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GWRE vs. NOW, WDAY, FICO, SSNC, and TYL

Should you buy Guidewire Software stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Guidewire Software 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 Guidewire Software include ServiceNow (NOW), Workday (WDAY), Fair Isaac (FICO), SS&C Technologies (SSNC), and Tyler Technologies (TYL). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Guidewire Software compare to ServiceNow?

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

Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ServiceNow has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

87.2% of ServiceNow shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Guidewire Software shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of ServiceNow shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

ServiceNow has a net margin of 12.59% compared to Guidewire Software's net margin of 11.25%. ServiceNow's return on equity of 18.16% beat Guidewire Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guidewire Software11.25% 12.62% 6.93%
ServiceNow 12.59%18.16%9.04%

ServiceNow has higher revenue and earnings than Guidewire Software. ServiceNow 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$1.20B7.56$69.80M$1.8559.02
ServiceNow$13.28B7.40$1.75B$1.6856.73

In the previous week, ServiceNow had 56 more articles in the media than Guidewire Software. MarketBeat recorded 68 mentions for ServiceNow and 12 mentions for Guidewire Software. ServiceNow's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Guidewire Software's score of 0.70 indicating that ServiceNow is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Guidewire Software
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ServiceNow
56 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Guidewire Software currently has a consensus price target of $229.00, suggesting a potential upside of 109.72%. ServiceNow has a consensus price target of $142.17, suggesting a potential upside of 49.18%. Given Guidewire Software's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Guidewire Software is more favorable than ServiceNow.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Guidewire Software
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
ServiceNow
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Summary

ServiceNow beats Guidewire Software on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Guidewire Software compare to Workday?

Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) and Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Workday has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Guidewire Software has a net margin of 11.25% compared to Workday's net margin of 8.60%. Workday's return on equity of 14.75% beat Guidewire Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Workday8.60% 14.75% 6.87%
Guidewire Software 11.25%12.62%6.93%

Workday has higher revenue and earnings than Guidewire Software. Workday 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
Workday$9.55B3.06$693M$3.2037.03
Guidewire Software$1.20B7.56$69.80M$1.8559.02

Workday presently has a consensus price target of $185.03, suggesting a potential upside of 56.16%. Guidewire Software has a consensus price target of $229.00, suggesting a potential upside of 109.72%. Given Guidewire Software's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Guidewire Software is more favorable than Workday.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Workday
1 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Guidewire Software
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

89.8% of Workday shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.6% of Workday shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Guidewire Software shares are owned 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, Workday had 15 more articles in the media than Guidewire Software. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Workday and 12 mentions for Guidewire Software. Workday's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Guidewire Software's score of 0.70 indicating that Workday is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Workday
17 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Guidewire Software
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Workday beats Guidewire Software on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Guidewire Software compare to Fair Isaac?

Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) and Fair Isaac (NYSE:FICO) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

Fair Isaac has a net margin of 33.67% compared to Guidewire Software's net margin of 11.25%. Guidewire Software's return on equity of 12.62% beat Fair Isaac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guidewire Software11.25% 12.62% 6.93%
Fair Isaac 33.67%-41.04%37.92%

Fair Isaac has higher revenue and earnings than Guidewire Software. Fair Isaac 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$1.20B7.56$69.80M$1.8559.02
Fair Isaac$1.99B13.26$651.95M$31.5736.07

Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fair Isaac has a beta of 1.28, meaning that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Guidewire Software had 3 more articles in the media than Fair Isaac. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Guidewire Software and 9 mentions for Fair Isaac. Fair Isaac's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Guidewire Software's score of 0.70 indicating that Fair Isaac is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Guidewire Software
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Fair Isaac
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

85.8% of Fair Isaac shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Guidewire Software shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Fair Isaac 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.

Guidewire Software presently has a consensus target price of $229.00, suggesting a potential upside of 109.72%. Fair Isaac has a consensus target price of $1,626.50, suggesting a potential upside of 42.84%. Given Guidewire Software's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Guidewire Software is more favorable than Fair Isaac.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Guidewire Software
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Fair Isaac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Fair Isaac beats Guidewire Software on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Guidewire Software compare to SS&C Technologies?

Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) and SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SS&C Technologies has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

SS&C Technologies has a net margin of 12.65% compared to Guidewire Software's net margin of 11.25%. SS&C Technologies' return on equity of 20.15% beat Guidewire Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guidewire Software11.25% 12.62% 6.93%
SS&C Technologies 12.65%20.15%7.05%

96.9% of SS&C Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Guidewire Software shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.0% of SS&C Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Guidewire Software had 8 more articles in the media than SS&C Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Guidewire Software and 4 mentions for SS&C Technologies. SS&C Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Guidewire Software's score of 0.70 indicating that SS&C Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Guidewire Software
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SS&C Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

SS&C Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Guidewire Software. SS&C Technologies 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$1.20B7.56$69.80M$1.8559.02
SS&C Technologies$6.27B2.58$796.90M$3.2320.80

Guidewire Software presently has a consensus price target of $229.00, indicating a potential upside of 109.72%. SS&C Technologies has a consensus price target of $96.13, indicating a potential upside of 43.10%. Given Guidewire Software's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Guidewire Software is more favorable than SS&C Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Guidewire Software
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
SS&C Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

Summary

SS&C Technologies beats Guidewire Software on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Guidewire Software compare to Tyler Technologies?

Tyler Technologies (NYSE:TYL) and Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

Tyler Technologies has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Tyler Technologies has a net margin of 13.26% compared to Guidewire Software's net margin of 11.25%. Guidewire Software's return on equity of 12.62% beat Tyler Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tyler Technologies13.26% 10.74% 7.30%
Guidewire Software 11.25%12.62%6.93%

Tyler Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $472.38, indicating a potential upside of 63.39%. Guidewire Software has a consensus target price of $229.00, indicating a potential upside of 109.72%. Given Guidewire Software's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Guidewire Software is more favorable than Tyler Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tyler Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Guidewire Software
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

In the previous week, Guidewire Software had 8 more articles in the media than Tyler Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Guidewire Software and 4 mentions for Tyler Technologies. Guidewire Software's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Tyler Technologies' score of 0.31 indicating that Guidewire Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tyler Technologies
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Guidewire Software
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Tyler Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Guidewire Software. Tyler Technologies 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
Tyler Technologies$2.38B5.12$315.60M$7.2439.93
Guidewire Software$1.20B7.56$69.80M$1.8559.02

93.3% of Tyler Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Tyler Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Guidewire Software 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.

Summary

Tyler Technologies and Guidewire Software tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GWRE vs. The Competition

MetricGuidewire SoftwareINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$9.08B$15.89B$38.07B$23.19B
Dividend YieldN/A3.12%3.27%4.06%
P/E Ratio58.9459.6679.2831.18
Price / Sales7.5642.94624.30106.33
Price / Cash57.6568.0048.5324.45
Price / Book6.906.209.504.68
Net Income$69.80M$384.51M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-1.91%0.09%-0.91%0.47%
1 Month Performance-22.21%-3.80%0.89%0.55%
1 Year Performance-53.98%-10.57%155.34%23.11%

Guidewire Software Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GWRE
Guidewire Software
4.7092 of 5 stars
$109.28
-0.3%
$229.00
+109.6%
-54.1%$9.10B$1.20B59.113,772
NOW
ServiceNow
4.6122 of 5 stars
$104.26
+2.1%
$142.17
+36.4%
-51.0%$105.32B$13.28B62.1429,187
WDAY
Workday
4.5527 of 5 stars
$129.60
-0.9%
$185.03
+42.8%
-51.3%$32.31B$9.55B40.5021,070
FICO
Fair Isaac
4.6737 of 5 stars
$1,179.42
+0.0%
$1,619.36
+37.3%
-41.4%$27.35B$1.99B37.363,811
SSNC
SS&C Technologies
4.9673 of 5 stars
$67.42
-0.4%
$96.13
+42.6%
-18.1%$16.30B$6.27B20.8728,800

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