Dassault Systemes (OTCMKTS:DASTY – Get Free Report) is one of 954 public companies in the “Software” industry, but how does it contrast to its peers? We will compare Dassault Systemes to similar companies based on the strength of its profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Dassault Systemes and its peers, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Dassault Systemes | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2.14 |
| Dassault Systemes Competitors | 5714 | 21418 | 44674 | 1492 | 2.57 |
As a group, “Software” companies have a potential upside of 27.83%. Given Dassault Systemes’ peers stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dassault Systemes has less favorable growth aspects than its peers.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Dassault Systemes and its peers gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Dassault Systemes | $7.05 billion | $1.35 billion | 24.56 |
| Dassault Systemes Competitors | $1.89 billion | $385.94 million | 111.19 |
Dassault Systemes has higher revenue and earnings than its peers. Dassault Systemes is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its peers, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Volatility and Risk
Dassault Systemes has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Dassault Systemes’ peers have a beta of 1.27, meaning that their average share price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Dividends
Dassault Systemes pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Dassault Systemes pays out 20.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. As a group, “Software” companies pay a dividend yield of 2.0% and pay out 49.4% of their earnings in the form of a dividend.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
0.0% of Dassault Systemes shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.8% of shares of all “Software” companies are owned by institutional investors. 19.9% of shares of all “Software” companies are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares Dassault Systemes and its peers’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Dassault Systemes | 21.28% | 18.52% | 10.82% |
| Dassault Systemes Competitors | -612.31% | 21.01% | -8.89% |
Summary
Dassault Systemes peers beat Dassault Systemes on 9 of the 15 factors compared.
Dassault Systemes Company Profile
Dassault Systèmes SE provides software solutions and services worldwide. It offers SOLIDWORKS provides easy-to-use 2D and 3D product development solutions accessible to any business; CATIA, an engineering and design software for product 3D computer-aided design; GEOVIA for intersection of natural resources, infrastructure, and urban planning; and BIOVIA that develops chemicals, biologics, and materials experiences. The company provides SIMULIA that delivers realistic simulation applications; DELMIA, which enables global industrial operations; 3DVIA that provides 3D space planning solutions; and ENOVIA that enables to plan and track the definition of success for customer. In addition, it offers Centric PLM, a product lifecycle management software solution; 3DEXCITE, a real-time 3D visualization software; NETVIBES, which enables organizations to gather, align, and enrich big data; 3DEXPERIENCE platform that provides organizations a holistic and real-time view of their business activities and ecosystem, as well as connecting people, ideas, data, and solutions together in a single environment; and MEDIDATA, a clinical research study software that provides evidences and insights to pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies, as well as academic researchers. The company distributes its products through direct and indirect sales channels. It primarily serves companies in the transportation and mobility; industrial equipment; aerospace and defense; high-tech; life sciences and healthcare; infrastructure, energy, and materials; home and lifestyle; architecture, engineering, and construction; cities, and public services; consumer packaged goods and retail; marine and offshore; and business services. Dassault Systèmes SE was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France.
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