Descartes Systems [DSGX] vs Altair Engineering [ALTR] Detailed Stock Comparison
Descartes Systems
NASDAQ
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Altair Engineering
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Descartes Systems wins in 15 metrics, Altair Engineering wins in 4 metrics, with 0 ties. Descartes Systems appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Descartes Systems | Altair Engineering | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 61.35 | 699.06 | Descartes Systems |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.98 | 11.17 | Descartes Systems |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.55 | 30.23 | Descartes Systems |
| PEG Ratio | 51.65 | 78.77 | Descartes Systems |
| EV/EBITDA | 31.41 | 154.06 | Descartes Systems |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.67% | 2.13% | Descartes Systems |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 29.42% | 5.84% | Descartes Systems |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 29.42% | 5.84% | Descartes Systems |
| Return on Equity | 10.66% | 1.81% | Descartes Systems |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.38% | 0.81% | Descartes Systems |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $212.53M | $140.00M | Descartes Systems |
| 1-Year Return | -0.80% | 29.83% | Altair Engineering |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 13.01 | 14.47 | Descartes Systems |
| Enterprise Value | $8.52B | $9.29B | Altair Engineering |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 12.74 | 13.96 | Descartes Systems |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 76.44% | 82.67% | Altair Engineering |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $8 | $8 | Altair Engineering |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.65 | $0.16 | Descartes Systems |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.56 | 1.45 | Descartes Systems |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Descartes Systems vs Altair Engineering Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descartes Systems | -1.92% | -6.73% | -1.76% | -12.26% | -16.35% | -12.52% |
| Altair Engineering | 0.00% | 0.16% | 0.22% | 2.52% | 17.66% | 2.32% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descartes Systems | -0.80% | 40.54% | 72.98% | 508.39% | 1,635.84% | 4,719.90% |
| Altair Engineering | 29.83% | 75.31% | 376.16% | 477.44% | 477.44% | 477.44% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Descartes Systems vs Altair Engineering
| Metric | DSGX | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $8.70B | $9.63B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 354,510 | 771,131 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 419,460 | 772,784 |
| Last Close | $99.29 | $111.85 |
| 52 Week Range | $92.00 - $124.31 | $75.71 - $113.12 |
| % from 52W High | -20.13% | -1.12% |
| All-Time High | $124.31 (Feb 10, 2025) | $113.12 (Oct 28, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -20.13% | -1.12% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.05% | -0.95% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.22% | 0.02% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 0.55 | 30.23 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $16.93 | $10.02 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.06 | $6.55 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $209.13M | $154.08M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $185.66M | $132.50M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Descartes Systems vs Altair Engineering
| Metric | DSGX | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 61.35 | 699.06 |
| Forward P/E | 51.65 | 78.77 |
| PEG Ratio | 51.65 | 78.77 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 13.01 | 14.47 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.98 | 11.17 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $8.70B | $9.63B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.52B | $9.29B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 12.74 | 13.96 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 31.41 | 154.06 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.56 | 1.45 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $16.93 | $10.02 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Descartes Systems vs Altair Engineering
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DSGX | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $168.74M | $192.63M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $39.75M | $33.38M |
| Gross Profit | $128.99M | $159.25M |
| Research & Development | $25.07M | $57.15M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $49.65M | $10.97M |
| EBITDA | $66.76M | $27.48M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $47.92M | $9.94M |
| Income Tax | $11.68M | $8.95M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $36.24M | $996,000 |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DSGX | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $176.41M | $561.90M |
| Total Current Assets | $295.61M | $784.98M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $218.85M | $487.77M |
| Long-Term Debt | $4.53M | $24.14M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.45B | $857.19M |
| Retained Earnings | $400.27M | $-116.33M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $10.15M | $31.12M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DSGX | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $60.57M | $10.19M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-1.86M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $51.74M | $33.18M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | DSGX | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.23M | N/A |
| Short Ratio | 2.65 | N/A |
| Short % of Float | N/A | N/A |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 354,510 | 771,131 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 419,460 | 772,784 |
| Shares Outstanding | 85.61M | 85.57M |
| Float Shares | 85.44M | 47.95M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.93% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Descartes Systems vs Altair Engineering
| Metric | DSGX | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |