Builders FirstSource Competitors

Masco (NYSE:MAS) and Builders FirstSource (NASDAQ:BLDR) are both construction companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Masco and Builders FirstSource's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

90.9% of Masco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.3% of Builders FirstSource shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Masco shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Builders FirstSource shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility and Risk

Masco has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Builders FirstSource has a beta of 2.65, indicating that its share price is 165% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Masco and Builders FirstSource, as reported by MarketBeat.

Masco presently has a consensus target price of $58.5526, suggesting a potential upside of 1.80%. Builders FirstSource has a consensus target price of $38.9375, suggesting a potential downside of 9.19%. Given Masco's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Masco is more favorable than Builders FirstSource.

Profitability

This table compares Masco and Builders FirstSource's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) and Builders FirstSource (NASDAQ:BLDR) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Fortune Brands Home & Security and Builders FirstSource's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Fortune Brands Home & Security has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Builders FirstSource. Builders FirstSource is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortune Brands Home & Security, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

86.6% of Fortune Brands Home & Security shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.3% of Builders FirstSource shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Fortune Brands Home & Security shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Builders FirstSource shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility and Risk

Fortune Brands Home & Security has a beta of 1.66, indicating that its share price is 66% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Builders FirstSource has a beta of 2.65, indicating that its share price is 165% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Fortune Brands Home & Security and Builders FirstSource, as reported by MarketBeat.

Fortune Brands Home & Security presently has a consensus target price of $83.2222, suggesting a potential downside of 10.10%. Builders FirstSource has a consensus target price of $38.9375, suggesting a potential downside of 9.19%. Given Builders FirstSource's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Builders FirstSource is more favorable than Fortune Brands Home & Security.

Profitability

This table compares Fortune Brands Home & Security and Builders FirstSource's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Builders FirstSource beats Fortune Brands Home & Security on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Trex (NYSE:TREX) and Builders FirstSource (NASDAQ:BLDR) are both construction companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Trex and Builders FirstSource, as reported by MarketBeat.

Trex presently has a consensus target price of $69.5667, suggesting a potential downside of 29.13%. Builders FirstSource has a consensus target price of $38.9375, suggesting a potential downside of 9.19%. Given Builders FirstSource's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Builders FirstSource is more favorable than Trex.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

98.6% of Trex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.3% of Builders FirstSource shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Trex shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Builders FirstSource shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility and Risk

Trex has a beta of 1.46, indicating that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Builders FirstSource has a beta of 2.65, indicating that its share price is 165% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Trex and Builders FirstSource's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Trex and Builders FirstSource's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Builders FirstSource beats Trex on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Builders FirstSource (NASDAQ:BLDR) and Lennox International (NYSE:LII) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Builders FirstSource and Lennox International's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Builders FirstSource has a beta of 2.65, suggesting that its share price is 165% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lennox International has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Builders FirstSource and Lennox International, as provided by MarketBeat.

Builders FirstSource presently has a consensus price target of $38.9375, suggesting a potential downside of 9.19%. Lennox International has a consensus price target of $255.00, suggesting a potential downside of 13.01%. Given Builders FirstSource's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Builders FirstSource is more favorable than Lennox International.

Profitability

This table compares Builders FirstSource and Lennox International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

95.3% of Builders FirstSource shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Lennox International shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Builders FirstSource shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of Lennox International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) and Builders FirstSource (NASDAQ:BLDR) are both mid-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares A. O. Smith and Builders FirstSource's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

A. O. Smith has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Builders FirstSource. Builders FirstSource is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than A. O. Smith, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

A. O. Smith has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Builders FirstSource has a beta of 2.65, suggesting that its share price is 165% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for A. O. Smith and Builders FirstSource, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

A. O. Smith presently has a consensus price target of $51.25, suggesting a potential downside of 11.27%. Builders FirstSource has a consensus price target of $38.9375, suggesting a potential downside of 9.19%. Given Builders FirstSource's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Builders FirstSource is more favorable than A. O. Smith.

Profitability

This table compares A. O. Smith and Builders FirstSource's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

75.1% of A. O. Smith shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.3% of Builders FirstSource shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of A. O. Smith shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Builders FirstSource shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Builders FirstSource beats A. O. Smith on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) and Builders FirstSource (NASDAQ:BLDR) are both mid-cap construction companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Owens Corning and Builders FirstSource's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Owens Corning has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Builders FirstSource has a beta of 2.65, suggesting that its share price is 165% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Owens Corning and Builders FirstSource, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Owens Corning presently has a consensus price target of $111.4737, suggesting a potential upside of 31.84%. Builders FirstSource has a consensus price target of $38.9375, suggesting a potential downside of 9.19%. Given Owens Corning's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Owens Corning is more favorable than Builders FirstSource.

Profitability

This table compares Owens Corning and Builders FirstSource's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

91.2% of Owens Corning shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.3% of Builders FirstSource shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Owens Corning shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Builders FirstSource shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Builders FirstSource beats Owens Corning on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.