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BW vs. EXP, FBIN, WFG, SKY, and CXT

Should you buy Babcock stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Babcock 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 Babcock include Eagle Materials (EXP), Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN), West Fraser Timber (WFG), Champion Homes (SKY), and Crane NXT (CXT). These companies are all part of the "construction materials" industry.

How does Babcock compare to Eagle Materials?

Babcock (NYSE:BW) and Eagle Materials (NYSE:EXP) are both construction materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Babcock had 3 more articles in the media than Eagle Materials. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Babcock and 5 mentions for Eagle Materials. Eagle Materials' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Babcock's score of 0.55 indicating that Eagle Materials is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Babcock
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Eagle Materials
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Babcock has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eagle Materials has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

Eagle Materials has a net margin of 18.36% compared to Babcock's net margin of -13.63%. Eagle Materials' return on equity of 28.27% beat Babcock's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Babcock-13.63% N/A -1.41%
Eagle Materials 18.36%28.27%11.70%

Babcock presently has a consensus price target of $14.25, indicating a potential upside of 31.29%. Eagle Materials has a consensus price target of $226.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.60%. Given Babcock's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Babcock is more favorable than Eagle Materials.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Babcock
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Eagle Materials
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27

83.2% of Babcock shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of Eagle Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Babcock shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Eagle Materials shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Babcock$653.49M2.47-$36.16M-$0.88N/A
Eagle Materials$2.31B2.74$423.81M$13.1215.57

Summary

Eagle Materials beats Babcock on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Babcock compare to Fortune Brands Innovations?

Babcock (NYSE:BW) and Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE:FBIN) are both construction materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and valuation.

Fortune Brands Innovations has a net margin of 6.12% compared to Babcock's net margin of -13.63%. Fortune Brands Innovations' return on equity of 17.72% beat Babcock's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Babcock-13.63% N/A -1.41%
Fortune Brands Innovations 6.12%17.72%6.40%

Fortune Brands Innovations has higher revenue and earnings than Babcock. Babcock is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortune Brands Innovations, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Babcock$653.49M2.47-$36.16M-$0.88N/A
Fortune Brands Innovations$4.46B1.33$298.80M$2.2522.04

Babcock has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortune Brands Innovations has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Babcock currently has a consensus target price of $14.25, indicating a potential upside of 31.29%. Fortune Brands Innovations has a consensus target price of $54.38, indicating a potential upside of 9.68%. Given Babcock's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Babcock is more favorable than Fortune Brands Innovations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Babcock
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Fortune Brands Innovations
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

In the previous week, Fortune Brands Innovations had 1 more articles in the media than Babcock. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Fortune Brands Innovations and 8 mentions for Babcock. Fortune Brands Innovations' average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Babcock's score of 0.55 indicating that Fortune Brands Innovations is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Babcock
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Fortune Brands Innovations
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.2% of Babcock shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.6% of Fortune Brands Innovations shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Babcock shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Fortune Brands Innovations shares are held 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.

Summary

Fortune Brands Innovations beats Babcock on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Babcock compare to West Fraser Timber?

West Fraser Timber (NYSE:WFG) and Babcock (NYSE:BW) are both construction materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and earnings.

Babcock has a net margin of -13.63% compared to West Fraser Timber's net margin of -21.86%. Babcock's return on equity of 0.00% beat West Fraser Timber's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
West Fraser Timber-21.86% -9.67% -7.41%
Babcock -13.63%N/A -1.41%

West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Babcock has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

West Fraser Timber currently has a consensus price target of $83.60, indicating a potential upside of 28.81%. Babcock has a consensus price target of $14.25, indicating a potential upside of 31.29%. Given Babcock's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Babcock is more favorable than West Fraser Timber.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
West Fraser Timber
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Babcock
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Babcock has lower revenue, but higher earnings than West Fraser Timber. Babcock is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than West Fraser Timber, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
West Fraser Timber$5.46B0.93-$937M-$15.04N/A
Babcock$653.49M2.47-$36.16M-$0.88N/A

In the previous week, Babcock had 1 more articles in the media than West Fraser Timber. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Babcock and 7 mentions for West Fraser Timber. West Fraser Timber's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Babcock's score of 0.55 indicating that West Fraser Timber is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
West Fraser Timber
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Babcock
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

40.2% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.2% of Babcock shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Babcock shares are owned 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.

Summary

Babcock beats West Fraser Timber on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Babcock compare to Champion Homes?

Champion Homes (NYSE:SKY) and Babcock (NYSE:BW) are both construction materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

Champion Homes presently has a consensus price target of $95.00, indicating a potential upside of 15.07%. Babcock has a consensus price target of $14.25, indicating a potential upside of 31.29%. Given Babcock's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Babcock is more favorable than Champion Homes.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Champion Homes
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Babcock
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Champion Homes$2.66B1.70$206.90M$3.6622.56
Babcock$653.49M2.47-$36.16M-$0.88N/A

Champion Homes has a net margin of 7.77% compared to Babcock's net margin of -13.63%. Champion Homes' return on equity of 13.80% beat Babcock's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Champion Homes7.77% 13.80% 10.24%
Babcock -13.63%N/A -1.41%

83.2% of Babcock shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Champion Homes shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Babcock shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Babcock had 3 more articles in the media than Champion Homes. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Babcock and 5 mentions for Champion Homes. Champion Homes' average media sentiment score of 1.71 beat Babcock's score of 0.55 indicating that Champion Homes is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Champion Homes
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Babcock
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Champion Homes has a beta of 1, indicating that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Babcock has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Champion Homes beats Babcock on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Babcock compare to Crane NXT?

Babcock (NYSE:BW) and Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) are both construction materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, risk and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Babcock$653.49M2.47-$36.16M-$0.88N/A
Crane NXT$1.66B1.78$145.10M$2.2422.87

Crane NXT has a net margin of 7.57% compared to Babcock's net margin of -13.63%. Crane NXT's return on equity of 19.59% beat Babcock's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Babcock-13.63% N/A -1.41%
Crane NXT 7.57%19.59%7.59%

83.2% of Babcock shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.5% of Crane NXT shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.8% of Babcock shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Crane NXT 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.

Babcock currently has a consensus target price of $14.25, indicating a potential upside of 31.29%. Crane NXT has a consensus target price of $65.40, indicating a potential upside of 27.64%. Given Babcock's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Babcock is more favorable than Crane NXT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Babcock
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Crane NXT
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

In the previous week, Babcock had 8 more articles in the media than Crane NXT. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Babcock and 0 mentions for Crane NXT. Babcock's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Crane NXT's score of 0.00 indicating that Babcock is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Babcock Positive
Crane NXT Neutral

Babcock has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crane NXT has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Crane NXT beats Babcock on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BW vs. The Competition

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MetricBabcockELEC POWER IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.54B$7.42B$38.27B$23.42B
Dividend YieldN/A1.83%3.15%4.15%
P/E Ratio-12.337.5277.9430.95
Price / Sales2.4718.29593.8220.00
Price / CashN/A25.5643.5118.81
Price / Book-9.201.629.384.76
Net Income-$36.16M$209.88M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.27%-1.33%-1.44%0.63%
1 Month Performance-37.55%-11.55%-1.60%1.56%
1 Year Performance938.66%149.62%137.81%17.80%

Babcock Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BW
Babcock
2.9205 of 5 stars		$10.85
+5.1%		$14.25
+31.3%		+890.4%$1.54B$653.49MN/A1,650
EXP
Eagle Materials
4.1543 of 5 stars		$205.07
-2.2%		$226.00
+10.2%		-6.2%$6.48B$2.31B15.632,800
FBIN
Fortune Brands Innovations
4.5527 of 5 stars		$50.29
-2.6%		$53.23
+5.8%		-5.9%$6.16B$4.46B22.3510,000
WFG
West Fraser Timber
3.6694 of 5 stars		$67.14
-0.2%		$82.60
+23.0%		-8.0%$5.27B$5.46BN/A9,600
SKY
Champion Homes
3.7761 of 5 stars		$80.11
-1.4%		$93.00
+16.1%		+26.8%$4.46B$2.66B21.899,300

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