Does the media refer more to ETN or AIT?

In the previous week, Eaton had 6 more articles in the media than Applied Industrial Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Eaton and 19 mentions for Applied Industrial Technologies. Applied Industrial Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Eaton's score of 0.81 indicating that Applied Industrial Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Eaton 16 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Applied Industrial Technologies 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ETN or AOS?

Eaton has higher revenue and earnings than A. O. Smith. A. O. Smith is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eaton, 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 Eaton $30.03B 5.51 $4.09B $9.83 43.32 A. O. Smith $3.83B 2.04 $546.20M $3.60 15.96

Is ETN or AOS more profitable?

A. O. Smith has a net margin of 13.15% compared to Eaton's net margin of 12.75%. A. O. Smith's return on equity of 27.88% beat Eaton's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Eaton 12.75% 24.58% 9.98% A. O. Smith 13.15% 27.88% 15.21%

Does the media refer more to ETN or AOS?

In the previous week, Eaton had 21 more articles in the media than A. O. Smith. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Eaton and 4 mentions for A. O. Smith. Eaton's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat A. O. Smith's score of 0.26 indicating that Eaton is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Eaton 16 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive A. O. Smith 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts rate AZZ or ETN?

AZZ presently has a consensus price target of $155.25, suggesting a potential upside of 13.40%. Eaton has a consensus price target of $454.18, suggesting a potential upside of 6.64%. Given AZZ's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe AZZ is more favorable than Eaton. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score AZZ 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 Eaton 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 15 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, AZZ or ETN?

Eaton has higher revenue and earnings than AZZ. AZZ is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eaton, 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 AZZ $1.68B 2.45 $317.26M $6.56 20.87 Eaton $30.03B 5.51 $4.09B $9.83 43.32

Is AZZ or ETN more profitable?

Eaton has a net margin of 12.75% compared to AZZ's net margin of 11.83%. Eaton's return on equity of 24.58% beat AZZ's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets AZZ 11.83% 14.18% 8.48% Eaton 12.75% 24.58% 9.98%

Does the media prefer AZZ or ETN?

In the previous week, Eaton had 22 more articles in the media than AZZ. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Eaton and 3 mentions for AZZ. AZZ's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat Eaton's score of 0.81 indicating that AZZ is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AZZ 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Eaton 16 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings and valuation, DE or ETN?

Deere & Company has higher revenue and earnings than Eaton. Deere & Company is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eaton, 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 Deere & Company $45.68B 3.99 $5.03B $18.00 37.57 Eaton $30.03B 5.51 $4.09B $9.83 43.32

Is DE or ETN more profitable?

Eaton has a net margin of 12.75% compared to Deere & Company's net margin of 10.16%. Eaton's return on equity of 24.58% beat Deere & Company's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Deere & Company 10.16% 18.10% 4.60% Eaton 12.75% 24.58% 9.98%

Does the media favor DE or ETN?

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 10 more articles in the media than Eaton. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Deere & Company and 25 mentions for Eaton. Deere & Company's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Eaton's score of 0.81 indicating that Deere & Company is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Deere & Company 23 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Eaton 16 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings and valuation, ETN or ENS?

Eaton has higher revenue and earnings than Enersys. Enersys is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eaton, 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 Eaton $30.03B 5.51 $4.09B $9.83 43.32 Enersys $3.75B 1.72 $293.56M $9.34 19.19

Is ETN or ENS more profitable?

Eaton has a net margin of 12.75% compared to Enersys' net margin of 9.29%. Eaton's return on equity of 24.58% beat Enersys' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Eaton 12.75% 24.58% 9.98% Enersys 9.29% 24.02% 11.42%

Does the media prefer ETN or ENS?

In the previous week, Eaton had 16 more articles in the media than Enersys. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Eaton and 9 mentions for Enersys. Enersys' average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Eaton's score of 0.81 indicating that Enersys is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Eaton 16 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Enersys 8 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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ETN vs. AIT, AOS, AZZ, DE, and ENS

Should you buy Eaton stock or one of its competitors? Eaton's main competitors and comparable companies include Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT), A. O. Smith (AOS), AZZ (AZZ), Deere & Company (DE), and Enersys (ENS). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does Eaton compare to Applied Industrial Technologies?

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

In the previous week, Eaton had 6 more articles in the media than Applied Industrial Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Eaton and 19 mentions for Applied Industrial Technologies. Applied Industrial Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Eaton's score of 0.81 indicating that Applied Industrial Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Eaton	16 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Applied Industrial Technologies	9 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Eaton has a net margin of 12.75% compared to Applied Industrial Technologies' net margin of 8.35%. Eaton's return on equity of 24.58% beat Applied Industrial Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Eaton	12.75%	24.58%	9.98%
Applied Industrial Technologies	8.35%	22.17%	13.43%

Eaton presently has a consensus target price of $454.18, suggesting a potential upside of 6.64%. Applied Industrial Technologies has a consensus target price of $400.00, suggesting a potential upside of 23.62%. Given Applied Industrial Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Industrial Technologies is more favorable than Eaton.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Eaton	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Applied Industrial Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Eaton pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Applied Industrial Technologies pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Eaton pays out 44.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Applied Industrial Technologies pays out 18.6% 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. Applied Industrial Technologies has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

Eaton has higher revenue and earnings than Applied Industrial Technologies. Applied Industrial Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eaton, 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
Eaton	$30.03B	5.51	$4.09B	$9.83	43.32
Applied Industrial Technologies	$4.97B	2.39	$414.52M	$10.96	29.52

83.0% of Eaton shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of Applied Industrial Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Eaton shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Applied Industrial Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Eaton has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Applied Industrial Technologies has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Eaton beats Applied Industrial Technologies on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Eaton compare to A. O. Smith?

Eaton (NYSE:ETN) and A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Eaton has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, A. O. Smith has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Eaton has higher revenue and earnings than A. O. Smith. A. O. Smith is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eaton, 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
Eaton	$30.03B	5.51	$4.09B	$9.83	43.32
A. O. Smith	$3.83B	2.04	$546.20M	$3.60	15.96

Eaton pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. A. O. Smith pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Eaton pays out 44.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. A. O. Smith pays out 40.0% 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. A. O. Smith has raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years. A. O. Smith is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

A. O. Smith has a net margin of 13.15% compared to Eaton's net margin of 12.75%. A. O. Smith's return on equity of 27.88% beat Eaton's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Eaton	12.75%	24.58%	9.98%
A. O. Smith	13.15%	27.88%	15.21%

83.0% of Eaton shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.1% of A. O. Smith shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Eaton shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of A. O. Smith shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Eaton presently has a consensus price target of $454.18, indicating a potential upside of 6.64%. A. O. Smith has a consensus price target of $67.75, indicating a potential upside of 17.95%. Given A. O. Smith's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe A. O. Smith is more favorable than Eaton.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Eaton	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
A. O. Smith	2 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

In the previous week, Eaton had 21 more articles in the media than A. O. Smith. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Eaton and 4 mentions for A. O. Smith. Eaton's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat A. O. Smith's score of 0.26 indicating that Eaton is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Eaton	16 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
A. O. Smith	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Eaton beats A. O. Smith on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Eaton compare to AZZ?

AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) and Eaton (NYSE:ETN) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment and profitability.

90.9% of AZZ shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of Eaton shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of AZZ shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Eaton shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Eaton has a net margin of 12.75% compared to AZZ's net margin of 11.83%. Eaton's return on equity of 24.58% beat AZZ's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AZZ	11.83%	14.18%	8.48%
Eaton	12.75%	24.58%	9.98%

AZZ pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Eaton pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. AZZ pays out 14.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Eaton pays out 44.8% 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.

Eaton has higher revenue and earnings than AZZ. AZZ is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eaton, 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
AZZ	$1.68B	2.45	$317.26M	$6.56	20.87
Eaton	$30.03B	5.51	$4.09B	$9.83	43.32

In the previous week, Eaton had 22 more articles in the media than AZZ. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Eaton and 3 mentions for AZZ. AZZ's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat Eaton's score of 0.81 indicating that AZZ is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AZZ	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Eaton	16 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

AZZ has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eaton has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

AZZ presently has a consensus price target of $155.25, suggesting a potential upside of 13.40%. Eaton has a consensus price target of $454.18, suggesting a potential upside of 6.64%. Given AZZ's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe AZZ is more favorable than Eaton.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AZZ	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Eaton	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Eaton beats AZZ on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Eaton compare to Deere & Company?

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

Deere & Company presently has a consensus price target of $680.73, suggesting a potential upside of 0.66%. Eaton has a consensus price target of $454.18, suggesting a potential upside of 6.64%. Given Eaton's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Eaton is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Deere & Company	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Eaton	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Eaton has a net margin of 12.75% compared to Deere & Company's net margin of 10.16%. Eaton's return on equity of 24.58% beat Deere & Company's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Deere & Company	10.16%	18.10%	4.60%
Eaton	12.75%	24.58%	9.98%

68.6% of Deere & Company shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of Eaton shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Deere & Company shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Eaton shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $6.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Eaton pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Deere & Company pays out 36.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Eaton pays out 44.8% 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. Deere & Company has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Deere & Company had 10 more articles in the media than Eaton. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Deere & Company and 25 mentions for Eaton. Deere & Company's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Eaton's score of 0.81 indicating that Deere & Company is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Deere & Company	23 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Eaton	16 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Deere & Company has higher revenue and earnings than Eaton. Deere & Company is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eaton, 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
Deere & Company	$45.68B	3.99	$5.03B	$18.00	37.57
Eaton	$30.03B	5.51	$4.09B	$9.83	43.32

Deere & Company has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eaton has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Eaton beats Deere & Company on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Eaton compare to Enersys?

Eaton (NYSE:ETN) and Enersys (NYSE:ENS) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Eaton pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Enersys pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Eaton pays out 44.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Enersys pays out 11.2% 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. Enersys has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Eaton has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Enersys has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Eaton currently has a consensus target price of $454.18, indicating a potential upside of 6.64%. Enersys has a consensus target price of $265.00, indicating a potential upside of 47.84%. Given Enersys' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Enersys is more favorable than Eaton.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Eaton	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Enersys	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.17

Eaton has higher revenue and earnings than Enersys. Enersys is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eaton, 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
Eaton	$30.03B	5.51	$4.09B	$9.83	43.32
Enersys	$3.75B	1.72	$293.56M	$9.34	19.19

83.0% of Eaton shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.9% of Enersys shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Eaton shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Enersys shares are owned by 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.

In the previous week, Eaton had 16 more articles in the media than Enersys. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Eaton and 9 mentions for Enersys. Enersys' average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Eaton's score of 0.81 indicating that Enersys is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Eaton	16 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Enersys	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Eaton has a net margin of 12.75% compared to Enersys' net margin of 9.29%. Eaton's return on equity of 24.58% beat Enersys' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Eaton	12.75%	24.58%	9.98%
Enersys	9.29%	24.02%	11.42%

Summary

Eaton beats Enersys on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Eaton	Electrical Equipment Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$158.91B	$9.96B	$10.18B	$23.19B
Dividend Yield	1.06%	2.34%	97.17%	3.56%
P/E Ratio	43.32	45.89	25.75	28.69
Price / Sales	5.51	1,588.84	344.48	16.96
Price / Cash	27.76	31.81	23.71	33.82
Price / Book	8.50	7.52	4.84	4.74
Net Income	$4.09B	$139.36M	$612.22M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	3.60%	-1.07%	-1.56%	-1.99%
1 Month Performance	-7.43%	-6.59%	-3.86%	-2.68%
1 Year Performance	16.26%	10.67%	6.34%	10.45%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ETN Eaton	3.8335 of 5 stars	$425.88 +4.1%	$454.18 +6.6%	+18.1%	$158.91B	$30.03B	43.32	97,000
AIT Applied Industrial Technologies	4.8955 of 5 stars	$324.20 +0.6%	$400.00 +23.4%	+20.0%	$11.90B	$4.97B	29.58	6,900	Positive News Analyst Revision
AOS A. O. Smith	4.1164 of 5 stars	$59.21 -1.9%	$67.75 +14.4%	-22.8%	$8.05B	$3.83B	16.45	11,500
AZZ AZZ	3.8158 of 5 stars	$137.27 -0.8%	$155.25 +13.1%	+14.2%	$4.12B	$1.65B	20.93	3,767	Positive News
DE Deere & Company	3.6944 of 5 stars	$656.46 +4.1%	$662.98 +1.0%	+42.0%	$177.20B	$46.88B	36.47	73,100	Positive News

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Eaton (ETN) Competitors

ETN vs. AIT, AOS, AZZ, DE, and ENS

How does Eaton compare to Applied Industrial Technologies?

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Eaton (ETN) Competitors

ETN vs. AIT, AOS, AZZ, DE, and ENS

How does Eaton compare to Applied Industrial Technologies?

Does the media refer more to ETN or AIT?

Is ETN or AIT more profitable?

Do analysts recommend ETN or AIT?

Is ETN or AIT a better dividend stock?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, ETN or AIT?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in ETN or AIT?

Which has more volatility & risk, ETN or AIT?

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How does Eaton compare to A. O. Smith?

Which has more volatility & risk, ETN or AOS?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ETN or AOS?

Is ETN or AOS a better dividend stock?

Is ETN or AOS more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in ETN or AOS?

Do analysts prefer ETN or AOS?

Does the media refer more to ETN or AOS?

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How does Eaton compare to AZZ?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AZZ or ETN?

Is AZZ or ETN more profitable?

Is AZZ or ETN a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, AZZ or ETN?

Does the media prefer AZZ or ETN?

Which has more risk & volatility, AZZ or ETN?

Do analysts rate AZZ or ETN?

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How does Eaton compare to Deere & Company?

Do analysts rate DE or ETN?

Is DE or ETN more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in DE or ETN?

Is DE or ETN a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor DE or ETN?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, DE or ETN?

Which has more volatility & risk, DE or ETN?

Summary

How does Eaton compare to Enersys?

Is ETN or ENS a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, ETN or ENS?

Do analysts prefer ETN or ENS?

Which has better earnings and valuation, ETN or ENS?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in ETN or ENS?

Does the media prefer ETN or ENS?

Is ETN or ENS more profitable?

Summary

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Media Sentiment Over Time

ETN vs. The Competition

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