Question 1

Do analysts rate AWI or UFPI?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries presently has a consensus price target of $213.25, suggesting a potential upside of 30.53%. UFP Industries has a consensus price target of $104.50, suggesting a potential upside of 35.45%. Given UFP Industries' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe UFP Industries is more favorable than Armstrong World Industries. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Armstrong World Industries 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 UFP Industries 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.43

Question 2

Is AWI or UFPI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. UFP Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Armstrong World Industries pays out 18.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UFP Industries pays out 33.0% 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. Armstrong World Industries has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and UFP Industries has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. UFP Industries is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has better earnings and valuation, AWI or UFPI?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries has higher earnings, but lower revenue than UFP Industries. UFP Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Armstrong World Industries, 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 Armstrong World Industries $1.62B 4.26 $308.70M $7.30 22.38 UFP Industries $6.32B 0.67 $294.79M $4.36 17.69

Question 4

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AWI or UFPI?

Accepted Answer

98.9% of Armstrong World Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of UFP Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Armstrong World Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of UFP Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is AWI or UFPI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries has a net margin of 18.60% compared to UFP Industries' net margin of 3.99%. Armstrong World Industries' return on equity of 37.35% beat UFP Industries' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Armstrong World Industries 18.60% 37.35% 17.06% UFP Industries 3.99% 8.00% 6.11%

Question 6

Which has more volatility and risk, AWI or UFPI?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UFP Industries has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to AWI or UFPI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, UFP Industries had 5 more articles in the media than Armstrong World Industries. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for UFP Industries and 3 mentions for Armstrong World Industries. Armstrong World Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat UFP Industries' score of 0.07 indicating that Armstrong World Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Armstrong World Industries 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive UFP Industries 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 8

Do analysts prefer EXP or AWI?

Accepted Answer

Eagle Materials presently has a consensus price target of $213.67, suggesting a potential upside of 24.88%. Armstrong World Industries has a consensus price target of $213.25, suggesting a potential upside of 30.53%. Given Armstrong World Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Armstrong World Industries is more favorable than Eagle Materials. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Eagle Materials 0 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Armstrong World Industries 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67

Question 9

Is EXP or AWI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Eagle Materials pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Armstrong World Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Eagle Materials pays out 7.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Armstrong World Industries pays out 18.6% 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. Armstrong World Industries has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Armstrong World Industries is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has higher earnings and valuation, EXP or AWI?

Accepted Answer

Eagle Materials has higher revenue and earnings than Armstrong World Industries. Eagle Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Armstrong World Industries, 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 Eagle Materials $2.31B 2.27 $423.81M $12.65 13.53 Armstrong World Industries $1.62B 4.26 $308.70M $7.30 22.38

Question 11

Do institutionals & insiders believe in EXP or AWI?

Accepted Answer

96.1% of Eagle Materials shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.9% of Armstrong World Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Eagle Materials shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Armstrong World Industries shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 12

Is EXP or AWI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries has a net margin of 18.60% compared to Eagle Materials' net margin of 17.32%. Armstrong World Industries' return on equity of 37.35% beat Eagle Materials' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Eagle Materials 17.32% 26.87% 10.73% Armstrong World Industries 18.60% 37.35% 17.06%

Question 13

Which has more risk and volatility, EXP or AWI?

Accepted Answer

Eagle Materials has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Armstrong World Industries has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media favor EXP or AWI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Eagle Materials had 4 more articles in the media than Armstrong World Industries. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Eagle Materials and 3 mentions for Armstrong World Industries. Armstrong World Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Eagle Materials' score of -0.50 indicating that Armstrong World Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Eagle Materials 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Armstrong World Industries 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer AWI or MAS?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries presently has a consensus target price of $213.25, indicating a potential upside of 30.53%. Masco has a consensus target price of $79.56, indicating a potential upside of 16.37%. Given Armstrong World Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Armstrong World Industries is more favorable than Masco. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Armstrong World Industries 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Masco 1 Sell rating(s) 12 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.26

Question 16

Is AWI or MAS a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Masco pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Armstrong World Industries pays out 18.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Masco pays out 29.4% 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. Armstrong World Industries has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Masco has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Masco is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AWI or MAS?

Accepted Answer

Masco has higher revenue and earnings than Armstrong World Industries. Masco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Armstrong World Industries, 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 Armstrong World Industries $1.62B 4.26 $308.70M $7.30 22.38 Masco $7.56B 1.78 $810M $4.35 15.72

Question 18

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AWI or MAS?

Accepted Answer

98.9% of Armstrong World Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of Masco shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Armstrong World Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Masco shares are held 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.

Question 19

Is AWI or MAS more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries has a net margin of 18.60% compared to Masco's net margin of 11.61%. Masco's return on equity of 2,379.08% beat Armstrong World Industries' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Armstrong World Industries 18.60% 37.35% 17.06% Masco 11.61% 2,379.08% 17.21%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, AWI or MAS?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Masco has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to AWI or MAS?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Masco had 4 more articles in the media than Armstrong World Industries. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Masco and 3 mentions for Armstrong World Industries. Armstrong World Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Masco's score of 0.32 indicating that Armstrong World Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Armstrong World Industries 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Masco 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 22

Do analysts recommend MHK or AWI?

Accepted Answer

Mohawk Industries presently has a consensus price target of $132.08, indicating a potential upside of 4.59%. Armstrong World Industries has a consensus price target of $213.25, indicating a potential upside of 30.53%. Given Armstrong World Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Armstrong World Industries is more favorable than Mohawk Industries. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Mohawk Industries 0 Sell rating(s) 12 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.31 Armstrong World Industries 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67

Question 23

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, MHK or AWI?

Accepted Answer

Mohawk Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Armstrong World Industries. Mohawk Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Armstrong World Industries, 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 Mohawk Industries $10.79B 0.79 $369.90M $7.55 16.73 Armstrong World Industries $1.62B 4.26 $308.70M $7.30 22.38

Question 24

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in MHK or AWI?

Accepted Answer

79.0% of Mohawk Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.9% of Armstrong World Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.9% of Mohawk Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Armstrong World Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 25

Is MHK or AWI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries has a net margin of 18.60% compared to Mohawk Industries' net margin of 4.15%. Armstrong World Industries' return on equity of 37.35% beat Mohawk Industries' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Mohawk Industries 4.15% 7.50% 4.60% Armstrong World Industries 18.60% 37.35% 17.06%

Question 26

Which has more volatility & risk, MHK or AWI?

Accepted Answer

Mohawk Industries has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Armstrong World Industries has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 27

Does the media refer more to MHK or AWI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Mohawk Industries had 3 more articles in the media than Armstrong World Industries. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Mohawk Industries and 3 mentions for Armstrong World Industries. Armstrong World Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Mohawk Industries' score of 0.42 indicating that Armstrong World Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Mohawk Industries 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Armstrong World Industries 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 28

Do analysts prefer OC or AWI?

Accepted Answer

Owens Corning presently has a consensus target price of $163.54, indicating a potential upside of 38.16%. Armstrong World Industries has a consensus target price of $213.25, indicating a potential upside of 30.53%. Given Owens Corning's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Owens Corning is more favorable than Armstrong World Industries. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Owens Corning 1 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 9 Buy rating(s) 3 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.78 Armstrong World Industries 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67

Question 29

Is OC or AWI a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Owens Corning pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Armstrong World Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Owens Corning pays out -39.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Armstrong World Industries pays out 18.6% 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. Owens Corning has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Armstrong World Industries has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Owens Corning is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 30

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, OC or AWI?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Owens Corning. Owens Corning is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Armstrong World Industries, 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 Owens Corning $10.10B 0.93 -$522M -$8.06 N/A Armstrong World Industries $1.62B 4.26 $308.70M $7.30 22.38

Question 31

Do insiders & institutionals believe in OC or AWI?

Accepted Answer

88.4% of Owens Corning shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.9% of Armstrong World Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Owens Corning shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Armstrong World Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 32

Is OC or AWI more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong World Industries has a net margin of 18.60% compared to Owens Corning's net margin of -6.81%. Armstrong World Industries' return on equity of 37.35% beat Owens Corning's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Owens Corning -6.81% 20.52% 6.21% Armstrong World Industries 18.60% 37.35% 17.06%

Question 33

Which has more volatility & risk, OC or AWI?

Accepted Answer

Owens Corning has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Armstrong World Industries has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 34

Does the media prefer OC or AWI?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Owens Corning had 2 more articles in the media than Armstrong World Industries. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Owens Corning and 3 mentions for Armstrong World Industries. Armstrong World Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Owens Corning's score of 0.22 indicating that Armstrong World Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Owens Corning 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Armstrong World Industries 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Armstrong World Industries	Building Products Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$6.89B	$8.36B	$10.23B	$22.78B
Dividend Yield	0.83%	2.17%	96.74%	3.72%
P/E Ratio	22.43	47.22	26.60	27.90
Price / Sales	4.08	18.84	268.58	20.96
Price / Cash	15.87	14.54	24.04	19.11
Price / Book	7.84	7.14	4.81	4.70
Net Income	$308.70M	$4.88B	$614.98M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-0.79%	0.10%	-0.20%	0.19%
1 Month Performance	-5.49%	-3.97%	-2.85%	-5.36%
1 Year Performance	-16.86%	-5.47%	2.53%	5.47%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AWI Armstrong World Industries	4.3942 of 5 stars	$163.77 +0.4%	$213.25 +30.2%	-17.1%	$6.89B	$1.70B	22.43	3,800
UFPI UFP Industries	4.6773 of 5 stars	$82.39 +2.6%	$104.50 +26.8%	-16.3%	$4.54B	$6.23B	18.90	13,800
EXP Eagle Materials	4.395 of 5 stars	$180.85 +1.0%	$218.33 +20.7%	-27.0%	$5.58B	$2.32B	14.37	2,800	News Coverage Analyst Forecast
MAS Masco	4.1419 of 5 stars	$69.02 +1.9%	$79.56 +15.3%	-2.9%	$13.61B	$7.56B	15.87	18,000	Analyst Downgrade
MHK Mohawk Industries	2.592 of 5 stars	$120.75 +3.0%	$130.50 +8.1%	-2.2%	$8.18B	$10.79B	16.00	40,500	Gap Up

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How does Armstrong World Industries compare to UFP Industries?

Is AWI or UFPI more profitable?

Does the media refer more to AWI or UFPI?

Is AWI or UFPI a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate AWI or UFPI?

Which has better earnings and valuation, AWI or UFPI?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AWI or UFPI?

Which has more volatility and risk, AWI or UFPI?

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Which has higher earnings and valuation, EXP or AWI?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in EXP or AWI?

Is EXP or AWI a better dividend stock?

Is EXP or AWI more profitable?

Do analysts prefer EXP or AWI?

Does the media favor EXP or AWI?

Which has more risk and volatility, EXP or AWI?

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Is AWI or MAS a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AWI or MAS?

Do analysts prefer AWI or MAS?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AWI or MAS?

Which has more volatility and risk, AWI or MAS?

Is AWI or MAS more profitable?

Does the media refer more to AWI or MAS?

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Which has more volatility & risk, MHK or AWI?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in MHK or AWI?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, MHK or AWI?

Do analysts recommend MHK or AWI?

Is MHK or AWI more profitable?

Does the media refer more to MHK or AWI?

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Does the media prefer OC or AWI?

Is OC or AWI more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, OC or AWI?

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Which has stronger earnings & valuation, OC or AWI?

Do analysts prefer OC or AWI?

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