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ESTC vs. DDOG, GTLB, TEAM, ZS, and CRM

Should you buy Elastic stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Elastic 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 Elastic include Datadog (DDOG), GitLab (GTLB), Atlassian (TEAM), Zscaler (ZS), and Salesforce (CRM). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Elastic compare to Datadog?

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

Datadog has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elastic has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

In the previous week, Datadog had 33 more articles in the media than Elastic. MarketBeat recorded 49 mentions for Datadog and 16 mentions for Elastic. Datadog's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Elastic's score of 0.25 indicating that Datadog is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Datadog
31 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Elastic
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Elastic has a net margin of 21.14% compared to Datadog's net margin of 3.69%. Datadog's return on equity of 4.83% beat Elastic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Datadog3.69% 4.83% 2.72%
Elastic 21.14%-2.02%-0.72%

Elastic has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Datadog. Elastic 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$3.43B24.32$107.74M$0.38616.08
Elastic$1.74B3.69$367.77M$3.5017.71

Datadog currently has a consensus target price of $219.69, suggesting a potential downside of 6.16%. Elastic has a consensus target price of $80.04, suggesting a potential upside of 29.15%. Given Elastic's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Elastic is more favorable than Datadog.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Datadog
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
40 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91
Elastic
2 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52

78.3% of Datadog shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Elastic shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.5% of Datadog shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Elastic shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Datadog beats Elastic on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elastic compare to GitLab?

GitLab (NASDAQ:GTLB) and Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

GitLab has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elastic has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

95.0% of GitLab shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Elastic shares are held by institutional investors. 10.6% of GitLab shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Elastic shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, GitLab had 31 more articles in the media than Elastic. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for GitLab and 16 mentions for Elastic. GitLab's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat Elastic's score of 0.25 indicating that GitLab is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
GitLab
9 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
19 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Elastic
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Elastic has a net margin of 21.14% compared to GitLab's net margin of -2.49%. GitLab's return on equity of 0.31% beat Elastic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GitLab-2.49% 0.31% 0.19%
Elastic 21.14%-2.02%-0.72%

GitLab currently has a consensus price target of $36.64, suggesting a potential upside of 17.74%. Elastic has a consensus price target of $80.04, suggesting a potential upside of 29.15%. Given Elastic's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Elastic is more favorable than GitLab.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GitLab
3 Sell rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Elastic
2 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GitLab$1.00B5.27-$55.96M-$0.16N/A
Elastic$1.74B3.69$367.77M$3.5017.71

Summary

Elastic beats GitLab on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elastic compare to Atlassian?

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

Elastic has a net margin of 21.14% compared to Atlassian's net margin of -3.50%. Atlassian's return on equity of 6.22% beat Elastic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elastic21.14% -2.02% -0.72%
Atlassian -3.50%6.22%1.37%

Elastic has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Atlassian has a beta of 1.07, suggesting that its share price is 7% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elastic$1.74B3.69$367.77M$3.5017.71
Atlassian$5.22B4.84-$256.69M-$0.83N/A

Elastic presently has a consensus target price of $80.04, suggesting a potential upside of 29.15%. Atlassian has a consensus target price of $145.63, suggesting a potential upside of 46.41%. Given Atlassian's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Atlassian is more favorable than Elastic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Elastic
2 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
Atlassian
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

In the previous week, Atlassian had 4 more articles in the media than Elastic. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Atlassian and 16 mentions for Elastic. Atlassian's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Elastic's score of 0.25 indicating that Atlassian is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Elastic
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Atlassian
15 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

97.0% of Elastic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.5% of Atlassian shares are held by institutional investors. 12.7% of Elastic shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 36.7% of Atlassian shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Atlassian beats Elastic on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elastic compare to Zscaler?

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

In the previous week, Zscaler had 18 more articles in the media than Elastic. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Zscaler and 16 mentions for Elastic. Zscaler's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Elastic's score of 0.25 indicating that Zscaler is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Elastic
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Zscaler
17 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elastic$1.74B3.69$367.77M$3.5017.71
Zscaler$2.67B7.91-$41.48M-$0.48N/A

Elastic has a net margin of 21.14% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.44%. Zscaler's return on equity of -0.37% beat Elastic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elastic21.14% -2.02% -0.72%
Zscaler -2.44%-0.37%-0.12%

Elastic has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Zscaler has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Elastic currently has a consensus price target of $80.04, suggesting a potential upside of 29.15%. Zscaler has a consensus price target of $216.03, suggesting a potential upside of 65.18%. Given Zscaler's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zscaler is more favorable than Elastic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Elastic
2 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
33 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

97.0% of Elastic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.5% of Zscaler shares are held by institutional investors. 12.7% of Elastic shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.2% of Zscaler shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

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

How does Elastic compare to Salesforce?

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

97.0% of Elastic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.4% of Salesforce shares are held by institutional investors. 12.7% of Elastic shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Salesforce 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.

Elastic has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Salesforce has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Elastic presently has a consensus target price of $80.04, suggesting a potential upside of 29.15%. Salesforce has a consensus target price of $257.97, suggesting a potential upside of 38.80%. Given Salesforce's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Salesforce is more favorable than Elastic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Elastic
2 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
Salesforce
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.68

In the previous week, Salesforce had 77 more articles in the media than Elastic. MarketBeat recorded 93 mentions for Salesforce and 16 mentions for Elastic. Salesforce's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Elastic's score of 0.25 indicating that Salesforce is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Elastic
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Salesforce
55 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elastic$1.74B3.69$367.77M$3.5017.71
Salesforce$41.53B3.67$7.46B$8.6421.51

Elastic has a net margin of 21.14% compared to Salesforce's net margin of 18.73%. Salesforce's return on equity of 18.72% beat Elastic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elastic21.14% -2.02% -0.72%
Salesforce 18.73%18.72%9.76%

Summary

Salesforce beats Elastic on 13 of the 17 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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ESTC vs. The Competition

MetricElasticINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$6.74B$17.86B$40.77B$23.35B
Dividend YieldN/A3.00%3.10%4.08%
P/E Ratio17.7164.4179.9430.27
Price / Sales3.6940.25641.8422.11
Price / Cash133.6477.0652.1624.41
Price / Book6.986.259.804.63
Net Income$367.77M$386.39M$1.06B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-4.40%-4.56%-0.90%-1.62%
1 Month Performance26.29%2.34%4.64%-1.63%
1 Year Performance-28.25%-9.04%158.46%21.48%

Elastic Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ESTC
Elastic
4.5149 of 5 stars
$61.97
-4.8%
$80.04
+29.1%
-28.3%$6.74B$1.74B17.713,537
DDOG
Datadog
3.2707 of 5 stars
$225.24
+1.5%
$218.95
-2.8%
+92.3%$78.96B$3.43B592.758,100
GTLB
GitLab
2.9525 of 5 stars
$27.93
+5.3%
$37.08
+32.7%
-36.2%$4.51B$955.22MN/A2,580
TEAM
Atlassian
3.5676 of 5 stars
$93.29
+4.7%
$145.63
+56.1%
-54.5%$22.60B$5.22BN/A13,813
ZS
Zscaler
3.9058 of 5 stars
$130.04
+2.9%
$216.08
+66.2%
-56.5%$20.44B$2.67BN/A7,923

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