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BLBD vs. VFS, GTX, IEP, DOO, and DOOO

Should you buy Blue Bird stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Blue Bird 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 Blue Bird include VinFast Auto (VFS), Garrett Motion (GTX), Icahn Enterprises (IEP), BRP (DOO), and BRP (DOOO). These companies are all part of the "automobiles and trucks" industry.

How does Blue Bird compare to VinFast Auto?

VinFast Auto (NASDAQ:VFS) and Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) are both mid-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.

93.6% of Blue Bird shares are held by institutional investors. 16.2% of VinFast Auto shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Blue Bird shares are held by 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.

VinFast Auto currently has a consensus target price of $5.83, indicating a potential upside of 72.58%. Blue Bird has a consensus target price of $77.80, indicating a potential upside of 7.41%. Given VinFast Auto's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe VinFast Auto is more favorable than Blue Bird.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
VinFast Auto
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Blue Bird
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

In the previous week, Blue Bird had 3 more articles in the media than VinFast Auto. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Blue Bird and 6 mentions for VinFast Auto. Blue Bird's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat VinFast Auto's score of 0.38 indicating that Blue Bird is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
VinFast Auto
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Blue Bird
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
VinFast Auto$3.60B2.20-$3.96B-$1.66N/A
Blue Bird$1.48B1.55$127.72M$4.0717.80

VinFast Auto has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Blue Bird has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

Blue Bird has a net margin of 8.91% compared to VinFast Auto's net margin of -107.40%. Blue Bird's return on equity of 53.68% beat VinFast Auto's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
VinFast Auto-107.40% N/A -55.03%
Blue Bird 8.91%53.68%22.19%

Summary

Blue Bird beats VinFast Auto on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Blue Bird compare to Garrett Motion?

Garrett Motion (NASDAQ:GTX) and Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) are both mid-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Garrett Motion$3.58B1.69$310M$1.7118.91
Blue Bird$1.48B1.55$127.72M$4.0717.80

Garrett Motion has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Blue Bird has a beta of 1.37, meaning that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Garrett Motion had 2 more articles in the media than Blue Bird. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Garrett Motion and 9 mentions for Blue Bird. Blue Bird's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Garrett Motion's score of 0.79 indicating that Blue Bird is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Garrett Motion
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Blue Bird
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Garrett Motion presently has a consensus price target of $31.83, suggesting a potential downside of 1.57%. Blue Bird has a consensus price target of $77.80, suggesting a potential upside of 7.41%. Given Blue Bird's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Blue Bird is more favorable than Garrett Motion.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Garrett Motion
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Blue Bird
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Garrett Motion has a net margin of 9.29% compared to Blue Bird's net margin of 8.91%. Blue Bird's return on equity of 53.68% beat Garrett Motion's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Garrett Motion9.29% -42.77% 14.32%
Blue Bird 8.91%53.68%22.19%

86.3% of Garrett Motion shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.6% of Blue Bird shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Garrett Motion shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Blue Bird shares are held by 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.

Summary

Garrett Motion and Blue Bird tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Blue Bird compare to Icahn Enterprises?

Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) and Icahn Enterprises (NASDAQ:IEP) are both mid-cap automobiles and trucks companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and dividends.

Blue Bird has a net margin of 8.91% compared to Icahn Enterprises' net margin of -3.24%. Blue Bird's return on equity of 53.68% beat Icahn Enterprises' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Blue Bird8.91% 53.68% 22.19%
Icahn Enterprises -3.24%-10.27%-2.28%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Blue Bird$1.48B1.55$127.72M$4.0717.80
Icahn Enterprises$9.66B0.52-$299M-$0.52N/A

93.6% of Blue Bird shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.1% of Icahn Enterprises shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Blue Bird shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 90.1% of Icahn Enterprises 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.

Blue Bird has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Icahn Enterprises has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Blue Bird had 6 more articles in the media than Icahn Enterprises. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Blue Bird and 3 mentions for Icahn Enterprises. Icahn Enterprises' average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Blue Bird's score of 0.84 indicating that Icahn Enterprises is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Blue Bird
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Icahn Enterprises
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Blue Bird currently has a consensus price target of $77.80, suggesting a potential upside of 7.41%. Given Blue Bird's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Blue Bird is more favorable than Icahn Enterprises.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Blue Bird
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Icahn Enterprises
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Summary

Blue Bird beats Icahn Enterprises on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Blue Bird compare to BRP?

BRP (NASDAQ:DOO) and Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) are both mid-cap automobiles and trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, risk and earnings.

BRP presently has a consensus target price of $85.33, indicating a potential upside of 38.42%. Blue Bird has a consensus target price of $77.80, indicating a potential upside of 7.41%. Given BRP's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe BRP is more favorable than Blue Bird.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BRP
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21
Blue Bird
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

In the previous week, BRP had 8 more articles in the media than Blue Bird. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for BRP and 9 mentions for Blue Bird. Blue Bird's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat BRP's score of 0.29 indicating that Blue Bird is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BRP
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Blue Bird
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BRP$6.06B0.75$209.49M$2.6523.26
Blue Bird$1.48B1.55$127.72M$4.0717.80

BRP has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Blue Bird has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

Blue Bird has a net margin of 8.91% compared to BRP's net margin of 3.01%. BRP's return on equity of 81.22% beat Blue Bird's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BRP3.01% 81.22% 7.48%
Blue Bird 8.91%53.68%22.19%

93.6% of Blue Bird shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Blue Bird shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Blue Bird beats BRP on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Blue Bird compare to BRP?

BRP (NASDAQ:DOOO) and Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) are both mid-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, Blue Bird had 4 more articles in the media than BRP. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Blue Bird and 5 mentions for BRP. Blue Bird's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat BRP's score of -0.09 indicating that Blue Bird is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BRP
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Blue Bird
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BRP$8.03B0.56-$154.60M$0.37165.35
Blue Bird$1.48B1.55$127.72M$4.0717.80

BRP presently has a consensus price target of $94.75, indicating a potential upside of 54.87%. Blue Bird has a consensus price target of $77.80, indicating a potential upside of 7.41%. Given BRP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BRP is more favorable than Blue Bird.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BRP
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77
Blue Bird
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Blue Bird has a net margin of 8.91% compared to BRP's net margin of 0.45%. BRP's return on equity of 67.30% beat Blue Bird's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BRP0.45% 67.30% 4.72%
Blue Bird 8.91%53.68%22.19%

93.6% of Blue Bird shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Blue Bird shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

BRP has a beta of 1.26, indicating that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Blue Bird has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Blue Bird beats BRP on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BLBD vs. The Competition

MetricBlue BirdAUTO IndustryAuto SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.29B$73.26B$22.77B$12.54B
Dividend YieldN/A2.58%2.45%5.22%
P/E Ratio17.8053.0720.8824.18
Price / Sales1.5532.2019.45112.26
Price / Cash15.3924.0212.1557.13
Price / Book8.993.293.566.72
Net Income$127.72M-$498.73M$337.77M$337.19M
7 Day Performance2.20%7.06%0.65%0.48%
1 Month Performance15.21%15.92%6.05%5.07%
1 Year Performance87.01%-10.75%7.15%34.25%

Blue Bird Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BLBD
Blue Bird
4.0464 of 5 stars
$72.43
+0.1%
$77.80
+7.4%
+90.6%$2.29B$1.48B17.802,012
VFS
VinFast Auto
3.1371 of 5 stars
$3.47
-0.6%
$5.83
+68.1%
+2.4%$8.17B$3.60BN/A29,878
GTX
Garrett Motion
4.73 of 5 stars
$31.21
-4.7%
$31.83
+2.0%
+209.9%$6.13B$3.58B18.256,700
IEP
Icahn Enterprises
0.6804 of 5 stars
$7.47
+0.4%
N/A-10.9%$5.00B$9.66BN/A13,547
DOO
BRP
4.7508 of 5 stars
$58.48
+1.2%
$85.33
+45.9%
N/A$4.26B$6.06B22.0717,000

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