ICL Group Competitors

ICL Group (NYSE:ICL) and Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

Risk & Volatility

ICL Group has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nutrien has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

ICL Group pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Nutrien pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. ICL Group pays out 21.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nutrien pays out 82.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ICL Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Nutrien has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares ICL Group and Nutrien's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

7.4% of ICL Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.9% of Nutrien shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of Nutrien shares are held by 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for ICL Group and Nutrien, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

ICL Group currently has a consensus target price of $5.75, suggesting a potential downside of 8.73%. Nutrien has a consensus target price of $55.8889, suggesting a potential upside of 1.39%. Given Nutrien's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Nutrien is more favorable than ICL Group.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares ICL Group and Nutrien's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Nutrien beats ICL Group on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

ICL Group (NYSE:ICL) and The Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Risk & Volatility

ICL Group has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Scotts Miracle-Gro has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares ICL Group and The Scotts Miracle-Gro's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

7.4% of ICL Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.1% of The Scotts Miracle-Gro shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.2% of The Scotts Miracle-Gro 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for ICL Group and The Scotts Miracle-Gro, as reported by MarketBeat.

ICL Group currently has a consensus price target of $5.75, suggesting a potential downside of 8.73%. The Scotts Miracle-Gro has a consensus price target of $250.00, suggesting a potential downside of 0.23%. Given The Scotts Miracle-Gro's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The Scotts Miracle-Gro is more favorable than ICL Group.

Dividends

ICL Group pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. The Scotts Miracle-Gro pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. ICL Group pays out 21.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Scotts Miracle-Gro pays out 34.3% 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. ICL Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and The Scotts Miracle-Gro has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years. ICL Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares ICL Group and The Scotts Miracle-Gro's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro beats ICL Group on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) and ICL Group (NYSE:ICL) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Dividends

The Mosaic pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. ICL Group pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. The Mosaic pays out 105.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ICL Group pays out 21.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Mosaic has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and ICL Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. ICL Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for The Mosaic and ICL Group, as reported by MarketBeat.

The Mosaic presently has a consensus price target of $26.6389, suggesting a potential downside of 16.62%. ICL Group has a consensus price target of $5.75, suggesting a potential downside of 8.73%. Given ICL Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ICL Group is more favorable than The Mosaic.

Risk and Volatility

The Mosaic has a beta of 1.81, meaning that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ICL Group has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

69.8% of The Mosaic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.4% of ICL Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of The Mosaic shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares The Mosaic and ICL Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares The Mosaic and ICL Group's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

ICL Group beats The Mosaic on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

ICL Group (NYSE:ICL) and CF Industries (NYSE:CF) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

7.4% of ICL Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.0% of CF Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of CF Industries shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

ICL Group pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. CF Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. ICL Group pays out 21.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CF Industries pays out 62.2% 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. ICL Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and CF Industries has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares ICL Group and CF Industries' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

ICL Group has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CF Industries has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for ICL Group and CF Industries, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

ICL Group presently has a consensus target price of $5.75, suggesting a potential downside of 8.73%. CF Industries has a consensus target price of $43.75, suggesting a potential downside of 4.48%. Given CF Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe CF Industries is more favorable than ICL Group.

Profitability

This table compares ICL Group and CF Industries' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

CF Industries beats ICL Group on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) and ICL Group (NYSE:ICL) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Volatility and Risk

American Vanguard has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its share price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ICL Group has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its share price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

76.5% of American Vanguard shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.4% of ICL Group shares are held by institutional investors. 5.3% of American Vanguard shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares American Vanguard and ICL Group's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares American Vanguard and ICL Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for American Vanguard and ICL Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

ICL Group has a consensus price target of $5.75, suggesting a potential downside of 8.73%. Given ICL Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ICL Group is more favorable than American Vanguard.

Dividends

American Vanguard pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. ICL Group pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. American Vanguard pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ICL Group pays out 21.6% 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. American Vanguard has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and ICL Group has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

ICL Group beats American Vanguard on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

CVR Partners (NYSE:UAN) and ICL Group (NYSE:ICL) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for CVR Partners and ICL Group, as provided by MarketBeat.

ICL Group has a consensus price target of $5.75, suggesting a potential downside of 8.73%. Given ICL Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ICL Group is more favorable than CVR Partners.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

7.4% of ICL Group shares are held by institutional investors. 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares CVR Partners and ICL Group's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

ICL Group has higher revenue and earnings than CVR Partners.

Risk and Volatility

CVR Partners has a beta of 1.84, meaning that its stock price is 84% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ICL Group has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares CVR Partners and ICL Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

ICL Group beats CVR Partners on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.