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WK vs. BL, PTC, GWRE, IREN, and TYL

Should you buy Workiva stock or one of its competitors? Workiva's main competitors and comparable companies include BlackLine (BL), PTC (PTC), Guidewire Software (GWRE), IREN (IREN), and Tyler Technologies (TYL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "application software" industry.

How does Workiva compare to BlackLine?

Workiva (NYSE:WK) and BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL) are both technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, BlackLine had 4 more articles in the media than Workiva. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for BlackLine and 4 mentions for Workiva. BlackLine's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Workiva's score of 0.73 indicating that BlackLine is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Workiva
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BlackLine
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Workiva has a net margin of 4.87% compared to BlackLine's net margin of 4.75%. BlackLine's return on equity of 20.89% beat Workiva's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Workiva4.87% -140.17% 3.74%
BlackLine 4.75%20.89%4.19%

Workiva has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BlackLine has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Workiva presently has a consensus price target of $84.75, indicating a potential upside of 13.32%. BlackLine has a consensus price target of $40.08, indicating a potential upside of 27.98%. Given BlackLine's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BlackLine is more favorable than Workiva.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Workiva
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
BlackLine
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

92.2% of Workiva shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of BlackLine shares are held by institutional investors. 4.8% of Workiva shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of BlackLine 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Workiva$884.57M4.74-$26.17M$0.8291.21
BlackLine$700.43M2.60$24.17M$0.5754.95

Summary

BlackLine beats Workiva on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Workiva compare to PTC?

Workiva (NYSE:WK) and PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) are both technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and media sentiment.

Workiva currently has a consensus target price of $84.75, suggesting a potential upside of 13.32%. PTC has a consensus target price of $170.14, suggesting a potential upside of 12.22%. Given Workiva's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Workiva is more favorable than PTC.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Workiva
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
PTC
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

In the previous week, PTC had 16 more articles in the media than Workiva. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for PTC and 4 mentions for Workiva. PTC's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Workiva's score of 0.73 indicating that PTC is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Workiva
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PTC
15 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

PTC has a net margin of 41.67% compared to Workiva's net margin of 4.87%. PTC's return on equity of 25.31% beat Workiva's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Workiva4.87% -140.17% 3.74%
PTC 41.67%25.31%14.55%

Workiva has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PTC has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Workiva$884.57M4.74-$26.17M$0.8291.21
PTC$2.74B6.01$734M$10.3414.66

92.2% of Workiva shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of PTC shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.8% of Workiva shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of PTC shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

PTC beats Workiva on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Workiva compare to Guidewire Software?

Workiva (NYSE:WK) and Guidewire Software (NYSE:GWRE) are both technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Workiva$884.57M4.74-$26.17M$0.8291.21
Guidewire Software$1.20B13.22$69.80M$1.85103.23

In the previous week, Guidewire Software had 16 more articles in the media than Workiva. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Guidewire Software and 4 mentions for Workiva. Guidewire Software's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Workiva's score of 0.73 indicating that Guidewire Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Workiva
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Guidewire Software
16 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Workiva has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Guidewire Software has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Guidewire Software has a net margin of 11.25% compared to Workiva's net margin of 4.87%. Guidewire Software's return on equity of 12.62% beat Workiva's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Workiva4.87% -140.17% 3.74%
Guidewire Software 11.25%12.62%6.93%

92.2% of Workiva shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.8% of Workiva shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Guidewire Software shares are owned by 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.

Workiva presently has a consensus price target of $84.75, suggesting a potential upside of 13.32%. Guidewire Software has a consensus price target of $221.64, suggesting a potential upside of 16.06%. Given Guidewire Software's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Guidewire Software is more favorable than Workiva.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Workiva
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
Guidewire Software
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Summary

Guidewire Software beats Workiva on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Workiva compare to IREN?

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

41.1% of IREN shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.2% of Workiva shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.0% of IREN shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of Workiva 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.

IREN has a beta of 4.29, meaning that its share price is 329% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Workiva has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, IREN had 22 more articles in the media than Workiva. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for IREN and 4 mentions for Workiva. Workiva's average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat IREN's score of 0.38 indicating that Workiva is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IREN
8 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Workiva
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

IREN presently has a consensus target price of $83.00, indicating a potential upside of 109.70%. Workiva has a consensus target price of $84.75, indicating a potential upside of 13.32%. Given IREN's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe IREN is more favorable than Workiva.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IREN
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Workiva
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92

IREN has a net margin of 20.90% compared to Workiva's net margin of 4.87%. IREN's return on equity of -13.13% beat Workiva's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IREN20.90% -13.13% -6.03%
Workiva 4.87%-140.17%3.74%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IREN$501.02M28.23$86.94M$0.4882.46
Workiva$884.57M4.74-$26.17M$0.8291.21

Summary

IREN beats Workiva on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Workiva compare to Tyler Technologies?

Tyler Technologies (NYSE:TYL) and Workiva (NYSE:WK) are both technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, risk, media sentiment and earnings.

Tyler Technologies has a net margin of 13.36% compared to Workiva's net margin of 4.87%. Tyler Technologies' return on equity of 11.15% beat Workiva's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tyler Technologies13.36% 11.15% 7.14%
Workiva 4.87%-140.17%3.74%

93.3% of Tyler Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.2% of Workiva shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Tyler Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of Workiva shares are held by 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tyler Technologies$2.33B6.20$315.60M$7.5446.85
Workiva$884.57M4.74-$26.17M$0.8291.21

In the previous week, Tyler Technologies had 30 more articles in the media than Workiva. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Tyler Technologies and 4 mentions for Workiva. Tyler Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Workiva's score of 0.73 indicating that Tyler Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tyler Technologies
20 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Workiva
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Tyler Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $456.72, suggesting a potential upside of 29.29%. Workiva has a consensus target price of $84.75, suggesting a potential upside of 13.32%. Given Tyler Technologies' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Tyler Technologies is more favorable than Workiva.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tyler Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89
Workiva
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92

Tyler Technologies has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Workiva has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Tyler Technologies beats Workiva on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WK vs. The Competition

MetricWorkivaSoftware IndustryTechnology SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$4.17B$15.68B$29.12B$24.27B
Dividend YieldN/A3.42%2.75%3.70%
P/E Ratio91.21126.7972.1030.21
Price / Sales4.741,303.49593.3319.92
Price / CashN/A47.0948.3932.63
Price / Book-43.237.389.307.69
Net Income-$26.17M$434.52M$676.02M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-1.25%2.36%0.79%-0.21%
1 Month Performance42.56%6.63%4.42%2.84%
1 Year Performance-4.88%5.22%188.36%14.58%

Workiva Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WK
Workiva
3.2104 of 5 stars
$74.79
+0.7%
$84.75
+13.3%
-5.4%$4.17B$884.57M91.212,860
BL
BlackLine
4.5433 of 5 stars
$31.98
+0.5%
$40.08
+25.3%
-40.3%$1.85B$700.43M56.111,850
PTC
PTC
3.764 of 5 stars
$154.31
-0.2%
$170.14
+10.3%
-29.5%$16.78B$2.95B14.927,642
GWRE
Guidewire Software
3.9746 of 5 stars
$191.82
+1.4%
$221.64
+15.5%
-10.7%$15.75B$1.42B103.693,772
IREN
IREN
3.3125 of 5 stars
$39.81
-4.9%
$83.00
+108.5%
+82.6%$14.97B$757.07M82.94100

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