Cummins (CMI) Competitors

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CMI vs. PCAR, PRTS, TSLA, ALSN, and CAT

Should you buy Cummins stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Cummins 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 Cummins include PACCAR (PCAR), CarParts.com (PRTS), Tesla (TSLA), Allison Transmission (ALSN), and Caterpillar (CAT).

How does Cummins compare to PACCAR?

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

Cummins pays an annual dividend of $8.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. PACCAR pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Cummins pays out 41.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PACCAR pays out 29.8% 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 19 consecutive years and PACCAR has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. PACCAR is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Cummins has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PACCAR has a beta of 0.98, indicating that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cummins$33.89B2.85$2.84B$19.2736.27
PACCAR$28.44B2.17$2.38B$4.7024.93

PACCAR has a net margin of 8.91% compared to Cummins' net margin of 7.89%. Cummins' return on equity of 25.25% beat PACCAR's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cummins7.89% 25.25% 9.77%
PACCAR 8.91%12.81%5.62%

83.5% of Cummins shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of PACCAR shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Cummins shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of PACCAR shares are held by 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.

Cummins presently has a consensus price target of $731.86, suggesting a potential upside of 4.70%. PACCAR has a consensus price target of $122.00, suggesting a potential upside of 4.14%. Given Cummins' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cummins is more favorable than PACCAR.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cummins
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
PACCAR
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

In the previous week, Cummins had 37 more articles in the media than PACCAR. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Cummins and 2 mentions for PACCAR. Cummins' average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat PACCAR's score of 1.25 indicating that Cummins is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cummins
32 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PACCAR
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Cummins beats PACCAR on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cummins compare to CarParts.com?

Cummins (NYSE:CMI) and CarParts.com (NASDAQ:PRTS) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

Cummins presently has a consensus price target of $731.86, suggesting a potential upside of 4.70%. CarParts.com has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential downside of 3.54%. Given Cummins' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Cummins is more favorable than CarParts.com.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cummins
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
CarParts.com
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Cummins has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CarParts.com has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cummins$33.89B2.85$2.84B$19.2736.27
CarParts.com$532.11M0.09-$50.44M-$6.20N/A

Cummins has a net margin of 7.89% compared to CarParts.com's net margin of -6.97%. Cummins' return on equity of 25.25% beat CarParts.com's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cummins7.89% 25.25% 9.77%
CarParts.com -6.97%-61.91%-19.36%

83.5% of Cummins shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.3% of CarParts.com shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Cummins shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.6% of CarParts.com shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Cummins had 37 more articles in the media than CarParts.com. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Cummins and 2 mentions for CarParts.com. Cummins' average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat CarParts.com's score of 0.81 indicating that Cummins is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cummins
32 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CarParts.com
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Cummins beats CarParts.com on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cummins compare to Tesla?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Cummins (NYSE:CMI) are both large-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Cummins has a net margin of 7.89% compared to Tesla's net margin of 3.95%. Cummins' return on equity of 25.25% beat Tesla's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tesla3.95% 4.89% 2.93%
Cummins 7.89%25.25%9.77%

Tesla currently has a consensus target price of $405.06, indicating a potential upside of 6.07%. Cummins has a consensus target price of $731.86, indicating a potential upside of 4.70%. Given Tesla's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Tesla is more favorable than Cummins.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tesla
5 Sell rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Cummins
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

In the previous week, Tesla had 230 more articles in the media than Cummins. MarketBeat recorded 269 mentions for Tesla and 39 mentions for Cummins. Cummins' average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Tesla's score of 0.86 indicating that Cummins is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tesla
168 Very Positive mention(s)
25 Positive mention(s)
38 Neutral mention(s)
28 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cummins
32 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

66.2% of Tesla shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.5% of Cummins shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.9% of Tesla shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Cummins shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Tesla has a beta of 1.8, suggesting that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cummins has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tesla$94.83B15.12$3.79B$1.09350.35
Cummins$33.89B2.85$2.84B$19.2736.27

Summary

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

How does Cummins compare to Allison Transmission?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Allison Transmission$3.65B2.66$623M$6.4318.21
Cummins$33.89B2.85$2.84B$19.2736.27

Allison Transmission has a net margin of 14.88% compared to Cummins' net margin of 7.89%. Allison Transmission's return on equity of 37.50% beat Cummins' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Allison Transmission14.88% 37.50% 10.74%
Cummins 7.89%25.25%9.77%

Allison Transmission currently has a consensus target price of $127.17, indicating a potential upside of 8.60%. Cummins has a consensus target price of $731.86, indicating a potential upside of 4.70%. Given Allison Transmission's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Allison Transmission is more favorable than Cummins.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Allison Transmission
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Cummins
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

96.9% of Allison Transmission shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.5% of Cummins shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Allison Transmission shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Cummins shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Allison Transmission has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cummins has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Cummins had 32 more articles in the media than Allison Transmission. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Cummins and 7 mentions for Allison Transmission. Cummins' average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Allison Transmission's score of 0.97 indicating that Cummins is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Allison Transmission
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cummins
32 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Allison Transmission pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Cummins pays an annual dividend of $8.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Allison Transmission pays out 18.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cummins pays out 41.5% 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. Allison Transmission has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Cummins has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years. Cummins is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Cummins beats Allison Transmission on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cummins compare to Caterpillar?

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and Cummins (NYSE:CMI) are both large-cap construction & farm machinery & heavy trucks companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and valuation.

Caterpillar pays an annual dividend of $6.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Cummins pays an annual dividend of $8.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Caterpillar pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cummins pays out 41.5% 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 increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years and Cummins has increased its dividend for 19 consecutive years.

Caterpillar has a net margin of 13.33% compared to Cummins' net margin of 7.89%. Caterpillar's return on equity of 48.21% beat Cummins' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Caterpillar13.33% 48.21% 10.11%
Cummins 7.89%25.25%9.77%

Caterpillar presently has a consensus target price of $939.86, indicating a potential downside of 4.45%. Cummins has a consensus target price of $731.86, indicating a potential upside of 4.70%. Given Cummins' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cummins is more favorable than Caterpillar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Caterpillar
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Cummins
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

71.0% of Caterpillar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.5% of Cummins shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Caterpillar shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Cummins shares are held by 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, Caterpillar had 64 more articles in the media than Cummins. MarketBeat recorded 103 mentions for Caterpillar and 39 mentions for Cummins. Cummins' average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Caterpillar's score of 1.23 indicating that Cummins is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Caterpillar
74 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cummins
32 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Caterpillar$67.59B6.70$8.88B$20.0948.96
Cummins$33.89B2.85$2.84B$19.2736.27

Caterpillar has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cummins has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Caterpillar beats Cummins on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CMI vs. The Competition

MetricCumminsENGINES IndustryAuto SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$96.45B$48.72B$20.74B$23.13B
Dividend Yield1.12%1.12%2.50%4.06%
P/E Ratio36.2722.5219.0531.09
Price / Sales2.852.0416.8920.82
Price / Cash22.4615.0911.7618.65
Price / Book7.206.103.354.66
Net Income$2.84B$1.48B$337.98M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.31%-0.39%-3.76%-1.06%
1 Month Performance9.15%4.53%-2.80%0.17%
1 Year Performance120.82%42.39%1.01%24.36%

Cummins Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CMI
Cummins
4.4467 of 5 stars
$698.99
-3.6%
$731.86
+4.7%
+130.2%$96.45B$33.89B36.2767,400
PCAR
PACCAR
3.8075 of 5 stars
$120.12
+1.0%
$122.00
+1.6%
+32.0%$62.60B$28.44B25.5625,900
PRTS
CarParts.com
1.3024 of 5 stars
$6.41
+1.1%
$6.00
-6.4%
-18.9%$51.31M$547.53MN/A1,466
TSLA
Tesla
3.5282 of 5 stars
$405.05
+1.1%
$405.06
+0.0%
+25.7%$1.50T$94.83B371.61134,785
ALSN
Allison Transmission
4.8913 of 5 stars
$121.00
+1.6%
$127.17
+5.1%
+33.5%$9.88B$3.01B18.824,000

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