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GFF vs. UFPI, AWI, BCC, BLDR, and BXC

Should you buy Griffon stock or one of its competitors? Griffon's main competitors and comparable companies include UFP Industries (UFPI), Armstrong World Industries (AWI), Boise Cascade (BCC), Builders FirstSource (BLDR), and BlueLinx (BXC). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does Griffon compare to UFP Industries?

Griffon (NYSE:GFF) and UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Griffon pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. UFP Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Griffon pays out 22.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UFP Industries pays out 33.0% 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. Griffon has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and UFP Industries has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. UFP Industries is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Griffon has a beta of 1.45, suggesting that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UFP Industries has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Griffon presently has a consensus price target of $122.50, suggesting a potential upside of 23.49%. UFP Industries has a consensus price target of $104.50, suggesting a potential upside of 23.49%. Given Griffon's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Griffon is more favorable than UFP Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Griffon
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25
UFP Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

73.2% of Griffon shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of UFP Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 10.2% of Griffon shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of UFP Industries shares are held 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.

Griffon has a net margin of 8.08% compared to UFP Industries' net margin of 3.99%. Griffon's return on equity of 249.31% beat UFP Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Griffon8.08% 249.31% 12.64%
UFP Industries 3.99%8.00%6.11%

In the previous week, Griffon and Griffon both had 7 articles in the media. Griffon's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat UFP Industries' score of 1.25 indicating that Griffon is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Griffon
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
UFP Industries
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Griffon$2.52B1.78$51.11M$3.9225.31
UFP Industries$6.23B0.75$294.79M$4.3619.41

Summary

Griffon beats UFP Industries on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Griffon compare to Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) and Griffon (NYSE:GFF) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, earnings and valuation.

98.9% of Armstrong World Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.2% of Griffon shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Armstrong World Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 10.2% of Griffon shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Armstrong World Industries had 7 more articles in the media than Griffon. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Armstrong World Industries and 7 mentions for Griffon. Armstrong World Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Griffon's score of 1.30 indicating that Armstrong World Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Armstrong World Industries
11 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Griffon
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Armstrong World Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Griffon pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Armstrong World Industries pays out 18.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Griffon pays out 22.4% 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. Armstrong World Industries has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Griffon has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Armstrong World Industries has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Griffon has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

Armstrong World Industries presently has a consensus target price of $213.25, indicating a potential upside of 23.41%. Griffon has a consensus target price of $122.50, indicating a potential upside of 23.49%. Given Griffon's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Griffon is more favorable than Armstrong World Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Armstrong World Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Griffon
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25

Armstrong World Industries has a net margin of 18.60% compared to Griffon's net margin of 8.08%. Griffon's return on equity of 249.31% beat Armstrong World Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Armstrong World Industries18.60% 37.35% 17.06%
Griffon 8.08%249.31%12.64%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Armstrong World Industries$1.62B4.51$308.70M$7.3023.67
Griffon$2.52B1.78$51.11M$3.9225.31

Summary

Armstrong World Industries beats Griffon on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Griffon compare to Boise Cascade?

Griffon (NYSE:GFF) and Boise Cascade (NYSE:BCC) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and profitability.

Griffon pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Boise Cascade pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Griffon pays out 22.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Boise Cascade pays out 31.2% 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. Griffon has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Boise Cascade has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years. Boise Cascade is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Griffon has a beta of 1.45, indicating that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boise Cascade has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Griffon$2.52B1.78$51.11M$3.9225.31
Boise Cascade$6.40B0.43$132.84M$2.9526.89

73.2% of Griffon shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.2% of Boise Cascade shares are held by institutional investors. 10.2% of Griffon shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Boise Cascade shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Griffon has a net margin of 8.08% compared to Boise Cascade's net margin of 1.64%. Griffon's return on equity of 249.31% beat Boise Cascade's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Griffon8.08% 249.31% 12.64%
Boise Cascade 1.64%5.41%3.34%

In the previous week, Boise Cascade had 1 more articles in the media than Griffon. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Boise Cascade and 7 mentions for Griffon. Griffon's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Boise Cascade's score of 1.16 indicating that Griffon is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Griffon
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boise Cascade
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Griffon currently has a consensus target price of $122.50, suggesting a potential upside of 23.49%. Boise Cascade has a consensus target price of $93.60, suggesting a potential upside of 18.01%. Given Griffon's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Griffon is more favorable than Boise Cascade.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Griffon
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25
Boise Cascade
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

Summary

Griffon beats Boise Cascade on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Griffon compare to Builders FirstSource?

Builders FirstSource (NYSE:BLDR) and Griffon (NYSE:GFF) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Builders FirstSource has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Griffon has a beta of 1.45, suggesting that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

Builders FirstSource currently has a consensus target price of $90.35, indicating a potential upside of 38.29%. Griffon has a consensus target price of $122.50, indicating a potential upside of 23.49%. Given Builders FirstSource's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Builders FirstSource is more favorable than Griffon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Builders FirstSource
3 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.24
Griffon
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25

In the previous week, Builders FirstSource had 9 more articles in the media than Griffon. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Builders FirstSource and 7 mentions for Griffon. Builders FirstSource's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Griffon's score of 1.30 indicating that Builders FirstSource is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Builders FirstSource
11 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Griffon
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Builders FirstSource$15.19B0.46$435.20M$0.9171.80
Griffon$2.52B1.78$51.11M$3.9225.31

95.5% of Builders FirstSource shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.2% of Griffon shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Builders FirstSource shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 10.2% of Griffon shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Griffon has a net margin of 8.08% compared to Builders FirstSource's net margin of 0.71%. Griffon's return on equity of 249.31% beat Builders FirstSource's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Builders FirstSource0.71% 11.73% 4.32%
Griffon 8.08%249.31%12.64%

Summary

Griffon beats Builders FirstSource on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Griffon compare to BlueLinx?

BlueLinx (NYSE:BXC) and Griffon (NYSE:GFF) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BlueLinx$2.95B0.22$220K-$0.25N/A
Griffon$2.52B1.78$51.11M$3.9225.31

90.8% of BlueLinx shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.2% of Griffon shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of BlueLinx shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.2% of Griffon shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Griffon had 3 more articles in the media than BlueLinx. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Griffon and 4 mentions for BlueLinx. Griffon's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat BlueLinx's score of 0.81 indicating that Griffon is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BlueLinx
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Griffon
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

BlueLinx currently has a consensus target price of $83.50, indicating a potential upside of 3.06%. Griffon has a consensus target price of $122.50, indicating a potential upside of 23.49%. Given Griffon's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Griffon is more favorable than BlueLinx.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BlueLinx
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Griffon
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25

BlueLinx has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Griffon has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

Griffon has a net margin of 8.08% compared to BlueLinx's net margin of -0.06%. Griffon's return on equity of 249.31% beat BlueLinx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BlueLinx-0.06% 0.13% 0.05%
Griffon 8.08%249.31%12.64%

Summary

Griffon beats BlueLinx on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GFF vs. The Competition

MetricGriffonBuilding Products IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$4.49B$8.40B$10.45B$23.48B
Dividend Yield0.92%2.13%97.05%3.73%
P/E Ratio25.3151.9526.2629.38
Price / Sales1.7818.93381.6419.76
Price / Cash7.7714.4723.9432.15
Price / Book34.813.764.617.61
Net Income$51.11M$4.88B$609.95M$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.18%-0.98%-0.84%-0.12%
1 Month Performance6.19%-2.05%-1.46%-0.47%
1 Year Performance24.59%-0.72%10.44%13.15%

Griffon Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GFF
Griffon
4.9527 of 5 stars
$99.57
+1.9%
$122.50
+23.0%
+26.9%$4.51B$2.52B25.405,100
UFPI
UFP Industries
4.7345 of 5 stars
$89.23
+0.5%
$104.50
+17.1%
-15.5%$4.90B$6.32B20.4713,800
AWI
Armstrong World Industries
4.7278 of 5 stars
$178.37
-0.1%
$213.25
+19.6%
-12.0%$7.55B$1.62B24.433,800
BCC
Boise Cascade
4.7986 of 5 stars
$82.20
-0.3%
$93.60
+13.9%
-8.4%$2.88B$6.46B27.867,660
BLDR
Builders FirstSource
4.1741 of 5 stars
$70.37
+0.2%
$90.35
+28.4%
-52.9%$7.55B$14.45B77.3328,000

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