Kinaxis (KXS) Competitors

The Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG) and Kinaxis (TSE:KXS) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, risk, profitability, valuation and earnings.

Which has more volatility & risk, DSG or KXS?

The Descartes Systems Group has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kinaxis has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Is DSG or KXS more profitable?

The Descartes Systems Group has a net margin of 21.80% compared to Kinaxis' net margin of 4.33%. The Descartes Systems Group's return on equity of 10.65% beat Kinaxis' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The Descartes Systems Group	21.80%	10.65%	7.51%
Kinaxis	4.33%	4.69%	1.88%

Does the media refer more to DSG or KXS?

In the previous week, Kinaxis had 1 more articles in the media than The Descartes Systems Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Kinaxis and 2 mentions for The Descartes Systems Group. Kinaxis' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat The Descartes Systems Group's score of 0.37 indicating that Kinaxis is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
The Descartes Systems Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Kinaxis	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in DSG or KXS?

87.1% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.5% of Kinaxis shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of The Descartes Systems Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Kinaxis shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, DSG or KXS?

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
The Descartes Systems Group	C$447.94M	18.61	C$97.67M	C$2.28	60.43
Kinaxis	C$335.79M	11.56	C$14.53M	C$1.01	191.50

Do analysts rate DSG or KXS?

Kinaxis has a consensus price target of C$216.43, indicating a potential upside of 12.17%. Given Kinaxis' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Kinaxis is more favorable than The Descartes Systems Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
The Descartes Systems Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50
Kinaxis	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Summary

The Descartes Systems Group beats Kinaxis on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.