Scholastic Competitors

Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) and 51job (NASDAQ:JOBS) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation and dividends.

Volatility and Risk

Scholastic has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.Comparatively, 51job has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

70.6% of Scholastic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.4% of 51job shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.3% of Scholastic shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Scholastic and 51job's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

51job has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Scholastic. Scholastic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 51job, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Scholastic and 51job, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Scholastic presently has a consensus target price of $24.00, suggesting a potential downside of 24.98%. Given Scholastic's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Scholastic is more favorable than 51job.

Profitability

This table compares Scholastic and 51job's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

51job beats Scholastic on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) and Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation and dividends.

Volatility and Risk

Scholastic has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.Comparatively, Celsius has a beta of 2.17, suggesting that its share price is 117% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

70.6% of Scholastic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.0% of Celsius shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.3% of Scholastic shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 37.6% of Celsius shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Scholastic and Celsius' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Scholastic and Celsius, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Scholastic presently has a consensus target price of $24.00, suggesting a potential downside of 24.98%. Celsius has a consensus target price of $39.00, suggesting a potential downside of 32.47%. Given Scholastic's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Scholastic is more favorable than Celsius.

Profitability

This table compares Scholastic and Celsius' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Celsius beats Scholastic on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) and Hillenbrand (NYSE:HI) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation and dividends.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Scholastic and Hillenbrand's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Dividends

Scholastic pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Hillenbrand pays an annual dividend of $0.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Scholastic pays out -750.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hillenbrand pays out 27.0% 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. Scholastic has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Hillenbrand has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Scholastic is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Volatility and Risk

Scholastic has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.Comparatively, Hillenbrand has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

70.6% of Scholastic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.9% of Hillenbrand shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.3% of Scholastic shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Hillenbrand shares are owned 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.

Profitability

This table compares Scholastic and Hillenbrand's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Scholastic and Hillenbrand, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Scholastic presently has a consensus target price of $24.00, suggesting a potential downside of 24.98%. Hillenbrand has a consensus target price of $53.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.85%. Given Hillenbrand's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hillenbrand is more favorable than Scholastic.

Summary

Hillenbrand beats Scholastic on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ:GO) and Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Grocery Outlet and Scholastic's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility & Risk

Grocery Outlet has a beta of -0.39, meaning that its share price is 139% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Scholastic has a beta of 1, meaning that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

96.0% of Grocery Outlet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.6% of Scholastic shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.5% of Grocery Outlet shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.3% of Scholastic shares are owned by company 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.

Profitability

This table compares Grocery Outlet and Scholastic's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Grocery Outlet and Scholastic, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Grocery Outlet presently has a consensus target price of $46.10, suggesting a potential upside of 19.40%. Scholastic has a consensus target price of $24.00, suggesting a potential downside of 24.98%. Given Grocery Outlet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Grocery Outlet is more favorable than Scholastic.

Summary

Grocery Outlet beats Scholastic on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) and Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Sanderson Farms and Scholastic, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Sanderson Farms presently has a consensus target price of $151.5714, suggesting a potential downside of 6.60%. Scholastic has a consensus target price of $24.00, suggesting a potential downside of 24.98%. Given Sanderson Farms' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Sanderson Farms is more favorable than Scholastic.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Sanderson Farms and Scholastic's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

Sanderson Farms has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Scholastic has a beta of 1, indicating that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

85.8% of Sanderson Farms shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.6% of Scholastic shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of Sanderson Farms shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 22.3% of Scholastic shares are held 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.

Profitability

This table compares Sanderson Farms and Scholastic's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Sanderson Farms pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Scholastic pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Sanderson Farms pays out -429.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Scholastic pays out -750.0% 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. Sanderson Farms has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Scholastic has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Scholastic is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Sanderson Farms beats Scholastic on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) and Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Scholastic and Utz Brands, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Scholastic currently has a consensus price target of $24.00, suggesting a potential downside of 24.98%. Utz Brands has a consensus price target of $25.95, suggesting a potential upside of 0.62%. Given Utz Brands' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Utz Brands is more favorable than Scholastic.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Scholastic and Utz Brands' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Utz Brands has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Scholastic.

Risk & Volatility

Scholastic has a beta of 1, meaning that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.Comparatively, Utz Brands has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its share price is 38% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

70.6% of Scholastic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.6% of Utz Brands shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.3% of Scholastic shares are owned 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.

Profitability

This table compares Scholastic and Utz Brands' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Scholastic pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Utz Brands pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Scholastic pays out -750.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Scholastic has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Utz Brands has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Scholastic beats Utz Brands on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.