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$21.52 +0.24 (+1.13%)
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HMH vs. HAYW, EFXT, CECO, ATS, and DNOW

Should you buy HMH stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares HMH 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 HMH include Hayward (HAYW), Enerflex (EFXT), CECO Environmental (CECO), ATS (ATS), and DNOW (DNOW). These companies are all part of the "machinery" industry.

How does HMH compare to Hayward?

Hayward (NYSE:HAYW) and HMH (NASDAQ:HMH) are both machinery companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

Hayward has a net margin of 13.98% compared to HMH's net margin of 0.00%. Hayward's return on equity of 11.45% beat HMH's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hayward13.98% 11.45% 5.77%
HMH N/A N/A N/A

Hayward has higher revenue and earnings than HMH.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hayward$1.12B2.79$151.57M$0.7319.77
HMH$794.65M1.19N/AN/AN/A

In the previous week, Hayward had 5 more articles in the media than HMH. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Hayward and 2 mentions for HMH. HMH's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Hayward's score of 0.55 indicating that HMH is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hayward
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
HMH
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Hayward currently has a consensus price target of $17.50, indicating a potential upside of 21.23%. HMH has a consensus price target of $28.40, indicating a potential upside of 31.97%. Given HMH's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe HMH is more favorable than Hayward.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hayward
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
HMH
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Summary

Hayward beats HMH on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HMH compare to Enerflex?

Enerflex (NYSE:EFXT) and HMH (NASDAQ:HMH) are both machinery companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, HMH had 1 more articles in the media than Enerflex. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for HMH and 1 mentions for Enerflex. Enerflex's average media sentiment score of 1.83 beat HMH's score of 0.93 indicating that Enerflex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Enerflex
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
HMH
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Enerflex has higher revenue and earnings than HMH.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Enerflex$2.57B1.08$64M$0.6734.00
HMH$794.65M1.19N/AN/AN/A

Enerflex presently has a consensus price target of $36.00, indicating a potential upside of 58.01%. HMH has a consensus price target of $28.40, indicating a potential upside of 31.97%. Given Enerflex's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Enerflex is more favorable than HMH.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Enerflex
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
HMH
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Enerflex has a net margin of 3.19% compared to HMH's net margin of 0.00%. Enerflex's return on equity of 14.53% beat HMH's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Enerflex3.19% 14.53% 5.89%
HMH N/A N/A N/A

46.5% of Enerflex shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Enerflex beats HMH on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HMH compare to CECO Environmental?

HMH (NASDAQ:HMH) and CECO Environmental (NASDAQ:CECO) are both machinery companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

CECO Environmental has a net margin of 1.70% compared to HMH's net margin of 0.00%. CECO Environmental's return on equity of 13.69% beat HMH's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HMHN/A N/A N/A
CECO Environmental 1.70%13.69%4.66%

68.1% of CECO Environmental shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.4% of CECO Environmental shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

HMH presently has a consensus target price of $28.40, indicating a potential upside of 31.97%. CECO Environmental has a consensus target price of $106.71, indicating a potential upside of 41.10%. Given CECO Environmental's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CECO Environmental is more favorable than HMH.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
HMH
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
CECO Environmental
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

CECO Environmental has lower revenue, but higher earnings than HMH.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HMH$794.65M1.19N/AN/AN/A
CECO Environmental$774.38M3.50$50.05M$0.37204.41

In the previous week, CECO Environmental had 6 more articles in the media than HMH. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for CECO Environmental and 2 mentions for HMH. CECO Environmental's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat HMH's score of 0.93 indicating that CECO Environmental is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
HMH
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CECO Environmental
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

CECO Environmental beats HMH on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HMH compare to ATS?

HMH (NASDAQ:HMH) and ATS (NYSE:ATS) are both machinery companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

In the previous week, ATS had 3 more articles in the media than HMH. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for ATS and 2 mentions for HMH. HMH's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat ATS's score of 0.24 indicating that HMH is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
HMH
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ATS
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

75.8% of ATS shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

ATS has higher revenue and earnings than HMH.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HMH$794.65M1.19N/AN/AN/A
ATS$2.15B1.21$51.85M$0.5250.85

ATS has a net margin of 2.40% compared to HMH's net margin of 0.00%. ATS's return on equity of 9.40% beat HMH's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HMHN/A N/A N/A
ATS 2.40%9.40%3.73%

HMH currently has a consensus price target of $28.40, suggesting a potential upside of 31.97%. ATS has a consensus price target of $42.50, suggesting a potential upside of 60.73%. Given ATS's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe ATS is more favorable than HMH.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
HMH
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
ATS
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

Summary

ATS beats HMH on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HMH compare to DNOW?

DNOW (NYSE:DNOW) and HMH (NASDAQ:HMH) are both machinery companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

HMH has a net margin of 0.00% compared to DNOW's net margin of -4.14%. DNOW's return on equity of 4.94% beat HMH's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DNOW-4.14% 4.94% 2.97%
HMH N/A N/A N/A

HMH has lower revenue, but higher earnings than DNOW.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DNOW$2.82B0.94-$89M-$0.73N/A
HMH$794.65M1.19N/AN/AN/A

97.6% of DNOW shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of DNOW shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, DNOW had 3 more articles in the media than HMH. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for DNOW and 2 mentions for HMH. HMH's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat DNOW's score of 0.49 indicating that HMH is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
DNOW
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
HMH
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

DNOW presently has a consensus target price of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 17.67%. HMH has a consensus target price of $28.40, indicating a potential upside of 31.97%. Given HMH's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe HMH is more favorable than DNOW.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DNOW
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
HMH
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Summary

DNOW and HMH tied by winning 6 of the 12 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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HMH vs. The Competition

MetricHMHOil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment IndustryManufacturing SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$946.92M$947.16M$7.24B$12.25B
Dividend YieldN/A1.73%40.99%9.79%
P/E RatioN/A5.7323.6223.64
Price / Sales1.191.69133.2389.03
Price / CashN/A23.99165.0159.64
Price / BookN/A4.7612.776.07
Net IncomeN/A$21.33M$120.21M$331.99M
7 Day Performance9.52%2.92%-0.98%-0.63%
1 Month Performance10.25%5.52%-2.00%-2.00%
1 Year PerformanceN/A-9.83%9.75%13.62%

HMH Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HMH
HMH
N/A$21.52
+1.1%
$28.40
+32.0%
N/A$946.92M$794.65MN/A2,019
HAYW
Hayward
3.8903 of 5 stars
$14.90
+1.0%
$17.50
+17.4%
-4.0%$3.20B$1.12B20.411,980
EFXT
Enerflex
4.6221 of 5 stars
$23.49
-1.4%
$36.00
+53.3%
+178.7%$2.91B$2.57B35.054,400
CECO
CECO Environmental
4.8413 of 5 stars
$80.30
-0.2%
$106.71
+32.9%
+123.2%$2.89B$774.38M217.031,540
ATS
ATS
2.9693 of 5 stars
$27.82
+1.6%
$42.50
+52.8%
-16.4%$2.69B$2.15B53.507,000

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This page (NASDAQ:HMH) was last updated on 7/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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