Which has better earnings & valuation, DOV or NDSN?

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than Nordson. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nordson, 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 Dover $8.09B 3.21 $1.09B $8.30 23.22 Nordson $2.98B 5.95 $484.47M $9.89 32.19

Is DOV or NDSN more profitable?

Nordson has a net margin of 18.63% compared to Dover's net margin of 13.48%. Nordson's return on equity of 20.49% beat Dover's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Dover 13.48% 18.32% 10.26% Nordson 18.63% 20.49% 10.88%

Does the media prefer DOV or NDSN?

In the previous week, Nordson had 2 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Nordson and 14 mentions for Dover. Dover's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Nordson's score of 1.22 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Dover 12 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Nordson 13 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer AIT or DOV?

In the previous week, Applied Industrial Technologies had 6 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Applied Industrial Technologies and 14 mentions for Dover. Applied Industrial Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat Dover's score of 1.31 indicating that Applied Industrial Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Applied Industrial Technologies 12 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Dover 12 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, IEX or DOV?

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than IDEX. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IDEX, 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 IDEX $3.59B 4.60 $483.20M $6.95 32.19 Dover $8.09B 3.21 $1.09B $8.30 23.22

Is IEX or DOV more profitable?

IDEX has a net margin of 14.49% compared to Dover's net margin of 13.48%. Dover's return on equity of 18.32% beat IDEX's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets IDEX 14.49% 15.69% 9.10% Dover 13.48% 18.32% 10.26%

Does the media refer more to IEX or DOV?

In the previous week, Dover had 4 more articles in the media than IDEX. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Dover and 10 mentions for IDEX. IDEX's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Dover's score of 1.31 indicating that IDEX is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment IDEX 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Dover 12 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, IR or DOV?

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than Ingersoll Rand. Dover 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 3.87 $581.40M $2.43 31.42 Dover $8.09B 3.21 $1.09B $8.30 23.22

Is IR or DOV more profitable?

Dover has a net margin of 13.48% compared to Ingersoll Rand's net margin of 12.08%. Dover's return on equity of 18.32% beat Ingersoll Rand's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ingersoll Rand 12.08% 12.90% 7.22% Dover 13.48% 18.32% 10.26%

Does the media prefer IR or DOV?

In the previous week, Ingersoll Rand had 15 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Ingersoll Rand and 14 mentions for Dover. Ingersoll Rand's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Dover's score of 1.31 indicating that Ingersoll Rand is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ingersoll Rand 19 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Dover 12 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate DOV or ITT?

Dover presently has a consensus target price of $238.29, suggesting a potential upside of 23.66%. ITT has a consensus target price of $244.82, suggesting a potential upside of 20.30%. Given Dover's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Dover is more favorable than ITT. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Dover 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 10 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 ITT 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 9 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.82

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, DOV or ITT?

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than ITT. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ITT, 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 Dover $8.09B 3.21 $1.09B $8.30 23.22 ITT $4.74B 3.84 $488M $5.10 39.90

Is DOV or ITT more profitable?

Dover has a net margin of 13.48% compared to ITT's net margin of 8.90%. Dover's return on equity of 18.32% beat ITT's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Dover 13.48% 18.32% 10.26% ITT 8.90% 15.90% 7.74%

Does the media prefer DOV or ITT?

In the previous week, ITT had 12 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for ITT and 14 mentions for Dover. ITT's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Dover's score of 1.31 indicating that ITT is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Dover 12 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive ITT 20 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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DOV vs. NDSN, AIT, IEX, IR, and ITT

Should you buy Dover stock or one of its competitors? Dover's main competitors and comparable companies include Nordson (NDSN), Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT), IDEX (IEX), Ingersoll Rand (IR), and ITT (ITT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does Dover compare to Nordson?

Dover (NYSE:DOV) and Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) 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, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and risk.

84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.1% of Nordson shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Nordson shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dover has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nordson has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Nordson has a net margin of 18.63% compared to Dover's net margin of 13.48%. Nordson's return on equity of 20.49% beat Dover's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dover	13.48%	18.32%	10.26%
Nordson	18.63%	20.49%	10.88%

In the previous week, Nordson had 2 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Nordson and 14 mentions for Dover. Dover's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Nordson's score of 1.22 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Dover	12 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Nordson	13 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Dover presently has a consensus target price of $238.29, indicating a potential upside of 23.66%. Nordson has a consensus target price of $326.57, indicating a potential upside of 2.58%. Given Dover's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Dover is more favorable than Nordson.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dover	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Nordson	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.63

Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Nordson pays an annual dividend of $3.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Dover pays out 25.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nordson pays out 38.0% 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 70 consecutive years and Nordson has raised its dividend for 62 consecutive years.

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than Nordson. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nordson, 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
Dover	$8.09B	3.21	$1.09B	$8.30	23.22
Nordson	$2.98B	5.95	$484.47M	$9.89	32.19

Summary

Dover beats Nordson on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dover compare to Applied Industrial Technologies?

Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) and Dover (NYSE:DOV) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and media sentiment.

Dover has a net margin of 13.48% compared to Applied Industrial Technologies' net margin of 8.35%. Applied Industrial Technologies' return on equity of 22.17% beat Dover's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Applied Industrial Technologies	8.35%	22.17%	13.43%
Dover	13.48%	18.32%	10.26%

Applied Industrial Technologies pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Applied Industrial Technologies pays out 18.6% 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. Applied Industrial Technologies has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Dover has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years. Dover is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Applied Industrial Technologies had 6 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Applied Industrial Technologies and 14 mentions for Dover. Applied Industrial Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat Dover's score of 1.31 indicating that Applied Industrial Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Applied Industrial Technologies	12 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Dover	12 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than Applied Industrial Technologies. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Applied Industrial Technologies, 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
Applied Industrial Technologies	$4.97B	2.40	$414.52M	$10.96	29.69
Dover	$8.09B	3.21	$1.09B	$8.30	23.22

Applied Industrial Technologies has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dover has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

93.5% of Applied Industrial Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of Dover shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Applied Industrial Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Dover 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.

Applied Industrial Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $400.00, suggesting a potential upside of 22.94%. Dover has a consensus price target of $238.29, suggesting a potential upside of 23.66%. Given Dover's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dover is more favorable than Applied Industrial Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Applied Industrial Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Dover	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Summary

Applied Industrial Technologies beats Dover on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dover compare to IDEX?

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

IDEX pays an annual dividend of $2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. IDEX pays out 42.0% 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. IDEX has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Dover has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Dover had 4 more articles in the media than IDEX. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Dover and 10 mentions for IDEX. IDEX's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Dover's score of 1.31 indicating that IDEX is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
IDEX	9 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Dover	12 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

98.0% of IDEX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of IDEX shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Dover 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.

IDEX has a net margin of 14.49% compared to Dover's net margin of 13.48%. Dover's return on equity of 18.32% beat IDEX's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IDEX	14.49%	15.69%	9.10%
Dover	13.48%	18.32%	10.26%

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than IDEX. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IDEX, 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
IDEX	$3.59B	4.60	$483.20M	$6.95	32.19
Dover	$8.09B	3.21	$1.09B	$8.30	23.22

IDEX presently has a consensus price target of $260.80, suggesting a potential upside of 16.58%. Dover has a consensus price target of $238.29, suggesting a potential upside of 23.66%. Given Dover's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Dover is more favorable than IDEX.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IDEX	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Dover	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

IDEX has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dover has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Dover beats IDEX on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dover compare to Ingersoll Rand?

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

Ingersoll Rand has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dover has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than Ingersoll Rand. Dover 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	3.87	$581.40M	$2.43	31.42
Dover	$8.09B	3.21	$1.09B	$8.30	23.22

Ingersoll Rand pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Ingersoll Rand pays out 3.3% 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. Dover has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years. Dover is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

95.3% of Ingersoll Rand shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Ingersoll Rand 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Ingersoll Rand had 15 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Ingersoll Rand and 14 mentions for Dover. Ingersoll Rand's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Dover's score of 1.31 indicating that Ingersoll Rand is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ingersoll Rand	19 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Dover	12 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Dover has a net margin of 13.48% compared to Ingersoll Rand's net margin of 12.08%. Dover's return on equity of 18.32% beat Ingersoll Rand's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ingersoll Rand	12.08%	12.90%	7.22%
Dover	13.48%	18.32%	10.26%

Ingersoll Rand currently has a consensus target price of $96.14, indicating a potential upside of 25.94%. Dover has a consensus target price of $238.29, indicating a potential upside of 23.66%. Given Ingersoll Rand's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Ingersoll Rand is more favorable than Dover.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ingersoll Rand	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.63
Dover	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Summary

Dover beats Ingersoll Rand on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dover compare to ITT?

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

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than ITT. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ITT, 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
Dover	$8.09B	3.21	$1.09B	$8.30	23.22
ITT	$4.74B	3.84	$488M	$5.10	39.90

Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. ITT pays an annual dividend of $1.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Dover pays out 25.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ITT pays out 30.2% 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. Dover has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years and ITT has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Dover is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Dover presently has a consensus target price of $238.29, suggesting a potential upside of 23.66%. ITT has a consensus target price of $244.82, suggesting a potential upside of 20.30%. Given Dover's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Dover is more favorable than ITT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dover	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
ITT	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.82

Dover has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ITT has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ITT had 12 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for ITT and 14 mentions for Dover. ITT's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Dover's score of 1.31 indicating that ITT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Dover	12 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
ITT	20 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of ITT shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of ITT shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dover has a net margin of 13.48% compared to ITT's net margin of 8.90%. Dover's return on equity of 18.32% beat ITT's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dover	13.48%	18.32%	10.26%
ITT	8.90%	15.90%	7.74%

Summary

Dover beats ITT on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DOV vs. The Competition

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Metric	Dover	Machinery Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$25.73B	$11.39B	$10.45B	$23.66B
Dividend Yield	1.10%	2.25%	97.26%	3.73%
P/E Ratio	23.22	20.81	26.14	29.34
Price / Sales	3.21	62.13	381.42	22.83
Price / Cash	15.38	23.15	24.10	33.23
Price / Book	3.37	4.10	4.62	7.61
Net Income	$1.09B	$357.78M	$610.95M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-2.94%	-0.26%	-0.71%	-0.05%
1 Month Performance	-8.43%	-0.81%	-1.44%	-0.24%
1 Year Performance	8.41%	10.92%	9.53%	12.80%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
DOV Dover	4.8435 of 5 stars	$192.70 +0.9%	$238.29 +23.7%	+8.0%	$25.73B	$8.09B	23.22	24,000	Positive News Analyst Downgrade
NDSN Nordson	4.2968 of 5 stars	$321.72 -0.9%	$326.57 +1.5%	+40.9%	$18.08B	$2.79B	32.53	8,000	Positive News Analyst Upgrade
AIT Applied Industrial Technologies	4.9607 of 5 stars	$324.20 +0.6%	$400.00 +23.4%	+21.5%	$11.83B	$4.97B	29.58	6,900	Positive News Analyst Revision
IEX IDEX	4.893 of 5 stars	$228.96 -0.6%	$260.80 +13.9%	+35.8%	$16.98B	$3.46B	32.94	8,700	Positive News
IR Ingersoll Rand	4.7128 of 5 stars	$77.13 -1.8%	$96.14 +24.7%	-3.7%	$30.49B	$7.65B	31.74	21,000	Options Volume Analyst Revision

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