Which has better earnings and valuation, BCC or FERG?

Ferguson has higher revenue and earnings than Boise Cascade. Boise Cascade is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ferguson, 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 Boise Cascade $6.40B 0.46 $132.84M $2.95 28.75 Ferguson $31.32B 1.63 $1.86B $8.60 30.67

Is BCC or FERG more profitable?

Ferguson has a net margin of 6.98% compared to Boise Cascade's net margin of 1.64%. Ferguson's return on equity of 38.81% beat Boise Cascade's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Boise Cascade 1.64% 5.41% 3.34% Ferguson 6.98% 38.81% 12.83%

Does the media favor BCC or FERG?

In the previous week, Boise Cascade had 5 more articles in the media than Ferguson. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Boise Cascade and 17 mentions for Ferguson. Boise Cascade's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Ferguson's score of 0.49 indicating that Boise Cascade is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Boise Cascade 8 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ferguson 3 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CNM or FERG?

Ferguson has higher revenue and earnings than Core & Main. Core & Main is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ferguson, 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 Core & Main $7.65B 1.17 $441M $2.36 19.60 Ferguson $31.32B 1.63 $1.86B $8.60 30.67

Is CNM or FERG more profitable?

Ferguson has a net margin of 6.98% compared to Core & Main's net margin of 5.87%. Ferguson's return on equity of 38.81% beat Core & Main's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Core & Main 5.87% 26.17% 8.58% Ferguson 6.98% 38.81% 12.83%

Does the media prefer CNM or FERG?

In the previous week, Ferguson had 10 more articles in the media than Core & Main. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Ferguson and 7 mentions for Core & Main. Core & Main's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Ferguson's score of 0.49 indicating that Core & Main is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Core & Main 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ferguson 3 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings and valuation, DOV or FERG?

Ferguson has higher revenue and earnings than Dover. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ferguson, 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 3.49 $1.09B $8.30 25.30 Ferguson $31.32B 1.63 $1.86B $8.60 30.67

Is DOV or FERG more profitable?

Dover has a net margin of 13.48% compared to Ferguson's net margin of 6.98%. Ferguson's return on equity of 38.81% beat Dover's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Dover 13.48% 18.32% 10.26% Ferguson 6.98% 38.81% 12.83%

Does the media favor DOV or FERG?

In the previous week, Dover had 3 more articles in the media than Ferguson. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Dover and 17 mentions for Ferguson. Dover's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Ferguson's score of 0.49 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Dover 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ferguson 3 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings & valuation, FERG or EXP?

Ferguson has higher revenue and earnings than Eagle Materials. Eagle Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ferguson, 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 Ferguson $31.32B 1.63 $1.86B $8.60 30.67 Eagle Materials $2.31B 2.80 $423.81M $12.65 16.64

Is FERG or EXP more profitable?

Eagle Materials has a net margin of 17.32% compared to Ferguson's net margin of 6.98%. Ferguson's return on equity of 38.81% beat Eagle Materials' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ferguson 6.98% 38.81% 12.83% Eagle Materials 17.32% 26.87% 10.73%

Does the media favor FERG or EXP?

In the previous week, Ferguson had 11 more articles in the media than Eagle Materials. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Ferguson and 6 mentions for Eagle Materials. Eagle Materials' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Ferguson's score of 0.49 indicating that Eagle Materials is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ferguson 3 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Eagle Materials 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor FBIN or FERG?

In the previous week, Fortune Brands Innovations had 3 more articles in the media than Ferguson. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Fortune Brands Innovations and 17 mentions for Ferguson. Fortune Brands Innovations' average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Ferguson's score of 0.49 indicating that Fortune Brands Innovations is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Fortune Brands Innovations 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ferguson 3 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Ferguson (FERG) Competitors

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FERG vs. BCC, CNM, DOV, EXP, and FBIN

Should you buy Ferguson stock or one of its competitors? Ferguson's main competitors and comparable companies include Boise Cascade (BCC), Core & Main (CNM), Dover (DOV), Eagle Materials (EXP), and Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Ferguson compare to Boise Cascade?

Boise Cascade (NYSE:BCC) and Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and media sentiment.

Boise Cascade presently has a consensus target price of $93.60, suggesting a potential upside of 10.38%. Ferguson has a consensus target price of $277.21, suggesting a potential upside of 5.10%. Given Boise Cascade's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Boise Cascade is more favorable than Ferguson.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Boise Cascade	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Ferguson	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76

Boise Cascade has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ferguson has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

96.2% of Boise Cascade shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.0% of Ferguson shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Boise Cascade shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Ferguson shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Boise Cascade had 5 more articles in the media than Ferguson. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Boise Cascade and 17 mentions for Ferguson. Boise Cascade's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Ferguson's score of 0.49 indicating that Boise Cascade is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Boise Cascade	8 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ferguson	3 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Ferguson has higher revenue and earnings than Boise Cascade. Boise Cascade is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ferguson, 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
Boise Cascade	$6.40B	0.46	$132.84M	$2.95	28.75
Ferguson	$31.32B	1.63	$1.86B	$8.60	30.67

Ferguson has a net margin of 6.98% compared to Boise Cascade's net margin of 1.64%. Ferguson's return on equity of 38.81% beat Boise Cascade's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Boise Cascade	1.64%	5.41%	3.34%
Ferguson	6.98%	38.81%	12.83%

Boise Cascade pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Ferguson pays an annual dividend of $3.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Boise Cascade pays out 29.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ferguson pays out 41.4% 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. Boise Cascade has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years.

Summary

Ferguson beats Boise Cascade on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ferguson compare to Core & Main?

Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) and Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Ferguson has higher revenue and earnings than Core & Main. Core & Main is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ferguson, 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
Core & Main	$7.65B	1.17	$441M	$2.36	19.60
Ferguson	$31.32B	1.63	$1.86B	$8.60	30.67

94.2% of Core & Main shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.0% of Ferguson shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Core & Main shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Ferguson 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.

Core & Main presently has a consensus price target of $56.70, suggesting a potential upside of 22.59%. Ferguson has a consensus price target of $277.21, suggesting a potential upside of 5.10%. Given Core & Main's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Core & Main is more favorable than Ferguson.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Core & Main	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58
Ferguson	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76

Core & Main has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ferguson has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ferguson had 10 more articles in the media than Core & Main. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Ferguson and 7 mentions for Core & Main. Core & Main's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Ferguson's score of 0.49 indicating that Core & Main is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Core & Main	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ferguson	3 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Ferguson has a net margin of 6.98% compared to Core & Main's net margin of 5.87%. Ferguson's return on equity of 38.81% beat Core & Main's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Core & Main	5.87%	26.17%	8.58%
Ferguson	6.98%	38.81%	12.83%

Summary

Ferguson beats Core & Main on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ferguson compare to Dover?

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

Dover has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ferguson has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

Dover has a net margin of 13.48% compared to Ferguson's net margin of 6.98%. Ferguson's return on equity of 38.81% beat Dover's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dover	13.48%	18.32%	10.26%
Ferguson	6.98%	38.81%	12.83%

Ferguson has higher revenue and earnings than Dover. Dover is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ferguson, 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	3.49	$1.09B	$8.30	25.30
Ferguson	$31.32B	1.63	$1.86B	$8.60	30.67

Dover presently has a consensus target price of $238.29, suggesting a potential upside of 13.48%. Ferguson has a consensus target price of $277.21, suggesting a potential upside of 5.10%. Given Dover's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Dover is more favorable than Ferguson.

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
Ferguson	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76

84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.0% of Ferguson shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Ferguson shares are owned 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.

Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Ferguson pays an annual dividend of $3.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Dover pays out 25.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ferguson pays out 41.4% 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.

In the previous week, Dover had 3 more articles in the media than Ferguson. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Dover and 17 mentions for Ferguson. Dover's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Ferguson's score of 0.49 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Dover	6 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ferguson	3 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Dover beats Ferguson on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ferguson compare to Eagle Materials?

Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) and Eagle Materials (NYSE:EXP) are related companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Ferguson has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eagle Materials has a beta of 1.39, suggesting that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ferguson had 11 more articles in the media than Eagle Materials. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Ferguson and 6 mentions for Eagle Materials. Eagle Materials' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Ferguson's score of 0.49 indicating that Eagle Materials is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ferguson	3 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Eagle Materials	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ferguson presently has a consensus price target of $277.21, indicating a potential upside of 5.10%. Eagle Materials has a consensus price target of $222.56, indicating a potential upside of 5.75%. Given Eagle Materials' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Eagle Materials is more favorable than Ferguson.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ferguson	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76
Eagle Materials	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.10

82.0% of Ferguson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of Eagle Materials shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Ferguson shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Eagle Materials shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Eagle Materials has a net margin of 17.32% compared to Ferguson's net margin of 6.98%. Ferguson's return on equity of 38.81% beat Eagle Materials' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ferguson	6.98%	38.81%	12.83%
Eagle Materials	17.32%	26.87%	10.73%

Ferguson has higher revenue and earnings than Eagle Materials. Eagle Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ferguson, 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
Ferguson	$31.32B	1.63	$1.86B	$8.60	30.67
Eagle Materials	$2.31B	2.80	$423.81M	$12.65	16.64

Ferguson pays an annual dividend of $3.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Eagle Materials pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Ferguson pays out 41.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Eagle Materials pays out 7.9% 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.

Summary

Ferguson and Eagle Materials tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ferguson compare to Fortune Brands Innovations?

Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE:FBIN) and Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Ferguson has higher revenue and earnings than Fortune Brands Innovations. Ferguson is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortune Brands Innovations, 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
Fortune Brands Innovations	$4.46B	1.29	$298.80M	$1.23	39.10
Ferguson	$31.32B	1.63	$1.86B	$8.60	30.67

Fortune Brands Innovations presently has a consensus price target of $55.33, suggesting a potential upside of 15.06%. Ferguson has a consensus price target of $277.21, suggesting a potential upside of 5.10%. Given Fortune Brands Innovations' higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Fortune Brands Innovations is more favorable than Ferguson.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Fortune Brands Innovations	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27
Ferguson	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76

In the previous week, Fortune Brands Innovations had 3 more articles in the media than Ferguson. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Fortune Brands Innovations and 17 mentions for Ferguson. Fortune Brands Innovations' average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Ferguson's score of 0.49 indicating that Fortune Brands Innovations is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Fortune Brands Innovations	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ferguson	3 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

87.6% of Fortune Brands Innovations shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.0% of Ferguson shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Fortune Brands Innovations shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Ferguson shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Ferguson has a net margin of 6.98% compared to Fortune Brands Innovations' net margin of 3.39%. Ferguson's return on equity of 38.81% beat Fortune Brands Innovations' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Fortune Brands Innovations	3.39%	19.50%	7.09%
Ferguson	6.98%	38.81%	12.83%

Fortune Brands Innovations has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ferguson has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

Fortune Brands Innovations pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Ferguson pays an annual dividend of $3.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Fortune Brands Innovations pays out 84.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ferguson pays out 41.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fortune Brands Innovations has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Fortune Brands Innovations is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Ferguson beats Fortune Brands Innovations on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FERG vs. The Competition

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Metric	Ferguson	Trading Companies & Distributors Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$49.78B	$9.61B	$10.82B	$24.19B
Dividend Yield	1.39%	3.38%	97.10%	3.69%
P/E Ratio	N/A	29.17	28.32	29.08
Price / Sales	1.63	23.67	347.94	13.90
Price / Cash	23.00	48.67	24.70	19.37
Price / Book	8.52	3.88	4.90	4.91
Net Income	$1.86B	$370.07M	$607.14M	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	5.51%	3.13%	2.12%	1.30%
1 Month Performance	15.76%	3.33%	1.61%	2.29%
1 Year Performance	17.97%	10.32%	14.47%	19.89%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FERG Ferguson	3.3715 of 5 stars	$263.76 +2.8%	$277.21 +5.1%	+15.0%	$49.78B	$31.32B	N/A	35,000	Earnings Report Dividend Announcement Gap Up
BCC Boise Cascade	4.5267 of 5 stars	$76.42 +1.4%	$92.80 +21.4%	+5.6%	$2.69B	$6.40B	25.82	7,660	Earnings Report Analyst Upgrade Gap Down
CNM Core & Main	3.9728 of 5 stars	$43.99 +1.1%	$56.70 +28.9%	-27.2%	$8.51B	$7.65B	18.64	5,600	Analyst Downgrade
DOV Dover	4.885 of 5 stars	$204.85 +0.4%	$238.29 +16.3%	+21.6%	$27.56B	$8.09B	24.68	24,000	Positive News Dividend Increase Analyst Revision
EXP Eagle Materials	3.2021 of 5 stars	$205.45 0.0%	$223.44 +8.8%	-4.9%	$6.29B	$2.31B	16.24	2,800	Dividend Announcement Analyst Forecast

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Ferguson (FERG) Competitors

FERG vs. BCC, CNM, DOV, EXP, and FBIN

How does Ferguson compare to Boise Cascade?

Do analysts recommend BCC or FERG?

Which has more risk & volatility, BCC or FERG?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in BCC or FERG?

Does the media favor BCC or FERG?

Which has better earnings and valuation, BCC or FERG?

Is BCC or FERG more profitable?

Is BCC or FERG a better dividend stock?

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How does Ferguson compare to Core & Main?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CNM or FERG?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in CNM or FERG?

Do analysts rate CNM or FERG?

Which has more risk & volatility, CNM or FERG?

Does the media prefer CNM or FERG?

Is CNM or FERG more profitable?

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How does Ferguson compare to Dover?

Which has more risk & volatility, DOV or FERG?

Is DOV or FERG more profitable?

Which has better earnings and valuation, DOV or FERG?

Do analysts recommend DOV or FERG?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in DOV or FERG?

Is DOV or FERG a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor DOV or FERG?

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How does Ferguson compare to Eagle Materials?

Which has more volatility and risk, FERG or EXP?

Does the media favor FERG or EXP?

Do analysts prefer FERG or EXP?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FERG or EXP?

Is FERG or EXP more profitable?

Which has better earnings & valuation, FERG or EXP?

Is FERG or EXP a better dividend stock?

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How does Ferguson compare to Fortune Brands Innovations?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, FBIN or FERG?

Do analysts rate FBIN or FERG?

Does the media favor FBIN or FERG?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of FBIN or FERG?

Is FBIN or FERG more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, FBIN or FERG?

Is FBIN or FERG a better dividend stock?

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