B&G Foods Competitors

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) and B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Dividends

Mondelez International pays an annual dividend of $1.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. B&G Foods pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Mondelez International pays out 51.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. B&G Foods pays out 115.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Mondelez International has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years and B&G Foods has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Mondelez International and B&G Foods' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Mondelez International and B&G Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.

Mondelez International presently has a consensus price target of $63.7143, suggesting a potential upside of 14.64%. B&G Foods has a consensus price target of $26.40, suggesting a potential downside of 12.20%. Given Mondelez International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Mondelez International is more favorable than B&G Foods.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Mondelez International and B&G Foods' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Mondelez International has higher revenue and earnings than B&G Foods. B&G Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mondelez International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

75.1% of Mondelez International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.9% of B&G Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Mondelez International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of B&G Foods shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Mondelez International has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, B&G Foods has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Mondelez International beats B&G Foods on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Dividends

General Mills pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. B&G Foods pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. General Mills pays out 56.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. B&G Foods pays out 115.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. General Mills has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and B&G Foods has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares General Mills and B&G Foods' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for General Mills and B&G Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.

General Mills presently has a consensus price target of $63.0667, suggesting a potential upside of 11.07%. B&G Foods has a consensus price target of $26.40, suggesting a potential downside of 12.20%. Given General Mills' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe General Mills is more favorable than B&G Foods.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares General Mills and B&G Foods' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

General Mills has higher revenue and earnings than B&G Foods. General Mills is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than B&G Foods, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

73.2% of General Mills shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.9% of B&G Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of General Mills shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of B&G Foods shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

General Mills has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, B&G Foods has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

General Mills beats B&G Foods on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Hershey (NYSE:HSY) and B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares The Hershey and B&G Foods' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for The Hershey and B&G Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Hershey presently has a consensus price target of $155.0714, suggesting a potential upside of 3.12%. B&G Foods has a consensus price target of $26.40, suggesting a potential downside of 12.20%. Given The Hershey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe The Hershey is more favorable than B&G Foods.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares The Hershey and B&G Foods' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The Hershey has higher revenue and earnings than B&G Foods. B&G Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Hershey, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

The Hershey has a beta of 0.31, meaning that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, B&G Foods has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

The Hershey pays an annual dividend of $3.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. B&G Foods pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. The Hershey pays out 55.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. B&G Foods pays out 115.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Hershey has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and B&G Foods has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

52.1% of The Hershey shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.9% of B&G Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 29.4% of The Hershey shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of B&G Foods shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

The Hershey beats B&G Foods on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) and B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Tyson Foods and B&G Foods' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Tyson Foods and B&G Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.

Tyson Foods currently has a consensus price target of $75.75, suggesting a potential upside of 4.18%. B&G Foods has a consensus price target of $26.40, suggesting a potential downside of 12.20%. Given Tyson Foods' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Tyson Foods is more favorable than B&G Foods.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Tyson Foods and B&G Foods' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Tyson Foods has higher revenue and earnings than B&G Foods. Tyson Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than B&G Foods, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

Tyson Foods has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, B&G Foods has a beta of 0.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Tyson Foods pays an annual dividend of $1.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. B&G Foods pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Tyson Foods pays out 31.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. B&G Foods pays out 115.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Tyson Foods has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years and B&G Foods has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

63.7% of Tyson Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.9% of B&G Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Tyson Foods shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of B&G Foods shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Tyson Foods beats B&G Foods on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) and B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Hormel Foods and B&G Foods' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Hormel Foods and B&G Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.

Hormel Foods currently has a consensus price target of $45.8571, suggesting a potential downside of 3.90%. B&G Foods has a consensus price target of $26.40, suggesting a potential downside of 12.20%. Given Hormel Foods' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Hormel Foods is more favorable than B&G Foods.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Hormel Foods and B&G Foods' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Hormel Foods has higher revenue and earnings than B&G Foods. B&G Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hormel Foods, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

Hormel Foods has a beta of -0.06, suggesting that its stock price is 106% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, B&G Foods has a beta of 0.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Hormel Foods pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. B&G Foods pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Hormel Foods pays out 59.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. B&G Foods pays out 115.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hormel Foods has raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years and B&G Foods has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

42.8% of Hormel Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.9% of B&G Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Hormel Foods shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of B&G Foods shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Hormel Foods beats B&G Foods on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) and B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares McCormick & Company, Incorporated and B&G Foods' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated has higher revenue and earnings than B&G Foods. B&G Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than McCormick & Company, Incorporated, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares McCormick & Company, Incorporated and B&G Foods' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. B&G Foods pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays out 50.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. B&G Foods pays out 115.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. B&G Foods has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. B&G Foods is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

37.5% of McCormick & Company, Incorporated shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.9% of B&G Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.0% of McCormick & Company, Incorporated shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of B&G Foods shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for McCormick & Company, Incorporated and B&G Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated currently has a consensus price target of $81.5556, suggesting a potential downside of 3.40%. B&G Foods has a consensus price target of $26.40, suggesting a potential downside of 12.20%. Given McCormick & Company, Incorporated's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe McCormick & Company, Incorporated is more favorable than B&G Foods.

Volatility and Risk

McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a beta of 0.44, suggesting that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, B&G Foods has a beta of 0.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated beats B&G Foods on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.