Which has higher earnings and valuation, JBTM or ATS?

ATS has lower revenue, but higher earnings than JBT Marel. JBT Marel is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ATS, 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 JBT Marel $3.88B 1.84 -$50.50M $3.20 42.75 ATS $2.15B 1.28 $51.85M $0.52 53.79

Is JBTM or ATS more profitable?

JBT Marel has a net margin of 4.32% compared to ATS's net margin of 2.40%. ATS's return on equity of 9.40% beat JBT Marel's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets JBT Marel 4.32% 8.25% 4.46% ATS 2.40% 9.40% 3.73%

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, GTES or ATS?

Gates Industrial has higher revenue and earnings than ATS. Gates Industrial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ATS, 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 Gates Industrial $3.45B 1.94 $251.40M $0.96 27.41 ATS $2.15B 1.28 $51.85M $0.52 53.79

Is GTES or ATS more profitable?

Gates Industrial has a net margin of 7.23% compared to ATS's net margin of 2.40%. Gates Industrial's return on equity of 10.00% beat ATS's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Gates Industrial 7.23% 10.00% 5.15% ATS 2.40% 9.40% 3.73%

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ATS or ESAB?

ESAB has higher revenue and earnings than ATS. ESAB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ATS, 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 ATS $2.15B 1.28 $51.85M $0.52 53.79 ESAB $2.84B 1.91 $226.77M $3.38 26.38

Is ATS or ESAB more profitable?

ESAB has a net margin of 7.11% compared to ATS's net margin of 2.40%. ESAB's return on equity of 15.04% beat ATS's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ATS 2.40% 9.40% 3.73% ESAB 7.11% 15.04% 6.66%

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ATS vs. ZWS, JBTM, GTES, WFRD, and ESAB

Should you buy ATS stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares ATS with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with ATS include Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor (ZWS), JBT Marel (JBTM), Gates Industrial (GTES), Weatherford International (WFRD), and ESAB (ESAB). These companies are all part of the "machinery" industry.

How does ATS compare to Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor?

ATS (NYSE:ATS) and Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor (NYSE:ZWS) are both mid-cap machinery companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and valuation.

ATS presently has a consensus target price of $42.50, indicating a potential upside of 51.95%. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor has a consensus target price of $55.33, indicating a potential upside of 16.90%. Given ATS's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe ATS is more favorable than Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ATS	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ATS. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ATS, 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
ATS	$2.15B	1.28	$51.85M	$0.52	53.79
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor	$1.70B	4.66	$198M	$1.24	38.17

In the previous week, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor had 1 more articles in the media than ATS. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor and 0 mentions for ATS. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor's average media sentiment score of 1.90 beat ATS's score of 1.53 indicating that Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
ATS	Very Positive
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor	Very Positive

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor has a net margin of 12.26% compared to ATS's net margin of 2.40%. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor's return on equity of 17.40% beat ATS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ATS	2.40%	9.40%	3.73%
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor	12.26%	17.40%	10.35%

ATS has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

75.8% of ATS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.3% of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor beats ATS on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ATS compare to JBT Marel?

JBT Marel (NYSE:JBTM) and ATS (NYSE:ATS) are both mid-cap machinery companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, valuation, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

98.9% of JBT Marel shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.8% of ATS shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of JBT Marel 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.

JBT Marel presently has a consensus price target of $174.67, indicating a potential upside of 27.68%. ATS has a consensus price target of $42.50, indicating a potential upside of 51.95%. Given ATS's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe ATS is more favorable than JBT Marel.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
JBT Marel	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
ATS	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

JBT Marel has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ATS has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

ATS has lower revenue, but higher earnings than JBT Marel. JBT Marel is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ATS, 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
JBT Marel	$3.88B	1.84	-$50.50M	$3.20	42.75
ATS	$2.15B	1.28	$51.85M	$0.52	53.79

In the previous week, JBT Marel had 1 more articles in the media than ATS. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for JBT Marel and 0 mentions for ATS. ATS's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat JBT Marel's score of 0.00 indicating that ATS is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
JBT Marel	Neutral
ATS	Very Positive

JBT Marel has a net margin of 4.32% compared to ATS's net margin of 2.40%. ATS's return on equity of 9.40% beat JBT Marel's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
JBT Marel	4.32%	8.25%	4.46%
ATS	2.40%	9.40%	3.73%

Summary

JBT Marel beats ATS on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ATS compare to Gates Industrial?

Gates Industrial (NYSE:GTES) and ATS (NYSE:ATS) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Gates Industrial currently has a consensus target price of $31.18, indicating a potential upside of 18.49%. ATS has a consensus target price of $42.50, indicating a potential upside of 51.95%. Given ATS's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe ATS is more favorable than Gates Industrial.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Gates Industrial	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
ATS	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

98.5% of Gates Industrial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.8% of ATS shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Gates Industrial 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.

In the previous week, Gates Industrial had 4 more articles in the media than ATS. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Gates Industrial and 0 mentions for ATS. ATS's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Gates Industrial's score of 0.66 indicating that ATS is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Gates Industrial	Positive
ATS	Very Positive

Gates Industrial has a net margin of 7.23% compared to ATS's net margin of 2.40%. Gates Industrial's return on equity of 10.00% beat ATS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Gates Industrial	7.23%	10.00%	5.15%
ATS	2.40%	9.40%	3.73%

Gates Industrial has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ATS has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Gates Industrial has higher revenue and earnings than ATS. Gates Industrial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ATS, 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
Gates Industrial	$3.45B	1.94	$251.40M	$0.96	27.41
ATS	$2.15B	1.28	$51.85M	$0.52	53.79

Summary

Gates Industrial beats ATS on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ATS compare to Weatherford International?

ATS (NYSE:ATS) and Weatherford International (NASDAQ:WFRD) are both mid-cap machinery companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

ATS currently has a consensus price target of $42.50, indicating a potential upside of 51.95%. Weatherford International has a consensus price target of $114.00, indicating a potential upside of 35.14%. Given ATS's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe ATS is more favorable than Weatherford International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ATS	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Weatherford International	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.82

In the previous week, Weatherford International had 7 more articles in the media than ATS. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Weatherford International and 0 mentions for ATS. ATS's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Weatherford International's score of 0.40 indicating that ATS is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
ATS	Very Positive
Weatherford International	Neutral

Weatherford International has higher revenue and earnings than ATS. Weatherford International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ATS, 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
ATS	$2.15B	1.28	$51.85M	$0.52	53.79
Weatherford International	$4.92B	1.23	$431M	$6.39	13.20

Weatherford International has a net margin of 9.49% compared to ATS's net margin of 2.40%. Weatherford International's return on equity of 28.31% beat ATS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ATS	2.40%	9.40%	3.73%
Weatherford International	9.49%	28.31%	8.95%

ATS has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Weatherford International has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

75.8% of ATS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.2% of Weatherford International shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Weatherford International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Weatherford International beats ATS on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ATS compare to ESAB?

ATS (NYSE:ATS) and ESAB (NYSE:ESAB) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

ATS has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ESAB has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

ESAB has a net margin of 7.11% compared to ATS's net margin of 2.40%. ESAB's return on equity of 15.04% beat ATS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ATS	2.40%	9.40%	3.73%
ESAB	7.11%	15.04%	6.66%

ATS presently has a consensus target price of $42.50, suggesting a potential upside of 51.95%. ESAB has a consensus target price of $139.50, suggesting a potential upside of 56.44%. Given ESAB's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ESAB is more favorable than ATS.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ATS	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
ESAB	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

ESAB has higher revenue and earnings than ATS. ESAB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ATS, 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
ATS	$2.15B	1.28	$51.85M	$0.52	53.79
ESAB	$2.84B	1.91	$226.77M	$3.38	26.38

75.8% of ATS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.1% of ESAB shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.2% of ESAB 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.

In the previous week, ESAB had 2 more articles in the media than ATS. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for ESAB and 0 mentions for ATS. ATS's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat ESAB's score of 0.86 indicating that ATS is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
ATS	Very Positive
ESAB	Positive

Summary

ESAB beats ATS on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ATS vs. The Competition

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Metric	ATS	MACH Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$2.74B	$15.53B	$9.45B	$23.47B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.34%	3.54%	4.02%
P/E Ratio	53.79	26.39	26.98	31.40
Price / Sales	1.28	6.22	1,935.48	20.47
Price / Cash	13.04	38.77	27.43	25.09
Price / Book	2.13	4.78	4.46	4.77
Net Income	$51.85M	$445.36M	$791.21M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	1.12%	-1.58%	-0.66%	-0.50%
1 Month Performance	2.27%	-0.23%	0.63%	0.06%
1 Year Performance	-5.20%	24.05%	15.90%	17.02%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ATS ATS	4.0158 of 5 stars	$27.97 +0.8%	$42.50 +51.9%	-5.2%	$2.74B	$2.15B	53.79	7,000	Positive News
ZWS Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor	4.1176 of 5 stars	$47.28 -3.8%	$55.33 +17.0%	+25.3%	$7.90B	$1.70B	38.18	2,600	Positive News
JBTM JBT Marel	2.8617 of 5 stars	$141.72 -4.3%	$174.67 +23.2%	+3.0%	$7.41B	$3.80B	44.50	11,500
GTES Gates Industrial	4.0589 of 5 stars	$25.81 -5.0%	$31.00 +20.1%	+7.6%	$6.55B	$3.44B	26.87	13,000	News Coverage Analyst Forecast Options Volume
WFRD Weatherford International	4.9338 of 5 stars	$84.30 +0.5%	$108.22 +28.4%	+45.1%	$6.05B	$4.92B	13.17	16,700	News Coverage Analyst Forecast

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ATS vs. ZWS, JBTM, GTES, WFRD, and ESAB

How does ATS compare to Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor?

Do analysts recommend ATS or ZWS?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, ATS or ZWS?

Does the media refer more to ATS or ZWS?

Is ATS or ZWS more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, ATS or ZWS?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ATS or ZWS?

Summary

How does ATS compare to JBT Marel?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in JBTM or ATS?

Do analysts recommend JBTM or ATS?

Which has more volatility and risk, JBTM or ATS?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, JBTM or ATS?

Does the media favor JBTM or ATS?

Is JBTM or ATS more profitable?

Summary

How does ATS compare to Gates Industrial?

Do analysts prefer GTES or ATS?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in GTES or ATS?

Does the media favor GTES or ATS?

Is GTES or ATS more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, GTES or ATS?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, GTES or ATS?

Summary

How does ATS compare to Weatherford International?

Do analysts rate ATS or WFRD?

Does the media refer more to ATS or WFRD?

Which has better valuation and earnings, ATS or WFRD?

Is ATS or WFRD more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, ATS or WFRD?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in ATS or WFRD?

Summary

How does ATS compare to ESAB?

Which has more volatility & risk, ATS or ESAB?

Is ATS or ESAB more profitable?

Do analysts rate ATS or ESAB?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ATS or ESAB?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in ATS or ESAB?

Does the media refer more to ATS or ESAB?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

ATS vs. The Competition

ATS Competitors List

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