Generac Competitors

Eaton (NYSE:ETN) and Generac (NYSE:GNRC) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Eaton and Generac, as reported by MarketBeat.

Eaton presently has a consensus target price of $136.1765, indicating a potential downside of 2.59%. Generac has a consensus target price of $313.8182, indicating a potential downside of 4.46%. Given Eaton's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Eaton is more favorable than Generac.

Profitability

This table compares Eaton and Generac's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Eaton and Generac's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk & Volatility

Eaton has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its share price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Generac has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its share price is 9% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

77.9% of Eaton shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of Generac shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Eaton shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Generac 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.

Summary

Generac beats Eaton on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) and Generac (NYSE:GNRC) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Emerson Electric and Generac's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Emerson Electric and Generac's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Risk & Volatility

Emerson Electric has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its stock price is 55% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Generac has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Emerson Electric and Generac, as provided by MarketBeat.

Emerson Electric presently has a consensus price target of $86.5385, suggesting a potential downside of 4.51%. Generac has a consensus price target of $313.8182, suggesting a potential downside of 4.46%. Given Generac's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Generac is more favorable than Emerson Electric.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

73.6% of Emerson Electric shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of Generac shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Emerson Electric shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Generac 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.

Summary

Generac beats Emerson Electric on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) and Roper Technologies (NYSE:ROP) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings and valuation.

Risk and Volatility

Generac has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its share price is 9% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Roper Technologies has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its share price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Generac and Roper Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Generac presently has a consensus target price of $313.8182, suggesting a potential downside of 4.46%. Roper Technologies has a consensus target price of $439.75, suggesting a potential upside of 4.30%. Given Roper Technologies' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Roper Technologies is more favorable than Generac.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

90.4% of Generac shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.7% of Roper Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Generac shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Roper Technologies 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Generac and Roper Technologies' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Generac and Roper Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) and AMETEK (NYSE:AME) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Generac and AMETEK's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Generac and AMETEK's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Generac and AMETEK, as provided by MarketBeat.

Generac presently has a consensus price target of $313.8182, indicating a potential downside of 4.46%. AMETEK has a consensus price target of $115.7143, indicating a potential downside of 12.24%. Given Generac's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Generac is more favorable than AMETEK.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

90.4% of Generac shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.7% of AMETEK shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Generac shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of AMETEK shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

Generac has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, AMETEK has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its share price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Generac beats AMETEK on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) and Generac (NYSE:GNRC) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Risk and Volatility

Rockwell Automation has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Generac has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

76.2% of Rockwell Automation shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of Generac shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Rockwell Automation shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Generac shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Rockwell Automation and Generac, as reported by MarketBeat.

Rockwell Automation presently has a consensus target price of $250.3077, indicating a potential downside of 4.44%. Generac has a consensus target price of $313.8182, indicating a potential downside of 4.46%. Given Rockwell Automation's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Rockwell Automation is more favorable than Generac.

Profitability

This table compares Rockwell Automation and Generac's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Rockwell Automation and Generac's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) and Generac (NYSE:GNRC) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

72.8% of Enphase Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of Generac shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.1% of Enphase Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Generac shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Enphase Energy and Generac's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Enphase Energy and Generac, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Enphase Energy presently has a consensus target price of $177.9444, indicating a potential upside of 16.24%. Generac has a consensus target price of $313.8182, indicating a potential downside of 4.46%. Given Enphase Energy's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Enphase Energy is more favorable than Generac.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Enphase Energy and Generac's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility & Risk

Enphase Energy has a beta of 1.44, meaning that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Generac has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the S&P 500.