Donaldson Competitors

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) and Donaldson (NYSE:DCI) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

77.4% of Illinois Tool Works shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.1% of Donaldson shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Donaldson shares are held 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Illinois Tool Works and Donaldson, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Illinois Tool Works currently has a consensus target price of $210.1250, indicating a potential downside of 6.21%. Donaldson has a consensus target price of $59.3333, indicating a potential downside of 2.51%. Given Donaldson's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Donaldson is more favorable than Illinois Tool Works.

Profitability

This table compares Illinois Tool Works and Donaldson's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Illinois Tool Works has a beta of 1.07, indicating that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Donaldson has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Illinois Tool Works and Donaldson's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Dividends

Illinois Tool Works pays an annual dividend of $4.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Donaldson pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Illinois Tool Works pays out 58.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Donaldson pays out 42.0% 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. Illinois Tool Works has raised its dividend for 50 consecutive years and Donaldson has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Illinois Tool Works is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Illinois Tool Works beats Donaldson on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Donaldson (NYSE:DCI) and Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Donaldson and Parker-Hannifin, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Donaldson presently has a consensus price target of $59.3333, indicating a potential downside of 2.51%. Parker-Hannifin has a consensus price target of $317.8462, indicating a potential downside of 1.02%. Given Parker-Hannifin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Parker-Hannifin is more favorable than Donaldson.

Risk and Volatility

Donaldson has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Parker-Hannifin has a beta of 1.74, indicating that its stock price is 74% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Donaldson and Parker-Hannifin's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

78.1% of Donaldson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.4% of Parker-Hannifin shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Donaldson shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Parker-Hannifin shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Donaldson and Parker-Hannifin's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Donaldson pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Parker-Hannifin pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Donaldson pays out 42.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Parker-Hannifin pays out 32.6% 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. Donaldson has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Parker-Hannifin has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Parker-Hannifin beats Donaldson on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) and Donaldson (NYSE:DCI) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Stanley Black & Decker and Donaldson's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Stanley Black & Decker and Donaldson's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Stanley Black & Decker pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Donaldson pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Stanley Black & Decker pays out 33.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Donaldson pays out 42.0% 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. Stanley Black & Decker has raised its dividend for 54 consecutive years and Donaldson has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Stanley Black & Decker and Donaldson, as provided by MarketBeat.

Stanley Black & Decker presently has a consensus target price of $191.1538, indicating a potential downside of 6.93%. Donaldson has a consensus target price of $59.3333, indicating a potential downside of 2.51%. Given Donaldson's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Donaldson is more favorable than Stanley Black & Decker.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

85.4% of Stanley Black & Decker shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.1% of Donaldson shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Stanley Black & Decker shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Donaldson shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Stanley Black & Decker has a beta of 1.47, indicating that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Donaldson has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Stanley Black & Decker beats Donaldson on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) and Donaldson (NYSE:DCI) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Ingersoll Rand and Donaldson's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Ingersoll Rand and Donaldson's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Ingersoll Rand and Donaldson, as reported by MarketBeat.

Ingersoll Rand presently has a consensus target price of $50.0909, suggesting a potential downside of 0.30%. Donaldson has a consensus target price of $59.3333, suggesting a potential downside of 2.51%. Given Ingersoll Rand's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ingersoll Rand is more favorable than Donaldson.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

95.9% of Ingersoll Rand shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.1% of Donaldson shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Ingersoll Rand shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Donaldson shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Ingersoll Rand has a beta of 1.53, indicating that its share price is 53% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Donaldson has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Donaldson beats Ingersoll Rand on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Dover (NYSE:DOV) and Donaldson (NYSE:DCI) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Dover and Donaldson's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Dover and Donaldson's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Dover pays an annual dividend of $1.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Donaldson pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Dover pays out 33.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Donaldson pays out 42.0% 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. Dover has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years and Donaldson has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Dover is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Dover and Donaldson, as reported by MarketBeat.

Dover presently has a consensus target price of $132.25, suggesting a potential downside of 5.92%. Donaldson has a consensus target price of $59.3333, suggesting a potential downside of 2.51%. Given Donaldson's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Donaldson is more favorable than Dover.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

82.7% of Dover shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.1% of Donaldson shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Dover shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Donaldson shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Dover has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Donaldson has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Dover beats Donaldson on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Xylem (NYSE:XYL) and Donaldson (NYSE:DCI) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Xylem and Donaldson, as reported by MarketBeat.

Xylem presently has a consensus target price of $84.5455, suggesting a potential downside of 22.16%. Donaldson has a consensus target price of $59.3333, suggesting a potential downside of 2.51%. Given Donaldson's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Donaldson is more favorable than Xylem.

Dividends

Xylem pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Donaldson pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Xylem pays out 37.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Donaldson pays out 42.0% 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. Xylem has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Donaldson has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

84.9% of Xylem shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.1% of Donaldson shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Xylem shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Donaldson shares are held by 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 & Valuation

This table compares Xylem and Donaldson's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Xylem and Donaldson's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Xylem has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Donaldson has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500.