ScanSource Competitors

Greif (NYSE:GEF) and ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Greif and ScanSource's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Greif and ScanSource's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Greif and ScanSource, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Greif presently has a consensus price target of $55.75, indicating a potential downside of 14.70%. ScanSource has a consensus price target of $31.00, indicating a potential downside of 4.05%. Given ScanSource's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe ScanSource is more favorable than Greif.

Risk and Volatility

Greif has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ScanSource has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

45.5% of Greif shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.4% of ScanSource shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.6% of Greif shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of ScanSource shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Greif beats ScanSource on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Welbilt (NYSE:WBT) and ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Welbilt and ScanSource's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Welbilt and ScanSource's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Welbilt and ScanSource, as reported by MarketBeat.

Welbilt presently has a consensus price target of $16.6667, indicating a potential downside of 25.53%. ScanSource has a consensus price target of $31.00, indicating a potential downside of 4.05%. Given ScanSource's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe ScanSource is more favorable than Welbilt.

Volatility and Risk

Welbilt has a beta of 1.99, indicating that its stock price is 99% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ScanSource has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

83.3% of Welbilt shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.4% of ScanSource shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Welbilt shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of ScanSource shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

SPX FLOW (NYSE:FLOW) and ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares SPX FLOW and ScanSource's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

94.9% of SPX FLOW shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.4% of ScanSource shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of SPX FLOW shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of ScanSource shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares SPX FLOW and ScanSource's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

SPX FLOW has a beta of 1.96, indicating that its stock price is 96% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ScanSource has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for SPX FLOW and ScanSource, as reported by MarketBeat.

SPX FLOW presently has a consensus price target of $53.50, indicating a potential downside of 24.22%. ScanSource has a consensus price target of $31.00, indicating a potential downside of 4.05%. Given ScanSource's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe ScanSource is more favorable than SPX FLOW.

Albany International (NYSE:AIN) and ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Albany International and ScanSource's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

92.3% of Albany International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.4% of ScanSource shares are held by institutional investors. 5.7% of Albany International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of ScanSource shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Albany International and ScanSource's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk & Volatility

Albany International has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its share price is 39% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ScanSource has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its share price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Albany International and ScanSource, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Albany International currently has a consensus price target of $76.20, indicating a potential downside of 15.26%. ScanSource has a consensus price target of $31.00, indicating a potential downside of 4.05%. Given ScanSource's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ScanSource is more favorable than Albany International.

Summary

Albany International beats ScanSource on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Brady (NYSE:BRC) and ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Brady and ScanSource's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

74.9% of Brady shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.4% of ScanSource shares are held by institutional investors. 15.6% of Brady shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of ScanSource shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Brady and ScanSource's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk & Volatility

Brady has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ScanSource has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its share price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Brady and ScanSource, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Brady currently has a consensus price target of $50.75, indicating a potential downside of 8.97%. ScanSource has a consensus price target of $31.00, indicating a potential downside of 4.05%. Given ScanSource's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ScanSource is more favorable than Brady.

Summary

Brady beats ScanSource on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

O-I Glass (NYSE:OI) and ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares O-I Glass and ScanSource's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares O-I Glass and ScanSource's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

89.9% of O-I Glass shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.4% of ScanSource shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of O-I Glass shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of ScanSource shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for O-I Glass and ScanSource, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

O-I Glass currently has a consensus price target of $14.25, indicating a potential downside of 22.39%. ScanSource has a consensus price target of $31.00, indicating a potential downside of 4.05%. Given ScanSource's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ScanSource is more favorable than O-I Glass.

Risk & Volatility

O-I Glass has a beta of 1.78, indicating that its share price is 78% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ScanSource has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its share price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

O-I Glass beats ScanSource on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.