Allegion (ALLE) Competitors

A. O. Smith has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Allegion has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

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

A. O. Smith currently has a consensus price target of $70.44, indicating a potential upside of 21.66%. Allegion has a consensus price target of $164.00, indicating a potential upside of 25.12%. Given Allegion's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Allegion is more favorable than A. O. Smith.

A. O. Smith pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Allegion pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. A. O. Smith pays out 38.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Allegion pays out 30.1% 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. A. O. Smith has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years and Allegion has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. A. O. Smith is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Allegion had 3 more articles in the media than A. O. Smith. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Allegion and 8 mentions for A. O. Smith. A. O. Smith's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Allegion's score of 0.30 indicating that A. O. Smith is being referred to more favorably in the media.

76.1% of A. O. Smith shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.2% of Allegion shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of A. O. Smith shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Allegion shares are held 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.

Allegion has a net margin of 15.24% compared to A. O. Smith's net margin of 13.84%. Allegion's return on equity of 35.41% beat A. O. Smith's return on equity.

Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Allegion pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Dover pays out 25.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Allegion pays out 30.1% 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. Dover has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years and Allegion has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years.

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

Dover has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Allegion has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Dover currently has a consensus price target of $237.36, indicating a potential upside of 10.88%. Allegion has a consensus price target of $164.00, indicating a potential upside of 25.12%. Given Allegion's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Allegion is more favorable than Dover.

In the previous week, Dover had 6 more articles in the media than Allegion. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Dover and 11 mentions for Allegion. Dover's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Allegion's score of 0.30 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Allegion has a net margin of 15.24% compared to Dover's net margin of 13.30%. Allegion's return on equity of 35.41% beat Dover's return on equity.

84.5% of Dover shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.2% of Allegion shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Allegion shares are held 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.

Allegion pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Eagle Materials pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Allegion pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Eagle Materials pays out 7.6% 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. Allegion has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Allegion is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

Allegion has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eagle Materials has a beta of 1.38, suggesting that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

Allegion presently has a consensus price target of $164.00, suggesting a potential upside of 25.12%. Eagle Materials has a consensus price target of $228.82, suggesting a potential upside of 13.10%. Given Allegion's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Allegion is more favorable than Eagle Materials.

In the previous week, Allegion had 11 more articles in the media than Eagle Materials. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Allegion and 0 mentions for Eagle Materials. Eagle Materials' average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Allegion's score of 0.30 indicating that Eagle Materials is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Eagle Materials has a net margin of 18.70% compared to Allegion's net margin of 15.24%. Allegion's return on equity of 35.41% beat Eagle Materials' return on equity.

92.2% of Allegion shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of Eagle Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Allegion shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Eagle Materials 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.

Allegion has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Graco has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

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

92.2% of Allegion shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of Graco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Allegion shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Graco 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.

In the previous week, Allegion had 9 more articles in the media than Graco. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Allegion and 2 mentions for Graco. Graco's average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat Allegion's score of 0.30 indicating that Graco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Allegion pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Graco pays an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Allegion pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Graco pays out 38.4% 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. Allegion has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Graco has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years. Allegion is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Allegion presently has a consensus price target of $164.00, suggesting a potential upside of 25.12%. Graco has a consensus price target of $94.25, suggesting a potential upside of 23.16%. Given Allegion's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Allegion is more favorable than Graco.

Graco has a net margin of 22.96% compared to Allegion's net margin of 15.24%. Allegion's return on equity of 35.41% beat Graco's return on equity.