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IT vs. DOCU, FORR, GOOG, ICFI, and ACN

Should you buy Gartner stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Gartner 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 Gartner include Docusign (DOCU), Forrester Research (FORR), Alphabet (GOOG), ICF International (ICFI), and Accenture (ACN).

How does Gartner compare to Docusign?

Docusign (NASDAQ:DOCU) and Gartner (NYSE:IT) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Gartner has a net margin of 11.44% compared to Docusign's net margin of 9.59%. Gartner's return on equity of 161.39% beat Docusign's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Docusign9.59% 17.48% 8.34%
Gartner 11.44%161.39%12.74%

Docusign has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gartner has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Docusign$3.22B3.25$309.08M$1.5435.60
Gartner$6.47B1.57$729.23M$10.1214.95

Docusign presently has a consensus target price of $60.27, suggesting a potential upside of 9.92%. Gartner has a consensus target price of $173.10, suggesting a potential upside of 14.38%. Given Gartner's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Gartner is more favorable than Docusign.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Docusign
1 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11
Gartner
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

77.6% of Docusign shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.5% of Gartner shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Docusign shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Gartner shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Gartner had 4 more articles in the media than Docusign. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Gartner and 12 mentions for Docusign. Docusign's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Gartner's score of 0.74 indicating that Docusign is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Docusign
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Gartner
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Gartner beats Docusign on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gartner compare to Forrester Research?

Gartner (NYSE:IT) and Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and institutional ownership.

91.5% of Gartner shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.2% of Forrester Research shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Gartner shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 40.7% of Forrester Research shares are owned by 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, Gartner had 4 more articles in the media than Forrester Research. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Gartner and 12 mentions for Forrester Research. Gartner's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Forrester Research's score of 0.43 indicating that Gartner is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gartner
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Forrester Research
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Gartner has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Forrester Research has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Gartner currently has a consensus target price of $173.10, indicating a potential upside of 14.38%. Given Gartner's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Gartner is more favorable than Forrester Research.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gartner
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Forrester Research
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Gartner has a net margin of 11.44% compared to Forrester Research's net margin of -11.17%. Gartner's return on equity of 161.39% beat Forrester Research's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gartner11.44% 161.39% 12.74%
Forrester Research -11.17%6.09%1.94%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gartner$6.47B1.57$729.23M$10.1214.95
Forrester Research$381.04M0.59-$119.36M-$2.25N/A

Summary

Gartner beats Forrester Research on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gartner compare to Alphabet?

Gartner (NYSE:IT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and earnings.

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Gartner's net margin of 11.44%. Gartner's return on equity of 161.39% beat Alphabet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gartner11.44% 161.39% 12.74%
Alphabet 54.77%51.32%35.42%

91.5% of Gartner shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Gartner shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned 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.

Gartner has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 272 more articles in the media than Gartner. MarketBeat recorded 288 mentions for Alphabet and 16 mentions for Gartner. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Gartner's score of 0.74 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gartner
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
184 Very Positive mention(s)
22 Positive mention(s)
35 Neutral mention(s)
26 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Gartner presently has a consensus price target of $173.10, suggesting a potential upside of 14.38%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $410.09, suggesting a potential upside of 14.98%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Gartner.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gartner
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
7 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.10

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gartner$6.47B1.57$729.23M$10.1214.95
Alphabet$402.84B10.83$132.17B$19.9117.91

Summary

Alphabet beats Gartner on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gartner compare to ICF International?

Gartner (NYSE:IT) and ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.

91.5% of Gartner shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.1% of ICF International shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Gartner shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of ICF International 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.

Gartner has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ICF International has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Gartner has a net margin of 11.44% compared to ICF International's net margin of 4.68%. Gartner's return on equity of 161.39% beat ICF International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gartner11.44% 161.39% 12.74%
ICF International 4.68%11.38%5.61%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gartner$6.47B1.57$729.23M$10.1214.95
ICF International$1.87B0.78$91.59M$4.6217.52

Gartner presently has a consensus target price of $173.10, indicating a potential upside of 14.38%. ICF International has a consensus target price of $102.33, indicating a potential upside of 26.46%. Given ICF International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ICF International is more favorable than Gartner.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gartner
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
ICF International
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

In the previous week, Gartner had 13 more articles in the media than ICF International. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Gartner and 3 mentions for ICF International. ICF International's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Gartner's score of 0.74 indicating that ICF International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gartner
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ICF International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Gartner beats ICF International on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gartner compare to Accenture?

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) and Gartner (NYSE:IT) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Gartner has a net margin of 11.44% compared to Accenture's net margin of 10.66%. Gartner's return on equity of 161.39% beat Accenture's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Accenture10.66% 26.47% 12.89%
Gartner 11.44%161.39%12.74%

Accenture currently has a consensus target price of $192.96, indicating a potential upside of 16.01%. Gartner has a consensus target price of $173.10, indicating a potential upside of 14.38%. Given Accenture's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Accenture is more favorable than Gartner.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Accenture
1 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.41
Gartner
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Accenture$69.67B1.59$7.68B$12.5213.29
Gartner$6.47B1.57$729.23M$10.1214.95

Accenture has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gartner has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Accenture had 23 more articles in the media than Gartner. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Accenture and 16 mentions for Gartner. Accenture's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Gartner's score of 0.74 indicating that Accenture is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Accenture
27 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Gartner
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

75.1% of Accenture shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.5% of Gartner shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Accenture shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Gartner 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.

Summary

Accenture beats Gartner on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IT vs. The Competition

MetricGartnerProfessional Services IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$10.24B$7.29B$10.60B$23.72B
Dividend YieldN/A3.86%120.65%4.20%
P/E Ratio14.9537.5427.4730.99
Price / Sales1.5724.41944.3513.91
Price / Cash8.0222.5824.1431.71
Price / Book33.486.004.474.62
Net Income$729.23M$235.79M$609.30M$1.07B
7 Day Performance7.67%3.49%0.24%0.36%
1 Month Performance13.04%5.91%-2.64%-0.19%
1 Year Performance-53.94%-8.00%12.05%19.11%

Gartner Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IT
Gartner
4.0585 of 5 stars
$151.34
-1.0%
$173.10
+14.4%
-55.3%$10.24B$6.47B14.9520,244
DOCU
Docusign
3.1147 of 5 stars
$52.91
+4.9%
$60.27
+13.9%
-27.5%$9.63B$3.22B34.367,044
FORR
Forrester Research
1.3048 of 5 stars
$9.51
+7.2%
N/A+18.1%$172.18M$396.89MN/A1,474
GOOG
Alphabet
4.7099 of 5 stars
$326.57
+2.3%
$410.09
+25.6%
+84.9%$3.87T$402.84B16.40190,200
ICFI
ICF International
4.5326 of 5 stars
$80.01
+0.6%
$102.33
+27.9%
-3.5%$1.44B$1.87B17.328,400

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