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PROG (PRG) Competitors

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$33.74 +0.71 (+2.14%)
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PRG vs. LYFT, MARA, RELY, WSC, and HRI

Should you buy PROG stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares PROG 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 PROG include Lyft (LYFT), Marathon Digital (MARA), Remitly Global (RELY), WillScot (WSC), and Herc (HRI). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does PROG compare to Lyft?

PROG (NYSE:PRG) and Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) are both business services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Lyft had 25 more articles in the media than PROG. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Lyft and 1 mentions for PROG. Lyft's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat PROG's score of 0.45 indicating that Lyft is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PROG
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lyft
9 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

97.9% of PROG shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.1% of Lyft shares are held by institutional investors. 3.7% of PROG shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Lyft shares are held 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.

PROG has a beta of 1.83, meaning that its share price is 83% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lyft has a beta of 1.84, meaning that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PROG$2.48B0.54$146.79M$3.669.22
Lyft$6.32B0.80$2.84B$6.851.95

Lyft has a net margin of 43.82% compared to PROG's net margin of 5.88%. PROG's return on equity of 21.94% beat Lyft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PROG5.88% 21.94% 9.54%
Lyft 43.82%-2.09%-0.54%

PROG presently has a consensus target price of $43.70, indicating a potential upside of 29.53%. Lyft has a consensus target price of $19.13, indicating a potential upside of 43.32%. Given Lyft's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lyft is more favorable than PROG.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PROG
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Lyft
3 Sell rating(s)
22 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

Summary

Lyft beats PROG on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PROG compare to Marathon Digital?

Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) and PROG (NYSE:PRG) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

Marathon Digital presently has a consensus target price of $18.38, suggesting a potential upside of 39.73%. PROG has a consensus target price of $43.70, suggesting a potential upside of 29.53%. Given Marathon Digital's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Marathon Digital is more favorable than PROG.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Marathon Digital
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45
PROG
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Marathon Digital has a beta of 5.41, meaning that its share price is 441% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PROG has a beta of 1.83, meaning that its share price is 83% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marathon Digital$907.09M5.53-$1.31B-$5.72N/A
PROG$2.48B0.54$146.79M$3.669.22

44.5% of Marathon Digital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.9% of PROG shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Marathon Digital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of PROG shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Marathon Digital had 22 more articles in the media than PROG. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Marathon Digital and 1 mentions for PROG. PROG's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat Marathon Digital's score of 0.06 indicating that PROG is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Marathon Digital
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
PROG
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

PROG has a net margin of 5.88% compared to Marathon Digital's net margin of -234.83%. PROG's return on equity of 21.94% beat Marathon Digital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marathon Digital-234.83% -23.20% -12.51%
PROG 5.88%21.94%9.54%

Summary

PROG beats Marathon Digital on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PROG compare to Remitly Global?

Remitly Global (NASDAQ:RELY) and PROG (NYSE:PRG) are both business services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, Remitly Global had 4 more articles in the media than PROG. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Remitly Global and 1 mentions for PROG. Remitly Global's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat PROG's score of 0.45 indicating that Remitly Global is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Remitly Global
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PROG
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

74.3% of Remitly Global shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.9% of PROG shares are held by institutional investors. 6.5% of Remitly Global shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of PROG shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Remitly Global has a net margin of 6.12% compared to PROG's net margin of 5.88%. PROG's return on equity of 21.94% beat Remitly Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Remitly Global6.12% 12.90% 8.24%
PROG 5.88%21.94%9.54%

Remitly Global has a beta of 0.4, indicating that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PROG has a beta of 1.83, indicating that its share price is 83% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Remitly Global$1.64B2.78$67.93M$0.4944.04
PROG$2.48B0.54$146.79M$3.669.22

Remitly Global currently has a consensus target price of $24.63, indicating a potential upside of 14.11%. PROG has a consensus target price of $43.70, indicating a potential upside of 29.53%. Given PROG's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe PROG is more favorable than Remitly Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Remitly Global
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
PROG
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Summary

Remitly Global beats PROG on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PROG compare to WillScot?

PROG (NYSE:PRG) and WillScot (NASDAQ:WSC) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

PROG pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. WillScot pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. PROG pays out 15.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. WillScot pays out -73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. PROG has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. PROG is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

PROG has a net margin of 5.88% compared to WillScot's net margin of -2.99%. PROG's return on equity of 21.94% beat WillScot's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PROG5.88% 21.94% 9.54%
WillScot -2.99%20.65%3.31%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PROG$2.48B0.54$146.79M$3.669.22
WillScot$2.28B1.88-$52.99M-$0.38N/A

97.9% of PROG shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.8% of WillScot shares are held by institutional investors. 3.7% of PROG shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of WillScot shares are held 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.

PROG has a beta of 1.83, suggesting that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, WillScot has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

PROG presently has a consensus target price of $43.70, suggesting a potential upside of 29.53%. WillScot has a consensus target price of $25.88, suggesting a potential upside of 8.90%. Given PROG's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe PROG is more favorable than WillScot.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PROG
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
WillScot
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

In the previous week, WillScot had 8 more articles in the media than PROG. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for WillScot and 1 mentions for PROG. PROG's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat WillScot's score of 0.25 indicating that PROG is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PROG
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
WillScot
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

PROG beats WillScot on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PROG compare to Herc?

PROG (NYSE:PRG) and Herc (NYSE:HRI) are both business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

PROG pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Herc pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. PROG pays out 15.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Herc pays out -1,037.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. PROG has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Herc has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Herc is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PROG$2.48B0.54$146.79M$3.669.22
Herc$4.38B1.01$1M-$0.27N/A

PROG has a net margin of 5.88% compared to Herc's net margin of -0.11%. PROG's return on equity of 21.94% beat Herc's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PROG5.88% 21.94% 9.54%
Herc -0.11%10.72%1.49%

PROG currently has a consensus target price of $43.70, indicating a potential upside of 29.53%. Herc has a consensus target price of $165.67, indicating a potential upside of 25.40%. Given PROG's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe PROG is more favorable than Herc.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PROG
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Herc
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

PROG has a beta of 1.83, indicating that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Herc has a beta of 1.9, indicating that its stock price is 90% more volatile than the broader market.

97.9% of PROG shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.1% of Herc shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of PROG shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Herc shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Herc had 1 more articles in the media than PROG. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Herc and 1 mentions for PROG. Herc's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat PROG's score of 0.45 indicating that Herc is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PROG
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Herc
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

PROG beats Herc on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PRG vs. The Competition

MetricPROGFIN IndustryFinance SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.32B$9.86B$13.38B$22.71B
Dividend Yield1.66%5.52%5.88%4.13%
P/E Ratio9.2214.3823.9530.07
Price / Sales0.541.58160.4623.40
Price / Cash0.748.1819.8524.44
Price / Book1.751.652.144.68
Net Income$146.79M$421.68M$1.13B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.07%1.83%0.21%-0.04%
1 Month Performance2.65%-4.04%-1.12%-1.12%
1 Year Performance14.09%13.75%10.01%22.78%

PROG Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PRG
PROG
4.2855 of 5 stars
$33.74
+2.1%
$43.70
+29.5%
+9.3%$1.32B$2.48B9.221,151
LYFT
Lyft
4.7733 of 5 stars
$13.19
-3.6%
$19.28
+46.2%
-21.4%$5.25B$6.32B1.933,913
MARA
Marathon Digital
3.2188 of 5 stars
$13.32
+4.5%
$18.50
+38.9%
-23.8%$5.04B$867.82MN/A9
RELY
Remitly Global
4.5676 of 5 stars
$23.30
-1.9%
$24.63
+5.7%
-7.4%$4.89B$1.64B47.433,200
WSC
WillScot
3.1923 of 5 stars
$26.37
+1.9%
$25.63
-2.8%
-21.8%$4.76B$2.27BN/A4,700

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