Tantech Competitors

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) and Tantech (NASDAQ:TANH) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Volatility and Risk

LyondellBasell Industries has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its share price is 55% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Tantech has a beta of 0.09, indicating that its share price is 91% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares LyondellBasell Industries and Tantech's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

LyondellBasell Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Tantech.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

67.6% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Tantech shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of LyondellBasell Industries shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares LyondellBasell Industries and Tantech's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for LyondellBasell Industries and Tantech, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

LyondellBasell Industries currently has a consensus price target of $92.1579, indicating a potential downside of 18.10%. Given LyondellBasell Industries' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe LyondellBasell Industries is more favorable than Tantech.

Summary

LyondellBasell Industries beats Tantech on 11 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) and Tantech (NASDAQ:TANH) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares International Flavors & Fragrances and Tantech's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

International Flavors & Fragrances has higher revenue and earnings than Tantech.

Risk & Volatility

International Flavors & Fragrances has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Tantech has a beta of 0.09, indicating that its stock price is 91% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares International Flavors & Fragrances and Tantech's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

94.4% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Tantech shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for International Flavors & Fragrances and Tantech, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

International Flavors & Fragrances currently has a consensus price target of $146.0267, indicating a potential upside of 5.30%. Given International Flavors & Fragrances' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe International Flavors & Fragrances is more favorable than Tantech.

Summary

International Flavors & Fragrances beats Tantech on 11 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Tantech (NASDAQ:TANH) and Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Tantech and Westlake Chemical, as provided by MarketBeat.

Westlake Chemical has a consensus target price of $86.1429, suggesting a potential downside of 16.87%. Given Westlake Chemical's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Westlake Chemical is more favorable than Tantech.

Profitability

This table compares Tantech and Westlake Chemical's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Tantech has a beta of 0.09, meaning that its stock price is 91% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Westlake Chemical has a beta of 1.62, meaning that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Tantech and Westlake Chemical's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Westlake Chemical has higher revenue and earnings than Tantech.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

1.5% of Tantech shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.2% of Westlake Chemical shares are held by institutional investors. 73.1% of Westlake Chemical shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Westlake Chemical beats Tantech on 11 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Tantech (NASDAQ:TANH) and Braskem (NYSE:BAK) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Volatility and Risk

Tantech has a beta of 0.09, suggesting that its stock price is 91% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Braskem has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Tantech and Braskem, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Braskem has a consensus price target of $17.00, indicating a potential downside of 14.79%. Given Braskem's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Braskem is more favorable than Tantech.

Profitability

This table compares Tantech and Braskem's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

1.5% of Tantech shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of Braskem shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Braskem shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Tantech and Braskem's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Tantech has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Braskem.

Summary

Tantech beats Braskem on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

NewMarket (NYSE:NEU) and Tantech (NASDAQ:TANH) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares NewMarket and Tantech's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares NewMarket and Tantech's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

NewMarket has higher revenue and earnings than Tantech.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for NewMarket and Tantech, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Volatility and Risk

NewMarket has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its share price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Tantech has a beta of 0.09, suggesting that its share price is 91% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

55.7% of NewMarket shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Tantech shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.9% of NewMarket shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

NewMarket beats Tantech on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) and Tantech (NASDAQ:TANH) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Sensient Technologies and Tantech, as reported by MarketBeat.

Sensient Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $70.00, indicating a potential downside of 18.38%. Given Sensient Technologies' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Sensient Technologies is more favorable than Tantech.

Risk & Volatility

Sensient Technologies has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Tantech has a beta of 0.09, suggesting that its stock price is 91% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Sensient Technologies and Tantech's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Sensient Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Tantech.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

88.9% of Sensient Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of Tantech shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Sensient Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Sensient Technologies and Tantech's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Sensient Technologies beats Tantech on 11 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.