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RYAAY vs. ENB, CSX, CP, CNI, and MPLX

Should you buy Ryanair stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Ryanair 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 Ryanair include Enbridge (ENB), CSX (CSX), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP), Canadian National Railway (CNI), and Mplx (MPLX). These companies are all part of the "transportation" industry.

How does Ryanair compare to Enbridge?

Enbridge (NYSE:ENB) and Ryanair (NASDAQ:RYAAY) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Enbridge$46.66B2.63$5.36B$2.1326.36
Ryanair$18.03B1.92$2.52B$4.7114.15

54.6% of Enbridge shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.7% of Ryanair shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Enbridge 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.

Ryanair has a net margin of 13.95% compared to Enbridge's net margin of 9.83%. Ryanair's return on equity of 25.58% beat Enbridge's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Enbridge9.83% 11.21% 3.10%
Ryanair 13.95%25.58%12.85%

In the previous week, Enbridge had 11 more articles in the media than Ryanair. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Enbridge and 8 mentions for Ryanair. Enbridge's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Ryanair's score of 0.22 indicating that Enbridge is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Enbridge
12 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ryanair
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Enbridge pays an annual dividend of $2.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Ryanair pays an annual dividend of $0.71 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Enbridge pays out 133.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ryanair pays out 15.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Enbridge has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Enbridge is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Enbridge has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ryanair has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Enbridge presently has a consensus target price of $66.50, suggesting a potential upside of 18.45%. Ryanair has a consensus target price of $78.33, suggesting a potential upside of 17.56%. Given Enbridge's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Enbridge is more favorable than Ryanair.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Enbridge
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Ryanair
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Enbridge beats Ryanair on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ryanair compare to CSX?

Ryanair (NASDAQ:RYAAY) and CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation and profitability.

Ryanair presently has a consensus target price of $78.33, indicating a potential upside of 17.56%. CSX has a consensus target price of $49.33, indicating a potential downside of 0.21%. Given Ryanair's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Ryanair is more favorable than CSX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ryanair
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
CSX
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62

Ryanair has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CSX has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ryanair$18.03B1.92$2.52B$4.7114.15
CSX$14.09B6.52$2.89B$1.6330.33

CSX has a net margin of 21.55% compared to Ryanair's net margin of 13.95%. Ryanair's return on equity of 25.58% beat CSX's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ryanair13.95% 25.58% 12.85%
CSX 21.55%24.47%7.29%

43.7% of Ryanair shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.6% of CSX shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of CSX shares are held 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.

In the previous week, CSX had 25 more articles in the media than Ryanair. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for CSX and 8 mentions for Ryanair. CSX's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Ryanair's score of 0.22 indicating that CSX is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ryanair
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CSX
8 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ryanair pays an annual dividend of $0.71 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. CSX pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Ryanair pays out 15.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CSX pays out 34.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. CSX has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years. CSX is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

CSX beats Ryanair on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ryanair compare to Canadian Pacific Kansas City?

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (NYSE:CP) and Ryanair (NASDAQ:RYAAY) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

72.2% of Canadian Pacific Kansas City shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.7% of Ryanair shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Canadian Pacific Kansas City shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ryanair. Ryanair is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian Pacific Kansas City, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian Pacific Kansas City$10.79B7.42$2.96B$3.2427.94
Ryanair$18.03B1.92$2.52B$4.7114.15

Canadian Pacific Kansas City currently has a consensus price target of $104.91, indicating a potential upside of 15.89%. Ryanair has a consensus price target of $78.33, indicating a potential upside of 17.56%. Given Ryanair's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ryanair is more favorable than Canadian Pacific Kansas City.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Ryanair
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ryanair has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Canadian Pacific Kansas City had 9 more articles in the media than Ryanair. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Canadian Pacific Kansas City and 8 mentions for Ryanair. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Ryanair's score of 0.22 indicating that Canadian Pacific Kansas City is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
6 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ryanair
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has a net margin of 27.20% compared to Ryanair's net margin of 13.95%. Ryanair's return on equity of 25.58% beat Canadian Pacific Kansas City's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian Pacific Kansas City27.20% 8.86% 4.82%
Ryanair 13.95%25.58%12.85%

Canadian Pacific Kansas City pays an annual dividend of $0.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Ryanair pays an annual dividend of $0.71 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Canadian Pacific Kansas City pays out 24.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ryanair pays out 15.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ryanair is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City beats Ryanair on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ryanair compare to Canadian National Railway?

Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) and Ryanair (NASDAQ:RYAAY) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Canadian National Railway has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ryanair has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Canadian National Railway presently has a consensus target price of $132.12, indicating a potential upside of 6.49%. Ryanair has a consensus target price of $78.33, indicating a potential upside of 17.56%. Given Ryanair's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ryanair is more favorable than Canadian National Railway.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Canadian National Railway
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
Ryanair
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian National Railway$12.38B6.07$3.38B$5.5022.56
Ryanair$18.03B1.92$2.52B$4.7114.15

In the previous week, Canadian National Railway had 16 more articles in the media than Ryanair. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Canadian National Railway and 8 mentions for Ryanair. Canadian National Railway's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Ryanair's score of 0.22 indicating that Canadian National Railway is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Canadian National Railway
8 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ryanair
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Canadian National Railway has a net margin of 27.22% compared to Ryanair's net margin of 13.95%. Ryanair's return on equity of 25.58% beat Canadian National Railway's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian National Railway27.22% 21.90% 8.08%
Ryanair 13.95%25.58%12.85%

Canadian National Railway pays an annual dividend of $2.67 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Ryanair pays an annual dividend of $0.71 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Canadian National Railway pays out 48.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ryanair pays out 15.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Canadian National Railway has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Canadian National Railway is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

80.7% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.7% of Ryanair shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Canadian National Railway beats Ryanair on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ryanair compare to Mplx?

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

43.7% of Ryanair shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.3% of Mplx shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Mplx has a net margin of 36.38% compared to Ryanair's net margin of 13.95%. Mplx's return on equity of 32.74% beat Ryanair's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ryanair13.95% 25.58% 12.85%
Mplx 36.38%32.74%11.25%

Ryanair presently has a consensus price target of $78.33, indicating a potential upside of 17.56%. Mplx has a consensus price target of $61.60, indicating a potential upside of 9.29%. Given Ryanair's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Ryanair is more favorable than Mplx.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ryanair
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Mplx
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ryanair$18.03B1.92$2.52B$4.7114.15
Mplx$13.00B4.40$4.91B$4.6212.20

Ryanair pays an annual dividend of $0.71 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Mplx pays an annual dividend of $4.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Ryanair pays out 15.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Mplx pays out 93.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Mplx has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years. Mplx is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Ryanair has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mplx has a beta of 0.47, suggesting that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ryanair had 4 more articles in the media than Mplx. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Ryanair and 4 mentions for Mplx. Mplx's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Ryanair's score of 0.22 indicating that Mplx is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ryanair
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Mplx
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Ryanair beats Mplx on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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RYAAY vs. The Competition

MetricRyanairTRANS IndustryTransportation SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$33.45B$9.65B$8.84B$12.57B
Dividend Yield1.11%7,989.76%973.98%9.44%
P/E Ratio14.1513.3922.9521.99
Price / Sales1.925.355.7092.51
Price / Cash7.975.958.5160.00
Price / Book2.972.342.246.31
Net Income$2.52B$744.52M$532.32M$331.55M
7 Day Performance1.71%-1.35%0.63%0.15%
1 Month Performance7.69%0.62%-2.79%-0.68%
1 Year Performance15.82%21.49%26.64%20.73%

Ryanair Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
RYAAY
Ryanair
4.8745 of 5 stars
$66.63
+3.6%
$78.33
+17.6%
+11.9%$33.45B$18.03B14.1525,711
ENB
Enbridge
3.8793 of 5 stars
$55.08
+0.8%
$66.50
+20.7%
+23.7%$119.38B$46.66B25.8614,800
CSX
CSX
4.2376 of 5 stars
$49.64
+0.5%
$48.79
-1.7%
+46.9%$91.81B$14.09B30.4523,000
CP
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
4.4222 of 5 stars
$91.39
+1.4%
$104.73
+14.6%
+12.6%$79.76B$10.79B28.2119,479
CNI
Canadian National Railway
4.407 of 5 stars
$125.36
+0.8%
$129.94
+3.7%
+20.0%$75.39B$12.38B22.7923,839

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