Huntsman Competitors

FMC (NYSE:FMC) and Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

87.4% of FMC shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.3% of Huntsman shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of FMC shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Huntsman 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.

Profitability

This table compares FMC and Huntsman's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for FMC and Huntsman, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

FMC currently has a consensus price target of $130.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.78%. Huntsman has a consensus price target of $30.6875, suggesting a potential upside of 3.29%. Given FMC's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe FMC is more favorable than Huntsman.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares FMC and Huntsman's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

FMC has a beta of 1, meaning that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.Comparatively, Huntsman has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

FMC pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Huntsman pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. FMC pays out 31.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Huntsman pays out 42.5% 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. FMC has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Huntsman has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) and Olin (NYSE:OLN) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and earnings.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Huntsman and Olin's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Huntsman and Olin's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Huntsman has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Olin has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Huntsman and Olin, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Huntsman currently has a consensus target price of $30.6875, indicating a potential upside of 3.29%. Olin has a consensus target price of $43.1538, indicating a potential downside of 8.24%. Given Huntsman's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Huntsman is more favorable than Olin.

Dividends

Huntsman pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Olin pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Huntsman pays out 42.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Olin pays out 133.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Huntsman has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Olin has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Huntsman is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

77.3% of Huntsman shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.7% of Olin shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.4% of Huntsman shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.7% of Olin 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.

Summary

Huntsman beats Olin on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Chemours (NYSE:CC) and Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends and earnings.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Chemours and Huntsman's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares The Chemours and Huntsman's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

The Chemours has a beta of 2.3, suggesting that its share price is 130% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Huntsman has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for The Chemours and Huntsman, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Chemours currently has a consensus target price of $31.3750, suggesting a potential downside of 9.61%. Huntsman has a consensus target price of $30.6875, suggesting a potential upside of 3.29%. Given Huntsman's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Huntsman is more favorable than The Chemours.

Dividends

The Chemours pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Huntsman pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. The Chemours pays out 39.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Huntsman pays out 42.5% 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. The Chemours has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Huntsman has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. The Chemours is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

74.7% of The Chemours shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.3% of Huntsman shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of The Chemours shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Huntsman 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.

Summary

Huntsman beats The Chemours on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ashland Global (NYSE:ASH) and Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends and earnings.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Ashland Global and Huntsman's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Ashland Global and Huntsman's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Ashland Global has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Huntsman has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Ashland Global and Huntsman, as provided by MarketBeat.

Ashland Global currently has a consensus target price of $92.4444, suggesting a potential upside of 3.15%. Huntsman has a consensus target price of $30.6875, suggesting a potential upside of 3.29%. Given Huntsman's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Huntsman is more favorable than Ashland Global.

Dividends

Ashland Global pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Huntsman pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Ashland Global pays out 39.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Huntsman pays out 42.5% 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. Ashland Global has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Huntsman has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

91.9% of Ashland Global shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.3% of Huntsman shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.1% of Ashland Global shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Huntsman 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.

Summary

Huntsman beats Ashland Global on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Univar Solutions (NYSE:UNVR) and Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Univar Solutions and Huntsman's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Univar Solutions and Huntsman, as provided by MarketBeat.

Univar Solutions currently has a consensus target price of $26.75, suggesting a potential downside of 0.85%. Huntsman has a consensus target price of $30.6875, suggesting a potential upside of 3.29%. Given Huntsman's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Huntsman is more favorable than Univar Solutions.

Risk and Volatility

Univar Solutions has a beta of 1.98, meaning that its share price is 98% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Huntsman has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its share price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Univar Solutions and Huntsman's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

98.6% of Univar Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.3% of Huntsman shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Univar Solutions shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of Huntsman shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Huntsman beats Univar Solutions on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) and W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE:GRA) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Huntsman and W. R. Grace & Co.'s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Huntsman and W. R. Grace & Co., as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Huntsman presently has a consensus price target of $30.6875, suggesting a potential upside of 3.29%. W. R. Grace & Co. has a consensus price target of $66.8571, suggesting a potential downside of 2.41%. Given Huntsman's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Huntsman is more favorable than W. R. Grace & Co..

Risk & Volatility

Huntsman has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, W. R. Grace & Co. has a beta of 1.47, suggesting that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Huntsman and W. R. Grace & Co.'s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Huntsman has higher revenue and earnings than W. R. Grace & Co.. W. R. Grace & Co. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Huntsman, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

77.3% of Huntsman shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.8% of W. R. Grace & Co. shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of Huntsman shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of W. R. Grace & Co. shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Huntsman pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. W. R. Grace & Co. pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Huntsman pays out 42.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. W. R. Grace & Co. pays out 30.1% 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. Huntsman has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and W. R. Grace & Co. has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Huntsman beats W. R. Grace & Co. on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.