Houston Wire & Cable Competitors

Houston Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:HWCC) and Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Houston Wire & Cable and Fastenal's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Fastenal has higher revenue and earnings than Houston Wire & Cable.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Houston Wire & Cable and Fastenal, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Fastenal has a consensus price target of $44.7778, suggesting a potential downside of 10.55%. Given Fastenal's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Fastenal is more favorable than Houston Wire & Cable.

Risk and Volatility

Houston Wire & Cable has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fastenal has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

56.3% of Houston Wire & Cable shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.1% of Fastenal shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.4% of Houston Wire & Cable shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Fastenal shares are owned 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 Houston Wire & Cable and Fastenal's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Fastenal beats Houston Wire & Cable on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Houston Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:HWCC) and United Rentals (NYSE:URI) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Houston Wire & Cable and United Rentals, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

United Rentals has a consensus price target of $226.9333, suggesting a potential downside of 30.11%. Given United Rentals' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe United Rentals is more favorable than Houston Wire & Cable.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Houston Wire & Cable and United Rentals' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

United Rentals has higher revenue and earnings than Houston Wire & Cable.

Profitability

This table compares Houston Wire & Cable and United Rentals' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Houston Wire & Cable has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United Rentals has a beta of 2.25, indicating that its stock price is 125% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

56.3% of Houston Wire & Cable shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of United Rentals shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.4% of Houston Wire & Cable shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of United Rentals shares are owned 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.

Summary

United Rentals beats Houston Wire & Cable on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) and Houston Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:HWCC) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for W.W. Grainger and Houston Wire & Cable, as reported by MarketBeat.

W.W. Grainger presently has a consensus price target of $373.8462, suggesting a potential downside of 6.92%. Given W.W. Grainger's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe W.W. Grainger is more favorable than Houston Wire & Cable.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares W.W. Grainger and Houston Wire & Cable's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

W.W. Grainger has higher revenue and earnings than Houston Wire & Cable.

Profitability

This table compares W.W. Grainger and Houston Wire & Cable's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

W.W. Grainger has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Houston Wire & Cable has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

70.6% of W.W. Grainger shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.3% of Houston Wire & Cable shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.0% of W.W. Grainger shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.4% of Houston Wire & Cable shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

W.W. Grainger beats Houston Wire & Cable on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Watsco (NYSE:WSO) and Houston Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:HWCC) are both construction companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Watsco and Houston Wire & Cable, as reported by MarketBeat.

Watsco presently has a consensus price target of $217.25, suggesting a potential downside of 21.31%. Given Watsco's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Watsco is more favorable than Houston Wire & Cable.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Watsco and Houston Wire & Cable's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Watsco has higher revenue and earnings than Houston Wire & Cable.

Profitability

This table compares Watsco and Houston Wire & Cable's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Watsco has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Houston Wire & Cable has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

81.5% of Watsco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.3% of Houston Wire & Cable shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.6% of Watsco shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.4% of Houston Wire & Cable shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Watsco beats Houston Wire & Cable on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Air Lease (NYSE:AL) and Houston Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:HWCC) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Air Lease and Houston Wire & Cable, as reported by MarketBeat.

Air Lease presently has a consensus price target of $49.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 0.68%. Given Air Lease's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Air Lease is more favorable than Houston Wire & Cable.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Air Lease and Houston Wire & Cable's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Air Lease has higher revenue and earnings than Houston Wire & Cable.

Profitability

This table compares Air Lease and Houston Wire & Cable's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Air Lease has a beta of 2.2, suggesting that its share price is 120% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Houston Wire & Cable has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

94.8% of Air Lease shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.3% of Houston Wire & Cable shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.9% of Air Lease shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.4% of Houston Wire & Cable shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Air Lease beats Houston Wire & Cable on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) and Houston Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:HWCC) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

72.2% of MSC Industrial Direct shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.3% of Houston Wire & Cable shares are held by institutional investors. 28.4% of MSC Industrial Direct shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.4% of Houston Wire & Cable shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for MSC Industrial Direct and Houston Wire & Cable, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

MSC Industrial Direct presently has a consensus target price of $86.80, suggesting a potential downside of 3.53%. Given MSC Industrial Direct's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe MSC Industrial Direct is more favorable than Houston Wire & Cable.

Volatility & Risk

MSC Industrial Direct has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Houston Wire & Cable has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares MSC Industrial Direct and Houston Wire & Cable's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

MSC Industrial Direct has higher revenue and earnings than Houston Wire & Cable.

Profitability

This table compares MSC Industrial Direct and Houston Wire & Cable's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

MSC Industrial Direct beats Houston Wire & Cable on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.