SAP (SAP) Competitors

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SAP vs. PLTR, SHOP, APP, CRWD, and NET

Should you be buying SAP stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of SAP include Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Shopify (SHOP), AppLovin (APP), CrowdStrike (CRWD), and Cloudflare (NET). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does SAP compare to Palantir Technologies?

SAP (NYSE:SAP) and Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment and earnings.

SAP currently has a consensus target price of $288.00, indicating a potential upside of 71.53%. Palantir Technologies has a consensus target price of $195.16, indicating a potential upside of 43.69%. Given SAP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe SAP is more favorable than Palantir Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SAP	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76
Palantir Technologies	2 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.61

Palantir Technologies has a net margin of 43.67% compared to SAP's net margin of 20.08%. Palantir Technologies' return on equity of 28.34% beat SAP's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SAP	20.08%	17.31%	10.80%
Palantir Technologies	43.67%	28.34%	23.57%

45.7% of Palantir Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 7.4% of SAP shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of Palantir Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SAP	$41.63B	4.96	$8.10B	$7.40	22.69
Palantir Technologies	$4.48B	72.58	$1.63B	$0.89	152.60

SAP has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palantir Technologies has a beta of 1.52, suggesting that its share price is 52% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Palantir Technologies had 175 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 207 mentions for Palantir Technologies and 32 mentions for SAP. Palantir Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat SAP's score of 0.52 indicating that Palantir Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
SAP	8 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Palantir Technologies	94 Very Positive mention(s)	42 Positive mention(s)	28 Neutral mention(s)	19 Negative mention(s)	9 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Palantir Technologies beats SAP on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SAP compare to Shopify?

SAP (NYSE:SAP) and Shopify (NASDAQ:SHOP) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Shopify had 45 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 77 mentions for Shopify and 32 mentions for SAP. Shopify's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat SAP's score of 0.52 indicating that Shopify is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
SAP	8 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Shopify	29 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	13 Neutral mention(s)	9 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SAP	$41.63B	4.96	$8.10B	$7.40	22.69
Shopify	$11.56B	11.51	$1.23B	$1.01	100.95

69.3% of Shopify shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.4% of SAP 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.

SAP has a net margin of 20.08% compared to Shopify's net margin of 10.77%. SAP's return on equity of 17.31% beat Shopify's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SAP	20.08%	17.31%	10.80%
Shopify	10.77%	12.07%	10.37%

SAP has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shopify has a beta of 2.64, suggesting that its share price is 164% more volatile than the broader market.

SAP presently has a consensus price target of $288.00, indicating a potential upside of 71.53%. Shopify has a consensus price target of $158.42, indicating a potential upside of 55.37%. Given SAP's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe SAP is more favorable than Shopify.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SAP	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76
Shopify	0 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	31 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.81

Summary

SAP and Shopify tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SAP compare to AppLovin?

SAP (NYSE:SAP) and AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) are both large-cap computer software companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, AppLovin had 48 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 80 mentions for AppLovin and 32 mentions for SAP. AppLovin's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat SAP's score of 0.52 indicating that AppLovin is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
SAP	8 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AppLovin	38 Very Positive mention(s)	13 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SAP	$41.63B	4.96	$8.10B	$7.40	22.69
AppLovin	$6.16B	26.83	$3.33B	$11.64	42.13

41.8% of AppLovin shares are held by institutional investors. 7.4% of SAP shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of AppLovin 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.

AppLovin has a net margin of 64.29% compared to SAP's net margin of 20.08%. AppLovin's return on equity of 219.37% beat SAP's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SAP	20.08%	17.31%	10.80%
AppLovin	64.29%	219.37%	57.43%

SAP has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AppLovin has a beta of 2.37, suggesting that its share price is 137% more volatile than the broader market.

SAP presently has a consensus price target of $288.00, suggesting a potential upside of 71.53%. AppLovin has a consensus price target of $664.35, suggesting a potential upside of 35.46%. Given SAP's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe SAP is more favorable than AppLovin.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SAP	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76
AppLovin	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Summary

AppLovin beats SAP on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SAP compare to CrowdStrike?

SAP (NYSE:SAP) and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, CrowdStrike had 12 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for CrowdStrike and 32 mentions for SAP. SAP's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat CrowdStrike's score of -0.01 indicating that SAP is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
SAP	8 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
CrowdStrike	13 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	11 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SAP	$41.63B	4.96	$8.10B	$7.40	22.69
CrowdStrike	$4.81B	28.77	-$162.50M	-$0.74	N/A

SAP currently has a consensus price target of $288.00, suggesting a potential upside of 71.53%. CrowdStrike has a consensus price target of $506.82, suggesting a potential downside of 7.16%. Given SAP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe SAP is more favorable than CrowdStrike.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SAP	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76
CrowdStrike	1 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	37 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

71.2% of CrowdStrike shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.4% of SAP shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of CrowdStrike 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.

SAP has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

SAP has a net margin of 20.08% compared to CrowdStrike's net margin of -3.81%. SAP's return on equity of 17.31% beat CrowdStrike's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SAP	20.08%	17.31%	10.80%
CrowdStrike	-3.81%	-0.14%	-0.06%

Summary

SAP beats CrowdStrike on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SAP compare to Cloudflare?

SAP (NYSE:SAP) and Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

82.7% of Cloudflare shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.4% of SAP shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.9% of Cloudflare 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.

SAP has a net margin of 20.08% compared to Cloudflare's net margin of -3.72%. SAP's return on equity of 17.31% beat Cloudflare's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SAP	20.08%	17.31%	10.80%
Cloudflare	-3.72%	-5.84%	-1.36%

In the previous week, Cloudflare had 39 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 71 mentions for Cloudflare and 32 mentions for SAP. SAP's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Cloudflare's score of 0.28 indicating that SAP is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
SAP	8 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	17 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Cloudflare	20 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	24 Neutral mention(s)	14 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SAP	$41.63B	4.96	$8.10B	$7.40	22.69
Cloudflare	$2.17B	31.18	-$102.27M	-$0.25	N/A

SAP currently has a consensus price target of $288.00, suggesting a potential upside of 71.53%. Cloudflare has a consensus price target of $236.68, suggesting a potential upside of 23.26%. Given SAP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe SAP is more favorable than Cloudflare.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SAP	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76
Cloudflare	3 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54

SAP has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cloudflare has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

SAP beats Cloudflare on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SAP vs. The Competition

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Metric	SAP	COMP Industry	Computer Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$206.07B	$142.73B	$38.42B	$22.77B
Dividend Yield	1.22%	1.91%	3.16%	4.03%
P/E Ratio	22.67	21.49	164.23	28.62
Price / Sales	4.96	5.08	625.07	103.86
Price / Cash	22.25	17.84	46.29	19.21
Price / Book	4.04	26.96	9.57	4.60
Net Income	$8.10B	$5.11B	$1.03B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-2.69%	-1.17%	0.69%	-0.98%
1 Month Performance	2.93%	9.23%	15.27%	3.02%
1 Year Performance	-42.76%	-17.45%	165.40%	24.10%

SAP Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
SAP SAP	4.8532 of 5 stars	$167.00 -1.8%	$288.00 +72.5%	-42.2%	$205.28B	$41.63B	22.58	110,650	Analyst Revision
PLTR Palantir Technologies	4.581 of 5 stars	$146.03 +1.4%	$192.17 +31.6%	+16.6%	$349.26B	$4.48B	231.80	4,429	Trending News Analyst Forecast Analyst Revision
SHOP Shopify	4.7527 of 5 stars	$127.55 -0.1%	$162.46 +27.4%	+11.7%	$166.34B	$11.56B	137.15	7,600	Earnings Report
APP AppLovin	4.9704 of 5 stars	$475.00 +3.3%	$673.25 +41.7%	+45.5%	$160.21B	$5.48B	48.72	1,710	Earnings Report
CRWD CrowdStrike	2.5293 of 5 stars	$469.24 +3.0%	$505.29 +7.7%	+32.0%	$119.00B	$4.81B	N/A	10,698	Trending News Insider Trade

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SAP (SAP) Competitors

SAP vs. PLTR, SHOP, APP, CRWD, and NET

How does SAP compare to Palantir Technologies?

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How does SAP compare to AppLovin?

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How does SAP compare to CrowdStrike?

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How does SAP compare to Cloudflare?

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SAP (SAP) Competitors

SAP vs. PLTR, SHOP, APP, CRWD, and NET

How does SAP compare to Palantir Technologies?

Do analysts prefer SAP or PLTR?

Is SAP or PLTR more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in SAP or PLTR?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, SAP or PLTR?

Which has more volatility & risk, SAP or PLTR?

Does the media favor SAP or PLTR?

Summary

How does SAP compare to Shopify?

Does the media refer more to SAP or SHOP?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, SAP or SHOP?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in SAP or SHOP?

Is SAP or SHOP more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, SAP or SHOP?

Do analysts recommend SAP or SHOP?

Summary

How does SAP compare to AppLovin?

Does the media prefer SAP or APP?

Which has better earnings and valuation, SAP or APP?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of SAP or APP?

Is SAP or APP more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, SAP or APP?

Do analysts prefer SAP or APP?

Summary

How does SAP compare to CrowdStrike?

Does the media refer more to SAP or CRWD?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, SAP or CRWD?

Do analysts recommend SAP or CRWD?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of SAP or CRWD?

Which has more risk & volatility, SAP or CRWD?

Is SAP or CRWD more profitable?

Summary

How does SAP compare to Cloudflare?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of SAP or NET?

Is SAP or NET more profitable?

Does the media refer more to SAP or NET?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, SAP or NET?

Do analysts recommend SAP or NET?

Which has more risk & volatility, SAP or NET?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

SAP vs. The Competition

SAP Competitors List

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