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MDLN vs. ALC, WST, SOLV, ALGN, and COO

Should you buy Medline stock or one of its competitors? Medline's main competitors and comparable companies include Alcon (ALC), West Pharmaceutical Services (WST), Solventum (SOLV), Align Technology (ALGN), and Cooper Companies (COO). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "healthcare supplies" industry.

How does Medline compare to Alcon?

Medline (NASDAQ:MDLN) and Alcon (NYSE:ALC) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and earnings.

53.9% of Alcon shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Medline shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Alcon shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Medline$28.43B1.50$1.16B$0.7941.18
Alcon$10.40B3.14$980M$1.3150.43

In the previous week, Medline had 10 more articles in the media than Alcon. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Medline and 2 mentions for Alcon. Medline's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Alcon's score of 0.00 indicating that Medline is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Medline
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alcon
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Alcon has a net margin of 5.92% compared to Medline's net margin of 0.00%. Alcon's return on equity of 7.29% beat Medline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MedlineN/A N/A N/A
Alcon 5.92%7.29%5.09%

Medline presently has a consensus target price of $47.42, indicating a potential upside of 45.78%. Alcon has a consensus target price of $84.96, indicating a potential upside of 28.60%. Given Medline's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Medline is more favorable than Alcon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Medline
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Alcon
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.61

Summary

Medline and Alcon tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Medline compare to West Pharmaceutical Services?

West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE:WST) and Medline (NASDAQ:MDLN) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

West Pharmaceutical Services presently has a consensus price target of $373.85, indicating a potential upside of 8.21%. Medline has a consensus price target of $47.42, indicating a potential upside of 45.78%. Given Medline's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Medline is more favorable than West Pharmaceutical Services.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
West Pharmaceutical Services
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Medline
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Medline has higher revenue and earnings than West Pharmaceutical Services. Medline is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than West Pharmaceutical Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
West Pharmaceutical Services$3.07B7.91$493.70M$7.8144.24
Medline$28.43B1.50$1.16B$0.7941.18

West Pharmaceutical Services has a net margin of 16.98% compared to Medline's net margin of 0.00%. West Pharmaceutical Services' return on equity of 20.11% beat Medline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
West Pharmaceutical Services16.98% 20.11% 14.83%
Medline N/A N/A N/A

93.9% of West Pharmaceutical Services shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of West Pharmaceutical Services shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Medline shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, West Pharmaceutical Services had 4 more articles in the media than Medline. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for West Pharmaceutical Services and 12 mentions for Medline. Medline's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat West Pharmaceutical Services' score of 1.00 indicating that Medline is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
West Pharmaceutical Services
10 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Medline
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

West Pharmaceutical Services beats Medline on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Medline compare to Solventum?

Solventum (NYSE:SOLV) and Medline (NASDAQ:MDLN) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Solventum has a net margin of 17.26% compared to Medline's net margin of 0.00%. Solventum's return on equity of 25.09% beat Medline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Solventum17.26% 25.09% 8.78%
Medline N/A N/A N/A

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Solventum$8.33B1.79$1.56B$8.1810.69
Medline$28.43B1.50$1.16B$0.7941.18

In the previous week, Medline had 4 more articles in the media than Solventum. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Medline and 8 mentions for Solventum. Medline's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Solventum's score of 1.11 indicating that Medline is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Solventum
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Medline
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Solventum currently has a consensus target price of $92.80, suggesting a potential upside of 6.15%. Medline has a consensus target price of $47.42, suggesting a potential upside of 45.78%. Given Medline's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Medline is more favorable than Solventum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Solventum
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58
Medline
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Summary

Medline beats Solventum on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Medline compare to Align Technology?

Align Technology (NASDAQ:ALGN) and Medline (NASDAQ:MDLN) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

88.4% of Align Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Align Technology shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Medline 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.

Align Technology has a net margin of 9.99% compared to Medline's net margin of 0.00%. Align Technology's return on equity of 15.86% beat Medline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Align Technology9.99% 15.86% 10.32%
Medline N/A N/A N/A

Align Technology currently has a consensus price target of $206.36, suggesting a potential upside of 36.82%. Medline has a consensus price target of $47.42, suggesting a potential upside of 45.78%. Given Medline's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Medline is more favorable than Align Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Align Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Medline
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Align Technology$4.03B2.68$410.35M$5.7526.23
Medline$28.43B1.50$1.16B$0.7941.18

In the previous week, Align Technology had 2 more articles in the media than Medline. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Align Technology and 12 mentions for Medline. Align Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Medline's score of 1.13 indicating that Align Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Align Technology
11 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Medline
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Align Technology and Medline tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Medline compare to Cooper Companies?

Cooper Companies (NASDAQ:COO) and Medline (NASDAQ:MDLN) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cooper Companies$4.09B2.50$374.90M$2.9318.40
Medline$28.43B1.50$1.16B$0.7941.18

In the previous week, Cooper Companies had 68 more articles in the media than Medline. MarketBeat recorded 80 mentions for Cooper Companies and 12 mentions for Medline. Medline's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Cooper Companies' score of 0.15 indicating that Medline is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cooper Companies
18 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
18 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Medline
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Cooper Companies presently has a consensus target price of $71.47, suggesting a potential upside of 32.57%. Medline has a consensus target price of $47.42, suggesting a potential upside of 45.78%. Given Medline's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Medline is more favorable than Cooper Companies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cooper Companies
2 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Medline
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

24.4% of Cooper Companies shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Cooper Companies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Medline 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.

Cooper Companies has a net margin of 13.46% compared to Medline's net margin of 0.00%. Cooper Companies' return on equity of 10.90% beat Medline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cooper Companies13.46% 10.90% 7.24%
Medline N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Cooper Companies and Medline tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MDLN vs. The Competition

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MetricMedlineHealthcare Equipment & Supplies IndustryHealthcare SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$42.77B$5.48B$7.16B$12.85B
Dividend YieldN/A1.79%2.57%11.72%
P/E Ratio41.1825.09274.9425.36
Price / Sales1.5071.54685.43116.38
Price / Cash19.1832.5776.6551.52
Price / Book2.225.9710.336.20
Net Income$1.16B$150.75M$3.50B$358.50M
7 Day Performance-11.10%-2.83%-3.32%-2.35%
1 Month Performance-8.57%-3.73%-0.53%-3.23%
1 Year PerformanceN/A9.38%23.51%8.79%

Medline Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MDLN
Medline
3.933 of 5 stars		$32.53
+0.4%		$47.42
+45.8%		N/A$42.77B$28.43B41.1845,000
ALC
Alcon
2.8715 of 5 stars		$67.38
-1.5%		$84.96
+26.1%		-15.6%$33.34B$10.40B51.4625,942
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
3.9839 of 5 stars		$332.73
-1.3%		$373.85
+12.4%		+36.3%$23.45B$3.07B42.6610,800
SOLV
Solventum
1.965 of 5 stars		$89.26
-0.9%		$91.64
+2.7%		+19.2%$15.17B$8.33B10.9020,000
ALGN
Align Technology
3.9646 of 5 stars		$150.08
-1.9%		$206.36
+37.5%		+14.6%$10.76B$4.03B26.1220,290

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