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MIDD vs. NDSN, BC, DOV, ESAB, and IEX

Should you buy Middleby stock or one of its competitors? Middleby's main competitors and comparable companies include Nordson (NDSN), Brunswick (BC), Dover (DOV), ESAB (ESAB), and IDEX (IEX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Middleby compare to Nordson?

Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) and Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Middleby had 9 more articles in the media than Nordson. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Middleby and 12 mentions for Nordson. Middleby's average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat Nordson's score of 1.18 indicating that Middleby is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Middleby
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Nordson
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

98.6% of Middleby shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.1% of Nordson shares are held by institutional investors. 9.7% of Middleby shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Nordson shares are held 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.

Middleby has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nordson has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Nordson has a net margin of 18.63% compared to Middleby's net margin of -13.22%. Nordson's return on equity of 20.49% beat Middleby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Middleby-13.22% 17.44% 7.66%
Nordson 18.63%20.49%10.88%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Middleby$3.20B1.58-$277.73M-$9.26N/A
Nordson$2.79B6.35$484.47M$9.8932.19

Middleby presently has a consensus price target of $160.43, suggesting a potential upside of 43.56%. Nordson has a consensus price target of $326.57, suggesting a potential upside of 2.58%. Given Middleby's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Middleby is more favorable than Nordson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Middleby
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Nordson
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Summary

Nordson beats Middleby on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middleby compare to Brunswick?

Brunswick (NYSE:BC) and Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Brunswick has a net margin of -1.53% compared to Middleby's net margin of -13.22%. Middleby's return on equity of 17.44% beat Brunswick's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brunswick-1.53% 15.28% 4.60%
Middleby -13.22%17.44%7.66%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brunswick$5.36B0.90-$137.30M-$1.31N/A
Middleby$3.20B1.58-$277.73M-$9.26N/A

Brunswick currently has a consensus target price of $88.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.26%. Middleby has a consensus target price of $160.43, indicating a potential upside of 43.56%. Given Middleby's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Middleby 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
Middleby
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

In the previous week, Middleby had 13 more articles in the media than Brunswick. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Middleby and 8 mentions for Brunswick. Brunswick's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat Middleby's score of 1.43 indicating that Brunswick is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Brunswick
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Middleby
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Brunswick has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middleby has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

99.3% of Brunswick shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of Middleby shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Brunswick shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Middleby 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.

Summary

Brunswick beats Middleby on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middleby compare to Dover?

Dover (NYSE:DOV) and Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dover$8.09B3.21$1.09B$8.3023.22
Middleby$3.20B1.58-$277.73M-$9.26N/A

Dover has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middleby has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

Dover presently has a consensus target price of $238.29, suggesting a potential upside of 23.66%. Middleby has a consensus target price of $160.43, suggesting a potential upside of 43.56%. Given Middleby's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Middleby is more favorable than Dover.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dover
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Middleby
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Dover has a net margin of 13.48% compared to Middleby's net margin of -13.22%. Dover's return on equity of 18.32% beat Middleby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dover13.48% 18.32% 10.26%
Middleby -13.22%17.44%7.66%

In the previous week, Middleby had 11 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Middleby and 10 mentions for Dover. Middleby's average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat Dover's score of 1.33 indicating that Middleby is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dover
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Middleby
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of Middleby shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Middleby shares are owned by 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.

Summary

Dover beats Middleby on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middleby compare to ESAB?

Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) and ESAB (NYSE:ESAB) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Middleby$3.20B1.58-$277.73M-$9.26N/A
ESAB$2.84B1.64$226.77M$2.7926.90

Middleby currently has a consensus price target of $160.43, indicating a potential upside of 43.56%. ESAB has a consensus price target of $138.14, indicating a potential upside of 84.04%. Given ESAB's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ESAB is more favorable than Middleby.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Middleby
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
ESAB
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

ESAB has a net margin of 5.75% compared to Middleby's net margin of -13.22%. Middleby's return on equity of 17.44% beat ESAB's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Middleby-13.22% 17.44% 7.66%
ESAB 5.75%14.48%5.99%

Middleby has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ESAB has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

98.6% of Middleby shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.1% of ESAB shares are held by institutional investors. 9.7% of Middleby shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.2% of ESAB shares are held by 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.

In the previous week, Middleby had 15 more articles in the media than ESAB. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Middleby and 6 mentions for ESAB. Middleby's average media sentiment score of 1.43 beat ESAB's score of 0.92 indicating that Middleby is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Middleby
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ESAB
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Middleby and ESAB tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middleby compare to IDEX?

Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) and IDEX (NYSE:IEX) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and profitability.

98.6% of Middleby shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.0% of IDEX shares are held by institutional investors. 9.7% of Middleby shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of IDEX 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.

Middleby presently has a consensus price target of $160.43, suggesting a potential upside of 43.56%. IDEX has a consensus price target of $260.80, suggesting a potential upside of 16.58%. Given Middleby's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Middleby is more favorable than IDEX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Middleby
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
IDEX
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Middleby has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IDEX has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

IDEX has a net margin of 14.49% compared to Middleby's net margin of -13.22%. Middleby's return on equity of 17.44% beat IDEX's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Middleby-13.22% 17.44% 7.66%
IDEX 14.49%15.69%9.10%

In the previous week, Middleby had 14 more articles in the media than IDEX. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Middleby and 7 mentions for IDEX. IDEX's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat Middleby's score of 1.43 indicating that IDEX is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Middleby
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
IDEX
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Middleby$3.20B1.58-$277.73M-$9.26N/A
IDEX$3.46B4.77$483.20M$6.9532.19

Summary

IDEX beats Middleby on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MIDD vs. The Competition

MetricMiddlebyMachinery IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$5.05B$11.36B$10.46B$12.89B
Dividend YieldN/A2.23%97.15%9.13%
P/E Ratio-12.0720.7725.9925.45
Price / Sales1.5869.64389.35100.89
Price / Cash9.6323.3924.2035.62
Price / Book2.034.394.996.39
Net Income-$277.73M$365.71M$612.25M$358.69M
7 Day Performance0.82%0.04%-0.21%0.22%
1 Month Performance-16.91%-0.71%-2.16%-0.10%
1 Year Performance-22.63%11.15%9.72%14.04%

Middleby Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MIDD
Middleby
4.1616 of 5 stars
$111.75
flat
$160.43
+43.6%
-22.6%$5.05B$3.20BN/A8,826
NDSN
Nordson
4.2955 of 5 stars
$321.72
-0.9%
$326.57
+1.5%
+41.5%$18.08B$2.79B32.538,000
BC
Brunswick
4.4176 of 5 stars
$75.84
-1.0%
$88.00
+16.0%
+11.9%$4.97B$5.36BN/A14,000
DOV
Dover
4.8599 of 5 stars
$193.89
-2.4%
$238.29
+22.9%
+8.4%$26.76B$8.09B23.3624,000
ESAB
ESAB
4.6971 of 5 stars
$75.53
-1.2%
$138.14
+82.9%
-36.4%$4.75B$2.84B27.0710,300

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