Vertex [VERX] vs Salesforce [CRM] Detailed Stock Comparison

Vertex Inc.

NASDAQ
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Salesforce Inc.

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Vertex Inc. wins in 3 metrics, Salesforce Inc. wins in 17 metrics, with 0 ties. Salesforce Inc. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Vertex Inc. Salesforce Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 311.00 23.99 Salesforce Inc.
Price-to-Book Ratio 7.65 2.94 Salesforce Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 135.48 29.95 Salesforce Inc.
PEG Ratio -3.43 1.42 Salesforce Inc.
EV/EBITDA 177.57 14.41 Salesforce Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) 0.96% 17.96% Salesforce Inc.
Operating Margin (TTM) 2.87% 19.24% Salesforce Inc.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 2.87% 19.24% Salesforce Inc.
Return on Equity 3.29% 12.40% Salesforce Inc.
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.24% 5.18% Salesforce Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $47.59M $14.40B Salesforce Inc.
Dividend Yield N/A 0.65% N/A
1-Year Return -66.74% -35.80% Salesforce Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 2.66 4.16 Vertex Inc.
Enterprise Value $2.03B $180.85B Salesforce Inc.
EV/Revenue Ratio 2.71 4.36 Vertex Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 64.76% 77.61% Salesforce Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $5 $44 Salesforce Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $0.04 $7.80 Salesforce Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.79 1.29 Vertex Inc.
Short % of Float 12.18% 11.00% Salesforce Inc.

Vertex Inc. vs Salesforce Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Vertex Inc.-3.34%-8.06%-7.63%-10.42%-39.00%-37.56%
Salesforce Inc.-0.81%-9.86%-5.16%-17.04%-35.36%-35.12%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Vertex Inc.-66.74%-40.24%-41.02%-47.88%-47.88%-47.88%
Salesforce Inc.-35.80%-21.66%-31.67%106.07%375.60%2,293.80%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Vertex Inc. vs Salesforce Inc.

MetricVERXCRM
Market Information
Market Cap i$1.87B$159.96B
Market Cap CategorySmall capLarge cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i1,173,44014,778,934
90 Day Avg. Volume i1,379,22013,868,465
Last Close$11.87$164.55
52 Week Range$10.59 - $37.56$161.40 - $276.80
% from 52W High-68.40%-40.55%
All-Time High$60.71 (Feb 03, 2025)$369.00 (Dec 02, 2024)
% from All-Time High-80.45%-55.41%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.09%0.12%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.09%0.14%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.01%0.18%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.03%0.19%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.03%0.12%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i135.4829.95
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$1.63$63.66
Cash per Share (MRQ)$1.97$10.36
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$165.54M$15.00B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$67.60M$16.37B
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/A0.65%
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/A$1.68

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Vertex Inc. vs Salesforce Inc.

MetricVERX (Apr 24, 2026)CRM (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i311.0023.99
Forward P/E i14.1412.53
PEG Ratio i-3.431.42
Price to Sales (TTM) i2.664.16
Price to Book (MRQ) i7.652.94
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$1.87B$159.96B
Enterprise Value i$2.03B$180.85B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i2.714.36
Enterprise to EBITDA i177.5714.41
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.791.29
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$1.63$63.66

Financial Statements Comparison: Vertex Inc. vs Salesforce Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricVERX (2025)CRM (2026)
Revenue/Sales i748.44M41.53B
Cost of Goods Sold i266.84M9.27B
COGS % of Revenue i35.7%22.3%
Gross Profit i481.60M32.26B
Gross Margin i64.3%77.7%
Research & Development i83.72M5.99B
Operating Income (EBIT) i-14.67M8.92B
Operating Margin i-2.0%21.5%
EBITDA i69.00M12.12B
EBITDA Margin i9.2%29.2%
Pre-Tax Income i7.58M9.52B
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i1.0%22.9%
Income Tax i368,0002.06B
Income Tax % of Revenue i0.0%5.0%
Net Income (Profit) i7.21M7.46B
Profit Margin i1.0%18.0%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricVERX (2025)CRM (2026)
Cash & Equivalents i314.01M7.33B
Total Current Assets i560.71M28.22B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i74.9%68.0%
Total Current Liabilities i574.66M37.12B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i76.8%89.4%
Long-Term Debt i346.43M12.63B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i46.3%30.4%
Total Shareholders Equity i258.92M59.14B
Retained Earnings i-46.10M22.22B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i-6.2%53.5%
Property, Plant & Equipment i26.10M2.00B

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricVERX (2025)CRM (2026)
Operating Cash Flow i165.69M15.19B
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i22.1%36.6%
Capital Expenditures i-96.24MN/A
Free Cash Flow i47.59M14.40B
FCF Margin i6.4%34.7%
Debt Repayment i-76,000-584.00M
Common Stock Repurchase i-10.09M-12.60B

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricVERXCRM
Shares Short i9.32M77.81M
Short Ratio i5.655.94
Short % of Float i12.18%11.00%
Shares Outstanding i159.23M929.00M
Float Shares i69.83M894.44M
% Held by Insiders i7.84%3.02%
% Held by Institutions i110.11%95.86%
% Held by Public i-17.95%1.12%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Vertex Inc. vs Salesforce Inc.

MetricVERXCRM
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/A$1.68
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/A0.65%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend iN/A$1.09
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield iN/A0.15%
3-Year Total Dividends iN/A$3.28
Ex-Dividend DateN/ADec 18, 2025