, suggesting a potential upside of 59.24%. Given BILL's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe BILL is more favorable than Coursera.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BILL
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Coursera
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

98.0% of BILL shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.6% of Coursera shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.2% of BILL shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.3% of Coursera shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BILL$1.46B2.27$23.80M-$0.01N/A
Coursera$773.90M1.31-$51M-$0.38N/A

BILL has a net margin of 0.01% compared to Coursera's net margin of -8.23%. BILL's return on equity of 2.40% beat Coursera's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BILL0.01% 2.40% 0.91%
Coursera -8.23%-5.41%-3.45%

Summary

BILL beats Coursera on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Coursera compare to Rumble?

Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM) and Coursera (NYSE:COUR) are both computer software companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

Coursera has a net margin of -8.23% compared to Rumble's net margin of -106.91%. Coursera's return on equity of -5.41% beat Rumble's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rumble-106.91% -42.47% -34.74%
Coursera -8.23%-5.41%-3.45%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rumble$102.38M27.44-$81.83M-$0.43N/A
Coursera$773.90M1.31-$51M-$0.38N/A

26.1% of Rumble shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.6% of Coursera shares are held by institutional investors. 45.1% of Rumble shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.3% of Coursera shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Coursera had 2 more articles in the media than Rumble. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Coursera and 11 mentions for Rumble. Coursera's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Rumble's score of 0.33 indicating that Coursera is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Rumble
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Coursera
1 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Coursera has a consensus price target of $9.50, indicating a potential upside of 59.24%. Given Coursera's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Coursera is more favorable than Rumble.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rumble
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Coursera
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Rumble has a beta of 1.07, suggesting that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coursera has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Coursera beats Rumble on 13 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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COUR vs. The Competition

MetricCourseraTechnology Services IndustryBusiness SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.01B$4.21B$6.65B$23.20B
Dividend YieldN/A2.12%3.22%4.06%
P/E Ratio-15.7540.2927.7431.22
Price / Sales1.3147.38393.36106.85
Price / CashN/A38.2823.2024.45
Price / Book1.564.565.714.70
Net Income-$51M$31.97M$204.76M$1.07B
7 Day Performance12.19%-1.58%5.71%0.62%
1 Month Performance12.25%-3.97%0.03%0.73%
1 Year Performance-30.51%21.01%29.12%23.38%

Coursera Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
COUR
Coursera
3.9197 of 5 stars
$5.97
+10.3%
$9.50
+59.2%
-35.6%$1.01B$773.90MN/A1,307
NTSK
Netskope
3.5937 of 5 stars
$9.05
+3.8%
$17.16
+89.6%
N/A$3.52B$709MN/A3,281
WAY
Waystar
4.5606 of 5 stars
$18.47
+1.2%
$35.62
+92.8%
-51.2%$3.50B$1.10B27.571,700
BOX
BOX
4.15 of 5 stars
$24.82
-0.5%
$35.33
+42.4%
-27.5%$3.45B$1.18B38.192,912
BILL
BILL
4.6053 of 5 stars
$32.49
+0.9%
$55.80
+71.8%
-27.1%$3.21B$1.46BN/A2,364

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