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GNRC vs. LFUS, NVT, HUBB, NXT, and RRX

Should you buy Generac stock or one of its competitors? Generac's main competitors and comparable companies include Littelfuse (LFUS), nVent Electric (NVT), Hubbell (HUBB), Nextpower (NXT), and Regal Rexnord (RRX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Generac compare to Littelfuse?

Littelfuse (NASDAQ:LFUS) and Generac (NYSE:GNRC) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Generac had 5 more articles in the media than Littelfuse. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Generac and 12 mentions for Littelfuse. Littelfuse's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Generac's score of 1.27 indicating that Littelfuse is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Littelfuse
11 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Generac
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

96.1% of Littelfuse shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.0% of Generac shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Littelfuse shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Generac shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Littelfuse$2.39B4.46-$71.70M-$0.50N/A
Generac$4.21B2.63$159.55M$4.3443.19

Littelfuse has a beta of 1.47, suggesting that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Generac has a beta of 1.91, suggesting that its stock price is 91% more volatile than the broader market.

Generac has a net margin of 5.82% compared to Littelfuse's net margin of -0.31%. Generac's return on equity of 17.83% beat Littelfuse's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Littelfuse-0.31% 13.02% 8.32%
Generac 5.82%17.83%8.58%

Littelfuse presently has a consensus target price of $465.83, indicating a potential upside of 11.16%. Generac has a consensus target price of $284.84, indicating a potential upside of 51.96%. Given Generac's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Generac is more favorable than Littelfuse.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Littelfuse
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Generac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84

Summary

Generac beats Littelfuse on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Generac compare to nVent Electric?

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) and nVent Electric (NYSE:NVT) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Generac presently has a consensus price target of $284.84, indicating a potential upside of 51.96%. nVent Electric has a consensus price target of $199.86, indicating a potential upside of 28.15%. Given Generac's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Generac is more favorable than nVent Electric.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Generac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84
nVent Electric
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.18

Generac has a beta of 1.91, suggesting that its share price is 91% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, nVent Electric has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

nVent Electric has a net margin of 12.38% compared to Generac's net margin of 5.82%. nVent Electric's return on equity of 18.85% beat Generac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Generac5.82% 17.83% 8.58%
nVent Electric 12.38%18.85%10.30%

In the previous week, Generac had 7 more articles in the media than nVent Electric. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Generac and 10 mentions for nVent Electric. Generac's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat nVent Electric's score of 1.12 indicating that Generac is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Generac
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
nVent Electric
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Generac$4.21B2.63$159.55M$4.3443.19
nVent Electric$3.89B6.48$710.20M$3.6642.61

84.0% of Generac shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.1% of nVent Electric shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Generac shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of nVent Electric 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.

Summary

nVent Electric beats Generac on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Generac compare to Hubbell?

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

Hubbell has a net margin of 14.49% compared to Generac's net margin of 5.82%. Hubbell's return on equity of 27.11% beat Generac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Generac5.82% 17.83% 8.58%
Hubbell 14.49%27.11%11.48%

In the previous week, Generac had 3 more articles in the media than Hubbell. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Generac and 14 mentions for Hubbell. Hubbell's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat Generac's score of 1.27 indicating that Hubbell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Generac
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Hubbell
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Generac$4.21B2.63$159.55M$4.3443.19
Hubbell$5.84B4.17$887.10M$16.8927.29

84.0% of Generac shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.2% of Hubbell shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Generac shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Hubbell shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Generac currently has a consensus target price of $284.84, indicating a potential upside of 51.96%. Hubbell has a consensus target price of $555.00, indicating a potential upside of 20.40%. Given Generac's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Generac is more favorable than Hubbell.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Generac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84
Hubbell
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Generac has a beta of 1.91, suggesting that its share price is 91% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hubbell has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Hubbell beats Generac on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Generac compare to Nextpower?

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

84.0% of Generac shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.4% of Nextpower shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Generac shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Nextpower 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.

Generac has a beta of 1.91, suggesting that its stock price is 91% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nextpower has a beta of 1.92, suggesting that its stock price is 92% more volatile than the broader market.

Generac presently has a consensus price target of $284.84, indicating a potential upside of 51.96%. Nextpower has a consensus price target of $146.12, indicating a potential upside of 72.92%. Given Nextpower's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Nextpower is more favorable than Generac.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Generac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84
Nextpower
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

In the previous week, Generac had 10 more articles in the media than Nextpower. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Generac and 7 mentions for Nextpower. Generac's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Nextpower's score of 0.71 indicating that Generac is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Generac
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Nextpower
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Nextpower has a net margin of 16.36% compared to Generac's net margin of 5.82%. Nextpower's return on equity of 26.29% beat Generac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Generac5.82% 17.83% 8.58%
Nextpower 16.36%26.29%15.02%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Generac$4.21B2.63$159.55M$4.3443.19
Nextpower$3.63B3.53$585.88M$3.8621.89

Summary

Nextpower beats Generac on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Generac compare to Regal Rexnord?

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

In the previous week, Generac had 7 more articles in the media than Regal Rexnord. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Generac and 10 mentions for Regal Rexnord. Regal Rexnord's average media sentiment score of 1.71 beat Generac's score of 1.27 indicating that Regal Rexnord is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Generac
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Regal Rexnord
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Generac has a net margin of 5.82% compared to Regal Rexnord's net margin of 5.35%. Generac's return on equity of 17.83% beat Regal Rexnord's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Generac5.82% 17.83% 8.58%
Regal Rexnord 5.35%9.93%4.91%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Generac$4.21B2.63$159.55M$4.3443.19
Regal Rexnord$5.93B1.82$279.50M$4.8533.53

Generac has a beta of 1.91, meaning that its share price is 91% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Regal Rexnord has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

Generac currently has a consensus target price of $284.84, indicating a potential upside of 51.96%. Regal Rexnord has a consensus target price of $244.92, indicating a potential upside of 50.63%. Given Generac's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Generac is more favorable than Regal Rexnord.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Generac
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84
Regal Rexnord
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

84.0% of Generac shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.7% of Regal Rexnord shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Generac shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Regal Rexnord shares are owned 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.

Summary

Generac beats Regal Rexnord on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GNRC vs. The Competition

MetricGeneracElectrical Equipment IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$10.80B$10.39B$10.41B$23.69B
Dividend YieldN/A2.34%97.26%3.73%
P/E Ratio43.1945.1526.2729.32
Price / Sales2.631,660.79382.5220.81
Price / Cash18.7430.6224.1033.23
Price / Book3.848.614.627.60
Net Income$159.55M$139.36M$609.95M$1.07B
7 Day Performance1.86%0.32%-0.75%-0.07%
1 Month Performance-14.42%-1.97%-1.39%-0.42%
1 Year Performance5.21%13.22%10.44%13.25%

Generac Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GNRC
Generac
4.5897 of 5 stars
$187.44
+2.4%
$284.84
+52.0%
+4.2%$10.80B$4.21B43.199,400
LFUS
Littelfuse
3.6513 of 5 stars
$412.18
+1.7%
$465.83
+13.0%
+62.8%$10.47B$2.61BN/A17,000
NVT
nVent Electric
4.8176 of 5 stars
$150.91
+1.6%
$199.86
+32.4%
+70.0%$24.43B$3.89B41.2312,000
HUBB
Hubbell
4.864 of 5 stars
$452.99
-1.5%
$553.89
+22.3%
+7.5%$23.93B$5.84B26.8218,000
NXT
Nextpower
4.4764 of 5 stars
$82.00
-4.0%
$146.12
+78.2%
+25.0%$12.44B$3.56B21.241,993

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