Cummins Competitors

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and Cummins (NYSE:CMI) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Dividends

Caterpillar pays an annual dividend of $4.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Cummins pays an annual dividend of $5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Caterpillar pays out 37.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cummins pays out 35.9% 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. Caterpillar has raised its dividend for 28 consecutive years and Cummins has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Cummins is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

67.5% of Caterpillar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.1% of Cummins shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Caterpillar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Cummins shares are held 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Caterpillar and Cummins, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Caterpillar currently has a consensus target price of $177.7895, indicating a potential downside of 17.64%. Cummins has a consensus target price of $222.6190, indicating a potential downside of 12.08%. Given Cummins' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cummins is more favorable than Caterpillar.

Profitability

This table compares Caterpillar and Cummins' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Caterpillar has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cummins has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Caterpillar and Cummins' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Cummins beats Caterpillar on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cummins (NYSE:CMI) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both large-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

Cummins pays an annual dividend of $5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Cummins pays out 35.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 35.0% 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. Cummins has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Deere & Company has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Cummins is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

81.1% of Cummins shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.8% of Deere & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Cummins shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Deere & Company shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Cummins and Deere & Company, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Cummins currently has a consensus target price of $222.6190, suggesting a potential downside of 12.08%. Deere & Company has a consensus target price of $319.8421, suggesting a potential downside of 8.39%. Given Deere & Company's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Deere & Company is more favorable than Cummins.

Profitability

This table compares Cummins and Deere & Company's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Cummins has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Cummins and Deere & Company's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Deere & Company beats Cummins on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cummins (NYSE:CMI) and PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) are both large-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Cummins and PACCAR's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Cummins and PACCAR's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Cummins and PACCAR, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Cummins currently has a consensus target price of $222.6190, suggesting a potential downside of 12.08%. PACCAR has a consensus target price of $93.8667, suggesting a potential upside of 3.16%. Given PACCAR's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe PACCAR is more favorable than Cummins.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

81.1% of Cummins shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.8% of PACCAR shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Cummins shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of PACCAR shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Cummins pays an annual dividend of $5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. PACCAR pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Cummins pays out 35.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PACCAR 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. Cummins has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and PACCAR has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Cummins is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

Cummins has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PACCAR has a beta of 1, meaning that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.

Summary

Cummins beats PACCAR on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (NYSE:WAB) and Cummins (NYSE:CMI) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

88.1% of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.1% of Cummins shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Cummins shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and Cummins' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and Cummins' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Cummins has higher revenue and earnings than Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies. Cummins is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and Cummins, as provided by MarketBeat.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $82.8571, suggesting a potential upside of 14.40%. Cummins has a consensus target price of $222.6190, suggesting a potential downside of 12.08%. Given Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies is more favorable than Cummins.

Dividends

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Cummins pays an annual dividend of $5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies pays out 11.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cummins pays out 35.9% 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. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Cummins has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Cummins is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk and Volatility

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has a beta of 1.53, suggesting that its share price is 53% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cummins has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Cummins beats Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Toro (NYSE:TTC) and Cummins (NYSE:CMI) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares The Toro and Cummins' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

The Toro has a beta of 0.73, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cummins has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

The Toro pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Cummins pays an annual dividend of $5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. The Toro pays out 34.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cummins pays out 35.9% 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 Toro has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Cummins has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Cummins is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

80.5% of The Toro shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.1% of Cummins shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of The Toro shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Cummins shares are owned by 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.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Toro and Cummins' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for The Toro and Cummins, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Toro presently has a consensus target price of $95.00, suggesting a potential downside of 5.73%. Cummins has a consensus target price of $222.6190, suggesting a potential downside of 12.08%. Given The Toro's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Toro is more favorable than Cummins.

Summary

Cummins beats The Toro on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cummins (NYSE:CMI) and AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Cummins and AGCO's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk & Volatility

Cummins has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, AGCO has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Cummins and AGCO, as provided by MarketBeat.

Cummins presently has a consensus price target of $222.6190, indicating a potential downside of 12.08%. AGCO has a consensus price target of $106.0625, indicating a potential downside of 18.09%. Given Cummins' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cummins is more favorable than AGCO.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

81.1% of Cummins shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.0% of AGCO shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Cummins shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.8% of AGCO shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Cummins pays an annual dividend of $5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. AGCO pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Cummins pays out 35.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AGCO pays out 14.4% 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. Cummins has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years and AGCO has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Cummins is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Cummins and AGCO's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Cummins beats AGCO on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.