Which has higher valuation & earnings, AGCO or CAT?

Caterpillar has higher revenue and earnings than AGCO. AGCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Caterpillar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio AGCO $10.08B 0.70 $726.50M $7.23 13.92 Caterpillar $67.59B 5.83 $8.88B $23.24 36.90

Is AGCO or CAT more profitable?

Caterpillar has a net margin of 14.51% compared to AGCO's net margin of 5.15%. Caterpillar's return on equity of 55.53% beat AGCO's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets AGCO 5.15% 10.09% 3.58% Caterpillar 14.51% 55.53% 11.38%

Does the media prefer AGCO or CAT?

In the previous week, Caterpillar had 44 more articles in the media than AGCO. MarketBeat recorded 54 mentions for Caterpillar and 10 mentions for AGCO. Caterpillar's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat AGCO's score of 0.47 indicating that Caterpillar is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AGCO 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Caterpillar 37 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, CNH or AGCO?

AGCO has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CNH Industrial. AGCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CNH Industrial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio CNH Industrial $18.10B 0.72 $510M $0.25 41.90 AGCO $10.08B 0.70 $726.50M $7.23 13.92

Is CNH or AGCO more profitable?

AGCO has a net margin of 5.15% compared to CNH Industrial's net margin of 1.71%. AGCO's return on equity of 10.09% beat CNH Industrial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets CNH Industrial 1.71% 6.78% 1.24% AGCO 5.15% 10.09% 3.58%

Does the media refer more to CNH or AGCO?

In the previous week, AGCO had 3 more articles in the media than CNH Industrial. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for AGCO and 7 mentions for CNH Industrial. CNH Industrial's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat AGCO's score of 0.47 indicating that CNH Industrial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CNH Industrial 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive AGCO 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation and earnings, DCI or AGCO?

AGCO has higher revenue and earnings than Donaldson. AGCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Donaldson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Donaldson $3.69B 3.00 $367M $3.72 25.70 AGCO $10.08B 0.70 $726.50M $7.23 13.92

Is DCI or AGCO more profitable?

Donaldson has a net margin of 11.52% compared to AGCO's net margin of 5.15%. Donaldson's return on equity of 29.17% beat AGCO's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Donaldson 11.52% 29.17% 14.98% AGCO 5.15% 10.09% 3.58%

Does the media prefer DCI or AGCO?

In the previous week, AGCO had 5 more articles in the media than Donaldson. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for AGCO and 5 mentions for Donaldson. Donaldson's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat AGCO's score of 0.47 indicating that Donaldson is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Donaldson 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive AGCO 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, AGCO or DE?

Deere & Company has higher revenue and earnings than AGCO. AGCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Deere & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio AGCO $10.08B 0.70 $726.50M $7.23 13.92 Deere & Company $45.68B 3.61 $5.03B $17.65 34.62

Is AGCO or DE more profitable?

Deere & Company has a net margin of 10.09% compared to AGCO's net margin of 5.15%. Deere & Company's return on equity of 18.25% beat AGCO's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets AGCO 5.15% 10.09% 3.58% Deere & Company 10.09% 18.25% 4.51%

Does the media refer more to AGCO or DE?

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 13 more articles in the media than AGCO. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Deere & Company and 10 mentions for AGCO. Deere & Company's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat AGCO's score of 0.47 indicating that Deere & Company is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AGCO 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Deere & Company 11 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, ITW or AGCO?

Illinois Tool Works has higher revenue and earnings than AGCO. AGCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Illinois Tool Works, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Illinois Tool Works $16.04B 5.16 $3.07B $11.03 26.33 AGCO $10.08B 0.70 $726.50M $7.23 13.92

Is ITW or AGCO more profitable?

Illinois Tool Works has a net margin of 19.39% compared to AGCO's net margin of 5.15%. Illinois Tool Works' return on equity of 101.72% beat AGCO's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Illinois Tool Works 19.39% 101.72% 19.64% AGCO 5.15% 10.09% 3.58%

Does the media favor ITW or AGCO?

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 12 more articles in the media than AGCO. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 10 mentions for AGCO. Illinois Tool Works' average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat AGCO's score of 0.47 indicating that Illinois Tool Works is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Illinois Tool Works 7 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive AGCO 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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AGCO vs. CAT, CNH, DCI, DE, and ITW

Should you buy AGCO stock or one of its competitors? AGCO's main competitors and comparable companies include Caterpillar (CAT), CNH Industrial (CNH), Donaldson (DCI), Deere & Company (DE), and Illinois Tool Works (ITW). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "machinery" industry.

How does AGCO compare to Caterpillar?

AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) and Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

AGCO has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Caterpillar has a beta of 1.6, indicating that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

Caterpillar has a net margin of 14.51% compared to AGCO's net margin of 5.15%. Caterpillar's return on equity of 55.53% beat AGCO's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AGCO	5.15%	10.09%	3.58%
Caterpillar	14.51%	55.53%	11.38%

AGCO pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Caterpillar pays an annual dividend of $6.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. AGCO pays out 16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Caterpillar pays out 28.1% 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. AGCO has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Caterpillar has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years. AGCO is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

AGCO currently has a consensus target price of $120.33, indicating a potential upside of 19.58%. Caterpillar has a consensus target price of $995.52, indicating a potential upside of 16.08%. Given AGCO's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe AGCO is more favorable than Caterpillar.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AGCO	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.15
Caterpillar	0 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

78.8% of AGCO shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.0% of Caterpillar shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of AGCO shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Caterpillar 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.

In the previous week, Caterpillar had 44 more articles in the media than AGCO. MarketBeat recorded 54 mentions for Caterpillar and 10 mentions for AGCO. Caterpillar's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat AGCO's score of 0.47 indicating that Caterpillar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AGCO	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Caterpillar	37 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AGCO	$10.08B	0.70	$726.50M	$7.23	13.92
Caterpillar	$67.59B	5.83	$8.88B	$23.24	36.90

Summary

Caterpillar beats AGCO on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AGCO compare to CNH Industrial?

CNH Industrial (NYSE:CNH) and AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

AGCO has a net margin of 5.15% compared to CNH Industrial's net margin of 1.71%. AGCO's return on equity of 10.09% beat CNH Industrial's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CNH Industrial	1.71%	6.78%	1.24%
AGCO	5.15%	10.09%	3.58%

59.9% of CNH Industrial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.8% of AGCO shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of CNH Industrial shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of AGCO shares are owned by 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.

CNH Industrial currently has a consensus price target of $12.58, suggesting a potential upside of 20.13%. AGCO has a consensus price target of $120.33, suggesting a potential upside of 19.58%. Given CNH Industrial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe CNH Industrial is more favorable than AGCO.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CNH Industrial	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
AGCO	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.15

In the previous week, AGCO had 3 more articles in the media than CNH Industrial. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for AGCO and 7 mentions for CNH Industrial. CNH Industrial's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat AGCO's score of 0.47 indicating that CNH Industrial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CNH Industrial	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AGCO	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

AGCO has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CNH Industrial. AGCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CNH Industrial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CNH Industrial	$18.10B	0.72	$510M	$0.25	41.90
AGCO	$10.08B	0.70	$726.50M	$7.23	13.92

CNH Industrial pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. AGCO pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. CNH Industrial pays out 40.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AGCO pays out 16.6% 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. AGCO has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years. AGCO is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

CNH Industrial has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AGCO has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

AGCO beats CNH Industrial on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AGCO compare to Donaldson?

Donaldson (NYSE:DCI) and AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

Donaldson has a net margin of 11.52% compared to AGCO's net margin of 5.15%. Donaldson's return on equity of 29.17% beat AGCO's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Donaldson	11.52%	29.17%	14.98%
AGCO	5.15%	10.09%	3.58%

Donaldson currently has a consensus price target of $97.83, suggesting a potential upside of 2.34%. AGCO has a consensus price target of $120.33, suggesting a potential upside of 19.58%. Given AGCO's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe AGCO is more favorable than Donaldson.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Donaldson	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
AGCO	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.15

Donaldson pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. AGCO pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Donaldson pays out 34.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AGCO pays out 16.6% 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. Donaldson has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years and AGCO has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Donaldson is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Donaldson	$3.69B	3.00	$367M	$3.72	25.70
AGCO	$10.08B	0.70	$726.50M	$7.23	13.92

In the previous week, AGCO had 5 more articles in the media than Donaldson. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for AGCO and 5 mentions for Donaldson. Donaldson's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat AGCO's score of 0.47 indicating that Donaldson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Donaldson	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AGCO	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

82.8% of Donaldson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.8% of AGCO shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Donaldson shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of AGCO shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Donaldson has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AGCO has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Donaldson beats AGCO on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AGCO compare to Deere & Company?

AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 13 more articles in the media than AGCO. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Deere & Company and 10 mentions for AGCO. Deere & Company's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat AGCO's score of 0.47 indicating that Deere & Company is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AGCO	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Deere & Company	11 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

AGCO presently has a consensus target price of $120.33, indicating a potential upside of 19.58%. Deere & Company has a consensus target price of $641.98, indicating a potential upside of 5.05%. Given AGCO's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe AGCO is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AGCO	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.15
Deere & Company	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.61

AGCO pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $6.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. AGCO pays out 16.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 36.7% 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. AGCO has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Deere & Company has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. AGCO is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Deere & Company has a net margin of 10.09% compared to AGCO's net margin of 5.15%. Deere & Company's return on equity of 18.25% beat AGCO's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AGCO	5.15%	10.09%	3.58%
Deere & Company	10.09%	18.25%	4.51%

AGCO has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AGCO	$10.08B	0.70	$726.50M	$7.23	13.92
Deere & Company	$45.68B	3.61	$5.03B	$17.65	34.62

78.8% of AGCO shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.6% of Deere & Company shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of AGCO shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Deere & Company shares are held 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

Deere & Company beats AGCO on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AGCO compare to Illinois Tool Works?

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) and AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Illinois Tool Works has higher revenue and earnings than AGCO. AGCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Illinois Tool Works, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Illinois Tool Works	$16.04B	5.16	$3.07B	$11.03	26.33
AGCO	$10.08B	0.70	$726.50M	$7.23	13.92

Illinois Tool Works pays an annual dividend of $6.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. AGCO pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Illinois Tool Works pays out 58.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AGCO pays out 16.6% 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. Illinois Tool Works has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years and AGCO has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Illinois Tool Works is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Illinois Tool Works has a net margin of 19.39% compared to AGCO's net margin of 5.15%. Illinois Tool Works' return on equity of 101.72% beat AGCO's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Illinois Tool Works	19.39%	101.72%	19.64%
AGCO	5.15%	10.09%	3.58%

Illinois Tool Works has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AGCO has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Illinois Tool Works currently has a consensus price target of $281.25, suggesting a potential downside of 3.16%. AGCO has a consensus price target of $120.33, suggesting a potential upside of 19.58%. Given AGCO's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe AGCO is more favorable than Illinois Tool Works.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Illinois Tool Works	5 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.77
AGCO	2 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.15

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 12 more articles in the media than AGCO. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 10 mentions for AGCO. Illinois Tool Works' average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat AGCO's score of 0.47 indicating that Illinois Tool Works is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Illinois Tool Works	7 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AGCO	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

79.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.8% of AGCO shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of AGCO 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

Illinois Tool Works beats AGCO on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AGCO vs. The Competition

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Metric	AGCO	Machinery Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$7.04B	$11.87B	$10.96B	$24.27B
Dividend Yield	1.18%	2.17%	96.89%	3.69%
P/E Ratio	13.91	21.56	27.97	30.22
Price / Sales	0.70	64.22	341.85	20.18
Price / Cash	10.52	23.61	24.90	33.80
Price / Book	1.73	4.28	4.58	6.63
Net Income	$726.50M	$358.56M	$609.43M	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	-2.16%	0.10%	0.72%	0.53%
1 Month Performance	-11.79%	1.76%	3.16%	3.12%
1 Year Performance	-9.72%	13.43%	14.24%	18.70%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AGCO AGCO	4.9585 of 5 stars	$100.63 +1.2%	$120.33 +19.6%	-13.7%	$7.04B	$10.08B	13.91	22,000
CAT Caterpillar	4.9053 of 5 stars	$836.29 -0.7%	$995.52 +19.0%	+106.9%	$384.42B	$74.73B	35.98	118,000	Trending News Analyst Upgrade Analyst Revision
CNH CNH Industrial	4.1769 of 5 stars	$10.48 -3.9%	$12.58 +20.1%	-19.1%	$12.97B	$18.19B	41.92	34,197	Positive News Analyst Downgrade
DCI Donaldson	4.1514 of 5 stars	$96.68 -2.0%	$97.83 +1.2%	+26.4%	$11.21B	$3.69B	25.99	15,000	Positive News
DE Deere & Company	4.3811 of 5 stars	$608.68 -2.0%	$642.98 +5.6%	+19.3%	$164.31B	$46.32B	34.49	73,100	Upcoming Earnings Analyst Forecast

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