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

Should you buy SAP stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares SAP 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 SAP include Palantir Technologies (PLTR), CrowdStrike (CRWD), AppLovin (APP), Shopify (SHOP), and Snowflake (SNOW). These companies are all part of the "computer software" industry.

How does SAP compare to Palantir Technologies?

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

In the previous week, Palantir Technologies had 174 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 187 mentions for Palantir Technologies and 13 mentions for SAP. Palantir Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat SAP's score of 0.18 indicating that Palantir Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Palantir Technologies
85 Very Positive mention(s)
32 Positive mention(s)
37 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SAP
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Palantir Technologies$4.48B69.26$1.63B$0.89145.28
SAP$37.34B5.35$8.10B$7.4021.97

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
Palantir Technologies43.67% 28.34% 23.57%
SAP 20.08%17.31%10.80%

Palantir Technologies has a beta of 1.56, meaning that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SAP has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

Palantir Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $190.85, indicating a potential upside of 47.60%. SAP has a consensus price target of $283.40, indicating a potential upside of 74.36%. Given SAP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe SAP is more favorable than Palantir Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Palantir Technologies
3 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
SAP
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

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

Summary

Palantir Technologies beats SAP on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SAP compare to CrowdStrike?

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

In the previous week, CrowdStrike had 24 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 37 mentions for CrowdStrike and 13 mentions for SAP. CrowdStrike's average media sentiment score of 0.27 beat SAP's score of 0.18 indicating that CrowdStrike is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CrowdStrike
15 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
SAP
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SAP has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

SAP has a net margin of 20.08% compared to CrowdStrike's net margin of -0.89%. SAP's return on equity of 17.31% beat CrowdStrike's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CrowdStrike-0.89% 2.29% 0.94%
SAP 20.08%17.31%10.80%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CrowdStrike$4.81B10.26-$162.50M-$0.19N/A
SAP$37.34B5.35$8.10B$7.4021.97

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

CrowdStrike currently has a consensus target price of $174.76, indicating a potential downside of 9.91%. SAP has a consensus target price of $283.40, indicating a potential upside of 74.36%. Given SAP's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe SAP is more favorable than CrowdStrike.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CrowdStrike
2 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65
SAP
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

Summary

SAP beats CrowdStrike on 11 of the 17 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 stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SAP$37.34B5.35$8.10B$7.4021.97
AppLovin$6.16B28.72$3.33B$11.6445.28

SAP presently has a consensus target price of $283.40, indicating a potential upside of 74.36%. AppLovin has a consensus target price of $668.27, indicating a potential upside of 26.79%. 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)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
AppLovin
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

In the previous week, AppLovin had 27 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for AppLovin and 13 mentions for SAP. AppLovin's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat SAP's score of 0.18 indicating that AppLovin is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SAP
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
AppLovin
25 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

SAP has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AppLovin has a beta of 2.49, meaning that its share price is 149% more volatile than the broader market.

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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company 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
SAP20.08% 17.31% 10.80%
AppLovin 64.29%219.37%57.43%

Summary

AppLovin beats SAP on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SAP compare to Shopify?

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

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
Shopify10.77% 12.07% 10.37%
SAP 20.08%17.31%10.80%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Shopify$11.56B13.41$1.23B$1.01118.28
SAP$37.34B5.35$8.10B$7.4021.97

Shopify has a beta of 2.58, meaning that its stock price is 158% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SAP has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, SAP had 3 more articles in the media than Shopify. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for SAP and 10 mentions for Shopify. Shopify's average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat SAP's score of 0.18 indicating that Shopify is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Shopify
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SAP
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Shopify presently has a consensus price target of $157.17, suggesting a potential upside of 31.56%. SAP has a consensus price target of $283.40, suggesting a potential upside of 74.36%. Given SAP's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe SAP is more favorable than Shopify.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Shopify
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
SAP
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

Summary

SAP beats Shopify on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SAP compare to Snowflake?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SAP$37.34B5.35$8.10B$7.4021.97
Snowflake$4.68B19.22-$1.33B-$3.52N/A

SAP has a net margin of 20.08% compared to Snowflake's net margin of -23.79%. SAP's return on equity of 17.31% beat Snowflake's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SAP20.08% 17.31% 10.80%
Snowflake -23.79%-50.50%-12.40%

SAP presently has a consensus target price of $283.40, indicating a potential upside of 74.36%. Snowflake has a consensus target price of $293.53, indicating a potential upside of 13.04%. Given SAP's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe SAP is more favorable than Snowflake.

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)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Snowflake
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

SAP has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Snowflake has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Snowflake had 35 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 48 mentions for Snowflake and 13 mentions for SAP. Snowflake's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat SAP's score of 0.18 indicating that Snowflake is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SAP
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Snowflake
31 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

65.1% of Snowflake shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.4% of SAP shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of Snowflake 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.

Summary

SAP beats Snowflake on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SAP vs. The Competition

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MetricSAPCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$199.68B$132.14B$37.92B$23.51B
Dividend Yield1.39%2.09%3.17%4.00%
P/E Ratio21.9720.6278.5331.53
Price / Sales5.35136.86620.26119.82
Price / Cash20.3916.8747.6325.23
Price / Book3.9235.879.524.81
Net Income$8.10B$5.27B$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance4.71%4.43%1.16%0.57%
1 Month Performance-10.16%-3.83%-2.37%3.96%
1 Year Performance-46.31%-24.29%143.67%18.29%

SAP Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SAP
SAP
4.9434 of 5 stars		$162.54
0.0%		$283.40
+74.4%		-45.5%$199.68B$37.34B21.97110,650
PLTR
Palantir Technologies
4.4191 of 5 stars		$115.67
+2.4%		$190.46
+64.7%		-2.1%$277.30B$4.48B129.974,429
CRWD
CrowdStrike
2.788 of 5 stars		$742.91
+6.0%		$699.02
-5.9%		+56.4%$189.12B$5.09BN/A10,698
APP
AppLovin
4.8603 of 5 stars		$498.76
+4.5%		$668.27
+34.0%		+56.9%$167.55B$5.48B42.851,710
SHOP
Shopify
4.3973 of 5 stars		$114.21
-2.3%		$157.17
+37.6%		+4.1%$148.21B$12.37B113.087,600

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