Costamare Competitors

Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) and Atlas (NYSE:ATCO) are both transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

26.6% of Costamare shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.1% of Atlas shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Costamare and Atlas' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Costamare pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Atlas pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Costamare pays out 44.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Atlas pays out 64.1% 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. Costamare has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Atlas has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Costamare is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Costamare and Atlas' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Atlas has higher revenue and earnings than Costamare. Costamare is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Atlas, 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 Costamare and Atlas, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Costamare currently has a consensus target price of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 14.98%. Atlas has a consensus target price of $17.7857, suggesting a potential upside of 28.88%. Given Atlas' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Atlas is more favorable than Costamare.

Volatility & Risk

Costamare has a beta of 1.85, indicating that its share price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Atlas has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its share price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Atlas beats Costamare on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) and Euronav (NYSE:EURN) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

26.6% of Costamare shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.3% of Euronav shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Costamare and Euronav's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Costamare pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Euronav pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Costamare pays out 44.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Euronav pays out 14.5% 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. Costamare has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Costamare is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Costamare and Euronav's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Costamare and Euronav, as reported by MarketBeat.

Costamare presently has a consensus price target of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 14.98%. Euronav has a consensus price target of $12.3750, suggesting a potential upside of 48.20%. Given Euronav's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Euronav is more favorable than Costamare.

Risk and Volatility

Costamare has a beta of 1.85, suggesting that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Euronav has a beta of 0.47, suggesting that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Euronav beats Costamare on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) and Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

26.6% of Costamare shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.2% of Star Bulk Carriers shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Costamare and Star Bulk Carriers' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Costamare and Star Bulk Carriers' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Costamare has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Star Bulk Carriers. Costamare is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Star Bulk Carriers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Costamare and Star Bulk Carriers, as reported by MarketBeat.

Costamare presently has a consensus price target of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 14.98%. Star Bulk Carriers has a consensus price target of $13.20, suggesting a potential downside of 20.00%. Given Costamare's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Costamare is more favorable than Star Bulk Carriers.

Risk & Volatility

Costamare has a beta of 1.85, suggesting that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Star Bulk Carriers has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Costamare beats Star Bulk Carriers on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) and Frontline (NYSE:FRO) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

26.6% of Costamare shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.9% of Frontline shares are held by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Costamare and Frontline, as reported by MarketBeat.

Costamare presently has a consensus price target of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 14.98%. Frontline has a consensus price target of $7.8080, suggesting a potential upside of 7.55%. Given Frontline's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Frontline is more favorable than Costamare.

Dividends

Costamare pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Frontline pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 16.5%. Costamare pays out 44.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Frontline pays out 146.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Costamare has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Risk and Volatility

Costamare has a beta of 1.85, suggesting that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Frontline has a beta of 0.47, suggesting that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Costamare and Frontline's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Costamare and Frontline's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Frontline beats Costamare on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG) and Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

38.7% of Scorpio Tankers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.6% of Costamare shares are held by institutional investors. 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Scorpio Tankers and Costamare, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Scorpio Tankers presently has a consensus price target of $22.00, suggesting a potential upside of 22.77%. Costamare has a consensus price target of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 14.98%. Given Scorpio Tankers' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Scorpio Tankers is more favorable than Costamare.

Dividends

Scorpio Tankers pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Costamare pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Scorpio Tankers pays out -42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Costamare pays out 44.0% 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. Scorpio Tankers has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Costamare has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility & Risk

Scorpio Tankers has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Costamare has a beta of 1.85, suggesting that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Scorpio Tankers and Costamare's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Costamare has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Scorpio Tankers. Scorpio Tankers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Costamare, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Scorpio Tankers and Costamare's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Costamare beats Scorpio Tankers on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

DHT (NYSE:DHT) and Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

60.0% of DHT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.6% of Costamare shares are held by institutional investors. 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for DHT and Costamare, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

DHT presently has a consensus price target of $8.8125, suggesting a potential upside of 48.36%. Costamare has a consensus price target of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 14.98%. Given DHT's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe DHT is more favorable than Costamare.

Dividends

DHT pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Costamare pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. DHT pays out 35.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Costamare pays out 44.0% 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. Costamare has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Costamare is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Volatility & Risk

DHT has a beta of -0.08, suggesting that its stock price is 108% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Costamare has a beta of 1.85, suggesting that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares DHT and Costamare's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares DHT and Costamare's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

DHT beats Costamare on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.