Cubic Competitors

Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) and Cubic (NYSE:CUB) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

Risk and Volatility

Honeywell International has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cubic has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Honeywell International and Cubic's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Honeywell International and Cubic, as provided by MarketBeat.

Honeywell International currently has a consensus price target of $220.0769, indicating a potential upside of 1.79%. Cubic has a consensus price target of $65.7778, indicating a potential downside of 12.30%. Given Honeywell International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Honeywell International is more favorable than Cubic.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Honeywell International and Cubic's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

76.0% of Honeywell International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Honeywell International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Cubic shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Honeywell International pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Cubic pays an annual dividend of $0.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Honeywell International pays out 52.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cubic pays out 8.1% 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. Honeywell International has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Cubic has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Honeywell International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Honeywell International beats Cubic on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Cubic (NYSE:CUB) are both aerospace companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

Volatility and Risk

The Boeing has a beta of 1.62, suggesting that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cubic has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares The Boeing and Cubic's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for The Boeing and Cubic, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Boeing currently has a consensus price target of $255.4091, indicating a potential upside of 5.42%. Cubic has a consensus price target of $65.7778, indicating a potential downside of 12.30%. Given The Boeing's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe The Boeing is more favorable than Cubic.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Boeing and Cubic's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

53.8% of The Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of The Boeing shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Cubic shares are owned by company 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.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and Cubic (NYSE:CUB) are both aerospace companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

Risk and Volatility

Lockheed Martin has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cubic has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Lockheed Martin and Cubic's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Lockheed Martin pays an annual dividend of $10.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Cubic pays an annual dividend of $0.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Lockheed Martin pays out 41.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cubic pays out 8.1% 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. Lockheed Martin has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years and Cubic has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Lockheed Martin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Lockheed Martin and Cubic's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Lockheed Martin and Cubic, as provided by MarketBeat.

Lockheed Martin currently has a consensus price target of $414.75, indicating a potential upside of 8.50%. Cubic has a consensus price target of $65.7778, indicating a potential downside of 12.30%. Given Lockheed Martin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Lockheed Martin is more favorable than Cubic.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

75.7% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Cubic shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Lockheed Martin beats Cubic on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) and Cubic (NYSE:CUB) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

83.3% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Cubic shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Northrop Grumman and Cubic's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

Northrop Grumman has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cubic has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Northrop Grumman and Cubic's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Northrop Grumman and Cubic, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Northrop Grumman currently has a consensus price target of $397.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.52%. Cubic has a consensus price target of $65.7778, indicating a potential downside of 12.30%. Given Northrop Grumman's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Northrop Grumman is more favorable than Cubic.

Dividends

Northrop Grumman pays an annual dividend of $6.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Cubic pays an annual dividend of $0.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Northrop Grumman pays out 26.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cubic pays out 8.1% 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. Northrop Grumman has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Cubic has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Northrop Grumman is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Northrop Grumman beats Cubic on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cubic (NYSE:CUB) and General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

85.7% of General Dynamics shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Cubic shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.8% of General Dynamics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Cubic and General Dynamics' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Cubic has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, General Dynamics has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Cubic and General Dynamics' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Cubic and General Dynamics, as reported by MarketBeat.

Cubic currently has a consensus target price of $65.7778, indicating a potential downside of 12.30%. General Dynamics has a consensus target price of $189.7143, indicating a potential upside of 0.03%. Given General Dynamics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe General Dynamics is more favorable than Cubic.

Dividends

Cubic pays an annual dividend of $0.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. General Dynamics pays an annual dividend of $4.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Cubic pays out 8.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. General Dynamics pays out 43.3% 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. Cubic has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and General Dynamics has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years. General Dynamics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

General Dynamics beats Cubic on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cubic (NYSE:CUB) and TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

95.3% of TransDigm Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Cubic shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of TransDigm Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Cubic and TransDigm Group's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

Cubic has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, TransDigm Group has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its stock price is 64% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Cubic and TransDigm Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Cubic and TransDigm Group, as reported by MarketBeat.

Cubic currently has a consensus target price of $65.7778, indicating a potential downside of 12.30%. TransDigm Group has a consensus target price of $664.7857, indicating a potential downside of 0.98%. Given TransDigm Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe TransDigm Group is more favorable than Cubic.

Summary

TransDigm Group beats Cubic on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.