American Vanguard Competitors

Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) and American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Volatility and Risk

Nutrien has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Vanguard has a beta of 1.02, meaning that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Nutrien and American Vanguard, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Nutrien currently has a consensus price target of $56.4444, indicating a potential upside of 4.29%. Given Nutrien's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Nutrien is more favorable than American Vanguard.

Dividends

Nutrien pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. American Vanguard pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Nutrien pays out 82.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. American Vanguard pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nutrien has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and American Vanguard has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

61.9% of Nutrien shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of American Vanguard shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of Nutrien shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of American Vanguard shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Nutrien and American Vanguard's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Nutrien and American Vanguard's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Nutrien beats American Vanguard on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) and American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation and risk.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Scotts Miracle-Gro and American Vanguard's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro has higher revenue and earnings than American Vanguard. The Scotts Miracle-Gro is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Vanguard, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

63.1% of The Scotts Miracle-Gro shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of American Vanguard shares are held by institutional investors. 27.2% of The Scotts Miracle-Gro shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of American Vanguard shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for The Scotts Miracle-Gro and American Vanguard, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro currently has a consensus price target of $250.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.12%. Given The Scotts Miracle-Gro's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Scotts Miracle-Gro is more favorable than American Vanguard.

Profitability

This table compares The Scotts Miracle-Gro and American Vanguard's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

The Scotts Miracle-Gro has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Vanguard has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

The Scotts Miracle-Gro pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. American Vanguard pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. The Scotts Miracle-Gro pays out 34.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Vanguard pays out 17.4% 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. The Scotts Miracle-Gro has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years and American Vanguard has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. The Scotts Miracle-Gro is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro beats American Vanguard on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) and American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and profitability.

Dividends

The Mosaic pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. American Vanguard pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. The Mosaic pays out 105.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. American Vanguard pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Mosaic has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and American Vanguard has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility and Risk

The Mosaic has a beta of 1.81, suggesting that its share price is 81% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Vanguard has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its share price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Mosaic and American Vanguard's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

American Vanguard has lower revenue, but higher earnings than The Mosaic. American Vanguard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Mosaic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares The Mosaic and American Vanguard's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

69.8% of The Mosaic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of American Vanguard shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of The Mosaic shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of American Vanguard shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for The Mosaic and American Vanguard, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Mosaic currently has a consensus price target of $27.9722, indicating a potential downside of 16.20%. Given The Mosaic's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe The Mosaic is more favorable than American Vanguard.

Summary

American Vanguard beats The Mosaic on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) and American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares CF Industries and American Vanguard's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares CF Industries and American Vanguard's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

CF Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. American Vanguard pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. CF Industries pays out 62.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Vanguard pays out 17.4% 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. CF Industries has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and American Vanguard has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

91.0% of CF Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of American Vanguard shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of CF Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of American Vanguard shares are owned 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

CF Industries has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Vanguard has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for CF Industries and American Vanguard, as reported by MarketBeat.

CF Industries currently has a consensus price target of $43.9167, indicating a potential downside of 7.95%. Given CF Industries' higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe CF Industries is more favorable than American Vanguard.

Summary

CF Industries beats American Vanguard on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

ICL Group (NYSE:ICL) and American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

7.4% of ICL Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of American Vanguard shares are held by institutional investors. 5.3% of American Vanguard 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.

Risk and Volatility

ICL Group has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Vanguard has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

ICL Group pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. American Vanguard pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. ICL Group pays out 21.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Vanguard pays out 17.4% 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. ICL Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and American Vanguard has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for ICL Group and American Vanguard, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

ICL Group currently has a consensus target price of $5.75, suggesting a potential downside of 10.71%. Given ICL Group's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe ICL Group is more favorable than American Vanguard.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares ICL Group and American Vanguard's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares ICL Group and American Vanguard's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

ICL Group beats American Vanguard on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

CVR Partners (NYSE:UAN) and American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings and risk.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

76.5% of American Vanguard shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.3% of American Vanguard shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares CVR Partners and American Vanguard's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares CVR Partners and American Vanguard's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

American Vanguard has higher revenue and earnings than CVR Partners.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for CVR Partners and American Vanguard, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Volatility and Risk

CVR Partners has a beta of 1.84, suggesting that its share price is 84% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Vanguard has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its share price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

American Vanguard beats CVR Partners on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.