Middleby (MIDD) Competitors

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$172.26 +7.49 (+4.55%)
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MIDD vs. BC, DOV, FUL, GGG, and ITW

Should you buy Middleby stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Middleby 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 Middleby include Brunswick (BC), Dover (DOV), H. B. Fuller (FUL), Graco (GGG), and Illinois Tool Works (ITW).

How does Middleby compare to Brunswick?

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

Brunswick has a net margin of -2.47% compared to Middleby's net margin of -11.46%. Middleby's return on equity of 15.94% beat Brunswick's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brunswick-2.47% 13.30% 4.09%
Middleby -11.46%15.94%7.34%

Brunswick currently has a consensus price target of $87.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.31%. Middleby has a consensus price target of $191.63, suggesting a potential upside of 11.24%. Given Middleby's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Middleby is more favorable than Brunswick.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brunswick
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
Middleby
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

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$5.52B0.98-$137.30M-$2.10N/A
Middleby$3.31B2.35-$277.73M-$8.48N/A

99.3% of Brunswick shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of Middleby shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Brunswick shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Middleby shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Brunswick has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middleby has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Middleby had 1 more articles in the media than Brunswick. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Middleby and 7 mentions for Brunswick. Brunswick's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Middleby's score of 0.76 indicating that Brunswick is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

Middleby beats Brunswick 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 investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Dover had 5 more articles in the media than Middleby. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Dover and 8 mentions for Middleby. Dover's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Middleby's score of 0.76 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Dover presently has a consensus price target of $239.85, suggesting a potential upside of 7.25%. Middleby has a consensus price target of $191.63, suggesting a potential upside of 11.24%. Given Middleby's stronger consensus rating and 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)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Middleby
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

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$8.28B3.64$1.09B$8.0227.89
Middleby$3.31B2.35-$277.73M-$8.48N/A

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Middleby shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dover has a net margin of 13.30% compared to Middleby's net margin of -11.46%. Dover's return on equity of 18.01% beat Middleby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dover13.30% 18.01% 10.10%
Middleby -11.46%15.94%7.34%

Dover has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middleby has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Dover beats Middleby on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middleby compare to H. B. Fuller?

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

H. B. Fuller has a net margin of 4.62% compared to Middleby's net margin of -11.46%. Middleby's return on equity of 15.94% beat H. B. Fuller's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
H. B. Fuller4.62% 11.84% 4.52%
Middleby -11.46%15.94%7.34%

95.9% of H. B. Fuller shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of Middleby shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of H. B. Fuller 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 company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, H. B. Fuller had 5 more articles in the media than Middleby. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for H. B. Fuller and 8 mentions for Middleby. H. B. Fuller's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Middleby's score of 0.76 indicating that H. B. Fuller is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
H. B. Fuller
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Middleby
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

H. B. Fuller presently has a consensus price target of $66.40, indicating a potential upside of 2.46%. Middleby has a consensus price target of $191.63, indicating a potential upside of 11.24%. Given Middleby's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Middleby is more favorable than H. B. Fuller.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
H. B. Fuller
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Middleby
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
H. B. Fuller$3.47B1.02$151.97M$3.0321.39
Middleby$3.31B2.35-$277.73M-$8.48N/A

H. B. Fuller has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middleby has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

H. B. Fuller beats Middleby on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middleby compare to Graco?

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

93.9% of Graco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of Middleby shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Graco shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of Middleby shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Graco has a net margin of 22.96% compared to Middleby's net margin of -11.46%. Graco's return on equity of 18.66% beat Middleby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Graco22.96% 18.66% 15.22%
Middleby -11.46%15.94%7.34%

Graco has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middleby has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Graco had 2 more articles in the media than Middleby. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Graco and 8 mentions for Middleby. Middleby's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Graco's score of 0.30 indicating that Middleby is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Graco
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Middleby
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Graco$2.25B5.61$521.84M$3.0724.77
Middleby$3.31B2.35-$277.73M-$8.48N/A

Graco presently has a consensus target price of $94.25, indicating a potential upside of 23.92%. Middleby has a consensus target price of $191.63, indicating a potential upside of 11.24%. Given Graco's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Graco is more favorable than Middleby.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Graco
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Middleby
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Summary

Graco beats Middleby on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middleby compare to Illinois Tool Works?

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

79.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of Middleby shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Illinois Tool Works 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 is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Illinois Tool Works$16.04B4.74$3.07B$10.7724.55
Middleby$3.31B2.35-$277.73M-$8.48N/A

Illinois Tool Works has a net margin of 19.32% compared to Middleby's net margin of -11.46%. Illinois Tool Works' return on equity of 97.36% beat Middleby's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Illinois Tool Works19.32% 97.36% 19.41%
Middleby -11.46%15.94%7.34%

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 13 more articles in the media than Middleby. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 8 mentions for Middleby. Illinois Tool Works' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Middleby's score of 0.76 indicating that Illinois Tool Works is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Illinois Tool Works
16 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Middleby
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Illinois Tool Works currently has a consensus target price of $271.92, indicating a potential upside of 2.85%. Middleby has a consensus target price of $191.63, indicating a potential upside of 11.24%. Given Middleby's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Middleby is more favorable than Illinois Tool Works.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Illinois Tool Works
5 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.69
Middleby
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Illinois Tool Works has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middleby has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Illinois Tool Works beats Middleby on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MIDD vs. The Competition

MetricMiddlebyMACH IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$7.79B$16.21B$9.75B$12.59B
Dividend YieldN/A1.26%3.55%5.69%
P/E Ratio-20.3141.9325.9324.45
Price / Sales2.356.754,975.72123.18
Price / Cash14.2137.0327.5955.48
Price / Book3.135.204.696.58
Net Income-$277.73M$445.56M$792.17M$337.29M
7 Day Performance9.07%4.97%1.80%0.55%
1 Month Performance19.29%6.33%1.92%4.43%
1 Year Performance21.50%42.53%26.91%31.16%

Middleby Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MIDD
Middleby
2.5877 of 5 stars
$172.26
+4.5%
$191.63
+11.2%
+16.9%$7.79B$3.31BN/A8,826
BC
Brunswick
4.0048 of 5 stars
$80.71
+0.4%
$87.00
+7.8%
+47.1%$5.22B$5.52BN/A14,000
DOV
Dover
3.528 of 5 stars
$216.37
+0.8%
$238.79
+10.4%
+25.4%$28.92B$8.09B26.9824,000
FUL
H. B. Fuller
4.8913 of 5 stars
$60.04
+0.3%
$63.80
+6.3%
+20.7%$3.26B$3.47B19.817,100
GGG
Graco
4.9051 of 5 stars
$74.13
-0.3%
$94.25
+27.1%
-10.0%$12.34B$2.24B24.154,400

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