Which has better earnings and valuation, UFPI or MBUU?

UFP Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Malibu Boats. UFP Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Malibu Boats, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio UFP Industries $6.32B 0.68 $294.79M $4.36 17.76 Malibu Boats $914.59M 0.50 $1.65M $0.07 332.57

Is BC or MBUU more profitable?

Malibu Boats has a net margin of 0.18% compared to Brunswick's net margin of -1.53%. Brunswick's return on equity of 15.28% beat Malibu Boats' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Brunswick -1.53% 15.28% 4.60% Malibu Boats 0.18% 4.78% 2.85%

Which has higher valuation and earnings, MBUU or LCII?

LCI Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Malibu Boats. LCI Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Malibu Boats, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Malibu Boats $914.59M 0.50 $1.65M $0.07 332.57 LCI Industries $4.12B 0.49 $188.25M $8.60 9.68

Which has better valuation & earnings, PII or MBUU?

Malibu Boats has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Polaris. Polaris is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Malibu Boats, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Polaris $7.15B 0.43 -$465.50M -$4.63 N/A Malibu Boats $914.59M 0.50 $1.65M $0.07 332.57

Is PII or MBUU more profitable?

Malibu Boats has a net margin of 0.18% compared to Polaris' net margin of -3.50%. Polaris' return on equity of 16.77% beat Malibu Boats' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Polaris -3.50% 16.77% 2.91% Malibu Boats 0.18% 4.78% 2.85%

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MBUU vs. MCFT, UFPI, BC, LCII, and PII

Should you buy Malibu Boats stock or one of its competitors? Malibu Boats's main competitors and comparable companies include Mastercraft Boat (MCFT), UFP Industries (UFPI), Brunswick (BC), LCI Industries (LCII), and Polaris (PII). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Malibu Boats compare to Mastercraft Boat?

Malibu Boats (NASDAQ:MBUU) and Mastercraft Boat (NASDAQ:MCFT) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

91.4% of Malibu Boats shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.6% of Mastercraft Boat shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Malibu Boats shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Mastercraft Boat shares are owned by insiders. 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.

Malibu Boats currently has a consensus price target of $31.60, indicating a potential upside of 35.74%. Mastercraft Boat has a consensus price target of $24.25, indicating a potential upside of 20.09%. Given Malibu Boats' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Malibu Boats is more favorable than Mastercraft Boat.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Malibu Boats	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13
Mastercraft Boat	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67

In the previous week, Mastercraft Boat had 2 more articles in the media than Malibu Boats. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Mastercraft Boat and 0 mentions for Malibu Boats. Malibu Boats' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Mastercraft Boat's score of -0.20 indicating that Malibu Boats is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Malibu Boats	Neutral
Mastercraft Boat	Neutral

Malibu Boats has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mastercraft Boat has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Malibu Boats has higher revenue and earnings than Mastercraft Boat. Mastercraft Boat is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Malibu Boats, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Malibu Boats	$914.59M	0.50	$1.65M	$0.07	332.57
Mastercraft Boat	$348.90M	1.41	-$1.66M	-$0.02	N/A

Malibu Boats has a net margin of 0.18% compared to Mastercraft Boat's net margin of -0.48%. Mastercraft Boat's return on equity of 11.08% beat Malibu Boats' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Malibu Boats	0.18%	4.78%	2.85%
Mastercraft Boat	-0.48%	11.08%	8.08%

Summary

Malibu Boats beats Mastercraft Boat on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Malibu Boats compare to UFP Industries?

UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) and Malibu Boats (NASDAQ:MBUU) are related companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

UFP Industries has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Malibu Boats has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, UFP Industries had 10 more articles in the media than Malibu Boats. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for UFP Industries and 0 mentions for Malibu Boats. UFP Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat Malibu Boats' score of 0.00 indicating that UFP Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
UFP Industries	Neutral
Malibu Boats	Neutral

81.8% of UFP Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.4% of Malibu Boats shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of UFP Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Malibu Boats 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.

UFP Industries currently has a consensus price target of $104.50, indicating a potential upside of 34.95%. Malibu Boats has a consensus price target of $31.60, indicating a potential upside of 35.74%. Given Malibu Boats' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Malibu Boats is more favorable than UFP Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
UFP Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Malibu Boats	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13

UFP Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Malibu Boats. UFP Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Malibu Boats, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
UFP Industries	$6.32B	0.68	$294.79M	$4.36	17.76
Malibu Boats	$914.59M	0.50	$1.65M	$0.07	332.57

UFP Industries has a net margin of 3.99% compared to Malibu Boats' net margin of 0.18%. UFP Industries' return on equity of 8.00% beat Malibu Boats' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
UFP Industries	3.99%	8.00%	6.11%
Malibu Boats	0.18%	4.78%	2.85%

Summary

UFP Industries beats Malibu Boats on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Malibu Boats compare to Brunswick?

Brunswick (NYSE:BC) and Malibu Boats (NASDAQ:MBUU) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Brunswick had 7 more articles in the media than Malibu Boats. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Brunswick and 0 mentions for Malibu Boats. Brunswick's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Malibu Boats' score of 0.00 indicating that Brunswick is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Brunswick	Positive
Malibu Boats	Neutral

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Brunswick	$5.36B	0.80	-$137.30M	-$1.31	N/A
Malibu Boats	$914.59M	0.50	$1.65M	$0.07	332.57

Brunswick has a beta of 1.38, suggesting that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Malibu Boats has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

99.3% of Brunswick shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.4% of Malibu Boats shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Brunswick shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Malibu Boats 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.

Malibu Boats has a net margin of 0.18% compared to Brunswick's net margin of -1.53%. Brunswick's return on equity of 15.28% beat Malibu Boats' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brunswick	-1.53%	15.28%	4.60%
Malibu Boats	0.18%	4.78%	2.85%

Brunswick currently has a consensus target price of $88.00, suggesting a potential upside of 33.04%. Malibu Boats has a consensus target price of $31.60, suggesting a potential upside of 35.74%. Given Malibu Boats' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Malibu Boats is more favorable than Brunswick.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Brunswick	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Malibu Boats	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13

Summary

Brunswick beats Malibu Boats on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Malibu Boats compare to LCI Industries?

Malibu Boats (NASDAQ:MBUU) and LCI Industries (NYSE:LCII) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings, profitability and media sentiment.

Malibu Boats has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LCI Industries has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

91.4% of Malibu Boats shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.7% of LCI Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Malibu Boats shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of LCI Industries 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.

In the previous week, LCI Industries had 4 more articles in the media than Malibu Boats. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for LCI Industries and 0 mentions for Malibu Boats. LCI Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.06 beat Malibu Boats' score of 0.00 indicating that LCI Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Malibu Boats	Neutral
LCI Industries	Neutral

LCI Industries has a net margin of 5.24% compared to Malibu Boats' net margin of 0.18%. LCI Industries' return on equity of 14.33% beat Malibu Boats' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Malibu Boats	0.18%	4.78%	2.85%
LCI Industries	5.24%	14.33%	6.19%

LCI Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Malibu Boats. LCI Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Malibu Boats, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Malibu Boats	$914.59M	0.50	$1.65M	$0.07	332.57
LCI Industries	$4.12B	0.49	$188.25M	$8.60	9.68

Malibu Boats presently has a consensus target price of $31.60, indicating a potential upside of 35.74%. LCI Industries has a consensus target price of $126.25, indicating a potential upside of 51.73%. Given LCI Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe LCI Industries is more favorable than Malibu Boats.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Malibu Boats	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13
LCI Industries	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20

Summary

LCI Industries beats Malibu Boats on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Malibu Boats compare to Polaris?

Polaris (NYSE:PII) and Malibu Boats (NASDAQ:MBUU) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Polaris currently has a consensus price target of $66.67, indicating a potential upside of 23.52%. Malibu Boats has a consensus price target of $31.60, indicating a potential upside of 35.74%. Given Malibu Boats' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Malibu Boats is more favorable than Polaris.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Polaris	1 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14
Malibu Boats	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13

Malibu Boats has a net margin of 0.18% compared to Polaris' net margin of -3.50%. Polaris' return on equity of 16.77% beat Malibu Boats' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Polaris	-3.50%	16.77%	2.91%
Malibu Boats	0.18%	4.78%	2.85%

Polaris has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Malibu Boats has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Polaris had 2 more articles in the media than Malibu Boats. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Polaris and 0 mentions for Malibu Boats. Polaris' average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Malibu Boats' score of 0.00 indicating that Polaris is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Polaris	Positive
Malibu Boats	Neutral

88.1% of Polaris shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.4% of Malibu Boats shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Polaris shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Malibu Boats shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Polaris	$7.15B	0.43	-$465.50M	-$4.63	N/A
Malibu Boats	$914.59M	0.50	$1.65M	$0.07	332.57

Summary

Polaris beats Malibu Boats on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Malibu Boats	Leisure Products Industry	Consumer Discretionary Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$454.41M	$3.02B	$12.26B	$13.25B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.62%	69.35%	15.88%
P/E Ratio	329.86	565.34	44.24	26.09
Price / Sales	0.50	36.09	93.21	92.48
Price / Cash	6.52	18.30	28.17	51.25
Price / Book	0.86	3.56	3.93	6.32
Net Income	$1.65M	$80.91M	$446.16M	$361.55M
7 Day Performance	-4.21%	-0.17%	-0.78%	-1.59%
1 Month Performance	-14.73%	-2.34%	-4.33%	-3.86%
1 Year Performance	-28.49%	-5.04%	-7.48%	2.89%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MBUU Malibu Boats	3.5245 of 5 stars	$23.08 +1.1%	$31.60 +36.9%	-30.7%	$454.41M	$914.59M	329.86	3,000
MCFT Mastercraft Boat	3.7972 of 5 stars	$20.08 +1.1%	$24.25 +20.8%	-8.0%	$488.73M	$348.90M	N/A	1,400	Positive News
UFPI UFP Industries	4.7598 of 5 stars	$78.77 -0.8%	$104.50 +32.7%	-17.1%	$4.34B	$6.32B	18.07	13,800	Analyst Forecast Gap Up
BC Brunswick	4.1017 of 5 stars	$65.06 -1.6%	$88.00 +35.3%	-0.1%	$4.22B	$5.36B	N/A	14,000	Gap Down
LCII LCI Industries	4.6363 of 5 stars	$85.31 -0.2%	$126.25 +48.0%	-11.2%	$2.07B	$4.12B	9.92	12,300	News Coverage

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Does the media favor MBUU or MCFT?

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Which has higher valuation & earnings, MBUU or MCFT?

Is MBUU or MCFT more profitable?

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Which has more risk & volatility, UFPI or MBUU?

Does the media prefer UFPI or MBUU?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in UFPI or MBUU?

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Which has better earnings and valuation, UFPI or MBUU?

Is UFPI or MBUU more profitable?

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Does the media prefer BC or MBUU?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, BC or MBUU?

Which has more volatility and risk, BC or MBUU?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of BC or MBUU?

Is BC or MBUU more profitable?

Do analysts prefer BC or MBUU?

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How does Malibu Boats compare to LCI Industries?

Which has more risk and volatility, MBUU or LCII?

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Which has higher valuation and earnings, MBUU or LCII?

Do analysts prefer MBUU or LCII?

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