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OKTA vs. ORCL: Okta vs. Oracle Stock Comparison

How do Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL) 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

Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL) both fall under the Software & Services industry group, but OKTA is classified in IT Services while ORCL is classified in Software.

Company profile comparison for Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL)
Profile ItemOKTAORCL
NameOkta Inc. Class A Common StockOracle Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & ServicesSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT ServicesSoftware
GICS Sub-IndustryInternet Services & InfrastructureSystems Software
Market Capitalization34.12 billion USD414.55 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateApril 7, 2017March 12, 1986
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

OKTA
ORCL
GSPC
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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL), 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 Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricOKTAORCL
Total Return (1Y)114.05%-52.40%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)34.52%9.46%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-5.09%10.27%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

OKTA
ORCL
GSPC
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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL), 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 Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricOKTAORCL
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)66.19%56.38%
Beta (5Y)0.761.77
Max Drawdown (5Y)-83.22%-64.58%
Avg. Volume (3M)3.52M33.20M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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OKTA and ORCL 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 Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricOKTAORCL
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.65-1.01
Sortino Ratio (1Y)3.20-1.43

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 41.19% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Okta (OKTA) at 4.31% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for ORCL.

OKTA

Software & Services industry group

4.31%

Max
62.27%
Q3
18.32%
Median
5.27%
OKTA
4.31%
Q1
-13.73%
Min
-59.77%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

41.19%

Max
62.27%
ORCL
41.19%
Q3
18.32%
Median
5.27%
Q1
-13.73%
Min
-59.77%
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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their ROE against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 26.36% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Okta (OKTA) at 9.63%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

OKTA

Software & Services industry group

9.63%

Max
41.43%
Q3
14.87%
OKTA
9.63%
Median
3.86%
Q1
-5.84%
Min
-35.38%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

26.36%

Max
41.43%
ORCL
26.36%
Q3
14.87%
Median
3.86%
Q1
-5.84%
Min
-35.38%
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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their net margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 35.63% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Okta (OKTA) at 13.29%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

OKTA

Software & Services industry group

13.29%

Max
47.12%
Q3
15.80%
OKTA
13.29%
Median
4.85%
Q1
-7.21%
Min
-39.13%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

35.63%

Max
47.12%
ORCL
35.63%
Q3
15.80%
Median
4.85%
Q1
-7.21%
Min
-39.13%
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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their operating margin against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricOKTAORCL
ROE (TTM)4.31%41.19%
ROA (TTM)1.58%6.36%
Net Margin (TTM)9.63%26.36%
Operating Margin (TTM)13.29%35.63%
Gross Margin (TTM)78.13%63.96%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Okta (OKTA) at 11.84% and Oracle (ORCL) at 17.35% 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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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Okta (OKTA) at 2,083.33% clears its industry range for EPS growth, a much stronger earnings trajectory than Oracle (ORCL) at 34.33%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricOKTAORCL
Revenue Growth (YoY)11.84%17.35%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)16.25%10.48%
EPS Growth (YoY)2,083.33%34.33%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)--23.84%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Okta (OKTA) at 1.53 and Oracle (ORCL) at 1.17 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

OKTA

Software & Services industry group

1.53

Max
5.39
Q3
2.79
Median
1.64
OKTA
1.53
Q1
1.03
Min
0.03

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

1.17

Max
5.39
Q3
2.79
Median
1.64
ORCL
1.17
Q1
1.03
Min
0.03
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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their current ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Okta (OKTA) at 0.01 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while Oracle (ORCL) at 2.52 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

OKTA

Software & Services industry group

0.01

Max
2.62
Q3
1.10
Median
0.35
Q1
0.06
OKTA
0.01
Min
0.00

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

2.52

Max
2.62
ORCL
2.52
Q3
1.10
Median
0.35
Q1
0.06
Min
0.00
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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricOKTAORCL
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.531.17
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.012.52
Net Debt / EBITDA-7.003.84

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Okta (OKTA) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Oracle (ORCL) reports a yield of 1.43%, ranking against industry peers normally.

OKTA

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

OKTA
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

1.43%

ORCL
1.43%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Okta (OKTA) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Oracle (ORCL) reports a payout of 31.35%, ranking against industry peers normally.

OKTA

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

OKTA
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

31.35%

ORCL
31.35%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricOKTAORCL
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%1.43%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%31.35%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 21.49 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Okta (OKTA) at 116.88 sits in the richer quartile — OKTA needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

OKTA

Software & Services industry group

116.88

OKTA
116.88
Max
116.88
Q3
59.20
Median
30.06
Q1
16.37
Min
0.37

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

21.49

Max
116.88
Q3
59.20
Median
30.06
ORCL
21.49
Q1
16.37
Min
0.37
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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 5.78 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Okta (OKTA) at 11.10 sits in the pricier quartile — OKTA costs more per dollar of sales.

OKTA

Software & Services industry group

11.10

Max
18.33
OKTA
11.10
Q3
9.30
Median
4.44
Q1
2.29
Min
0.02

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

5.78

Max
18.33
Q3
9.30
ORCL
5.78
Median
4.44
Q1
2.29
Min
0.02
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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

On P/B ratio, both Okta (OKTA) at 4.89 and Oracle (ORCL) at 6.71 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

OKTA

Software & Services industry group

4.89

Max
18.65
Q3
8.70
OKTA
4.89
Median
4.39
Q1
2.01
Min
-4.55

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

6.71

Max
18.65
Q3
8.70
ORCL
6.71
Median
4.39
Q1
2.01
Min
-4.55
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Okta (OKTA) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Software & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Okta (OKTA) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricOKTAORCL
P/E Ratio (TTM)116.8821.49
P/S Ratio (TTM)11.105.78
P/B Ratio (MRQ)4.896.71
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)3.04%-11.06%