CHKP vs. DDOG: Check Point Software vs. Datadog Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG) both belong to the Software industry, though CHKP is classified under Systems Software while DDOG falls under Application Software.

Company profile comparison for Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG)
Profile Item	CHKP	DDOG
Name	Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.	Datadog Inc. Class A
Country/Region	Israel	United States
GICS Sector	Information Technology	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Software & Services	Software & Services
GICS Industry	Software	Software
GICS Sub-Industry	Systems Software	Application Software
Market Capitalization	14.72 billion USD	64.64 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	June 28, 1996	September 19, 2019
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CHKP

DDOG

GSPC

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG)
Metric	CHKP	DDOG
Total Return (1Y)	-27.87%	-5.64%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	1.46%	21.65%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	4.07%	-1.69%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CHKP

DDOG

GSPC

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Datadog (DDOG) has an aggressive beta of 1.57, indicating higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, while Check Point Software (CHKP) is defensive at 0.43 and tends to be less market-sensitive — they sit on opposite ends of the beta spectrum.

Risk profile metrics for Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG)
Metric	CHKP	DDOG
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	40.93%	70.49%
Beta (5Y)	0.43	1.57
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-51.83%	-68.11%
Avg. Volume (3M)	1.19M	3.82M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

CHKP and DDOG are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG)
Metric	CHKP	DDOG
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.79	-0.14
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.97	-0.21

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Check Point Software (CHKP) at 30.61% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Datadog (DDOG) at 6.43% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for CHKP.

CHKP

Software & Services industry group

30.61%

Max: 53.85%
CHKP: 30.61%
Q3: 17.90%
Median: 6.59%
Q1: -9.59%
Min: -50.52%

DDOG

Software & Services industry group

6.43%

Max: 53.85%
Q3: 17.90%
Median: 6.59%
DDOG: 6.43%
Q1: -9.59%
Min: -50.52%

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG): A comparison of their ROE against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Check Point Software (CHKP) at 31.74% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Datadog (DDOG) at 6.12%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

CHKP

Software & Services industry group

31.74%

Max: 41.17%
CHKP: 31.74%
Q3: 15.28%
Median: 4.63%
Q1: -5.42%
Min: -33.17%

DDOG

Software & Services industry group

6.12%

Max: 41.17%
Q3: 15.28%
DDOG: 6.12%
Median: 4.63%
Q1: -5.42%
Min: -33.17%

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG): A comparison of their net margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Check Point Software (CHKP) at 26.46% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Datadog (DDOG) at 6.33%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

CHKP

Software & Services industry group

26.46%

Max: 46.89%
CHKP: 26.46%
Q3: 17.64%
Median: 8.73%
Q1: -2.13%
Min: -30.45%

DDOG

Software & Services industry group

6.33%

Max: 46.89%
Q3: 17.64%
Median: 8.73%
DDOG: 6.33%
Q1: -2.13%
Min: -30.45%

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG): A comparison of their operating margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG)
Metric	CHKP	DDOG
ROE (TTM)	30.61%	6.43%
ROA (TTM)	7.43%	0.91%
Net Margin (TTM)	31.74%	6.12%
Operating Margin (TTM)	26.46%	6.33%
Gross Margin (TTM)	87.19%	79.61%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Datadog (DDOG) at 27.68% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Check Point Software (CHKP) at 6.25% is in the bottom quartile, showing a clear gap in revenue momentum.

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Check Point Software (CHKP) at 28.95% is around its peer norm for EPS growth, while Datadog (DDOG) at -40.38% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker earnings momentum.

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG)
Metric	CHKP	DDOG
Revenue Growth (YoY)	6.25%	27.68%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	5.37%	26.95%
EPS Growth (YoY)	28.95%	-40.38%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	15.09%	--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Check Point Software (CHKP) at 1.60 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Datadog (DDOG) at 3.51 sits above its industry’s typical mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.

CHKP

Software & Services industry group

1.60

Max: 5.11
Q3: 2.77
Median: 1.67
CHKP: 1.60
Q1: 1.01
Min: 0.03

DDOG

Software & Services industry group

3.51

Max: 5.11
DDOG: 3.51
Q3: 2.77
Median: 1.67
Q1: 1.01
Min: 0.03

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG): A comparison of their current ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Check Point Software (CHKP) at 0.75 and Datadog (DDOG) at 0.28 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

CHKP

Software & Services industry group

0.75

Max: 2.52
Q3: 1.13
CHKP: 0.75
Median: 0.40
Q1: 0.07
Min: 0.00

DDOG

Software & Services industry group

0.28

Max: 2.52
Q3: 1.13
Median: 0.40
DDOG: 0.28
Q1: 0.07
Min: 0.00

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG)
Metric	CHKP	DDOG
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.60	3.51
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.75	0.28
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.22	-23.06

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither Check Point Software (CHKP) nor Datadog (DDOG) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

CHKP

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

CHKP: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

DDOG

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

DDOG: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Neither Check Point Software (CHKP) nor Datadog (DDOG) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

CHKP

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

CHKP: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

DDOG

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

DDOG: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG)
Metric	CHKP	DDOG
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Check Point Software (CHKP) at 17.35 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Datadog (DDOG) at 248.67 trades above its peer range — a wide earnings-valuation gap relative to industry peers.

CHKP

Software & Services industry group

17.35

Max: 112.94
Q3: 60.32
Median: 32.91
Q1: 18.77
CHKP: 17.35
Min: 6.69

DDOG

Software & Services industry group

248.67

DDOG: 248.67
Max: 112.94
Q3: 60.32
Median: 32.91
Q1: 18.77
Min: 6.69

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Check Point Software (CHKP) at 5.34 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Datadog (DDOG) at 15.11 sits in the pricier quartile — DDOG costs more per dollar of sales.

CHKP

Software & Services industry group

5.34

Max: 17.91
Q3: 8.78
CHKP: 5.34
Median: 4.25
Q1: 2.23
Min: 0.02

DDOG

Software & Services industry group

15.11

Max: 17.91
DDOG: 15.11
Q3: 8.78
Median: 4.25
Q1: 2.23
Min: 0.02

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Check Point Software (CHKP) at 5.54 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Datadog (DDOG) at 13.71 carries an above-peer premium to book — DDOG is pricier on assets.

CHKP

Software & Services industry group

5.54

Max: 16.63
Q3: 8.50
CHKP: 5.54
Median: 4.30
Q1: 1.92
Min: -3.90

DDOG

Software & Services industry group

13.71

Max: 16.63
DDOG: 13.71
Q3: 8.50
Median: 4.30
Q1: 1.92
Min: -3.90

Check Point Software (CHKP) vs. Datadog (DDOG): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Check Point Software (CHKP) and Datadog (DDOG)
Metric	CHKP	DDOG
P/E Ratio (TTM)	17.35	248.67
P/S Ratio (TTM)	5.34	15.11
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	5.54	13.71
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	4.87%	1.65%