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PAY vs. JKHY, G, WEX, EXLS, and INOD

Should you buy Paymentus stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Paymentus 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 Paymentus include Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY), Genpact (G), WEX (WEX), ExlService (EXLS), and Innodata (INOD). These companies are all part of the "data processing & outsourced services" industry.

How does Paymentus compare to Jack Henry & Associates?

Jack Henry & Associates (NASDAQ:JKHY) and Paymentus (NYSE:PAY) are both mid-cap data processing & outsourced services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Jack Henry & Associates has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paymentus has a beta of 1.4, suggesting that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

Jack Henry & Associates has higher revenue and earnings than Paymentus. Jack Henry & Associates is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Paymentus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Jack Henry & Associates$2.38B4.19$455.75M$7.1519.61
Paymentus$1.20B2.47$66.94M$0.5741.14

98.8% of Jack Henry & Associates shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.4% of Paymentus shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Jack Henry & Associates shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 75.4% of Paymentus 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.

Jack Henry & Associates currently has a consensus target price of $192.08, suggesting a potential upside of 37.01%. Paymentus has a consensus target price of $35.20, suggesting a potential upside of 50.11%. Given Paymentus' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Paymentus is more favorable than Jack Henry & Associates.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Jack Henry & Associates
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Paymentus
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Jack Henry & Associates has a net margin of 20.64% compared to Paymentus' net margin of 5.78%. Jack Henry & Associates' return on equity of 24.03% beat Paymentus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Jack Henry & Associates20.64% 24.03% 17.02%
Paymentus 5.78%13.75%11.53%

In the previous week, Jack Henry & Associates had 1 more articles in the media than Paymentus. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Jack Henry & Associates and 1 mentions for Paymentus. Jack Henry & Associates' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Paymentus' score of 0.34 indicating that Jack Henry & Associates is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Jack Henry & Associates
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Paymentus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Jack Henry & Associates beats Paymentus on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paymentus compare to Genpact?

Genpact (NYSE:G) and Paymentus (NYSE:PAY) are both mid-cap data processing & outsourced services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Genpact has a net margin of 11.04% compared to Paymentus' net margin of 5.78%. Genpact's return on equity of 22.70% beat Paymentus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Genpact11.04% 22.70% 10.42%
Paymentus 5.78%13.75%11.53%

Genpact has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paymentus has a beta of 1.4, indicating that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

96.0% of Genpact shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.4% of Paymentus shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Genpact shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 75.4% of Paymentus 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.

Genpact presently has a consensus target price of $43.29, suggesting a potential upside of 35.76%. Paymentus has a consensus target price of $35.20, suggesting a potential upside of 50.11%. Given Paymentus' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Paymentus is more favorable than Genpact.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Genpact
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
Paymentus
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Genpact$5.08B1.06$552.49M$3.269.78
Paymentus$1.20B2.47$66.94M$0.5741.14

In the previous week, Genpact had 6 more articles in the media than Paymentus. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Genpact and 1 mentions for Paymentus. Paymentus' average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Genpact's score of 0.24 indicating that Paymentus is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Genpact
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Paymentus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Paymentus beats Genpact on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paymentus compare to WEX?

Paymentus (NYSE:PAY) and WEX (NYSE:WEX) are both mid-cap business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

78.4% of Paymentus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.5% of WEX shares are held by institutional investors. 75.4% of Paymentus shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of WEX shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Paymentus has a beta of 1.4, meaning that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, WEX has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Paymentus currently has a consensus price target of $35.20, suggesting a potential upside of 50.11%. WEX has a consensus price target of $169.27, suggesting a potential upside of 12.37%. Given Paymentus' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Paymentus is more favorable than WEX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paymentus
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
WEX
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27

In the previous week, WEX had 3 more articles in the media than Paymentus. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for WEX and 1 mentions for Paymentus. WEX's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Paymentus' score of 0.34 indicating that WEX is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Paymentus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
WEX
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paymentus$1.20B2.47$66.94M$0.5741.14
WEX$2.66B1.96$304.10M$8.9116.91

WEX has a net margin of 11.50% compared to Paymentus' net margin of 5.78%. WEX's return on equity of 42.66% beat Paymentus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paymentus5.78% 13.75% 11.53%
WEX 11.50%42.66%3.33%

Summary

WEX beats Paymentus on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paymentus compare to ExlService?

Paymentus (NYSE:PAY) and ExlService (NASDAQ:EXLS) are both mid-cap data processing & outsourced services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

In the previous week, ExlService had 9 more articles in the media than Paymentus. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for ExlService and 1 mentions for Paymentus. ExlService's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Paymentus' score of 0.34 indicating that ExlService is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Paymentus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ExlService
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Paymentus has a beta of 1.4, meaning that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ExlService has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paymentus$1.20B2.47$66.94M$0.5741.14
ExlService$2.09B2.16$251.02M$1.5718.80

ExlService has a net margin of 11.66% compared to Paymentus' net margin of 5.78%. ExlService's return on equity of 28.50% beat Paymentus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paymentus5.78% 13.75% 11.53%
ExlService 11.66%28.50%15.48%

Paymentus currently has a consensus price target of $35.20, indicating a potential upside of 50.11%. ExlService has a consensus price target of $41.50, indicating a potential upside of 40.63%. Given Paymentus' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Paymentus is more favorable than ExlService.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paymentus
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
ExlService
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

78.4% of Paymentus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of ExlService shares are held by institutional investors. 75.4% of Paymentus shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of ExlService 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.

Summary

ExlService beats Paymentus on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Paymentus compare to Innodata?

Paymentus (NYSE:PAY) and Innodata (NASDAQ:INOD) are both mid-cap data processing & outsourced services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

Paymentus has a beta of 1.4, meaning that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Innodata has a beta of 2.4, meaning that its share price is 140% more volatile than the broader market.

78.4% of Paymentus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.8% of Innodata shares are owned by institutional investors. 75.4% of Paymentus shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.8% of Innodata shares are owned by 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paymentus$1.20B2.47$66.94M$0.5741.14
Innodata$251.66M12.39$32.18M$1.1186.02

In the previous week, Innodata had 21 more articles in the media than Paymentus. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Innodata and 1 mentions for Paymentus. Paymentus' average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Innodata's score of 0.11 indicating that Paymentus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Paymentus
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Innodata
6 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Paymentus presently has a consensus target price of $35.20, suggesting a potential upside of 50.11%. Innodata has a consensus target price of $105.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.97%. Given Paymentus' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Paymentus is more favorable than Innodata.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paymentus
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Innodata
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Innodata has a net margin of 13.86% compared to Paymentus' net margin of 5.78%. Innodata's return on equity of 37.49% beat Paymentus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paymentus5.78% 13.75% 11.53%
Innodata 13.86%37.49%23.65%

Summary

Innodata beats Paymentus on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PAY vs. The Competition

MetricPaymentusFinancial Transaction Services IndustryBusiness SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$2.95B$29.95B$6.52B$23.20B
Dividend YieldN/A3.22%3.02%4.10%
P/E Ratio41.1430.0225.4427.82
Price / Sales2.477.99422.6124.50
Price / Cash26.8915.4924.5525.12
Price / Book5.056.696.784.74
Net Income$66.94M$1.10B$204.61M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-4.07%0.85%1.59%1.45%
1 Month Performance-13.66%0.17%-0.66%1.58%
1 Year Performance-36.87%-8.77%33.64%28.44%

Paymentus Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PAY
Paymentus
3.4545 of 5 stars
$23.45
flat
$35.20
+50.1%
-36.9%$2.95B$1.20B41.141,340
JKHY
Jack Henry & Associates
4.8572 of 5 stars
$139.11
+1.6%
$192.08
+38.1%
-23.0%$9.72B$2.38B19.467,400
G
Genpact
4.7745 of 5 stars
$31.35
+7.9%
$43.29
+38.1%
-26.7%$4.92B$5.08B9.62146,500
WEX
WEX
4.5217 of 5 stars
$142.59
+0.8%
$169.27
+18.7%
+13.1%$4.90B$2.70B16.006,600
EXLS
ExlService
4.3262 of 5 stars
$29.00
+5.5%
$41.50
+43.1%
-35.3%$4.20B$2.09B18.4765,000

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