NASDAQ:ZBRAZebra Technologies Competitors & Alternatives

ABB (NYSE:ABB) and Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, dividends, risk and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

ABB has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zebra Technologies has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

4.1% of ABB shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.6% of Zebra Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Zebra Technologies shares are held by 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 and Valuation

This table compares ABB and Zebra Technologies' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares ABB and Zebra Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for ABB and Zebra Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.

ABB currently has a consensus price target of $20.3714, suggesting a potential downside of 13.05%. Zebra Technologies has a consensus price target of $238.1429, suggesting a potential downside of 6.63%. Given Zebra Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Zebra Technologies is more favorable than ABB.

Summary

Zebra Technologies beats ABB on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) and Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Deere & Company and Zebra Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Deere & Company and Zebra Technologies' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

Deere & Company has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zebra Technologies has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

66.9% of Deere & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.6% of Zebra Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Deere & Company shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Zebra Technologies shares are owned by company 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings for Deere & Company and Zebra Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Deere & Company currently has a consensus target price of $170.45, suggesting a potential upside of 7.95%. Zebra Technologies has a consensus target price of $238.1429, suggesting a potential downside of 6.63%. Given Deere & Company's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Deere & Company is more favorable than Zebra Technologies.

Summary

Zebra Technologies beats Deere & Company on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Roper Technologies (NYSE:ROP) and Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Roper Technologies and Zebra Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

92.3% of Roper Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.6% of Zebra Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Roper Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Zebra Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

Roper Technologies has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zebra Technologies has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its share price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Roper Technologies and Zebra Technologies' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Roper Technologies and Zebra Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Roper Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $383.00, suggesting a potential downside of 2.09%. Zebra Technologies has a consensus target price of $238.1429, suggesting a potential downside of 6.63%. Given Roper Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Roper Technologies is more favorable than Zebra Technologies.

Summary

Roper Technologies beats Zebra Technologies on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) and Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and valuation.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

71.6% of Emerson Electric shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.6% of Zebra Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Emerson Electric shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Zebra Technologies 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.

Profitability

This table compares Emerson Electric and Zebra Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Emerson Electric has a beta of 1.5, meaning that its share price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zebra Technologies has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its share price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Emerson Electric and Zebra Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.

Emerson Electric presently has a consensus price target of $64.7857, indicating a potential upside of 5.09%. Zebra Technologies has a consensus price target of $238.1429, indicating a potential downside of 6.63%. Given Emerson Electric's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Emerson Electric is more favorable than Zebra Technologies.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Emerson Electric and Zebra Technologies' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Zebra Technologies beats Emerson Electric on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Eaton (NYSE:ETN) and Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Eaton and Zebra Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Eaton and Zebra Technologies' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

78.3% of Eaton shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.6% of Zebra Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Eaton shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Zebra Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

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

Eaton presently has a consensus price target of $93.0625, indicating a potential upside of 5.47%. Zebra Technologies has a consensus price target of $238.1429, indicating a potential downside of 6.63%. Given Eaton's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Eaton is more favorable than Zebra Technologies.

Volatility and Risk

Eaton has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zebra Technologies has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Zebra Technologies beats Eaton on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) and Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Zebra Technologies and Cintas' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Zebra Technologies and Cintas' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility & Risk

Zebra Technologies has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cintas has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Zebra Technologies and Cintas, as provided by MarketBeat.

Zebra Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $238.1429, indicating a potential downside of 6.63%. Cintas has a consensus target price of $243.80, indicating a potential downside of 9.92%. Given Zebra Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Zebra Technologies is more favorable than Cintas.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

87.6% of Zebra Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.6% of Cintas shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Zebra Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.9% of Cintas shares are held by 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.

Summary

Zebra Technologies beats Cintas on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.