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BCPC vs. IOSP, FUL, GGG, ITW, and IFF

Should you buy Balchem stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Balchem 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 Balchem include Innospec (IOSP), H. B. Fuller (FUL), Graco (GGG), Illinois Tool Works (ITW), and International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF).

How does Balchem compare to Innospec?

Balchem (NASDAQ:BCPC) and Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Balchem$1.04B5.00$154.85M$4.8733.15
Innospec$1.79B1.13$116.60M$4.5917.87

Balchem pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Innospec pays an annual dividend of $1.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Balchem pays out 19.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Innospec pays out 40.1% 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. Balchem has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Innospec has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Innospec had 1 more articles in the media than Balchem. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Innospec and 1 mentions for Balchem. Balchem's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Innospec's score of 0.47 indicating that Balchem is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Balchem Very Positive
Innospec Neutral

87.9% of Balchem shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.6% of Innospec shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Balchem shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Innospec shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Balchem has a net margin of 14.95% compared to Innospec's net margin of 6.38%. Balchem's return on equity of 13.38% beat Innospec's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Balchem14.95% 13.38% 10.17%
Innospec 6.38%9.32%6.79%

Balchem presently has a consensus target price of $176.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.02%. Given Balchem's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Balchem is more favorable than Innospec.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Balchem
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Innospec
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Balchem has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Innospec has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Balchem beats Innospec on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Balchem compare to H. B. Fuller?

H. B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) and Balchem (NASDAQ:BCPC) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Balchem has a net margin of 14.95% compared to H. B. Fuller's net margin of 5.29%. Balchem's return on equity of 13.38% beat H. B. Fuller's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
H. B. Fuller5.29% 12.18% 4.73%
Balchem 14.95%13.38%10.17%

H. B. Fuller has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Balchem has a beta of 0.81, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

H. B. Fuller currently has a consensus target price of $67.86, indicating a potential upside of 21.21%. Balchem has a consensus target price of $176.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.02%. Given H. B. Fuller's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe H. B. Fuller is more favorable than Balchem.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
H. B. Fuller
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Balchem
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

H. B. Fuller pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Balchem pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. H. B. Fuller pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Balchem pays out 19.7% 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. H. B. Fuller has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years and Balchem has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years. H. B. Fuller is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Balchem has lower revenue, but higher earnings than H. B. Fuller. H. B. Fuller is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Balchem, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
H. B. Fuller$3.47B0.87$151.97M$3.2617.17
Balchem$1.04B5.00$154.85M$4.8733.15

In the previous week, H. B. Fuller and H. B. Fuller both had 1 articles in the media. Balchem's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat H. B. Fuller's score of 0.40 indicating that Balchem is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
H. B. Fuller Neutral
Balchem Very Positive

95.9% of H. B. Fuller shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.9% of Balchem shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of H. B. Fuller shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Balchem shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Balchem beats H. B. Fuller on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Balchem compare to Graco?

Balchem (NASDAQ:BCPC) and Graco (NYSE:GGG) are related companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Balchem currently has a consensus target price of $176.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.02%. Graco has a consensus target price of $94.25, suggesting a potential upside of 27.63%. Given Graco's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Graco is more favorable than Balchem.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Balchem
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Graco
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

87.9% of Balchem shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of Graco shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Balchem shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Graco shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Balchem has a beta of 0.81, meaning that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Graco has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Balchem$1.04B5.00$154.85M$4.8733.15
Graco$2.24B5.48$521.84M$3.0724.06

Graco has a net margin of 22.96% compared to Balchem's net margin of 14.95%. Graco's return on equity of 18.66% beat Balchem's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Balchem14.95% 13.38% 10.17%
Graco 22.96%18.66%15.22%

Balchem pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Graco pays an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Balchem pays out 19.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Graco pays out 38.4% 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. Balchem has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Graco has increased its dividend for 29 consecutive years. Graco is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Graco had 2 more articles in the media than Balchem. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Graco and 1 mentions for Balchem. Balchem's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Graco's score of 1.70 indicating that Balchem is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Balchem Very Positive
Graco Very Positive

Summary

Graco beats Balchem on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Balchem compare to Illinois Tool Works?

Balchem (NASDAQ:BCPC) and Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) are related companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Illinois Tool Works has a net margin of 19.32% compared to Balchem's net margin of 14.95%. Illinois Tool Works' return on equity of 97.36% beat Balchem's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Balchem14.95% 13.38% 10.17%
Illinois Tool Works 19.32%97.36%19.41%

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 21 more articles in the media than Balchem. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 1 mentions for Balchem. Balchem's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Illinois Tool Works' score of 1.08 indicating that Balchem is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Balchem Very Positive
Illinois Tool Works Positive

Illinois Tool Works has higher revenue and earnings than Balchem. Illinois Tool Works is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Balchem, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Balchem$1.04B5.00$154.85M$4.8733.15
Illinois Tool Works$16.04B4.87$3.07B$10.7725.22

87.9% of Balchem shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Balchem shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are owned 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.

Balchem currently has a consensus target price of $176.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.02%. Illinois Tool Works has a consensus target price of $274.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.87%. Given Balchem's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Balchem is more favorable than Illinois Tool Works.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Balchem
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Illinois Tool Works
5 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.69

Balchem has a beta of 0.81, meaning that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Illinois Tool Works has a beta of 1, meaning that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

Balchem pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Illinois Tool Works pays an annual dividend of $6.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Balchem pays out 19.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Illinois Tool Works pays out 59.8% 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. Balchem has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Illinois Tool Works has increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years. Illinois Tool Works is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Balchem and Illinois Tool Works tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Balchem compare to International Flavors & Fragrances?

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) and Balchem (NASDAQ:BCPC) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, International Flavors & Fragrances had 8 more articles in the media than Balchem. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for International Flavors & Fragrances and 1 mentions for Balchem. Balchem's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat International Flavors & Fragrances' score of 1.10 indicating that Balchem is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
International Flavors & Fragrances Positive
Balchem Very Positive

96.0% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.9% of Balchem shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Balchem shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

International Flavors & Fragrances presently has a consensus target price of $91.16, indicating a potential upside of 21.42%. Balchem has a consensus target price of $176.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.02%. Given International Flavors & Fragrances' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe International Flavors & Fragrances is more favorable than Balchem.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
International Flavors & Fragrances
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.72
Balchem
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Balchem has a net margin of 14.95% compared to International Flavors & Fragrances' net margin of 7.78%. Balchem's return on equity of 13.38% beat International Flavors & Fragrances' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Flavors & Fragrances7.78% 7.65% 4.25%
Balchem 14.95%13.38%10.17%

International Flavors & Fragrances pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Balchem pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. International Flavors & Fragrances pays out 48.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Balchem pays out 19.7% 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. Balchem has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

International Flavors & Fragrances has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Balchem has a beta of 0.81, meaning that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Balchem has lower revenue, but higher earnings than International Flavors & Fragrances. International Flavors & Fragrances is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Balchem, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
International Flavors & Fragrances$10.89B1.76-$361M$3.2722.96
Balchem$1.04B5.00$154.85M$4.8733.15

Summary

Balchem beats International Flavors & Fragrances on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BCPC vs. The Competition

MetricBalchemCHEM IndustryMaterials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$5.21B$15.87B$4.58B$12.61B
Dividend Yield0.59%2.04%5.03%8.00%
P/E Ratio33.1535.1220.8524.26
Price / Sales5.002.495,824.1994.41
Price / Cash24.5914.5724.1749.36
Price / Book4.164.868.686.29
Net Income$154.85M$376.31M$157.11M$330.66M
7 Day Performance-3.34%-2.42%-2.62%-2.41%
1 Month Performance-2.18%-3.70%-4.45%-0.64%
1 Year Performance1.89%6.99%37.38%20.09%

Balchem Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BCPC
Balchem
3.183 of 5 stars
$161.44
-0.4%
$176.00
+9.0%
+2.3%$5.21B$1.04B33.151,352
IOSP
Innospec
3.1876 of 5 stars
$80.81
-1.0%
N/A-7.5%$2.01B$1.78B17.612,450
FUL
H. B. Fuller
4.9261 of 5 stars
$55.19
-4.1%
$67.86
+22.9%
-11.5%$3.10B$3.47B16.937,100
GGG
Graco
4.9287 of 5 stars
$73.29
-2.5%
$94.25
+28.6%
-15.6%$12.48B$2.24B23.874,400
ITW
Illinois Tool Works
4.005 of 5 stars
$265.21
-2.2%
$273.54
+3.1%
+3.6%$77.99B$16.04B24.6243,000

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