Doximity (DOCS) Competitors

Block (NYSE:XYZ) and Doximity (NASDAQ:DOCS) are both large-cap computer software companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Does the media favor XYZ or DOCS?

In the previous week, Block had 9 more articles in the media than Doximity. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Block and 5 mentions for Doximity. Doximity's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Block's score of -0.67 indicating that Doximity is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Block	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Negative
Doximity	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Which has more volatility & risk, XYZ or DOCS?

Block has a beta of 2.74, suggesting that its share price is 174% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Doximity has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts prefer XYZ or DOCS?

Block currently has a consensus price target of $74.38, suggesting a potential upside of 9.67%. Doximity has a consensus price target of $63.11, suggesting a potential upside of 2.43%. Given Block's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Block is more favorable than Doximity.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Block	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	23 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.70
Doximity	0 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.59

Which has higher valuation and earnings, XYZ or DOCS?

Block has higher revenue and earnings than Doximity. Block is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Doximity, 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
Block	$24.12B	1.73	$2.90B	$4.11	16.50
Doximity	$570.40M	20.29	$147.58M	$1.11	55.50

Is XYZ or DOCS more profitable?

Doximity has a net margin of 36.60% compared to Block's net margin of 10.84%. Doximity's return on equity of 21.75% beat Block's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Block	10.84%	5.71%	3.18%
Doximity	36.60%	21.75%	18.64%

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of XYZ or DOCS?

70.4% of Block shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.2% of Doximity shares are held by institutional investors. 10.5% of Block shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 37.4% of Doximity shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Doximity beats Block on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.