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Should you buy O'Reilly Automotive stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares O'Reilly Automotive 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 O'Reilly Automotive include Advance Auto Parts (AAP), AutoZone (AZO), CarMax (KMX), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), and Lithia Motors (LAD). These companies are all part of the "automotive retail" industry.

How does O'Reilly Automotive compare to Advance Auto Parts?

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) and O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, O'Reilly Automotive had 6 more articles in the media than Advance Auto Parts. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for O'Reilly Automotive and 17 mentions for Advance Auto Parts. O'Reilly Automotive's average media sentiment score of 1.56 beat Advance Auto Parts' score of -0.13 indicating that O'Reilly Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Advance Auto Parts
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
O'Reilly Automotive
22 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

O'Reilly Automotive has higher revenue and earnings than Advance Auto Parts. O'Reilly Automotive is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Advance Auto Parts, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Advance Auto Parts$8.60B0.41$44M$0.7282.14
O'Reilly Automotive$17.78B4.18$2.54B$3.0629.29

Advance Auto Parts has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, O'Reilly Automotive has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

88.7% of Advance Auto Parts shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.0% of O'Reilly Automotive shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Advance Auto Parts shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of O'Reilly Automotive shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

O'Reilly Automotive has a net margin of 14.30% compared to Advance Auto Parts' net margin of 0.51%. Advance Auto Parts' return on equity of 8.95% beat O'Reilly Automotive's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Advance Auto Parts0.51% 8.95% 1.70%
O'Reilly Automotive 14.30%-263.22%15.88%

Advance Auto Parts presently has a consensus price target of $58.66, suggesting a potential downside of 0.82%. O'Reilly Automotive has a consensus price target of $112.25, suggesting a potential upside of 25.24%. Given O'Reilly Automotive's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe O'Reilly Automotive is more favorable than Advance Auto Parts.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Advance Auto Parts
1 Sell rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.05
O'Reilly Automotive
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95

Summary

O'Reilly Automotive beats Advance Auto Parts on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does O'Reilly Automotive compare to AutoZone?

O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) and AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

O'Reilly Automotive has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AutoZone has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

O'Reilly Automotive has a net margin of 14.30% compared to AutoZone's net margin of 12.40%. AutoZone's return on equity of -80.35% beat O'Reilly Automotive's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
O'Reilly Automotive14.30% -263.22% 15.88%
AutoZone 12.40%-80.35%12.33%

85.0% of O'Reilly Automotive shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.7% of AutoZone shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of O'Reilly Automotive shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of AutoZone 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, O'Reilly Automotive had 1 more articles in the media than AutoZone. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for O'Reilly Automotive and 22 mentions for AutoZone. O'Reilly Automotive's average media sentiment score of 1.56 beat AutoZone's score of 1.01 indicating that O'Reilly Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
O'Reilly Automotive
22 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
AutoZone
13 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

O'Reilly Automotive has higher earnings, but lower revenue than AutoZone. AutoZone is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than O'Reilly Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
O'Reilly Automotive$17.78B4.18$2.54B$3.0629.29
AutoZone$19.99B2.54$2.50B$145.4521.18

O'Reilly Automotive presently has a consensus target price of $112.25, suggesting a potential upside of 25.24%. AutoZone has a consensus target price of $4,040.87, suggesting a potential upside of 31.14%. Given AutoZone's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe AutoZone is more favorable than O'Reilly Automotive.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
O'Reilly Automotive
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95
AutoZone
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

Summary

O'Reilly Automotive beats AutoZone on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does O'Reilly Automotive compare to CarMax?

CarMax (NYSE:KMX) and O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and dividends.

O'Reilly Automotive has a net margin of 14.30% compared to CarMax's net margin of 0.96%. CarMax's return on equity of 7.00% beat O'Reilly Automotive's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CarMax0.96% 7.00% 1.61%
O'Reilly Automotive 14.30%-263.22%15.88%

85.0% of O'Reilly Automotive shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of CarMax shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of O'Reilly Automotive shares are held 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.

CarMax presently has a consensus price target of $41.27, suggesting a potential downside of 14.35%. O'Reilly Automotive has a consensus price target of $112.25, suggesting a potential upside of 25.24%. Given O'Reilly Automotive's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe O'Reilly Automotive is more favorable than CarMax.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CarMax
5 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80
O'Reilly Automotive
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95

In the previous week, O'Reilly Automotive had 21 more articles in the media than CarMax. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for O'Reilly Automotive and 2 mentions for CarMax. O'Reilly Automotive's average media sentiment score of 1.56 beat CarMax's score of 0.87 indicating that O'Reilly Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CarMax
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
O'Reilly Automotive
22 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

CarMax has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, O'Reilly Automotive has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

O'Reilly Automotive has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CarMax. O'Reilly Automotive is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CarMax, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CarMax$25.88B0.26$247.29M$1.6030.11
O'Reilly Automotive$17.78B4.18$2.54B$3.0629.29

Summary

O'Reilly Automotive beats CarMax on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does O'Reilly Automotive compare to Penske Automotive Group?

Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) and O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Penske Automotive Group has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, O'Reilly Automotive has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

77.1% of Penske Automotive Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.0% of O'Reilly Automotive shares are held by institutional investors. 52.9% of Penske Automotive Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of O'Reilly Automotive shares are held by company 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.

Penske Automotive Group presently has a consensus target price of $182.63, suggesting a potential upside of 4.82%. O'Reilly Automotive has a consensus target price of $112.25, suggesting a potential upside of 25.24%. Given O'Reilly Automotive's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe O'Reilly Automotive is more favorable than Penske Automotive Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Penske Automotive Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
O'Reilly Automotive
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95

O'Reilly Automotive has a net margin of 14.30% compared to Penske Automotive Group's net margin of 2.85%. Penske Automotive Group's return on equity of 15.13% beat O'Reilly Automotive's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Penske Automotive Group2.85% 15.13% 4.86%
O'Reilly Automotive 14.30%-263.22%15.88%

O'Reilly Automotive has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Penske Automotive Group. Penske Automotive Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than O'Reilly Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Penske Automotive Group$31.81B0.36$935.40M$13.4013.00
O'Reilly Automotive$17.78B4.18$2.54B$3.0629.29

In the previous week, O'Reilly Automotive had 18 more articles in the media than Penske Automotive Group. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for O'Reilly Automotive and 5 mentions for Penske Automotive Group. O'Reilly Automotive's average media sentiment score of 1.56 beat Penske Automotive Group's score of 0.46 indicating that O'Reilly Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Penske Automotive Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
O'Reilly Automotive
22 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Summary

O'Reilly Automotive beats Penske Automotive Group on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does O'Reilly Automotive compare to Lithia Motors?

O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) and Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

O'Reilly Automotive has a net margin of 14.30% compared to Lithia Motors' net margin of 1.88%. Lithia Motors' return on equity of 12.49% beat O'Reilly Automotive's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
O'Reilly Automotive14.30% -263.22% 15.88%
Lithia Motors 1.88%12.49%3.37%

O'Reilly Automotive has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithia Motors has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, O'Reilly Automotive had 9 more articles in the media than Lithia Motors. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for O'Reilly Automotive and 14 mentions for Lithia Motors. O'Reilly Automotive's average media sentiment score of 1.56 beat Lithia Motors' score of 1.32 indicating that O'Reilly Automotive is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
O'Reilly Automotive
22 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Lithia Motors
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

85.0% of O'Reilly Automotive shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of O'Reilly Automotive shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Lithia Motors shares are owned by company 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.

O'Reilly Automotive presently has a consensus price target of $112.25, suggesting a potential upside of 25.24%. Lithia Motors has a consensus price target of $368.11, suggesting a potential upside of 25.34%. Given Lithia Motors' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lithia Motors is more favorable than O'Reilly Automotive.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
O'Reilly Automotive
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95
Lithia Motors
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

O'Reilly Automotive has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Lithia Motors. Lithia Motors is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than O'Reilly Automotive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
O'Reilly Automotive$17.78B4.18$2.54B$3.0629.29
Lithia Motors$37.73B0.18$819.60M$28.4810.31

Summary

O'Reilly Automotive beats Lithia Motors on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ORLY vs. The Competition

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MetricO'Reilly AutomotiveRET/WHL IndustryRetail SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$74.29B$22.24B$26.61B$12.09B
Dividend YieldN/A3.05%178.39%5.56%
P/E Ratio29.3057.0619.0123.78
Price / Sales4.181.663.8086.31
Price / Cash24.9412.2714.5637.25
Price / Book-99.594.496.076.80
Net Income$2.54B$718.03M$963.17M$337.51M
7 Day Performance3.45%3.25%-2.06%-2.64%
1 Month Performance-3.58%0.96%-1.84%1.90%
1 Year Performance-2.42%-11.65%-1.82%26.94%

O'Reilly Automotive Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ORLY
O'Reilly Automotive
4.6847 of 5 stars		$89.63
-0.8%		$112.25
+25.2%		-1.7%$74.29B$17.78B29.3092,923
AAP
Advance Auto Parts
2.8305 of 5 stars		$58.11
+5.4%		$57.85
-0.4%		+8.3%$3.32B$8.63B80.7154,007
AZO
AutoZone
4.8038 of 5 stars		$3,030.35
-2.3%		$4,070.83
+34.3%		-16.2%$51.08B$18.94B21.23130,000
KMX
CarMax
1.6492 of 5 stars		$42.21
+3.9%		$41.27
-2.2%		-28.2%$5.76B$25.88B26.3827,796
PAG
Penske Automotive Group
4.3975 of 5 stars		$168.79
+1.3%		$182.63
+8.2%		+3.7%$10.95B$31.81B12.6027,700

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