NYSE:ADMArcher Daniels Midland Competitors & Alternatives

Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) and Diageo (NYSE:DEO) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Archer Daniels Midland and Diageo's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Diageo has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Archer Daniels Midland. Archer Daniels Midland is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diageo, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Archer Daniels Midland pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Diageo pays an annual dividend of $2.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Archer Daniels Midland pays out 44.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Diageo pays out 40.0% 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. Archer Daniels Midland has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years and Diageo has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Archer Daniels Midland is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Volatility and Risk

Archer Daniels Midland has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Diageo has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Archer Daniels Midland and Diageo, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Archer Daniels Midland currently has a consensus price target of $44.8750, indicating a potential upside of 16.02%. Diageo has a consensus price target of $123.00, indicating a potential downside of 11.88%. Given Archer Daniels Midland's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Archer Daniels Midland is more favorable than Diageo.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

76.4% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.0% of Diageo shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are held by company 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 Archer Daniels Midland and Diageo's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Archer Daniels Midland beats Diageo on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) and Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

63.7% of Altria Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Altria Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Altria Group and Archer Daniels Midland, as reported by MarketBeat.

Altria Group currently has a consensus target price of $50.2857, indicating a potential upside of 26.12%. Archer Daniels Midland has a consensus target price of $44.8750, indicating a potential upside of 16.02%. Given Altria Group's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Altria Group is more favorable than Archer Daniels Midland.

Risk and Volatility

Altria Group has a beta of 0.43, suggesting that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Archer Daniels Midland has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Altria Group and Archer Daniels Midland's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Archer Daniels Midland has higher revenue and earnings than Altria Group. Altria Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Archer Daniels Midland, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Altria Group and Archer Daniels Midland's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Altria Group pays an annual dividend of $3.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. Archer Daniels Midland pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Altria Group pays out 79.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Archer Daniels Midland pays out 44.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Altria Group has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Archer Daniels Midland has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years.

Summary

Archer Daniels Midland beats Altria Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) and Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

Dividends

Mondelez International pays an annual dividend of $1.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Archer Daniels Midland pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Mondelez International pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Archer Daniels Midland pays out 44.4% 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. Mondelez International has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years and Archer Daniels Midland has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years. Archer Daniels Midland is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

75.5% of Mondelez International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Mondelez International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Mondelez International has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Archer Daniels Midland has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Mondelez International and Archer Daniels Midland, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Mondelez International currently has a consensus target price of $61.1875, indicating a potential upside of 19.41%. Archer Daniels Midland has a consensus target price of $44.8750, indicating a potential upside of 16.02%. Given Mondelez International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Mondelez International is more favorable than Archer Daniels Midland.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Mondelez International and Archer Daniels Midland's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Mondelez International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Archer Daniels Midland. Archer Daniels Midland is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mondelez International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Mondelez International and Archer Daniels Midland's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Mondelez International beats Archer Daniels Midland on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) and Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

Dividends

Estee Lauder Companies pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Archer Daniels Midland pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Estee Lauder Companies pays out 36.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Archer Daniels Midland pays out 44.4% 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. Estee Lauder Companies has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years and Archer Daniels Midland has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years. Archer Daniels Midland is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

55.7% of Estee Lauder Companies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are held by institutional investors. 14.7% of Estee Lauder Companies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Estee Lauder Companies has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Archer Daniels Midland has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Estee Lauder Companies and Archer Daniels Midland, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Estee Lauder Companies currently has a consensus target price of $195.30, indicating a potential upside of 3.55%. Archer Daniels Midland has a consensus target price of $44.8750, indicating a potential upside of 16.02%. Given Archer Daniels Midland's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Archer Daniels Midland is more favorable than Estee Lauder Companies.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Estee Lauder Companies and Archer Daniels Midland's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Estee Lauder Companies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Archer Daniels Midland. Archer Daniels Midland is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Estee Lauder Companies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Estee Lauder Companies and Archer Daniels Midland's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Estee Lauder Companies beats Archer Daniels Midland on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Unilever (NYSE:UL) and Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Unilever and Archer Daniels Midland's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Unilever has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Archer Daniels Midland. Archer Daniels Midland is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Unilever, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Unilever and Archer Daniels Midland, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Unilever currently has a consensus target price of $45.00, indicating a potential downside of 17.57%. Archer Daniels Midland has a consensus target price of $44.8750, indicating a potential upside of 16.02%. Given Archer Daniels Midland's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Archer Daniels Midland is more favorable than Unilever.

Dividends

Unilever pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Archer Daniels Midland pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Unilever pays out 61.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Archer Daniels Midland pays out 44.4% 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. Unilever has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Archer Daniels Midland has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years. Archer Daniels Midland is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Unilever and Archer Daniels Midland's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Unilever has a beta of 0.52, indicating that its share price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Archer Daniels Midland has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

7.3% of Unilever shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Unilever shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Archer Daniels Midland beats Unilever on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) and Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Archer Daniels Midland and Colgate-Palmolive's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Colgate-Palmolive has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Archer Daniels Midland. Archer Daniels Midland is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Colgate-Palmolive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Archer Daniels Midland and Colgate-Palmolive, as reported by MarketBeat.

Archer Daniels Midland presently has a consensus price target of $44.8750, suggesting a potential upside of 16.02%. Colgate-Palmolive has a consensus price target of $75.5385, suggesting a potential upside of 1.41%. Given Archer Daniels Midland's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Archer Daniels Midland is more favorable than Colgate-Palmolive.

Dividends

Archer Daniels Midland pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Colgate-Palmolive pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Archer Daniels Midland pays out 44.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Colgate-Palmolive pays out 62.2% 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. Archer Daniels Midland has raised its dividend for 44 consecutive years and Colgate-Palmolive has raised its dividend for 56 consecutive years. Archer Daniels Midland is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Archer Daniels Midland and Colgate-Palmolive's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Archer Daniels Midland has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Colgate-Palmolive has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

76.4% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.7% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are owned by 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

Archer Daniels Midland beats Colgate-Palmolive on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.