NASDAQ:FRPTFreshpet Competitors & Alternatives

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) and Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

95.5% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.3% of Freshpet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.9% of Freshpet shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares International Flavors & Fragrances and Freshpet's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

International Flavors & Fragrances has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Freshpet has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for International Flavors & Fragrances and Freshpet, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

International Flavors & Fragrances currently has a consensus price target of $135.7231, indicating a potential upside of 6.97%. Freshpet has a consensus price target of $77.30, indicating a potential downside of 12.72%. Given International Flavors & Fragrances' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe International Flavors & Fragrances is more favorable than Freshpet.

Profitability

This table compares International Flavors & Fragrances and Freshpet's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

International Flavors & Fragrances beats Freshpet on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

J M Smucker (NYSE:SJM) and Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Volatility & Risk

J M Smucker has a beta of 0.13, meaning that its share price is 87% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Freshpet has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for J M Smucker and Freshpet, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

J M Smucker currently has a consensus price target of $113.75, suggesting a potential upside of 8.31%. Freshpet has a consensus price target of $77.30, suggesting a potential downside of 12.72%. Given J M Smucker's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe J M Smucker is more favorable than Freshpet.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares J M Smucker and Freshpet's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

77.9% of J M Smucker shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.3% of Freshpet shares are held by institutional investors. 3.6% of J M Smucker shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.9% of Freshpet shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares J M Smucker and Freshpet's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

J M Smucker beats Freshpet on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) and Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) are both mid-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Freshpet and Lamb Weston, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Freshpet currently has a consensus price target of $77.30, suggesting a potential downside of 12.72%. Lamb Weston has a consensus price target of $54.25, suggesting a potential downside of 14.51%. Given Freshpet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Freshpet is more favorable than Lamb Weston.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

94.3% of Freshpet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.3% of Lamb Weston shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.9% of Freshpet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Lamb Weston shares are owned 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.

Profitability

This table compares Freshpet and Lamb Weston's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Freshpet has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lamb Weston has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Freshpet and Lamb Weston's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Lamb Weston beats Freshpet on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Coca-Cola FEMSA (NYSE:KOF) and Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) are both mid-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Coca-Cola FEMSA and Freshpet's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Coca-Cola FEMSA and Freshpet's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Coca-Cola FEMSA has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Freshpet has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Coca-Cola FEMSA and Freshpet, as reported by MarketBeat.

Coca-Cola FEMSA currently has a consensus target price of $66.50, indicating a potential upside of 51.14%. Freshpet has a consensus target price of $77.30, indicating a potential downside of 12.72%. Given Coca-Cola FEMSA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Coca-Cola FEMSA is more favorable than Freshpet.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

7.8% of Coca-Cola FEMSA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.3% of Freshpet shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Coca-Cola FEMSA shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.9% of Freshpet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Coca-Cola FEMSA beats Freshpet on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) and Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) are both mid-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation and risk.

Risk and Volatility

Beyond Meat has a beta of 3.01, suggesting that its share price is 201% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Freshpet has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Beyond Meat and Freshpet's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Beyond Meat and Freshpet, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Beyond Meat currently has a consensus target price of $97.8824, indicating a potential downside of 30.44%. Freshpet has a consensus target price of $77.30, indicating a potential downside of 12.72%. Given Freshpet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Freshpet is more favorable than Beyond Meat.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

27.9% of Beyond Meat shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.3% of Freshpet shares are held by institutional investors. 11.0% of Beyond Meat shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.9% of Freshpet 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.

Profitability

This table compares Beyond Meat and Freshpet's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Beyond Meat beats Freshpet on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) and Molson Coors Brewing (NYSE:TAP) are both mid-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings for Freshpet and Molson Coors Brewing, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Freshpet presently has a consensus price target of $77.30, indicating a potential downside of 12.72%. Molson Coors Brewing has a consensus price target of $48.7143, indicating a potential upside of 37.84%. Given Molson Coors Brewing's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Molson Coors Brewing is more favorable than Freshpet.

Profitability

This table compares Freshpet and Molson Coors Brewing's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Freshpet and Molson Coors Brewing's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk & Volatility

Freshpet has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Molson Coors Brewing has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

94.3% of Freshpet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Molson Coors Brewing shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.9% of Freshpet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Molson Coors Brewing shares are owned by 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

Molson Coors Brewing beats Freshpet on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.