Which has preferable earnings and valuation, CR or DOV?

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than Crane. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Crane, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Crane $2.44B 5.18 $401.10M $5.56 39.46 Dover $8.09B 3.76 $1.09B $8.02 28.19

Is CR or DOV more profitable?

Dover has a net margin of 13.30% compared to Crane's net margin of 13.10%. Crane's return on equity of 24.45% beat Dover's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Crane 13.10% 24.45% 10.14% Dover 13.30% 18.01% 10.10%

Does the media refer more to CR or DOV?

In the previous week, Crane had 10 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Crane and 5 mentions for Dover. Crane's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Dover's score of 0.25 indicating that Crane is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Crane 10 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Dover 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher earnings & valuation, GFF or CR?

Crane has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Griffon. Crane is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Griffon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Griffon $2.52B 1.76 $51.11M $0.13 742.81 Crane $2.44B 5.18 $401.10M $5.56 39.46

Is GFF or CR more profitable?

Crane has a net margin of 13.10% compared to Griffon's net margin of 0.31%. Griffon's return on equity of 298.42% beat Crane's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Griffon 0.31% 298.42% 12.31% Crane 13.10% 24.45% 10.14%

Does the media favor GFF or CR?

In the previous week, Crane had 4 more articles in the media than Griffon. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Crane and 11 mentions for Griffon. Crane's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Griffon's score of 0.22 indicating that Crane is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Griffon 3 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Crane 10 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, IR or CR?

Ingersoll Rand has higher revenue and earnings than Crane. Crane is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ingersoll Rand, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Ingersoll Rand $7.65B 4.17 $581.40M $1.48 55.08 Crane $2.44B 5.18 $401.10M $5.56 39.46

Is IR or CR more profitable?

Crane has a net margin of 13.10% compared to Ingersoll Rand's net margin of 7.54%. Crane's return on equity of 24.45% beat Ingersoll Rand's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ingersoll Rand 7.54% 12.79% 7.16% Crane 13.10% 24.45% 10.14%

Does the media prefer IR or CR?

In the previous week, Crane had 6 more articles in the media than Ingersoll Rand. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Crane and 9 mentions for Ingersoll Rand. Crane's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Ingersoll Rand's score of 1.00 indicating that Crane is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ingersoll Rand 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Crane 10 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, ITT or CR?

ITT has higher revenue and earnings than Crane. ITT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Crane, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio ITT $3.94B 4.39 $488M $5.67 34.07 Crane $2.44B 5.18 $401.10M $5.56 39.46

Is ITT or CR more profitable?

Crane has a net margin of 13.10% compared to ITT's net margin of 10.80%. Crane's return on equity of 24.45% beat ITT's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets ITT 10.80% 16.83% 8.61% Crane 13.10% 24.45% 10.14%

Does the media favor ITT or CR?

In the previous week, Crane had 6 more articles in the media than ITT. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Crane and 9 mentions for ITT. ITT's average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Crane's score of 1.11 indicating that ITT is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ITT 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Crane 10 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation and earnings, CR or PH?

Parker-Hannifin has higher revenue and earnings than Crane. Parker-Hannifin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Crane, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Crane $2.44B 5.18 $401.10M $5.56 39.46 Parker-Hannifin $19.85B 6.15 $3.53B $27.11 35.70

Is CR or PH more profitable?

Parker-Hannifin has a net margin of 16.58% compared to Crane's net margin of 13.10%. Parker-Hannifin's return on equity of 27.97% beat Crane's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Crane 13.10% 24.45% 10.14% Parker-Hannifin 16.58% 27.97% 13.00%

Does the media refer more to CR or PH?

In the previous week, Crane had 11 more articles in the media than Parker-Hannifin. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Crane and 4 mentions for Parker-Hannifin. Parker-Hannifin's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Crane's score of 1.11 indicating that Parker-Hannifin is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Crane 10 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Parker-Hannifin 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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CR vs. DOV, GFF, IR, ITT, and PH

Should you buy Crane stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Crane 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 Crane include Dover (DOV), Griffon (GFF), Ingersoll Rand (IR), ITT (ITT), and Parker-Hannifin (PH).

How does Crane compare to Dover?

Crane (NYSE:CR) and Dover (NYSE:DOV) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Crane	$2.44B	5.18	$401.10M	$5.56	39.46
Dover	$8.09B	3.76	$1.09B	$8.02	28.19

Crane has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dover has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

Dover has a net margin of 13.30% compared to Crane's net margin of 13.10%. Crane's return on equity of 24.45% beat Dover's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Crane	13.10%	24.45%	10.14%
Dover	13.30%	18.01%	10.10%

Crane currently has a consensus target price of $226.33, suggesting a potential upside of 3.16%. Dover has a consensus target price of $239.85, suggesting a potential upside of 6.09%. Given Dover's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Dover is more favorable than Crane.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Crane	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.13
Dover	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

In the previous week, Crane had 10 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Crane and 5 mentions for Dover. Crane's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Dover's score of 0.25 indicating that Crane is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Crane	10 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Dover	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

75.1% of Crane shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Crane shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Dover 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.

Crane pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Crane pays out 18.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Dover pays out 25.9% 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. Crane has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Dover has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years. Dover is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Crane and Dover tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crane compare to Griffon?

Griffon (NYSE:GFF) and Crane (NYSE:CR) are related companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and risk.

Griffon has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crane has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Griffon pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Crane pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Griffon pays out 676.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Crane pays out 18.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Griffon has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Crane has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Griffon	$2.52B	1.76	$51.11M	$0.13	742.81
Crane	$2.44B	5.18	$401.10M	$5.56	39.46

In the previous week, Crane had 4 more articles in the media than Griffon. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Crane and 11 mentions for Griffon. Crane's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Griffon's score of 0.22 indicating that Crane is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Griffon	3 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Crane	10 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Crane has a net margin of 13.10% compared to Griffon's net margin of 0.31%. Griffon's return on equity of 298.42% beat Crane's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Griffon	0.31%	298.42%	12.31%
Crane	13.10%	24.45%	10.14%

73.2% of Griffon shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.1% of Crane shares are held by institutional investors. 10.2% of Griffon shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Crane shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Griffon currently has a consensus price target of $115.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.09%. Crane has a consensus price target of $226.33, suggesting a potential upside of 3.16%. Given Griffon's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Griffon is more favorable than Crane.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Griffon	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Crane	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.13

Summary

Crane beats Griffon on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crane compare to Ingersoll Rand?

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) and Crane (NYSE:CR) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

95.3% of Ingersoll Rand shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.1% of Crane shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Ingersoll Rand shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Crane shares are held by insiders. 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.

In the previous week, Crane had 6 more articles in the media than Ingersoll Rand. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Crane and 9 mentions for Ingersoll Rand. Crane's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Ingersoll Rand's score of 1.00 indicating that Crane is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ingersoll Rand	6 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Crane	10 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ingersoll Rand has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crane has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Ingersoll Rand currently has a consensus price target of $92.75, indicating a potential upside of 13.78%. Crane has a consensus price target of $226.33, indicating a potential upside of 3.16%. Given Ingersoll Rand's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ingersoll Rand is more favorable than Crane.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ingersoll Rand	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.44
Crane	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.13

Crane has a net margin of 13.10% compared to Ingersoll Rand's net margin of 7.54%. Crane's return on equity of 24.45% beat Ingersoll Rand's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ingersoll Rand	7.54%	12.79%	7.16%
Crane	13.10%	24.45%	10.14%

Ingersoll Rand pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Crane pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Ingersoll Rand pays out 5.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Crane pays out 18.3% 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. Crane has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Crane is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ingersoll Rand	$7.65B	4.17	$581.40M	$1.48	55.08
Crane	$2.44B	5.18	$401.10M	$5.56	39.46

Summary

Crane beats Ingersoll Rand on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crane compare to ITT?

ITT (NYSE:ITT) and Crane (NYSE:CR) are both large-cap industrial machinery companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Crane had 6 more articles in the media than ITT. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Crane and 9 mentions for ITT. ITT's average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Crane's score of 1.11 indicating that ITT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ITT	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Crane	10 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

ITT has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crane has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

ITT currently has a consensus target price of $234.91, suggesting a potential upside of 21.59%. Crane has a consensus target price of $226.33, suggesting a potential upside of 3.16%. Given ITT's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe ITT is more favorable than Crane.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ITT	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.91
Crane	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.13

ITT pays an annual dividend of $1.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Crane pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. ITT pays out 27.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Crane pays out 18.3% 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. ITT has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Crane has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. ITT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Crane has a net margin of 13.10% compared to ITT's net margin of 10.80%. Crane's return on equity of 24.45% beat ITT's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ITT	10.80%	16.83%	8.61%
Crane	13.10%	24.45%	10.14%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ITT	$3.94B	4.39	$488M	$5.67	34.07
Crane	$2.44B	5.18	$401.10M	$5.56	39.46

91.6% of ITT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.1% of Crane shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of ITT shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Crane shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

ITT beats Crane on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crane compare to Parker-Hannifin?

Crane (NYSE:CR) and Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

Crane pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Parker-Hannifin pays an annual dividend of $8.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Crane pays out 18.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Parker-Hannifin pays out 29.5% 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. Crane has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Parker-Hannifin has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years. Parker-Hannifin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Parker-Hannifin has a net margin of 16.58% compared to Crane's net margin of 13.10%. Parker-Hannifin's return on equity of 27.97% beat Crane's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Crane	13.10%	24.45%	10.14%
Parker-Hannifin	16.58%	27.97%	13.00%

75.1% of Crane shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.4% of Parker-Hannifin shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Crane shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Parker-Hannifin shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Crane has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Parker-Hannifin has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Crane	$2.44B	5.18	$401.10M	$5.56	39.46
Parker-Hannifin	$19.85B	6.15	$3.53B	$27.11	35.70

In the previous week, Crane had 11 more articles in the media than Parker-Hannifin. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Crane and 4 mentions for Parker-Hannifin. Parker-Hannifin's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Crane's score of 1.11 indicating that Parker-Hannifin is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Crane	10 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Parker-Hannifin	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Crane currently has a consensus target price of $226.33, suggesting a potential upside of 3.16%. Parker-Hannifin has a consensus target price of $1,021.05, suggesting a potential upside of 5.49%. Given Parker-Hannifin's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Parker-Hannifin is more favorable than Crane.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Crane	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.13
Parker-Hannifin	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

Summary

Parker-Hannifin beats Crane on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Crane	Specialty Industrial Machinery Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$12.67B	$7.08B	$9.49B	$23.32B
Dividend Yield	0.48%	2.65%	3.53%	4.07%
P/E Ratio	29.06	14.74	25.62	31.64
Price / Sales	5.18	39,085.27	4,851.74	20.97
Price / Cash	11.19	9.33	27.38	18.60
Price / Book	6.47	2.60	4.58	4.75
Net Income	$401.10M	$299.51M	$791.01M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	1.89%	-1.72%	-0.81%	1.36%
1 Month Performance	19.82%	-2.72%	-1.22%	0.70%
1 Year Performance	16.46%	22.34%	21.06%	25.30%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CR Crane	3.8768 of 5 stars	$219.41 +0.2%	$226.33 +3.2%	+16.5%	$12.67B	$2.44B	29.06	11,000	Positive News
DOV Dover	3.8424 of 5 stars	$229.31 +2.6%	$239.85 +4.6%	+23.4%	$30.11B	$8.09B	28.59	24,000	News Coverage Analyst Revision
GFF Griffon	3.2926 of 5 stars	$89.32 -2.0%	$115.00 +28.7%	+33.0%	$4.18B	$2.52B	687.14	5,100	News Coverage Insider Trade
IR Ingersoll Rand	3.7791 of 5 stars	$77.90 0.0%	$92.75 +19.1%	-3.3%	$30.49B	$7.65B	52.63	21,000	Analyst Forecast
ITT ITT	4.8009 of 5 stars	$199.25 +1.2%	$234.91 +17.9%	+22.3%	$17.59B	$3.94B	35.14	11,600	Positive News Analyst Revision

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