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

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 Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN), Docusign (DOCU), Forrester Research (FORR), Alphabet (GOOG), and ICF International (ICFI).

How does Gartner compare to Cross Country Healthcare?

Cross Country Healthcare (NASDAQ:CCRN) and Gartner (NYSE:IT) are both business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

Gartner has higher revenue and earnings than Cross Country Healthcare. Cross Country Healthcare 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
Cross Country Healthcare$1.05B0.40-$94.85M-$3.05N/A
Gartner$6.50B1.32$729.23M$10.1212.61

96.0% of Cross Country Healthcare shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.5% of Gartner shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.3% of Cross Country Healthcare shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Gartner 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.

Gartner has a net margin of 11.44% compared to Cross Country Healthcare's net margin of -9.84%. Gartner's return on equity of 161.39% beat Cross Country Healthcare's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cross Country Healthcare-9.84% -0.74% -0.54%
Gartner 11.44%161.39%12.74%

Cross Country Healthcare currently has a consensus price target of $12.05, indicating a potential downside of 8.50%. Gartner has a consensus price target of $176.10, indicating a potential upside of 37.96%. Given Gartner's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Gartner is more favorable than Cross Country Healthcare.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cross Country Healthcare
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.90
Gartner
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Cross Country Healthcare has a beta of 0.45, meaning that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gartner has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Gartner had 9 more articles in the media than Cross Country Healthcare. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Gartner and 1 mentions for Cross Country Healthcare. Gartner's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Cross Country Healthcare's score of 0.00 indicating that Gartner is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cross Country Healthcare
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Gartner
4 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Gartner beats Cross Country Healthcare on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gartner compare to Docusign?

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

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
Gartner$6.50B1.32$729.23M$10.1212.61
Docusign$3.22B2.58$309.08M$1.5428.23

Gartner presently has a consensus price target of $176.10, suggesting a potential upside of 37.96%. Docusign has a consensus price target of $60.27, suggesting a potential upside of 38.64%. Given Docusign's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Docusign 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
Docusign
1 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11

91.5% of Gartner shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.6% of Docusign shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Gartner shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Docusign shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Gartner has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Docusign has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Gartner11.44% 161.39% 12.74%
Docusign 9.59%17.48%8.34%

In the previous week, Docusign had 4 more articles in the media than Gartner. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Docusign and 10 mentions for Gartner. Docusign's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Gartner's score of 0.75 indicating that Docusign is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gartner
4 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Docusign
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Gartner beats Docusign on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gartner compare to Forrester Research?

Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) and Gartner (NYSE:IT) are both it consulting & other services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and profitability.

In the previous week, Gartner had 7 more articles in the media than Forrester Research. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Gartner and 3 mentions for Forrester Research. Gartner's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Forrester Research's score of 0.25 indicating that Gartner is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

55.2% of Forrester Research shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.5% of Gartner shares are held by institutional investors. 40.7% of Forrester Research shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Gartner shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Forrester Research has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gartner has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Gartner has a consensus price target of $176.10, suggesting a potential upside of 37.96%. Given Gartner's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Gartner is more favorable than Forrester Research.

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

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
Forrester Research$396.89M0.33-$119.36M-$2.83N/A
Gartner$6.50B1.32$729.23M$10.1212.61

Gartner has a net margin of 11.44% compared to Forrester Research's net margin of -13.74%. Gartner's return on equity of 161.39% beat Forrester Research's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Forrester Research-13.74% 6.65% 2.20%
Gartner 11.44%161.39%12.74%

Summary

Gartner beats Forrester Research on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gartner compare to Alphabet?

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

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gartner has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% 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
Alphabet37.92% 38.99% 27.41%
Gartner 11.44%161.39%12.74%

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

In the previous week, Alphabet had 191 more articles in the media than Gartner. MarketBeat recorded 201 mentions for Alphabet and 10 mentions for Gartner. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Gartner's score of 0.75 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
141 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Gartner
4 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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
Alphabet$402.84B11.05$132.17B$13.1128.03
Gartner$6.50B1.32$729.23M$10.1212.61

Alphabet presently has a consensus target price of $376.78, indicating a potential upside of 2.54%. Gartner has a consensus target price of $176.10, indicating a potential upside of 37.96%. Given Gartner's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Gartner is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03
Gartner
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Alphabet beats Gartner on 14 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 business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation and profitability.

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$6.50B1.32$729.23M$10.1212.61
ICF International$1.87B0.64$91.59M$4.6214.40

91.5% of Gartner shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.1% of ICF International shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Gartner shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of ICF International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Gartner has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ICF International has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Gartner currently has a consensus target price of $176.10, suggesting a potential upside of 37.96%. ICF International has a consensus target price of $102.33, suggesting a potential upside of 53.86%. Given ICF International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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 8 more articles in the media than ICF International. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Gartner and 2 mentions for ICF International. ICF International's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Gartner's score of 0.75 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
4 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ICF International
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 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.

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IT vs. The Competition

MetricGartnerConsulting IndustryBusiness SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$8.54B$3.84B$6.75B$23.21B
Dividend YieldN/A2.71%3.19%4.06%
P/E Ratio12.6112.6123.7628.67
Price / Sales1.321.76377.9722.84
Price / Cash6.6911.2422.9518.67
Price / Book28.245.165.754.69
Net Income$729.23M$245.85M$205.44M$1.08B
7 Day Performance-13.79%-6.88%6.14%-0.82%
1 Month Performance-18.89%-6.72%7.37%1.07%
1 Year Performance-67.51%-25.97%35.64%25.02%

Gartner Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IT
Gartner
4.2488 of 5 stars
$127.65
+0.1%
$176.10
+38.0%
-67.5%$8.54B$6.50B12.6120,244
CCRN
Cross Country Healthcare
1.8991 of 5 stars
$13.17
flat
$12.05
-8.5%
-6.1%$425.82M$1.05BN/A6,784
DOCU
Docusign
4.3102 of 5 stars
$44.19
-1.9%
$60.27
+36.4%
-42.1%$8.60B$3.22B28.697,044
FORR
Forrester Research
1.1272 of 5 stars
$6.72
-3.9%
N/A-29.8%$135.69M$396.89MN/A1,474
GOOG
Alphabet
3.8251 of 5 stars
$367.11
+2.5%
$376.78
+2.6%
+119.1%$4.34T$402.84B28.00190,200

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