Do analysts rate CAT or ASTE?

Caterpillar presently has a consensus price target of $933.27, suggesting a potential upside of 0.66%. Given Caterpillar's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Caterpillar is more favorable than Astec Industries. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Caterpillar 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 16 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.64 Astec Industries 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75

Does the media favor CAT or ASTE?

In the previous week, Caterpillar had 49 more articles in the media than Astec Industries. MarketBeat recorded 52 mentions for Caterpillar and 3 mentions for Astec Industries. Caterpillar's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Astec Industries' score of 0.55 indicating that Caterpillar is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Caterpillar 38 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Astec Industries 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend ASTE or ETN?

Eaton has a consensus price target of $420.95, suggesting a potential downside of 0.45%. Given Eaton's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Eaton is more favorable than Astec Industries. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Astec Industries 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75 Eaton 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 15 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.90

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ASTE or ETN?

Eaton has higher revenue and earnings than Astec Industries. Eaton is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Astec Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Astec Industries $1.41B 0.84 $38.80M $1.12 45.74 Eaton $27.45B 5.98 $4.09B $10.23 41.33

Is ASTE or ETN more profitable?

Eaton has a net margin of 13.99% compared to Astec Industries' net margin of 1.75%. Eaton's return on equity of 24.72% beat Astec Industries' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Astec Industries 1.75% 10.09% 5.24% Eaton 13.99% 24.72% 10.69%

Does the media favor ASTE or ETN?

In the previous week, Eaton had 5 more articles in the media than Astec Industries. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Eaton and 3 mentions for Astec Industries. Eaton's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Astec Industries' score of 0.55 indicating that Eaton is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Astec Industries 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Eaton 5 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer MTW or ASTE?

Manitowoc currently has a consensus target price of $10.33, suggesting a potential downside of 15.45%. Given Manitowoc's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Manitowoc is more favorable than Astec Industries. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Manitowoc 3 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.25 Astec Industries 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75

Do analysts prefer TEX or ASTE?

Terex currently has a consensus price target of $75.30, suggesting a potential upside of 20.05%. Given Terex's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Terex is more favorable than Astec Industries. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Terex 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.64 Astec Industries 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, TEX or ASTE?

Terex has higher revenue and earnings than Astec Industries. Terex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Astec Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Terex $5.42B 1.32 $221M $2.09 30.01 Astec Industries $1.41B 0.84 $38.80M $1.12 45.74

Is TEX or ASTE more profitable?

Terex has a net margin of 1.87% compared to Astec Industries' net margin of 1.75%. Terex's return on equity of 13.43% beat Astec Industries' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Terex 1.87% 13.43% 5.11% Astec Industries 1.75% 10.09% 5.24%

Does the media prefer TEX or ASTE?

In the previous week, Terex had 1 more articles in the media than Astec Industries. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Terex and 3 mentions for Astec Industries. Terex's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Astec Industries' score of 0.55 indicating that Terex is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Terex 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Astec Industries 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer ASTE or TKR?

Timken has a consensus target price of $139.13, suggesting a potential upside of 5.61%. Given Timken's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Timken is more favorable than Astec Industries. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Astec Industries 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75 Timken 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ASTE or TKR?

Timken has higher revenue and earnings than Astec Industries. Timken is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Astec Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Astec Industries $1.41B 0.84 $38.80M $1.12 45.74 Timken $4.58B 2.00 $288.40M $4.40 29.94

Is ASTE or TKR more profitable?

Timken has a net margin of 6.60% compared to Astec Industries' net margin of 1.75%. Timken's return on equity of 11.84% beat Astec Industries' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Astec Industries 1.75% 10.09% 5.24% Timken 6.60% 11.84% 5.79%

Does the media favor ASTE or TKR?

In the previous week, Timken had 19 more articles in the media than Astec Industries. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Timken and 3 mentions for Astec Industries. Timken's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Astec Industries' score of 0.55 indicating that Timken is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Astec Industries 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Timken 9 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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ASTE vs. CAT, ETN, MTW, TEX, and TKR

Should you buy Astec Industries stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Astec Industries with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Astec Industries include Caterpillar (CAT), Eaton (ETN), Manitowoc (MTW), Terex (TEX), and Timken (TKR).

How does Astec Industries compare to Caterpillar?

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Caterpillar had 49 more articles in the media than Astec Industries. MarketBeat recorded 52 mentions for Caterpillar and 3 mentions for Astec Industries. Caterpillar's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Astec Industries' score of 0.55 indicating that Caterpillar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Caterpillar	38 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Astec Industries	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Caterpillar presently has a consensus price target of $933.27, suggesting a potential upside of 0.66%. Given Caterpillar's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Caterpillar is more favorable than Astec Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Caterpillar	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64
Astec Industries	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Caterpillar has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its share price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astec Industries has a beta of 1.37, meaning that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

Caterpillar pays an annual dividend of $6.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Astec Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Caterpillar pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Astec Industries pays out 46.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Caterpillar has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years.

Caterpillar has a net margin of 13.33% compared to Astec Industries' net margin of 1.75%. Caterpillar's return on equity of 48.21% beat Astec Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Caterpillar	13.33%	48.21%	10.11%
Astec Industries	1.75%	10.09%	5.24%

71.0% of Caterpillar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.2% of Astec Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Caterpillar shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Astec Industries shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Caterpillar has higher revenue and earnings than Astec Industries. Astec Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Caterpillar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Caterpillar	$67.59B	6.32	$8.88B	$20.09	46.15
Astec Industries	$1.41B	0.84	$38.80M	$1.12	45.74

Summary

Caterpillar beats Astec Industries on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astec Industries compare to Eaton?

Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) and Eaton (NYSE:ETN) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

93.2% of Astec Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of Eaton shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Astec Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Eaton shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Eaton has higher revenue and earnings than Astec Industries. Eaton is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Astec Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Astec Industries	$1.41B	0.84	$38.80M	$1.12	45.74
Eaton	$27.45B	5.98	$4.09B	$10.23	41.33

Eaton has a consensus price target of $420.95, suggesting a potential downside of 0.45%. Given Eaton's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Eaton is more favorable than Astec Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Astec Industries	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Eaton	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.90

In the previous week, Eaton had 5 more articles in the media than Astec Industries. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Eaton and 3 mentions for Astec Industries. Eaton's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Astec Industries' score of 0.55 indicating that Eaton is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Astec Industries	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Eaton	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Astec Industries has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eaton has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Astec Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Eaton pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Astec Industries pays out 46.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Eaton pays out 43.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Eaton is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Eaton has a net margin of 13.99% compared to Astec Industries' net margin of 1.75%. Eaton's return on equity of 24.72% beat Astec Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Astec Industries	1.75%	10.09%	5.24%
Eaton	13.99%	24.72%	10.69%

Summary

Eaton beats Astec Industries on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astec Industries compare to Manitowoc?

Manitowoc (NYSE:MTW) and Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

Astec Industries has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Manitowoc. Astec Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Manitowoc, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Manitowoc	$2.24B	0.20	$7.20M	$0.20	61.11
Astec Industries	$1.41B	0.84	$38.80M	$1.12	45.74

Manitowoc currently has a consensus target price of $10.33, suggesting a potential downside of 15.45%. Given Manitowoc's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Manitowoc is more favorable than Astec Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Manitowoc	3 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.25
Astec Industries	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

78.7% of Manitowoc shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.2% of Astec Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 4.0% of Manitowoc shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Astec Industries shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Astec Industries had 3 more articles in the media than Manitowoc. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Astec Industries and 0 mentions for Manitowoc. Astec Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Manitowoc's score of 0.00 indicating that Astec Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Manitowoc	Neutral
Astec Industries	Positive

Manitowoc has a beta of 1.75, meaning that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astec Industries has a beta of 1.37, meaning that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

Astec Industries has a net margin of 1.75% compared to Manitowoc's net margin of 0.33%. Astec Industries' return on equity of 10.09% beat Manitowoc's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Manitowoc	0.33%	1.85%	0.68%
Astec Industries	1.75%	10.09%	5.24%

Summary

Astec Industries beats Manitowoc on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astec Industries compare to Terex?

Terex (NYSE:TEX) and Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

92.9% of Terex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.2% of Astec Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Terex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Astec Industries shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Terex has higher revenue and earnings than Astec Industries. Terex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Astec Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Terex	$5.42B	1.32	$221M	$2.09	30.01
Astec Industries	$1.41B	0.84	$38.80M	$1.12	45.74

In the previous week, Terex had 1 more articles in the media than Astec Industries. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Terex and 3 mentions for Astec Industries. Terex's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Astec Industries' score of 0.55 indicating that Terex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Terex	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Astec Industries	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Terex pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Astec Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Terex pays out 32.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Astec Industries pays out 46.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Terex has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Terex is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Terex has a beta of 1.53, suggesting that its stock price is 53% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Astec Industries has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

Terex currently has a consensus price target of $75.30, suggesting a potential upside of 20.05%. Given Terex's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Terex is more favorable than Astec Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Terex	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64
Astec Industries	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Terex has a net margin of 1.87% compared to Astec Industries' net margin of 1.75%. Terex's return on equity of 13.43% beat Astec Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Terex	1.87%	13.43%	5.11%
Astec Industries	1.75%	10.09%	5.24%

Summary

Terex beats Astec Industries on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Astec Industries compare to Timken?

Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) and Timken (NYSE:TKR) are related companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

93.2% of Astec Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.1% of Timken shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Astec Industries shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of Timken shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Astec Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Timken pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Astec Industries pays out 46.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Timken pays out 32.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Timken has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Timken is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Timken had 19 more articles in the media than Astec Industries. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Timken and 3 mentions for Astec Industries. Timken's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Astec Industries' score of 0.55 indicating that Timken is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Astec Industries	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Timken	9 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Timken has a consensus target price of $139.13, suggesting a potential upside of 5.61%. Given Timken's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Timken is more favorable than Astec Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Astec Industries	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Timken	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Astec Industries has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Timken has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Timken has higher revenue and earnings than Astec Industries. Timken is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Astec Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Astec Industries	$1.41B	0.84	$38.80M	$1.12	45.74
Timken	$4.58B	2.00	$288.40M	$4.40	29.94

Timken has a net margin of 6.60% compared to Astec Industries' net margin of 1.75%. Timken's return on equity of 11.84% beat Astec Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Astec Industries	1.75%	10.09%	5.24%
Timken	6.60%	11.84%	5.79%

Summary

Timken beats Astec Industries on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Astec Industries	MACH Industry	Industrials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.20B	$59.41B	$9.54B	$12.54B
Dividend Yield	1.00%	1.50%	3.53%	5.22%
P/E Ratio	45.74	30.49	25.04	24.18
Price / Sales	0.84	1.52	5,129.21	112.26
Price / Cash	9.76	16.40	28.14	57.13
Price / Book	1.72	3.81	5.07	6.72
Net Income	$38.80M	$1.53B	$794.09M	$337.19M
7 Day Performance	1.37%	2.45%	0.20%	-0.74%
1 Month Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	-1.69%
1 Year Performance	28.91%	42.29%	29.72%	33.10%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ASTE Astec Industries	2.7456 of 5 stars	$51.23 -1.5%	N/A	+28.6%	$1.20B	$1.41B	45.74	4,468
CAT Caterpillar	4.0044 of 5 stars	$903.97 +3.2%	$923.14 +2.1%	+165.3%	$403.42B	$67.59B	43.51	118,000	Positive News Analyst Forecast
ETN Eaton	4.1004 of 5 stars	$415.17 +3.6%	$420.95 +1.4%	+29.7%	$155.35B	$28.52B	39.57	97,000
MTW Manitowoc	0.9347 of 5 stars	$12.20 +3.1%	$10.33 -15.3%	+13.2%	$424.81M	$2.24B	60.20	4,700
TEX Terex	4.834 of 5 stars	$60.55 +4.1%	$75.30 +24.4%	+37.3%	$6.65B	$5.93B	29.09	10,700	Positive News Gap Down

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Astec Industries (ASTE) Competitors

ASTE vs. CAT, ETN, MTW, TEX, and TKR

How does Astec Industries compare to Caterpillar?

Does the media favor CAT or ASTE?

Do analysts rate CAT or ASTE?

Which has more volatility and risk, CAT or ASTE?

Is CAT or ASTE a better dividend stock?

Is CAT or ASTE more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of CAT or ASTE?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CAT or ASTE?

Summary

How does Astec Industries compare to Eaton?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in ASTE or ETN?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ASTE or ETN?

Do analysts recommend ASTE or ETN?

Does the media favor ASTE or ETN?

Which has more risk and volatility, ASTE or ETN?

Is ASTE or ETN a better dividend stock?

Is ASTE or ETN more profitable?

Summary

How does Astec Industries compare to Manitowoc?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, MTW or ASTE?

Do analysts prefer MTW or ASTE?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in MTW or ASTE?

Does the media refer more to MTW or ASTE?

Which has more risk and volatility, MTW or ASTE?

Is MTW or ASTE more profitable?

Summary

How does Astec Industries compare to Terex?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of TEX or ASTE?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, TEX or ASTE?

Does the media prefer TEX or ASTE?

Is TEX or ASTE a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, TEX or ASTE?

Do analysts prefer TEX or ASTE?

Is TEX or ASTE more profitable?

Summary

How does Astec Industries compare to Timken?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ASTE or TKR?

Is ASTE or TKR a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor ASTE or TKR?

Do analysts prefer ASTE or TKR?

Which has more risk and volatility, ASTE or TKR?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ASTE or TKR?

Is ASTE or TKR more profitable?

Summary

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