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GWRE vs. NOW, ADSK, MSTR, WDAY, and FICO

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), Autodesk (ADSK), Strategy (MSTR), Workday (WDAY), and Fair Isaac (FICO). 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 large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and earnings.

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%

Guidewire Software presently has a consensus price target of $224.42, suggesting a potential upside of 59.20%. ServiceNow has a consensus price target of $140.80, suggesting a potential upside of 34.38%. Given Guidewire Software's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly 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
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

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$1.20B9.76$69.80M$1.8576.20
ServiceNow$13.28B8.14$1.75B$1.6862.37

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

Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ServiceNow has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ServiceNow had 62 more articles in the media than Guidewire Software. MarketBeat recorded 74 mentions for ServiceNow and 12 mentions for Guidewire Software. ServiceNow's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Guidewire Software's score of 0.54 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
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ServiceNow
49 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

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

How does Guidewire Software compare to Autodesk?

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) and Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) are both large-cap 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, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation and dividends.

Autodesk currently has a consensus target price of $326.10, suggesting a potential upside of 56.05%. Guidewire Software has a consensus target price of $224.42, suggesting a potential upside of 59.20%. Given Guidewire Software's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Guidewire Software is more favorable than Autodesk.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Autodesk
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Guidewire Software
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

90.2% of Autodesk shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Autodesk shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Guidewire Software shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Autodesk had 4 more articles in the media than Guidewire Software. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Autodesk and 12 mentions for Guidewire Software. Autodesk's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Guidewire Software's score of 0.54 indicating that Autodesk is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Autodesk
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Guidewire Software
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Autodesk has a net margin of 19.49% compared to Guidewire Software's net margin of 11.25%. Autodesk's return on equity of 57.14% beat Guidewire Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Autodesk19.49% 57.14% 14.57%
Guidewire Software 11.25%12.62%6.93%

Autodesk has a beta of 1.32, indicating that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Autodesk has higher revenue and earnings than Guidewire Software. Autodesk 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
Autodesk$7.21B6.12$1.12B$6.8630.46
Guidewire Software$1.20B9.76$69.80M$1.8576.20

Summary

Autodesk beats Guidewire Software on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Guidewire Software compare to Strategy?

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

59.8% of Strategy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Guidewire Software shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Strategy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Guidewire Software presently has a consensus target price of $224.42, suggesting a potential upside of 59.20%. Strategy has a consensus target price of $266.31, suggesting a potential upside of 173.23%. Given Strategy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Strategy is more favorable than Guidewire Software.

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
Strategy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Guidewire Software has higher revenue and earnings than Strategy. Strategy 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$1.20B9.76$69.80M$1.8576.20
Strategy$477.23M71.58-$3.85B-$40.16N/A

In the previous week, Strategy had 170 more articles in the media than Guidewire Software. MarketBeat recorded 182 mentions for Strategy and 12 mentions for Guidewire Software. Guidewire Software's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Strategy's score of 0.39 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
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Strategy
65 Very Positive mention(s)
34 Positive mention(s)
37 Neutral mention(s)
22 Negative mention(s)
22 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Guidewire Software has a net margin of 11.25% compared to Strategy's net margin of -2,482.01%. Guidewire Software's return on equity of 12.62% beat Strategy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Guidewire Software11.25% 12.62% 6.93%
Strategy -2,482.01%-26.97%-19.15%

Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Strategy has a beta of 3.54, suggesting that its share price is 254% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

How does Guidewire Software compare to Workday?

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

89.8% of Workday shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Guidewire Software shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.6% of Workday 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.

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
Guidewire Software$1.20B9.76$69.80M$1.8576.20
Workday$9.55B3.67$693M$3.2044.32

In the previous week, Workday had 27 more articles in the media than Guidewire Software. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Workday and 12 mentions for Guidewire Software. Guidewire Software's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Workday's score of 0.49 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
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Workday
14 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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
Guidewire Software11.25% 12.62% 6.93%
Workday 8.60%14.75%6.87%

Guidewire Software presently has a consensus price target of $224.42, suggesting a potential upside of 59.20%. Workday has a consensus price target of $184.00, suggesting a potential upside of 29.74%. Given Guidewire Software's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Guidewire Software is more favorable than Workday.

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
Workday
1 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Workday has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Workday beats Guidewire Software on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Guidewire Software compare to Fair Isaac?

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

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
Fair Isaac$2.26B12.40$651.95M$31.5738.19
Guidewire Software$1.20B9.76$69.80M$1.8576.20

Fair Isaac has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Fair Isaac currently has a consensus target price of $1,627.93, indicating a potential upside of 35.01%. Guidewire Software has a consensus target price of $224.42, indicating a potential upside of 59.20%. Given Guidewire Software's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Guidewire Software is more favorable than Fair Isaac.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fair Isaac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
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, Fair Isaac had 2 more articles in the media than Guidewire Software. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Fair Isaac and 12 mentions for Guidewire Software. Fair Isaac's average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat Guidewire Software's score of 0.54 indicating that Fair Isaac is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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

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
Fair Isaac33.67% -41.04% 37.92%
Guidewire Software 11.25%12.62%6.93%

Summary

Fair Isaac beats Guidewire Software on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GWRE vs. The Competition

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MetricGuidewire SoftwareINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$11.74B$18.27B$38.93B$23.38B
Dividend YieldN/A3.41%3.19%4.01%
P/E Ratio76.2068.0378.2931.20
Price / Sales9.7625.25591.9619.85
Price / Cash78.7782.6645.8724.90
Price / Book8.186.859.524.78
Net Income$69.80M$385.08M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance3.84%1.82%0.03%0.99%
1 Month Performance17.44%4.91%-2.09%0.41%
1 Year Performance-36.21%-9.63%140.88%18.60%

Guidewire Software Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GWRE
Guidewire Software
4.0756 of 5 stars		$140.97
+0.2%		$224.42
+59.2%		-36.4%$11.74B$1.20B76.203,772
NOW
ServiceNow
4.524 of 5 stars		$107.93
+1.5%		$141.68
+31.3%		-45.5%$109.62B$13.28B64.3229,187
ADSK
Autodesk
4.8179 of 5 stars		$207.54
+0.0%		$326.10
+57.1%		-30.1%$43.78B$7.21B30.2514,300
MSTR
Strategy
4.0464 of 5 stars		$100.77
flat		$278.87
+176.7%		-78.4%$35.31B$477.23MN/A1,539
WDAY
Workday
4.0812 of 5 stars		$137.99
+1.9%		$184.00
+33.3%		-37.8%$33.44B$9.55B43.1221,070

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