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

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), AppLovin (APP), CrowdStrike (CRWD), Shopify (SHOP), 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 better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and earnings.

45.7% of Palantir Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 7.4% of SAP shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of Palantir Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Palantir Technologies had 137 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 148 mentions for Palantir Technologies and 11 mentions for SAP. Palantir Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat SAP's score of 0.15 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
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Palantir Technologies
87 Very Positive mention(s)
16 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
20 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

SAP has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palantir Technologies has a beta of 1.53, suggesting that its stock price is 53% more volatile than the broader market.

SAP presently has a consensus target price of $283.40, suggesting a potential upside of 72.46%. Palantir Technologies has a consensus target price of $192.76, suggesting a potential upside of 50.61%. Given SAP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research 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)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
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
SAP20.08% 17.31% 10.80%
Palantir Technologies 43.67%28.34%23.57%

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
SAP$41.63B4.85$8.10B$7.4022.21
Palantir Technologies$4.48B68.56$1.63B$0.89143.81

Summary

Palantir Technologies beats SAP on 12 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 investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, profitability and dividends.

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$41.63B4.85$8.10B$7.4022.21
AppLovin$5.48B30.45$3.33B$11.6442.68

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%

41.9% 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, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

SAP currently has a consensus price target of $283.40, suggesting a potential upside of 72.46%. AppLovin has a consensus price target of $669.62, suggesting a potential upside of 34.79%. Given SAP's higher possible 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)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

SAP has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AppLovin has a beta of 2.45, suggesting that its stock price is 145% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, AppLovin had 46 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 57 mentions for AppLovin and 11 mentions for SAP. AppLovin's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat SAP's score of 0.15 indicating that AppLovin is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SAP
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
AppLovin
43 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

AppLovin beats SAP on 13 of the 16 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 superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

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
SAP20.08% 17.31% 10.80%
CrowdStrike -0.89%2.29%0.94%

SAP has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

SAP currently has a consensus target price of $283.40, suggesting a potential upside of 72.46%. CrowdStrike has a consensus target price of $692.71, suggesting a potential upside of 1.45%. Given SAP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, 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)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
CrowdStrike
2 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

71.2% of CrowdStrike shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.4% of SAP shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of CrowdStrike shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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
SAP$41.63B4.85$8.10B$7.4022.21
CrowdStrike$4.81B36.12-$162.50M-$0.19N/A

In the previous week, CrowdStrike had 45 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for CrowdStrike and 11 mentions for SAP. CrowdStrike's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat SAP's score of 0.15 indicating that CrowdStrike is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SAP
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CrowdStrike
14 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

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

SAP has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shopify has a beta of 2.6, meaning that its share price is 160% more volatile than the broader market.

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
SAP$41.63B4.85$8.10B$7.4022.21
Shopify$11.56B12.15$1.23B$1.01107.17

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
SAP20.08% 17.31% 10.80%
Shopify 10.77%12.07%10.37%

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

SAP currently has a consensus price target of $283.40, indicating a potential upside of 72.46%. Shopify has a consensus price target of $157.17, indicating a potential upside of 45.20%. Given SAP's higher possible upside, 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)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Shopify
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

In the previous week, Shopify had 15 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Shopify and 11 mentions for SAP. Shopify's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat SAP's score of 0.15 indicating that Shopify is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Summary

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

How does SAP compare to Cloudflare?

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

Cloudflare presently has a consensus target price of $241.35, indicating a potential upside of 5.90%. SAP has a consensus target price of $283.40, indicating a potential upside of 72.46%. Given SAP's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe SAP is more favorable than Cloudflare.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cloudflare
3 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
0 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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cloudflare$2.17B37.16-$102.27M-$0.25N/A
SAP$41.63B4.85$8.10B$7.4022.21

Cloudflare has a beta of 1.7, suggesting that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SAP has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Cloudflare had 32 more articles in the media than SAP. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for Cloudflare and 11 mentions for SAP. Cloudflare's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat SAP's score of 0.15 indicating that Cloudflare is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cloudflare
26 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SAP
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

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
Cloudflare-3.72% -5.65% -1.34%
SAP 20.08%17.31%10.80%

Summary

SAP beats Cloudflare on 10 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

MetricSAPCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$201.03B$136.37B$38.84B$23.15B
Dividend Yield1.30%2.03%3.16%4.08%
P/E Ratio22.2120.12171.4831.33
Price / Sales4.854.68632.4120.48
Price / Cash20.9716.7449.0524.24
Price / Book3.9631.259.624.68
Net Income$8.10B$5.11B$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-11.12%-4.83%0.59%2.08%
1 Month Performance-1.76%-3.24%5.38%1.84%
1 Year Performance-45.55%-21.61%157.41%22.17%

SAP Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SAP
SAP
4.8734 of 5 stars
$164.33
+0.4%
$283.40
+72.5%
-45.3%$201.03B$41.63B22.21110,650
PLTR
Palantir Technologies
4.69 of 5 stars
$136.47
+0.7%
$192.76
+41.2%
-3.8%$327.16B$5.22B153.344,429
APP
AppLovin
4.9079 of 5 stars
$563.69
+1.2%
$664.35
+17.9%
+24.8%$189.37B$5.48B48.431,710
CRWD
CrowdStrike
3.2364 of 5 stars
$658.79
-1.8%
$687.61
+4.4%
+45.0%$167.08B$5.09BN/A10,698
SHOP
Shopify
4.7124 of 5 stars
$110.78
+1.1%
$157.17
+41.9%
-3.2%$143.75B$12.37B109.687,600

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