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NTNX vs. SAP: Nutanix vs. SAP Stock Comparison

How do Nutanix (NTNX) and SAP (SAP) 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

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

Nutanix (NTNX) trades as ordinary local shares, while SAP (SAP) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Nutanix (NTNX) and SAP (SAP)
Profile ItemNTNXSAP
NameNutanix, Inc. Class A Common StockSAP SE Sponsored ADR
Country/RegionUnited StatesGermany
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & ServicesSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftwareSoftware
GICS Sub-IndustryApplication SoftwareApplication Software
Market Capitalization15.92 billion USD269.45 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateSeptember 30, 2016September 18, 1995
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

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

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and SAP (SAP)
MetricNTNXSAP
Total Return (1Y)-13.40%-3.87%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)17.34%20.21%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)11.02%11.79%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and SAP (SAP)
MetricNTNXSAP
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)47.42%39.05%
Beta (5Y)0.741.09
Max Drawdown (5Y)-61.54%-52.26%
Avg. Volume (3M)2.52M2.27M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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NTNX and SAP 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 Nutanix (NTNX) and SAP (SAP)
MetricNTNXSAP
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.37-0.21
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.50-0.29

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; SAP (SAP) at 18.18% also sits in the top quartile.

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%

SAP

Software & Services industry group

18.18%

Max
53.85%
SAP
18.18%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. SAP (SAP): 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 SAP (SAP) at 20.41% also retains a top-quartile share.

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%

SAP

Software & Services industry group

20.41%

Max
41.17%
SAP
20.41%
Q3
15.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. SAP (SAP): A comparison of their net margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

SAP (SAP) at 29.50% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Nutanix (NTNX) at 12.89%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

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%

SAP

Software & Services industry group

29.50%

Max
46.89%
SAP
29.50%
Q3
17.64%
Median
8.73%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. SAP (SAP): A comparison of their operating margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and SAP (SAP)
MetricNTNXSAP
ROE (TTM)37,460.21%18.18%
ROA (TTM)4.51%9.91%
Net Margin (TTM)52.81%20.41%
Operating Margin (TTM)12.89%29.50%
Gross Margin (TTM)86.93%73.58%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Nutanix (NTNX) at 12.44% and SAP (SAP) at 7.68% 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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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. SAP (SAP): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both companies show strong earnings momentum, but Nutanix (NTNX) at 695.38% is the standout with EPS growth above its industry range; SAP (SAP) at 130.19% also sits in the top quartile.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and SAP (SAP)
MetricNTNXSAP
Revenue Growth (YoY)12.44%7.68%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)15.27%7.63%
EPS Growth (YoY)695.38%130.19%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)--46.25%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Nutanix (NTNX) at 1.80 and SAP (SAP) at 1.16 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

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

SAP

Software & Services industry group

1.16

Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
Median
1.67
SAP
1.16
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. SAP (SAP): A comparison of their current ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

SAP (SAP) at 0.23 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while Nutanix (NTNX) at 2.17 uses more debt funding than most peers.

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

SAP

Software & Services industry group

0.23

Max
2.52
Q3
1.13
Median
0.40
SAP
0.23
Q1
0.07
Min
0.00
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. SAP (SAP): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and SAP (SAP)
MetricNTNXSAP
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.801.16
Debt / Equity (MRQ)2.170.23
Net Debt / EBITDA-2.26-0.03

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 SAP (SAP) reports a yield of 1.03%, ranking against industry peers normally.

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%

SAP

Software & Services industry group

1.03%

SAP
1.03%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. SAP (SAP): 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 SAP (SAP) reports a payout of 36.45%, ranking against industry peers normally.

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%

SAP

Software & Services industry group

36.45%

SAP
36.45%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. SAP (SAP): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and SAP (SAP)
MetricNTNXSAP
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%1.03%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%36.45%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Nutanix (NTNX) at 11.29 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while SAP (SAP) at 29.07 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for NTNX, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

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

SAP

Software & Services industry group

29.07

Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
SAP
29.07
Q1
18.77
Min
6.69
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. SAP (SAP): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Nutanix (NTNX) at 5.58 and SAP (SAP) at 6.84 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

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

SAP

Software & Services industry group

6.84

Max
17.91
Q3
8.78
SAP
6.84
Median
4.25
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. SAP (SAP): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Measured against book value, both Nutanix (NTNX) at 22.50 and SAP (SAP) at 73.25 look expensive — each P/B ratio sits above its industry’s benchmark range.

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

SAP

Software & Services industry group

73.25

SAP
73.25
Max
16.63
Q3
8.50
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90
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Nutanix (NTNX) vs. SAP (SAP): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Nutanix (NTNX) and SAP (SAP)
MetricNTNXSAP
P/E Ratio (TTM)11.2929.07
P/S Ratio (TTM)5.586.84
P/B Ratio (MRQ)22.5073.25
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)4.57%3.73%