Twin Disc Competitors

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and Twin Disc (NASDAQ:TWIN) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, dividends and earnings.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Caterpillar and Twin Disc's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Caterpillar and Twin Disc, as reported by MarketBeat.

Caterpillar presently has a consensus target price of $190.6842, indicating a potential downside of 17.43%. Twin Disc has a consensus target price of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.32%. Given Twin Disc's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Twin Disc is more favorable than Caterpillar.

Volatility and Risk

Caterpillar has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Twin Disc has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its share price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Caterpillar and Twin Disc's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

67.5% of Caterpillar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Twin Disc shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Caterpillar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.1% of Twin Disc 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.

Summary

Caterpillar beats Twin Disc on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) and Twin Disc (NASDAQ:TWIN) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Deere & Company and Twin Disc's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Deere & Company has higher revenue and earnings than Twin Disc. Twin Disc is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Deere & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Deere & Company and Twin Disc's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Deere & Company has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Twin Disc has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

66.8% of Deere & Company shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Twin Disc shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Deere & Company shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 24.1% of Twin Disc 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Deere & Company and Twin Disc, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Deere & Company presently has a consensus target price of $327.2632, indicating a potential downside of 13.48%. Twin Disc has a consensus target price of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.32%. Given Twin Disc's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Twin Disc is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Summary

Deere & Company beats Twin Disc on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cummins (NYSE:CMI) and Twin Disc (NASDAQ:TWIN) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Cummins and Twin Disc, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Cummins presently has a consensus target price of $234.8571, suggesting a potential downside of 10.10%. Twin Disc has a consensus target price of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.32%. Given Twin Disc's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Twin Disc is more favorable than Cummins.

Profitability

This table compares Cummins and Twin Disc's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

81.1% of Cummins shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Twin Disc shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Cummins shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 24.1% of Twin Disc shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Cummins and Twin Disc's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility & Risk

Cummins has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Twin Disc has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its share price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Cummins beats Twin Disc on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) and Twin Disc (NASDAQ:TWIN) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

Volatility and Risk

PACCAR has a beta of 1, indicating that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.Comparatively, Twin Disc has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares PACCAR and Twin Disc's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for PACCAR and Twin Disc, as provided by MarketBeat.

PACCAR presently has a consensus price target of $96.00, indicating a potential upside of 0.75%. Twin Disc has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.32%. Given Twin Disc's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Twin Disc is more favorable than PACCAR.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares PACCAR and Twin Disc's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

61.8% of PACCAR shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Twin Disc shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of PACCAR shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 24.1% of Twin Disc shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

PACCAR beats Twin Disc on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (NYSE:WAB) and Twin Disc (NASDAQ:TWIN) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

88.1% of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Twin Disc shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.4% of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.1% of Twin Disc shares are owned by company 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.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and Twin Disc's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Twin Disc. Twin Disc is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and Twin Disc's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has a beta of 1.53, suggesting that its stock price is 53% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Twin Disc has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and Twin Disc, as provided by MarketBeat.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $83.3333, indicating a potential upside of 3.12%. Twin Disc has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.32%. Given Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies is more favorable than Twin Disc.

Summary

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies beats Twin Disc on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Toro (NYSE:TTC) and Twin Disc (NASDAQ:TWIN) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for The Toro and Twin Disc, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Toro currently has a consensus price target of $95.00, indicating a potential downside of 10.71%. Twin Disc has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.32%. Given Twin Disc's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Twin Disc is more favorable than The Toro.

Risk and Volatility

The Toro has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its share price is 27% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Twin Disc has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its share price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares The Toro and Twin Disc's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares The Toro and Twin Disc's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

80.5% of The Toro shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Twin Disc shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of The Toro shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.1% of Twin Disc 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.

Summary

The Toro beats Twin Disc on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.