Lear Competitors

Aptiv (NYSE:APTV) and Lear (NYSE:LEA) are both large-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Risk and Volatility

Aptiv has a beta of 2.25, indicating that its stock price is 125% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lear has a beta of 1.62, indicating that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

93.8% of Aptiv shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Lear shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Aptiv shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Lear shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Aptiv and Lear's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Aptiv and Lear's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Aptiv and Lear, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Aptiv currently has a consensus price target of $130.25, suggesting a potential downside of 7.66%. Lear has a consensus price target of $172.3571, suggesting a potential downside of 5.43%. Given Lear's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lear is more favorable than Aptiv.

Summary

Aptiv beats Lear on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) and Lear (NYSE:LEA) are both large-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Risk and Volatility

BorgWarner has a beta of 1.76, meaning that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lear has a beta of 1.62, meaning that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

86.3% of BorgWarner shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Lear shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of BorgWarner shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Lear shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares BorgWarner and Lear's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares BorgWarner and Lear's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

BorgWarner pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Lear pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. BorgWarner pays out 16.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lear pays out 7.1% 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. BorgWarner has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Lear has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for BorgWarner and Lear, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

BorgWarner currently has a consensus price target of $46.5333, suggesting a potential downside of 4.96%. Lear has a consensus price target of $172.3571, suggesting a potential downside of 5.43%. Given BorgWarner's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe BorgWarner is more favorable than Lear.

Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) and Lear (NYSE:LEA) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Risk and Volatility

Gentex has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lear has a beta of 1.62, meaning that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Gentex and Lear, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Gentex currently has a consensus price target of $31.5714, suggesting a potential downside of 12.37%. Lear has a consensus price target of $172.3571, suggesting a potential downside of 5.43%. Given Lear's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lear is more favorable than Gentex.

Dividends

Gentex pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Lear pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Gentex pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lear pays out 7.1% 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. Gentex has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Lear has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Gentex is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

81.5% of Gentex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Lear shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Gentex shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Lear shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Gentex and Lear's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Gentex and Lear's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Lear beats Gentex on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lear (NYSE:LEA) and Allison Transmission (NYSE:ALSN) are both auto/tires/trucks 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.

Volatility and Risk

Lear has a beta of 1.62, suggesting that its share price is 62% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Allison Transmission has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Lear and Allison Transmission, as provided by MarketBeat.

Lear presently has a consensus price target of $172.3571, indicating a potential downside of 5.43%. Allison Transmission has a consensus price target of $44.50, indicating a potential downside of 0.67%. Given Allison Transmission's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Allison Transmission is more favorable than Lear.

Dividends

Lear pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Allison Transmission pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Lear pays out 7.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Allison Transmission pays out 15.6% 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. Lear has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Allison Transmission has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

92.8% of Lear shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.0% of Allison Transmission shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Lear shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Allison Transmission 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Lear and Allison Transmission's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Lear and Allison Transmission's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Allison Transmission beats Lear on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lear (NYSE:LEA) and Dana (NYSE:DAN) are both auto/tires/trucks 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.

Volatility and Risk

Lear has a beta of 1.62, suggesting that its share price is 62% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Dana has a beta of 2.6, suggesting that its share price is 160% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

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

Lear presently has a consensus price target of $172.3571, indicating a potential downside of 5.43%. Dana has a consensus price target of $24.1250, indicating a potential downside of 9.64%. Given Lear's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Lear is more favorable than Dana.

Dividends

Lear pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Dana pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Lear pays out 7.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Dana pays out 13.1% 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. Lear has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Dana has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

92.8% of Lear shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.3% of Dana shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Lear shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Dana 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Lear and Dana's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Lear and Dana's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Lear beats Dana on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lear (NYSE:LEA) and LCI Industries (NYSE:LCII) are both auto/tires/trucks 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.

Volatility and Risk

Lear has a beta of 1.62, suggesting that its share price is 62% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, LCI Industries has a beta of 1.61, suggesting that its share price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Lear and LCI Industries' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Lear pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. LCI Industries pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Lear pays out 7.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. LCI Industries pays out 51.4% 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. Lear has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and LCI Industries has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. LCI Industries is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

92.8% of Lear shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.5% of LCI Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Lear shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of LCI Industries 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Lear and LCI Industries, as provided by MarketBeat.

Lear presently has a consensus price target of $172.3571, indicating a potential downside of 5.43%. LCI Industries has a consensus price target of $115.00, indicating a potential downside of 19.82%. Given Lear's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Lear is more favorable than LCI Industries.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Lear and LCI Industries' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Lear beats LCI Industries on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.