Which has higher valuation & earnings, FELE or AZZ?

AZZ has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Franklin Electric. AZZ is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Franklin Electric, 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 Franklin Electric $2.13B 2.14 $147.09M $3.32 31.09 AZZ $1.65B 2.67 $317.26M $6.56 22.32

Is FELE or AZZ more profitable?

AZZ has a net margin of 11.83% compared to Franklin Electric's net margin of 6.91%. Franklin Electric's return on equity of 14.86% beat AZZ's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Franklin Electric 6.91% 14.86% 9.81% AZZ 11.83% 14.18% 8.48%

Does the media refer more to FELE or AZZ?

In the previous week, AZZ had 36 more articles in the media than Franklin Electric. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for AZZ and 2 mentions for Franklin Electric. Franklin Electric's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat AZZ's score of 0.66 indicating that Franklin Electric is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Franklin Electric 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive AZZ 8 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 12 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer AZZ or AIT?

In the previous week, AZZ had 35 more articles in the media than Applied Industrial Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for AZZ and 3 mentions for Applied Industrial Technologies. Applied Industrial Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.66 beat AZZ's score of 0.66 indicating that Applied Industrial Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AZZ 8 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 12 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Applied Industrial Technologies 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Which has better earnings & valuation, BRC or AZZ?

AZZ has higher revenue and earnings than Brady. Brady is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AZZ, 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 Brady $1.51B 2.82 $189.26M $4.39 20.65 AZZ $1.65B 2.67 $317.26M $6.56 22.32

Is BRC or AZZ more profitable?

Brady has a net margin of 12.93% compared to AZZ's net margin of 11.83%. Brady's return on equity of 19.01% beat AZZ's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Brady 12.93% 19.01% 13.47% AZZ 11.83% 14.18% 8.48%

Does the media favor BRC or AZZ?

In the previous week, AZZ had 36 more articles in the media than Brady. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for AZZ and 2 mentions for Brady. Brady's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat AZZ's score of 0.66 indicating that Brady is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Brady 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive AZZ 8 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 12 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, DOV or AZZ?

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than AZZ. AZZ is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dover, 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 Dover $8.09B 3.57 $1.09B $8.02 26.74 AZZ $1.65B 2.67 $317.26M $6.56 22.32

Is DOV or AZZ more profitable?

Dover has a net margin of 13.30% compared to AZZ's net margin of 11.83%. Dover's return on equity of 18.01% beat AZZ's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Dover 13.30% 18.01% 10.10% AZZ 11.83% 14.18% 8.48%

Does the media prefer DOV or AZZ?

In the previous week, AZZ had 32 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for AZZ and 6 mentions for Dover. Dover's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat AZZ's score of 0.66 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Dover 5 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive AZZ 8 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 12 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer GRC or AZZ?

AZZ has a consensus price target of $155.25, indicating a potential upside of 6.02%. Given AZZ's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe AZZ is more favorable than Gorman-Rupp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Gorman-Rupp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 AZZ 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.57

Which has higher valuation and earnings, GRC or AZZ?

AZZ has higher revenue and earnings than Gorman-Rupp. AZZ is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gorman-Rupp, 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 Gorman-Rupp $682.39M 3.04 $53.02M $2.23 35.18 AZZ $1.65B 2.67 $317.26M $6.56 22.32

Is GRC or AZZ more profitable?

AZZ has a net margin of 11.83% compared to Gorman-Rupp's net margin of 8.45%. Gorman-Rupp's return on equity of 15.08% beat AZZ's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Gorman-Rupp 8.45% 15.08% 7.18% AZZ 11.83% 14.18% 8.48%

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AZZ vs. FELE, AIT, BRC, DOV, and GRC

Should you buy AZZ stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares AZZ 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 AZZ include Franklin Electric (FELE), Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT), Brady (BRC), Dover (DOV), and Gorman-Rupp (GRC). These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does AZZ compare to Franklin Electric?

Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) and AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, AZZ had 36 more articles in the media than Franklin Electric. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for AZZ and 2 mentions for Franklin Electric. Franklin Electric's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat AZZ's score of 0.66 indicating that Franklin Electric is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Franklin Electric	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AZZ	8 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	12 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Franklin Electric presently has a consensus target price of $106.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.70%. AZZ has a consensus target price of $155.25, suggesting a potential upside of 6.02%. Given AZZ's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe AZZ is more favorable than Franklin Electric.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Franklin Electric	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
AZZ	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

AZZ has a net margin of 11.83% compared to Franklin Electric's net margin of 6.91%. Franklin Electric's return on equity of 14.86% beat AZZ's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Franklin Electric	6.91%	14.86%	9.81%
AZZ	11.83%	14.18%	8.48%

Franklin Electric pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. AZZ pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Franklin Electric pays out 33.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AZZ pays out 14.6% 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. Franklin Electric has raised its dividend for 33 consecutive years. Franklin Electric is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Franklin Electric has a beta of 1.03, indicating that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AZZ has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

AZZ has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Franklin Electric. AZZ is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Franklin Electric, 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
Franklin Electric	$2.13B	2.14	$147.09M	$3.32	31.09
AZZ	$1.65B	2.67	$317.26M	$6.56	22.32

80.0% of Franklin Electric shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.9% of AZZ shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Franklin Electric shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of AZZ shares are owned by 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.

Summary

AZZ beats Franklin Electric on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AZZ compare to Applied Industrial Technologies?

AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) and Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and dividends.

In the previous week, AZZ had 35 more articles in the media than Applied Industrial Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for AZZ and 3 mentions for Applied Industrial Technologies. Applied Industrial Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.66 beat AZZ's score of 0.66 indicating that Applied Industrial Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AZZ	8 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	12 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Applied Industrial Technologies	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

AZZ pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Applied Industrial Technologies pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. AZZ pays out 14.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Applied Industrial Technologies pays out 19.3% 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. Applied Industrial Technologies has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years. AZZ is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Applied Industrial Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than AZZ. AZZ is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Applied Industrial Technologies, 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
AZZ	$1.65B	2.67	$317.26M	$6.56	22.32
Applied Industrial Technologies	$4.56B	2.67	$392.99M	$10.59	31.13

AZZ has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Applied Industrial Technologies has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

AZZ has a net margin of 11.83% compared to Applied Industrial Technologies' net margin of 8.34%. Applied Industrial Technologies' return on equity of 21.64% beat AZZ's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AZZ	11.83%	14.18%	8.48%
Applied Industrial Technologies	8.34%	21.64%	12.91%

AZZ presently has a consensus price target of $155.25, suggesting a potential upside of 6.02%. Applied Industrial Technologies has a consensus price target of $329.57, suggesting a potential downside of 0.02%. Given AZZ's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe AZZ is more favorable than Applied Industrial Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AZZ	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
Applied Industrial Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

90.9% of AZZ shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of Applied Industrial Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of AZZ shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Applied Industrial Technologies shares are held 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.

Summary

Applied Industrial Technologies beats AZZ on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AZZ compare to Brady?

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

Brady has a net margin of 12.93% compared to AZZ's net margin of 11.83%. Brady's return on equity of 19.01% beat AZZ's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brady	12.93%	19.01%	13.47%
AZZ	11.83%	14.18%	8.48%

Brady has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AZZ has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

Brady pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. AZZ pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Brady pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AZZ pays out 14.6% 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. Brady has increased its dividend for 39 consecutive years. Brady is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

76.3% of Brady shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.9% of AZZ shares are held by institutional investors. 15.6% of Brady shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of AZZ shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, AZZ had 36 more articles in the media than Brady. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for AZZ and 2 mentions for Brady. Brady's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat AZZ's score of 0.66 indicating that Brady is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Brady	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AZZ	8 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	12 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

AZZ has higher revenue and earnings than Brady. Brady is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AZZ, 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
Brady	$1.51B	2.82	$189.26M	$4.39	20.65
AZZ	$1.65B	2.67	$317.26M	$6.56	22.32

Brady currently has a consensus target price of $103.00, indicating a potential upside of 13.60%. AZZ has a consensus target price of $155.25, indicating a potential upside of 6.02%. Given Brady's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Brady is more favorable than AZZ.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Brady	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
AZZ	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

Summary

Brady beats AZZ on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AZZ compare to Dover?

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

Dover has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AZZ has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, AZZ had 32 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for AZZ and 6 mentions for Dover. Dover's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat AZZ's score of 0.66 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Dover	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AZZ	8 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	12 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Dover presently has a consensus price target of $241.43, indicating a potential upside of 12.59%. AZZ has a consensus price target of $155.25, indicating a potential upside of 6.02%. Given Dover's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Dover is more favorable than AZZ.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dover	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.53
AZZ	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. AZZ pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Dover pays out 25.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AZZ pays out 14.6% 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. Dover has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years. Dover is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Dover has a net margin of 13.30% compared to AZZ's net margin of 11.83%. Dover's return on equity of 18.01% beat AZZ's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dover	13.30%	18.01%	10.10%
AZZ	11.83%	14.18%	8.48%

84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.9% of AZZ shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of AZZ shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than AZZ. AZZ is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dover, 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
Dover	$8.09B	3.57	$1.09B	$8.02	26.74
AZZ	$1.65B	2.67	$317.26M	$6.56	22.32

Summary

Dover beats AZZ on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AZZ compare to Gorman-Rupp?

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

Gorman-Rupp has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AZZ has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

AZZ has a net margin of 11.83% compared to Gorman-Rupp's net margin of 8.45%. Gorman-Rupp's return on equity of 15.08% beat AZZ's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Gorman-Rupp	8.45%	15.08%	7.18%
AZZ	11.83%	14.18%	8.48%

AZZ has a consensus price target of $155.25, indicating a potential upside of 6.02%. Given AZZ's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe AZZ is more favorable than Gorman-Rupp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Gorman-Rupp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
AZZ	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

AZZ has higher revenue and earnings than Gorman-Rupp. AZZ is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gorman-Rupp, 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
Gorman-Rupp	$682.39M	3.04	$53.02M	$2.23	35.18
AZZ	$1.65B	2.67	$317.26M	$6.56	22.32

59.3% of Gorman-Rupp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.9% of AZZ shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.6% of Gorman-Rupp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of AZZ shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, AZZ had 38 more articles in the media than Gorman-Rupp. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for AZZ and 0 mentions for Gorman-Rupp. AZZ's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat Gorman-Rupp's score of 0.00 indicating that AZZ is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Gorman-Rupp	Neutral
AZZ	Positive

Gorman-Rupp pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. AZZ pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Gorman-Rupp pays out 34.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AZZ pays out 14.6% 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. Gorman-Rupp has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years. Gorman-Rupp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

AZZ beats Gorman-Rupp on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

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Metric	AZZ	MACH Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$4.40B	$35.74B	$9.46B	$23.46B
Dividend Yield	0.66%	0.96%	3.54%	4.02%
P/E Ratio	22.32	25.51	26.74	31.06
Price / Sales	2.67	92.19	2,079.45	19.75
Price / Cash	15.06	25.25	27.28	18.64
Price / Book	3.27	5.29	4.46	4.77
Net Income	$317.26M	$909.86M	$791.21M	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	-3.97%	-6.63%	-1.57%	-0.56%
1 Month Performance	-3.15%	-7.75%	0.16%	-0.11%
1 Year Performance	38.21%	54.77%	15.26%	16.64%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AZZ AZZ	4.1213 of 5 stars	$146.43 0.0%	$155.25 +6.0%	+38.0%	$4.40B	$1.65B	22.32	3,767	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast Analyst Revision
FELE Franklin Electric	3.193 of 5 stars	$105.38 +0.2%	$106.00 +0.6%	+13.1%	$4.65B	$2.13B	31.74	6,500	Positive News
AIT Applied Industrial Technologies	4.3539 of 5 stars	$328.80 -0.6%	$323.14 -1.7%	+30.1%	$12.23B	$4.56B	31.05	6,800	Positive News Analyst Forecast
BRC Brady	4.489 of 5 stars	$92.16 +0.2%	$103.00 +11.8%	+30.7%	$4.33B	$1.51B	20.99	6,400	Positive News Ex-Dividend
DOV Dover	4.3173 of 5 stars	$214.77 +0.5%	$239.85 +11.7%	+14.1%	$28.78B	$8.09B	26.78	24,000	News Coverage

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AZZ vs. FELE, AIT, BRC, DOV, and GRC

How does AZZ compare to Franklin Electric?

Does the media refer more to FELE or AZZ?

Do analysts rate FELE or AZZ?

Is FELE or AZZ more profitable?

Is FELE or AZZ a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, FELE or AZZ?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, FELE or AZZ?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in FELE or AZZ?

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How does AZZ compare to Applied Industrial Technologies?

Does the media prefer AZZ or AIT?

Is AZZ or AIT a better dividend stock?

Which has better earnings & valuation, AZZ or AIT?

Which has more volatility & risk, AZZ or AIT?

Is AZZ or AIT more profitable?

Do analysts rate AZZ or AIT?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AZZ or AIT?

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How does AZZ compare to Brady?

Is BRC or AZZ more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, BRC or AZZ?

Is BRC or AZZ a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of BRC or AZZ?

Does the media favor BRC or AZZ?

Which has better earnings & valuation, BRC or AZZ?

Do analysts recommend BRC or AZZ?

Summary

How does AZZ compare to Dover?

Which has more risk and volatility, DOV or AZZ?

Does the media prefer DOV or AZZ?

Do analysts prefer DOV or AZZ?

Is DOV or AZZ a better dividend stock?

Is DOV or AZZ more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in DOV or AZZ?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, DOV or AZZ?

Summary

How does AZZ compare to Gorman-Rupp?

Which has more risk and volatility, GRC or AZZ?

Is GRC or AZZ more profitable?

Do analysts prefer GRC or AZZ?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, GRC or AZZ?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of GRC or AZZ?

Does the media favor GRC or AZZ?

Is GRC or AZZ a better dividend stock?

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