ZK International Group Competitors

Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) and ZK International Group (NASDAQ:ZKIN) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

Volatility and Risk

Parker-Hannifin has a beta of 1.74, suggesting that its stock price is 74% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ZK International Group has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Parker-Hannifin and ZK International Group's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Parker-Hannifin has higher revenue and earnings than ZK International Group.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

77.4% of Parker-Hannifin shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.8% of ZK International Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Parker-Hannifin shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Parker-Hannifin and ZK International Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Parker-Hannifin and ZK International Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Parker-Hannifin presently has a consensus target price of $323.6154, suggesting a potential upside of 1.36%. Given Parker-Hannifin's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Parker-Hannifin is more favorable than ZK International Group.

Summary

Parker-Hannifin beats ZK International Group on 11 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Crane (NYSE:CR) and ZK International Group (NASDAQ:ZKIN) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

Volatility and Risk

Crane has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ZK International Group has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Crane and ZK International Group's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Crane has higher revenue and earnings than ZK International Group.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

65.9% of Crane shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.8% of ZK International Group shares are held by institutional investors. 3.6% of Crane shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Crane and ZK International Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Crane and ZK International Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Crane presently has a consensus target price of $92.6667, suggesting a potential downside of 6.59%. Given Crane's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Crane is more favorable than ZK International Group.

Summary

Crane beats ZK International Group on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) and ZK International Group (NASDAQ:ZKIN) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

Volatility and Risk

Watts Water Technologies has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ZK International Group has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

75.0% of Watts Water Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.8% of ZK International Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Watts Water Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Watts Water Technologies and ZK International Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Watts Water Technologies and ZK International Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Watts Water Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $124.00, suggesting a potential downside of 9.05%. Given Watts Water Technologies' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Watts Water Technologies is more favorable than ZK International Group.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Watts Water Technologies and ZK International Group's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Watts Water Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than ZK International Group.

Summary

Watts Water Technologies beats ZK International Group on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

ZK International Group (NASDAQ:ZKIN) and Barnes Group (NYSE:B) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Volatility & Risk

ZK International Group has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Barnes Group has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its share price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

2.8% of ZK International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.0% of Barnes Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.4% of Barnes Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares ZK International Group and Barnes Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for ZK International Group and Barnes Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Barnes Group has a consensus target price of $42.20, suggesting a potential downside of 21.39%. Given Barnes Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Barnes Group is more favorable than ZK International Group.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares ZK International Group and Barnes Group's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Barnes Group has higher revenue and earnings than ZK International Group.

Summary

Barnes Group beats ZK International Group on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

ZK International Group (NASDAQ:ZKIN) and Helios Technologies (NASDAQ:HLIO) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

2.8% of ZK International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.3% of Helios Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.1% of Helios Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares ZK International Group and Helios Technologies' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Helios Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than ZK International Group.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for ZK International Group and Helios Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Helios Technologies has a consensus target price of $79.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.02%. Given Helios Technologies' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Helios Technologies is more favorable than ZK International Group.

Volatility & Risk

ZK International Group has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Helios Technologies has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares ZK International Group and Helios Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Helios Technologies beats ZK International Group on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) and ZK International Group (NASDAQ:ZKIN) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

84.6% of Mueller Water Products shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.8% of ZK International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Mueller Water Products shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Mueller Water Products and ZK International Group's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Mueller Water Products has higher revenue and earnings than ZK International Group.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Mueller Water Products and ZK International Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Mueller Water Products currently has a consensus price target of $13.00, indicating a potential downside of 12.63%. Given Mueller Water Products' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Mueller Water Products is more favorable than ZK International Group.

Risk and Volatility

Mueller Water Products has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ZK International Group has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Mueller Water Products and ZK International Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Mueller Water Products beats ZK International Group on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.