WD-40 Competitors

Conagra Brands (NYSE:CAG) and WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Conagra Brands and WD-40's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Conagra Brands and WD-40, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Conagra Brands presently has a consensus target price of $35.4444, indicating a potential downside of 0.16%. WD-40 has a consensus target price of $353.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.46%. Given WD-40's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe WD-40 is more favorable than Conagra Brands.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

82.1% of Conagra Brands shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of WD-40 shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Conagra Brands shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of WD-40 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.

Dividends

Conagra Brands pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. WD-40 pays an annual dividend of $2.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Conagra Brands pays out 48.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. WD-40 pays out 60.9% 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. Conagra Brands has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and WD-40 has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Conagra Brands is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Volatility & Risk

Conagra Brands has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its share price is 14% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, WD-40 has a beta of -0.05, suggesting that its share price is 105% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Conagra Brands and WD-40's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Conagra Brands has higher revenue and earnings than WD-40. Conagra Brands is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than WD-40, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Conagra Brands beats WD-40 on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Campbell Soup (NYSE:CPB) and WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

Volatility & Risk

Campbell Soup has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, WD-40 has a beta of -0.05, suggesting that its share price is 105% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Campbell Soup and WD-40's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Campbell Soup and WD-40, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Campbell Soup presently has a consensus target price of $50.9333, indicating a potential upside of 9.32%. WD-40 has a consensus target price of $353.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.46%. Given WD-40's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe WD-40 is more favorable than Campbell Soup.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Campbell Soup and WD-40's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Campbell Soup has higher revenue and earnings than WD-40. Campbell Soup is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than WD-40, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

51.5% of Campbell Soup shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of WD-40 shares are held by institutional investors. 35.6% of Campbell Soup shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of WD-40 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.

Dividends

Campbell Soup pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. WD-40 pays an annual dividend of $2.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Campbell Soup pays out 50.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. WD-40 pays out 60.9% 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. Campbell Soup has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and WD-40 has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Campbell Soup is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Campbell Soup beats WD-40 on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) and WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) are both consumer staples 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.

Volatility and Risk

The Boston Beer has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, WD-40 has a beta of -0.05, suggesting that its stock price is 105% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares The Boston Beer and WD-40's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for The Boston Beer and WD-40, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Boston Beer currently has a consensus price target of $1,048.50, indicating a potential downside of 3.66%. WD-40 has a consensus price target of $353.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.46%. Given WD-40's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe WD-40 is more favorable than The Boston Beer.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Boston Beer and WD-40's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The Boston Beer has higher revenue and earnings than WD-40. WD-40 is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Boston Beer, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

68.8% of The Boston Beer shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of WD-40 shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.1% of The Boston Beer shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of WD-40 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.

Summary

The Boston Beer beats WD-40 on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

The J. M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM) and WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) are both consumer staples 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.

Risk and Volatility

The J. M. Smucker has a beta of 0.26, indicating that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, WD-40 has a beta of -0.05, indicating that its stock price is 105% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares The J. M. Smucker and WD-40's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for The J. M. Smucker and WD-40, as provided by MarketBeat.

The J. M. Smucker currently has a consensus price target of $116.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.98%. WD-40 has a consensus price target of $353.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.46%. Given WD-40's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe WD-40 is more favorable than The J. M. Smucker.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The J. M. Smucker and WD-40's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The J. M. Smucker has higher revenue and earnings than WD-40. The J. M. Smucker is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than WD-40, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

81.5% of The J. M. Smucker shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of WD-40 shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of The J. M. Smucker shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of WD-40 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.

Dividends

The J. M. Smucker pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. WD-40 pays an annual dividend of $2.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. The J. M. Smucker pays out 41.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. WD-40 pays out 60.9% 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. The J. M. Smucker has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years and WD-40 has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. The J. M. Smucker is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) and WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) are both consumer staples 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.

Risk and Volatility

Lamb Weston has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, WD-40 has a beta of -0.05, indicating that its stock price is 105% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Lamb Weston and WD-40's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Lamb Weston and WD-40, as provided by MarketBeat.

Lamb Weston currently has a consensus price target of $65.20, indicating a potential downside of 24.01%. WD-40 has a consensus price target of $353.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.46%. Given WD-40's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe WD-40 is more favorable than Lamb Weston.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Lamb Weston and WD-40's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Lamb Weston has higher revenue and earnings than WD-40. Lamb Weston is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than WD-40, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

86.4% of Lamb Weston shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of WD-40 shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Lamb Weston shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of WD-40 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.

Dividends

Lamb Weston pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. WD-40 pays an annual dividend of $2.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Lamb Weston pays out 37.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. WD-40 pays out 60.9% 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. Lamb Weston has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and WD-40 has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Lamb Weston is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Natura &Co (NYSE:NTCO) and WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) are both consumer staples 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.

Profitability

This table compares Natura &Co and WD-40's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Natura &Co and WD-40, as provided by MarketBeat.

WD-40 has a consensus price target of $353.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.46%. Given WD-40's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe WD-40 is more favorable than Natura &Co.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

4.8% of Natura &Co shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of WD-40 shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of WD-40 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 Natura &Co and WD-40's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

WD-40 has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Natura &Co. WD-40 is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Natura &Co, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

WD-40 beats Natura &Co on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.