Donaldson (DCI) Competitors

Nordson has a net margin of 18.63% compared to Donaldson's net margin of 11.68%. Donaldson's return on equity of 28.68% beat Nordson's return on equity.

Nordson currently has a consensus target price of $326.57, indicating a potential upside of 2.16%. Donaldson has a consensus target price of $101.00, indicating a potential upside of 17.31%. Given Donaldson's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Donaldson is more favorable than Nordson.

72.1% of Nordson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of Donaldson shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Nordson shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Donaldson shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

In the previous week, Nordson had 1 more articles in the media than Donaldson. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Nordson and 9 mentions for Donaldson. Donaldson's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Nordson's score of 0.53 indicating that Donaldson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Nordson pays an annual dividend of $3.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Donaldson pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Nordson pays out 38.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Donaldson pays out 33.2% 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. Nordson has raised its dividend for 62 consecutive years and Donaldson has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years. Donaldson is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Nordson has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Donaldson has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Donaldson pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Donaldson pays out 33.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Dover pays out 25.3% 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. Donaldson has increased its dividend for 38 consecutive years and Dover has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Donaldson had 5 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Donaldson and 4 mentions for Dover. Donaldson's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Dover's score of 1.04 indicating that Donaldson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Donaldson has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dover has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

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

82.8% of Donaldson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of Dover shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Donaldson shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Dover shares are held 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.

Dover has a net margin of 13.48% compared to Donaldson's net margin of 11.68%. Donaldson's return on equity of 28.68% beat Dover's return on equity.

Donaldson presently has a consensus target price of $101.00, indicating a potential upside of 17.31%. Dover has a consensus target price of $238.29, indicating a potential upside of 27.64%. Given Dover's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dover is more favorable than Donaldson.

In the previous week, Donaldson had 2 more articles in the media than Graco. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Donaldson and 7 mentions for Graco. Donaldson's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Graco's score of 0.78 indicating that Donaldson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Donaldson pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Graco pays an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Donaldson pays out 33.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Graco pays out 37.1% 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. Donaldson has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years and Graco has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years.

Donaldson currently has a consensus price target of $101.00, indicating a potential upside of 17.31%. Graco has a consensus price target of $95.00, indicating a potential upside of 22.23%. Given Graco's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Graco is more favorable than Donaldson.

Graco has a net margin of 23.53% compared to Donaldson's net margin of 11.68%. Donaldson's return on equity of 28.68% beat Graco's return on equity.

82.8% of Donaldson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of Graco shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Donaldson shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Graco shares are held by company 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.

Donaldson has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Graco has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Donaldson presently has a consensus price target of $101.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.31%. Ingersoll Rand has a consensus price target of $96.14, suggesting a potential upside of 30.13%. Given Ingersoll Rand's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ingersoll Rand is more favorable than Donaldson.

82.8% of Donaldson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.3% of Ingersoll Rand shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Donaldson shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Ingersoll Rand shares are held by company 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.

Ingersoll Rand has a net margin of 12.08% compared to Donaldson's net margin of 11.68%. Donaldson's return on equity of 28.68% beat Ingersoll Rand's return on equity.

Donaldson has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ingersoll Rand has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Donaldson pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Ingersoll Rand pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Donaldson pays out 33.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ingersoll Rand pays out 3.3% 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. Donaldson has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years. Donaldson 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 Donaldson. 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.

In the previous week, Donaldson had 4 more articles in the media than Ingersoll Rand. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Donaldson and 5 mentions for Ingersoll Rand. Donaldson's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Ingersoll Rand's score of 0.59 indicating that Donaldson is being referred to more favorably in the media.