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TRU vs. SSNC, BLK, BX, CBRE, and EFX

Should you buy TransUnion stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares TransUnion 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 TransUnion include SS&C Technologies (SSNC), BlackRock (BLK), Blackstone (BX), CBRE Group (CBRE), and Equifax (EFX).

How does TransUnion compare to SS&C Technologies?

TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) and SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) are related large-cap 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.

In the previous week, TransUnion and TransUnion both had 10 articles in the media. SS&C Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat TransUnion's score of 0.83 indicating that SS&C Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
TransUnion
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SS&C Technologies
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

TransUnion has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SS&C Technologies has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

TransUnion has a net margin of 14.91% compared to SS&C Technologies' net margin of 12.65%. SS&C Technologies' return on equity of 20.15% beat TransUnion's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TransUnion14.91% 16.09% 6.62%
SS&C Technologies 12.65%20.15%7.05%

TransUnion presently has a consensus target price of $91.27, suggesting a potential upside of 24.05%. SS&C Technologies has a consensus target price of $96.13, suggesting a potential upside of 39.15%. Given SS&C Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe SS&C Technologies is more favorable than TransUnion.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TransUnion
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
SS&C Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TransUnion$4.58B3.10$455.40M$3.6120.38
SS&C Technologies$6.41B2.60$796.90M$3.2321.39

96.9% of SS&C Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of TransUnion shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.0% of SS&C Technologies 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.

TransUnion pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. SS&C Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. TransUnion pays out 13.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. SS&C Technologies pays out 33.4% 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. TransUnion has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and SS&C Technologies has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years. SS&C Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

SS&C Technologies beats TransUnion on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TransUnion compare to BlackRock?

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) and TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BlackRock$24.22B6.55$5.55B$39.8425.64
TransUnion$4.58B3.10$455.40M$3.6120.38

In the previous week, BlackRock had 35 more articles in the media than TransUnion. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for BlackRock and 10 mentions for TransUnion. TransUnion's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat BlackRock's score of 0.79 indicating that TransUnion is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BlackRock
28 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
TransUnion
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

80.7% of BlackRock shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of BlackRock shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of TransUnion shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

BlackRock has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TransUnion has a beta of 1.56, meaning that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

BlackRock pays an annual dividend of $22.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. TransUnion pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. BlackRock pays out 57.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TransUnion pays out 13.9% 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. BlackRock has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years and TransUnion has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. BlackRock is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

BlackRock has a net margin of 24.40% compared to TransUnion's net margin of 14.91%. TransUnion's return on equity of 16.09% beat BlackRock's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BlackRock24.40% 14.74% 4.95%
TransUnion 14.91%16.09%6.62%

BlackRock currently has a consensus target price of $1,269.06, suggesting a potential upside of 24.26%. TransUnion has a consensus target price of $91.27, suggesting a potential upside of 24.05%. Given BlackRock's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BlackRock is more favorable than TransUnion.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BlackRock
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
TransUnion
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

Summary

BlackRock beats TransUnion on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TransUnion compare to Blackstone?

Blackstone (NYSE:BX) and TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Blackstone pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. TransUnion pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Blackstone pays out 118.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. TransUnion pays out 13.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TransUnion has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Blackstone had 19 more articles in the media than TransUnion. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Blackstone and 10 mentions for TransUnion. Blackstone's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat TransUnion's score of 0.83 indicating that Blackstone is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Blackstone
18 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
TransUnion
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Blackstone has a net margin of 20.67% compared to TransUnion's net margin of 14.91%. Blackstone's return on equity of 22.86% beat TransUnion's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Blackstone20.67% 22.86% 9.73%
TransUnion 14.91%16.09%6.62%

Blackstone currently has a consensus target price of $151.05, suggesting a potential upside of 29.10%. TransUnion has a consensus target price of $91.27, suggesting a potential upside of 24.05%. Given Blackstone's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Blackstone is more favorable than TransUnion.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Blackstone
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.46
TransUnion
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

Blackstone has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TransUnion has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

70.0% of Blackstone shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Blackstone shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of TransUnion shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Blackstone$14.45B6.01$3.02B$3.9129.92
TransUnion$4.58B3.10$455.40M$3.6120.38

Summary

Blackstone beats TransUnion on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TransUnion compare to CBRE Group?

TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) and CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TransUnion$4.58B3.10$455.40M$3.6120.38
CBRE Group$40.55B0.90$1.16B$4.3928.42

In the previous week, CBRE Group had 4 more articles in the media than TransUnion. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for CBRE Group and 10 mentions for TransUnion. CBRE Group's average media sentiment score of 1.60 beat TransUnion's score of 0.83 indicating that CBRE Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
TransUnion
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CBRE Group
14 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

TransUnion presently has a consensus price target of $91.27, suggesting a potential upside of 24.05%. CBRE Group has a consensus price target of $180.29, suggesting a potential upside of 44.51%. Given CBRE Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe CBRE Group is more favorable than TransUnion.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TransUnion
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
CBRE Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

TransUnion has a net margin of 14.91% compared to CBRE Group's net margin of 3.11%. CBRE Group's return on equity of 24.08% beat TransUnion's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TransUnion14.91% 16.09% 6.62%
CBRE Group 3.11%24.08%7.29%

TransUnion has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CBRE Group has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

98.4% of CBRE Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of TransUnion shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of CBRE Group 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.

Summary

CBRE Group beats TransUnion on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TransUnion compare to Equifax?

Equifax (NYSE:EFX) and TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) are both large-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

96.2% of Equifax shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Equifax shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of TransUnion shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Equifax$6.07B3.40$660.30M$5.6830.54
TransUnion$4.58B3.10$455.40M$3.6120.38

TransUnion has a net margin of 14.91% compared to Equifax's net margin of 11.12%. Equifax's return on equity of 20.41% beat TransUnion's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Equifax11.12% 20.41% 8.27%
TransUnion 14.91%16.09%6.62%

Equifax has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TransUnion has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market.

Equifax pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. TransUnion pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Equifax pays out 39.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TransUnion pays out 13.9% 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. Equifax has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and TransUnion has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Equifax had 5 more articles in the media than TransUnion. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Equifax and 10 mentions for TransUnion. Equifax's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat TransUnion's score of 0.83 indicating that Equifax is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Equifax
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
TransUnion
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Equifax presently has a consensus target price of $226.67, suggesting a potential upside of 30.66%. TransUnion has a consensus target price of $91.27, suggesting a potential upside of 24.05%. Given Equifax's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Equifax is more favorable than TransUnion.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Equifax
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.68
TransUnion
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

Summary

Equifax beats TransUnion on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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TRU vs. The Competition

MetricTransUnionBUSINESS INFO SVC IndustryBusiness SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$14.18B$17.21B$6.78B$23.24B
Dividend Yield0.70%1.76%3.01%4.09%
P/E Ratio20.3821.7130.0430.90
Price / Sales3.103.21424.2324.79
Price / Cash10.5214.2823.1219.43
Price / Book3.1214.206.044.72
Net Income$455.40M$646.16M$204.03M$1.07B
7 Day Performance4.05%7.73%7.14%1.37%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/A-13.65%0.45%
1 Year Performance-14.06%-15.94%43.21%27.94%

TransUnion Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TRU
TransUnion
4.5184 of 5 stars
$73.57
+2.8%
$91.27
+24.1%
-16.4%$14.18B$4.58B20.3813,500
SSNC
SS&C Technologies
4.9379 of 5 stars
$67.04
+0.1%
$96.13
+43.4%
-16.4%$16.15B$6.27B20.7628,800
BLK
BlackRock
4.851 of 5 stars
$1,073.03
+0.9%
$1,269.06
+18.3%
+6.9%$166.57B$24.22B26.9324,900
BX
Blackstone
4.9332 of 5 stars
$118.58
+0.0%
$151.05
+27.4%
-15.5%$88.04B$14.45B30.335,285
CBRE
CBRE Group
4.3942 of 5 stars
$131.24
+0.2%
$180.29
+37.4%
+0.2%$38.38B$40.55B29.90155,000

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