Unisys (UIS) Competitors

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UIS vs. HCKT, FORR, IBM, ACN, and CTSH

Should you buy Unisys stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Unisys 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 Unisys include The Hackett Group (HCKT), Forrester Research (FORR), International Business Machines (IBM), Accenture (ACN), and Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH). These companies are all part of the "it consulting & other services" industry.

How does Unisys compare to The Hackett Group?

The Hackett Group (NASDAQ:HCKT) and Unisys (NYSE:UIS) are both small-cap it consulting & other services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and media sentiment.

The Hackett Group presently has a consensus target price of $16.50, suggesting a potential upside of 57.29%. Unisys has a consensus target price of $6.33, suggesting a potential upside of 75.93%. Given Unisys' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Unisys is more favorable than The Hackett Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Hackett Group
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Unisys
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

78.1% of The Hackett Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.9% of Unisys shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.8% of The Hackett Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Unisys shares are owned 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, Unisys had 1 more articles in the media than The Hackett Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Unisys and 0 mentions for The Hackett Group. The Hackett Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Unisys'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Hackett Group Neutral
Unisys Neutral

The Hackett Group has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Unisys has a beta of 1.84, suggesting that its stock price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Hackett Group$305.63M0.86$12.94M$0.5319.79
Unisys$1.95B0.13-$339.80M-$4.86N/A

The Hackett Group has a net margin of 4.75% compared to Unisys' net margin of -17.70%. The Hackett Group's return on equity of 26.70% beat Unisys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Hackett Group4.75% 26.70% 11.69%
Unisys -17.70%-23.51%3.45%

Summary

The Hackett Group and Unisys tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Unisys compare to Forrester Research?

Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) and Unisys (NYSE:UIS) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and earnings.

Forrester Research has a net margin of -13.74% compared to Unisys' net margin of -17.70%. Forrester Research's return on equity of 6.65% beat Unisys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Forrester Research-13.74% 6.65% 2.20%
Unisys -17.70%-23.51%3.45%

55.2% of Forrester Research shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.9% of Unisys shares are held by institutional investors. 40.7% of Forrester Research shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Unisys shares are held by company 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Forrester Research$396.89M0.36-$119.36M-$2.83N/A
Unisys$1.95B0.13-$339.80M-$4.86N/A

In the previous week, Forrester Research had 2 more articles in the media than Unisys. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Forrester Research and 1 mentions for Unisys. Forrester Research's average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat Unisys' score of 0.00 indicating that Forrester Research is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Forrester Research
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Unisys
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Unisys has a consensus price target of $6.33, suggesting a potential upside of 75.93%. Given Unisys' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Unisys is more favorable than Forrester Research.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Forrester Research
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Unisys
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Forrester Research has a beta of 1.02, meaning that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Unisys has a beta of 1.84, meaning that its stock price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Unisys beats Forrester Research on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Unisys compare to International Business Machines?

Unisys (NYSE:UIS) and International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

International Business Machines has a net margin of 15.61% compared to Unisys' net margin of -17.70%. International Business Machines' return on equity of 37.23% beat Unisys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Unisys-17.70% -23.51% 3.45%
International Business Machines 15.61%37.23%7.49%

Unisys has a beta of 1.84, indicating that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Business Machines has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Unisys currently has a consensus target price of $6.33, indicating a potential upside of 75.93%. International Business Machines has a consensus target price of $306.94, indicating a potential upside of 15.98%. Given Unisys' higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Unisys is more favorable than International Business Machines.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Unisys
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
International Business Machines
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

In the previous week, International Business Machines had 124 more articles in the media than Unisys. MarketBeat recorded 125 mentions for International Business Machines and 1 mentions for Unisys. International Business Machines' average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Unisys' score of 0.00 indicating that International Business Machines is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Unisys
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
International Business Machines
94 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

86.9% of Unisys shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.0% of International Business Machines shares are held by institutional investors. 11.6% of Unisys shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of International Business Machines shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Unisys$1.95B0.13-$339.80M-$4.86N/A
International Business Machines$67.54B3.68$10.59B$11.3123.40

Summary

International Business Machines beats Unisys on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Unisys compare to Accenture?

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) and Unisys (NYSE:UIS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Accenture had 112 more articles in the media than Unisys. MarketBeat recorded 113 mentions for Accenture and 1 mentions for Unisys. Accenture's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Unisys' score of 0.00 indicating that Accenture is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Accenture
40 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
26 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Unisys
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Accenture presently has a consensus target price of $196.85, indicating a potential upside of 55.36%. Unisys has a consensus target price of $6.33, indicating a potential upside of 75.93%. Given Unisys' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Unisys is more favorable than Accenture.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Accenture
0 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Unisys
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Accenture has a net margin of 10.66% compared to Unisys' net margin of -17.70%. Accenture's return on equity of 26.47% beat Unisys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Accenture10.66% 26.47% 12.89%
Unisys -17.70%-23.51%3.45%

Accenture has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Unisys has a beta of 1.84, suggesting that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Accenture$69.67B1.21$7.68B$12.5210.12
Unisys$1.95B0.13-$339.80M-$4.86N/A

75.1% of Accenture shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.9% of Unisys shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Accenture shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Unisys shares are held by 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.

Summary

Accenture beats Unisys on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Unisys compare to Cognizant Technology Solutions?

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) and Unisys (NYSE:UIS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and dividends.

92.4% of Cognizant Technology Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.9% of Unisys shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Cognizant Technology Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Unisys shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Cognizant Technology Solutions had 24 more articles in the media than Unisys. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Cognizant Technology Solutions and 1 mentions for Unisys. Cognizant Technology Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Unisys' score of 0.00 indicating that Cognizant Technology Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cognizant Technology Solutions
13 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Unisys
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Cognizant Technology Solutions has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Unisys has a beta of 1.84, indicating that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

Cognizant Technology Solutions currently has a consensus price target of $71.64, indicating a potential upside of 74.94%. Unisys has a consensus price target of $6.33, indicating a potential upside of 75.93%. Given Unisys' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Unisys is more favorable than Cognizant Technology Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cognizant Technology Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Unisys
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Cognizant Technology Solutions has a net margin of 10.41% compared to Unisys' net margin of -17.70%. Cognizant Technology Solutions' return on equity of 17.50% beat Unisys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cognizant Technology Solutions10.41% 17.50% 12.94%
Unisys -17.70%-23.51%3.45%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cognizant Technology Solutions$21.11B0.92$2.23B$4.608.90
Unisys$1.95B0.13-$339.80M-$4.86N/A

Summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions beats Unisys on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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UIS vs. The Competition

MetricUnisysIT Services IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$253.71M$11.82B$39.41B$23.27B
Dividend YieldN/A2.77%3.27%4.07%
P/E Ratio-0.7444.41169.9031.08
Price / Sales0.138.54625.4121.85
Price / Cash1.1423.0248.5324.45
Price / Book-0.963.159.584.64
Net Income-$339.80M$534.00M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-4.38%-6.61%-1.41%-1.04%
1 Month Performance22.24%-6.78%0.99%0.18%
1 Year Performance-12.73%-21.61%159.21%24.25%

Unisys Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
UIS
Unisys
4.3571 of 5 stars
$3.60
+3.4%
$6.33
+75.9%
-14.9%$253.71M$1.95BN/A15,000
HCKT
The Hackett Group
4.7725 of 5 stars
$10.64
-3.3%
$16.50
+55.1%
-56.4%$277.08M$305.63M20.081,503
FORR
Forrester Research
1.1331 of 5 stars
$6.72
-3.9%
N/A-25.5%$135.69M$396.89MN/A1,474
IBM
International Business Machines
4.856 of 5 stars
$268.19
-1.5%
$304.17
+13.4%
-9.9%$255.87B$67.54B23.71286,800
ACN
Accenture
4.8852 of 5 stars
$165.39
-2.9%
$249.22
+50.7%
-56.4%$113.31B$69.67B13.55779,000

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