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KMT vs. FELE, LECO, BC, DOV, and IR

Should you buy Kennametal stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Kennametal with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Kennametal include Franklin Electric (FELE), Lincoln Electric (LECO), Brunswick (BC), Dover (DOV), and Ingersoll Rand (IR).

How does Kennametal compare to Franklin Electric?

Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:FELE) and Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Franklin Electric$2.13B2.18$147.09M$3.3231.67
Kennametal$1.97B1.30$93.12M$1.7718.92

Franklin Electric currently has a consensus target price of $106.00, indicating a potential upside of 0.82%. Kennametal has a consensus target price of $37.36, indicating a potential upside of 11.58%. Given Kennametal's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Kennametal is more favorable than Franklin Electric.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Franklin Electric
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Kennametal
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

In the previous week, Franklin Electric had 2 more articles in the media than Kennametal. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Franklin Electric and 4 mentions for Kennametal. Franklin Electric's average media sentiment score of 1.70 beat Kennametal's score of 0.88 indicating that Franklin Electric is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Franklin Electric
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Kennametal
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Franklin Electric pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Kennametal pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Franklin Electric pays out 33.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kennametal pays out 45.2% 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. Franklin Electric has raised its dividend for 33 consecutive years.

80.0% of Franklin Electric shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Franklin Electric shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Kennametal shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Franklin Electric has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kennametal has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

Franklin Electric has a net margin of 6.91% compared to Kennametal's net margin of 6.41%. Franklin Electric's return on equity of 14.86% beat Kennametal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Franklin Electric6.91% 14.86% 9.81%
Kennametal 6.41%11.02%5.73%

Summary

Franklin Electric beats Kennametal on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kennametal compare to Lincoln Electric?

Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) and Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ:LECO) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Lincoln Electric had 4 more articles in the media than Kennametal. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Lincoln Electric and 4 mentions for Kennametal. Lincoln Electric's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Kennametal's score of 0.88 indicating that Lincoln Electric is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kennametal
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lincoln Electric
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kennametal$1.97B1.30$93.12M$1.7718.92
Lincoln Electric$4.23B3.34$520.53M$9.6926.67

Kennametal has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lincoln Electric has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

Kennametal pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Lincoln Electric pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Kennametal pays out 45.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lincoln Electric pays out 32.6% 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. Lincoln Electric has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years.

Lincoln Electric has a net margin of 12.38% compared to Kennametal's net margin of 6.41%. Lincoln Electric's return on equity of 39.33% beat Kennametal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kennametal6.41% 11.02% 5.73%
Lincoln Electric 12.38%39.33%14.93%

Kennametal presently has a consensus price target of $37.36, suggesting a potential upside of 11.58%. Lincoln Electric has a consensus price target of $299.00, suggesting a potential upside of 15.70%. Given Lincoln Electric's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lincoln Electric is more favorable than Kennametal.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kennametal
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Lincoln Electric
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

79.6% of Lincoln Electric shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Kennametal shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Lincoln Electric shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Lincoln Electric beats Kennametal on 17 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kennametal compare to Brunswick?

Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) and Brunswick (NYSE:BC) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Kennametal has a net margin of 6.41% compared to Brunswick's net margin of -2.47%. Brunswick's return on equity of 13.30% beat Kennametal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kennametal6.41% 11.02% 5.73%
Brunswick -2.47%13.30%4.09%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kennametal$1.97B1.30$93.12M$1.7718.92
Brunswick$5.36B0.96-$137.30M-$2.10N/A

Kennametal has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brunswick has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Kennametal pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Brunswick pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Kennametal pays out 45.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Brunswick pays out -83.8% 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. Brunswick has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Kennametal had 1 more articles in the media than Brunswick. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Kennametal and 3 mentions for Brunswick. Brunswick's average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat Kennametal's score of 0.88 indicating that Brunswick is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kennametal
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Brunswick
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Kennametal currently has a consensus target price of $37.36, suggesting a potential upside of 11.58%. Brunswick has a consensus target price of $87.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.89%. Given Kennametal's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Kennametal is more favorable than Brunswick.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kennametal
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Brunswick
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47

99.3% of Brunswick shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Kennametal shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Brunswick 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

Kennametal beats Brunswick on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kennametal compare to Dover?

Dover (NYSE:DOV) and Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Kennametal pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Dover pays out 25.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kennametal pays out 45.2% 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. Dover has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years.

Dover has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kennametal has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

Dover currently has a consensus target price of $239.85, indicating a potential upside of 12.16%. Kennametal has a consensus target price of $37.36, indicating a potential upside of 11.58%. Given Dover's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Dover is more favorable than Kennametal.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dover
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Kennametal
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Dover has a net margin of 13.30% compared to Kennametal's net margin of 6.41%. Dover's return on equity of 18.01% beat Kennametal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dover13.30% 18.01% 10.10%
Kennametal 6.41%11.02%5.73%

84.5% of Dover shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Kennametal shares are held by 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dover$8.09B3.56$1.09B$8.0226.66
Kennametal$1.97B1.30$93.12M$1.7718.92

In the previous week, Dover and Dover both had 4 articles in the media. Kennametal's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Dover's score of 0.45 indicating that Kennametal is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dover
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Kennametal
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Dover beats Kennametal on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kennametal compare to Ingersoll Rand?

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) and Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk and media sentiment.

Ingersoll Rand presently has a consensus target price of $92.75, indicating a potential upside of 15.07%. Kennametal has a consensus target price of $37.36, indicating a potential upside of 11.58%. Given Ingersoll Rand's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ingersoll Rand is more favorable than Kennametal.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ingersoll Rand
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44
Kennametal
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

95.3% of Ingersoll Rand shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Ingersoll Rand shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Kennametal shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ingersoll Rand has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kennametal has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ingersoll Rand$7.65B4.12$581.40M$1.4854.46
Kennametal$1.97B1.30$93.12M$1.7718.92

Ingersoll Rand has a net margin of 7.54% compared to Kennametal's net margin of 6.41%. Ingersoll Rand's return on equity of 12.79% beat Kennametal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ingersoll Rand7.54% 12.79% 7.16%
Kennametal 6.41%11.02%5.73%

Ingersoll Rand pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Kennametal pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Ingersoll Rand pays out 5.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kennametal pays out 45.2% 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.

In the previous week, Ingersoll Rand had 6 more articles in the media than Kennametal. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Ingersoll Rand and 4 mentions for Kennametal. Ingersoll Rand's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Kennametal's score of 0.88 indicating that Ingersoll Rand is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ingersoll Rand
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kennametal
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Ingersoll Rand beats Kennametal on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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KMT vs. The Competition

MetricKennametalMACH TLS&RL PRD IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$2.55B$12.86B$9.62B$23.54B
Dividend Yield2.39%1.69%3.53%3.98%
P/E Ratio18.9220.6327.0331.55
Price / Sales1.302.064,756.4022.20
Price / Cash10.5815.6927.4925.36
Price / Book1.933.384.604.81
Net Income$93.12M$442.14M$791.01M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-6.45%-1.18%0.96%0.56%
1 Month Performance2.55%2.36%0.95%4.54%
1 Year Performance37.44%21.00%18.47%18.23%

Kennametal Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KMT
Kennametal
3.7796 of 5 stars
$33.48
0.0%
$37.36
+11.6%
+37.4%$2.55B$1.97B18.928,124
FELE
Franklin Electric
3.5519 of 5 stars
$105.49
-2.2%
$106.00
+0.5%
+13.2%$4.77B$2.13B31.776,500
LECO
Lincoln Electric
4.9138 of 5 stars
$264.15
-0.9%
$299.00
+13.2%
+19.6%$14.60B$4.23B27.2612,000
BC
Brunswick
4.0322 of 5 stars
$85.50
-1.8%
$87.00
+1.8%
+33.2%$5.57B$5.52BN/A14,000
DOV
Dover
4.3538 of 5 stars
$224.27
-0.8%
$239.85
+6.9%
+14.2%$30.43B$8.09B27.9624,000

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