Helios Technologies Competitors

Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) and Helios Technologies (NASDAQ:HLIO) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings and profitability.

Volatility and Risk

Parker-Hannifin has a beta of 1.74, meaning that its share price is 74% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Helios Technologies has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Parker-Hannifin and Helios Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.

Parker-Hannifin presently has a consensus price target of $323.6154, suggesting a potential upside of 2.51%. Helios Technologies has a consensus price target of $79.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.44%. Given Helios Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Helios Technologies is more favorable than Parker-Hannifin.

Dividends

Parker-Hannifin pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Helios Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Parker-Hannifin pays out 32.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Helios Technologies pays out 14.8% 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. Parker-Hannifin has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Helios Technologies has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Parker-Hannifin and Helios Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

77.4% of Parker-Hannifin shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.3% of Helios Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Parker-Hannifin shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Helios Technologies shares are owned 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Parker-Hannifin and Helios Technologies' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Parker-Hannifin beats Helios Technologies on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Crane (NYSE:CR) and Helios Technologies (NASDAQ:HLIO) are both mid-cap multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Crane and Helios Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

65.9% of Crane shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.3% of Helios Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 3.6% of Crane shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Helios Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Crane and Helios Technologies' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

Crane has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Helios Technologies has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Crane pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Helios Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Crane pays out 28.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Helios Technologies pays out 14.8% 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. Crane has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Helios Technologies has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Crane and Helios Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.

Crane presently has a consensus price target of $92.6667, suggesting a potential downside of 4.22%. Helios Technologies has a consensus price target of $79.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.44%. Given Helios Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Helios Technologies is more favorable than Crane.

Summary

Crane beats Helios Technologies on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) and Helios Technologies (NASDAQ:HLIO) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Volatility and Risk

Watts Water Technologies has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Helios Technologies has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Watts Water Technologies and Helios Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Watts Water Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $124.00, indicating a potential downside of 3.61%. Helios Technologies has a consensus price target of $79.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.44%. Given Helios Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Helios Technologies is more favorable than Watts Water Technologies.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Watts Water Technologies and Helios Technologies' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Watts Water Technologies and Helios Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Watts Water Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Helios Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Watts Water Technologies pays out 22.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Helios Technologies pays out 14.8% 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. Watts Water Technologies has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Helios Technologies has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

75.0% of Watts Water Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.3% of Helios Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Watts Water Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Helios Technologies shares are owned 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

Helios Technologies beats Watts Water Technologies on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Barnes Group (NYSE:B) and Helios Technologies (NASDAQ:HLIO) are both mid-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Barnes Group and Helios Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Barnes Group has a beta of 1.28, meaning that its share price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Helios Technologies has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

86.0% of Barnes Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.3% of Helios Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 8.4% of Barnes Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Helios Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Barnes Group and Helios Technologies' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Barnes Group pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Helios Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Barnes Group pays out 19.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Helios Technologies pays out 14.8% 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. Barnes Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Helios Technologies has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Barnes Group and Helios Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.

Barnes Group presently has a consensus price target of $42.20, indicating a potential downside of 18.31%. Helios Technologies has a consensus price target of $79.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.44%. Given Helios Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Helios Technologies is more favorable than Barnes Group.

Helios Technologies (NASDAQ:HLIO) and Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) are both mid-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Helios Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Mueller Water Products pays an annual dividend of $0.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Helios Technologies pays out 14.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Mueller Water Products pays out 42.3% 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. Helios Technologies has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Mueller Water Products has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Mueller Water Products is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Helios Technologies and Mueller Water Products' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Helios Technologies and Mueller Water Products, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Helios Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $79.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.44%. Mueller Water Products has a consensus price target of $12.50, indicating a potential downside of 15.43%. Given Helios Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Helios Technologies is more favorable than Mueller Water Products.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

87.3% of Helios Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.6% of Mueller Water Products shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of Helios Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Mueller Water Products shares are held by company 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.

Risk and Volatility

Helios Technologies has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Mueller Water Products has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Helios Technologies and Mueller Water Products' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Mueller Water Products has higher revenue and earnings than Helios Technologies. Mueller Water Products is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Helios Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Mueller Water Products beats Helios Technologies on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

CIRCOR International (NYSE:CIR) and Helios Technologies (NASDAQ:HLIO) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

98.1% of CIRCOR International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.3% of Helios Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of CIRCOR International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Helios Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

CIRCOR International has a beta of 2.65, indicating that its stock price is 165% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Helios Technologies has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares CIRCOR International and Helios Technologies' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for CIRCOR International and Helios Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

CIRCOR International presently has a consensus price target of $36.00, suggesting a potential downside of 0.03%. Helios Technologies has a consensus price target of $79.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6.44%. Given Helios Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Helios Technologies is more favorable than CIRCOR International.

Profitability

This table compares CIRCOR International and Helios Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Helios Technologies beats CIRCOR International on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.