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CRM vs. NTNX: Salesforce vs. Nutanix Stock Comparison

How do Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX) 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

Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX) are both classified in the Application Software sub-industry within the broader Software industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX)
Profile ItemCRMNTNX
NameSalesforce, Inc.Nutanix, Inc. Class A Common Stock
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & ServicesSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftwareSoftware
GICS Sub-IndustryApplication SoftwareApplication Software
Market Capitalization175.83 billion USD15.92 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateJune 23, 2004September 30, 2016
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CRM
NTNX
GSPC
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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX), 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 Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricCRMNTNX
Total Return (1Y)-9.04%-13.40%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)1.64%17.34%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-6.57%11.02%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CRM
NTNX
GSPC
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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX), 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 Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricCRMNTNX
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)47.53%47.42%
Beta (5Y)1.240.74
Max Drawdown (5Y)-58.67%-61.54%
Avg. Volume (3M)11.36M2.52M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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CRM and NTNX 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 Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricCRMNTNX
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.28-0.37
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.45-0.50

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Nutanix (NTNX) at 37,460.21% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Salesforce (CRM) at 19.38% also sits in the top quartile.

CRM

Software & Services industry group

19.38%

Max
53.85%
CRM
19.38%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

37,460.21%

NTNX
37,460.21%
Max
53.85%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%
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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their ROE against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 52.81% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and Salesforce (CRM) at 21.99% also retains a top-quartile share.

CRM

Software & Services industry group

21.99%

Max
41.17%
CRM
21.99%
Q3
15.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

52.81%

NTNX
52.81%
Max
41.17%
Q3
15.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%
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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their net margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Salesforce (CRM) at 21.38% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Nutanix (NTNX) at 12.89%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

CRM

Software & Services industry group

21.38%

Max
46.89%
CRM
21.38%
Q3
17.64%
Median
8.73%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

12.89%

Max
46.89%
Q3
17.64%
NTNX
12.89%
Median
8.73%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%
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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their operating margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricCRMNTNX
ROE (TTM)19.38%37,460.21%
ROA (TTM)5.70%4.51%
Net Margin (TTM)21.99%52.81%
Operating Margin (TTM)21.38%12.89%
Gross Margin (TTM)77.28%86.93%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Salesforce (CRM) at 9.58% and Nutanix (NTNX) at 12.44% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Nutanix (NTNX) at 695.38% clears its industry range for EPS growth, a much stronger earnings trajectory than Salesforce (CRM) at 22.64%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricCRMNTNX
Revenue Growth (YoY)9.58%12.44%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)9.82%15.27%
EPS Growth (YoY)22.64%695.38%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)233.65%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 1.80 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Salesforce (CRM) at 0.84 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for CRM.

CRM

Software & Services industry group

0.84

Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
Median
1.67
Q1
1.01
CRM
0.84
Min
0.03

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

1.80

Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
NTNX
1.80
Median
1.67
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03
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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their current ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Salesforce (CRM) at 1.10 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while Nutanix (NTNX) at 2.17 uses more debt funding than most peers.

CRM

Software & Services industry group

1.10

Max
2.52
Q3
1.13
CRM
1.10
Median
0.40
Q1
0.07
Min
0.00

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

2.17

Max
2.52
NTNX
2.17
Q3
1.13
Median
0.40
Q1
0.07
Min
0.00
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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricCRMNTNX
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.841.80
Debt / Equity (MRQ)1.102.17
Net Debt / EBITDA2.40-2.26

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Salesforce (CRM) reports a yield of 0.77%, ranking against industry peers normally.

CRM

Software & Services industry group

0.77%

CRM
0.77%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

NTNX
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Salesforce (CRM) reports a payout of 15.66%, ranking against industry peers normally.

CRM

Software & Services industry group

15.66%

CRM
15.66%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

NTNX
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricCRMNTNX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.77%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)15.66%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 11.29 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Salesforce (CRM) at 19.55 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for NTNX, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

CRM

Software & Services industry group

19.55

Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
CRM
19.55
Q1
18.77
Min
6.69

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

11.29

Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
Q1
18.77
NTNX
11.29
Min
6.69
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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Salesforce (CRM) at 4.00 and Nutanix (NTNX) at 5.58 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

CRM

Software & Services industry group

4.00

Max
17.91
Q3
8.78
Median
4.25
CRM
4.00
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

5.58

Max
17.91
Q3
8.78
NTNX
5.58
Median
4.25
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02
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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Salesforce (CRM) at 4.58 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Nutanix (NTNX) at 22.50 prices above its benchmark range — NTNX looks rich relative to book.

CRM

Software & Services industry group

4.58

Max
16.63
Q3
8.50
CRM
4.58
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90

NTNX

Software & Services industry group

22.50

NTNX
22.50
Max
16.63
Q3
8.50
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90
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Salesforce (CRM) vs. Nutanix (NTNX): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Salesforce (CRM) and Nutanix (NTNX)
MetricCRMNTNX
P/E Ratio (TTM)19.5511.29
P/S Ratio (TTM)4.005.58
P/B Ratio (MRQ)4.5822.50
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)10.08%4.57%