Question 1

Do analysts recommend AOS or LII?

Accepted Answer

A. O. Smith currently has a consensus target price of $67.88, suggesting a potential upside of 13.05%. Lennox International has a consensus target price of $546.55, suggesting a potential upside of 29.11%. Given Lennox International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lennox International is more favorable than A. O. Smith. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score A. O. Smith 3 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.89 Lennox International 2 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.13

Question 2

Is AOS or LII a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

A. O. Smith pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Lennox International pays an annual dividend of $5.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. A. O. Smith pays out 38.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lennox International pays out 24.5% 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. A. O. Smith has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years and Lennox International has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years. A. O. Smith is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AOS or LII?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has higher revenue and earnings than A. O. Smith. A. O. Smith is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lennox International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio A. O. Smith $3.81B 2.17 $546.20M $3.76 15.97 Lennox International $5.20B 2.84 $805.80M $22.22 19.05

Question 4

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in AOS or LII?

Accepted Answer

76.1% of A. O. Smith shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.1% of Lennox International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of A. O. Smith shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.8% of Lennox International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is AOS or LII more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has a net margin of 14.61% compared to A. O. Smith's net margin of 13.84%. Lennox International's return on equity of 66.42% beat A. O. Smith's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets A. O. Smith 13.84% 28.42% 15.98% Lennox International 14.61% 66.42% 19.16%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, AOS or LII?

Accepted Answer

A. O. Smith has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lennox International has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to AOS or LII?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Lennox International had 3 more articles in the media than A. O. Smith. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Lennox International and 22 mentions for A. O. Smith. A. O. Smith's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Lennox International's score of 0.31 indicating that A. O. Smith is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment A. O. Smith 10 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lennox International 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 8

Do analysts recommend CARR or LII?

Accepted Answer

Carrier Global currently has a consensus target price of $73.67, indicating a potential upside of 17.86%. Lennox International has a consensus target price of $546.55, indicating a potential upside of 29.11%. Given Lennox International's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lennox International is more favorable than Carrier Global. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Carrier Global 0 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 12 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.55 Lennox International 2 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.13

Question 9

Is CARR or LII a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Carrier Global pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Lennox International pays an annual dividend of $5.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Carrier Global pays out 66.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lennox International pays out 24.5% 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. Carrier Global has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Lennox International has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

Question 10

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CARR or LII?

Accepted Answer

Carrier Global has higher revenue and earnings than Lennox International. Lennox International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Carrier Global, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Carrier Global $22.11B 2.35 $1.48B $1.44 43.41 Lennox International $5.20B 2.84 $805.80M $22.22 19.05

Question 11

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in CARR or LII?

Accepted Answer

91.0% of Carrier Global shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.1% of Lennox International shares are held by institutional investors. 6.5% of Carrier Global shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.8% of Lennox International 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.

Question 12

Is CARR or LII more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has a net margin of 14.61% compared to Carrier Global's net margin of 5.52%. Lennox International's return on equity of 66.42% beat Carrier Global's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Carrier Global 5.52% 14.68% 5.51% Lennox International 14.61% 66.42% 19.16%

Question 13

Which has more volatility and risk, CARR or LII?

Accepted Answer

Carrier Global has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lennox International has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media favor CARR or LII?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Carrier Global had 14 more articles in the media than Lennox International. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Carrier Global and 25 mentions for Lennox International. Carrier Global's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Lennox International's score of 0.31 indicating that Carrier Global is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Carrier Global 16 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 13 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lennox International 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 15

Do analysts prefer FBIN or LII?

Accepted Answer

Fortune Brands Innovations currently has a consensus price target of $54.62, indicating a potential upside of 10.30%. Lennox International has a consensus price target of $546.55, indicating a potential upside of 29.11%. Given Lennox International's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lennox International is more favorable than Fortune Brands Innovations. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Fortune Brands Innovations 2 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.19 Lennox International 2 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.13

Question 16

Is FBIN or LII a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Fortune Brands Innovations pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Lennox International pays an annual dividend of $5.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Fortune Brands Innovations pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lennox International pays out 24.5% 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. Fortune Brands Innovations has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Lennox International has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, FBIN or LII?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has higher revenue and earnings than Fortune Brands Innovations. Lennox International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortune Brands Innovations, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Fortune Brands Innovations $4.46B 1.32 $298.80M $2.25 22.01 Lennox International $5.20B 2.84 $805.80M $22.22 19.05

Question 18

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of FBIN or LII?

Accepted Answer

87.6% of Fortune Brands Innovations shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.1% of Lennox International shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Fortune Brands Innovations shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.8% of Lennox International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is FBIN or LII more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has a net margin of 14.61% compared to Fortune Brands Innovations' net margin of 6.12%. Lennox International's return on equity of 66.42% beat Fortune Brands Innovations' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Fortune Brands Innovations 6.12% 17.72% 6.40% Lennox International 14.61% 66.42% 19.16%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, FBIN or LII?

Accepted Answer

Fortune Brands Innovations has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lennox International has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media favor FBIN or LII?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Lennox International had 13 more articles in the media than Fortune Brands Innovations. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Lennox International and 12 mentions for Fortune Brands Innovations. Fortune Brands Innovations' average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Lennox International's score of 0.31 indicating that Fortune Brands Innovations is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Fortune Brands Innovations 9 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lennox International 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 22

Do analysts recommend LII or ITW?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International presently has a consensus price target of $546.55, suggesting a potential upside of 29.11%. Illinois Tool Works has a consensus price target of $281.25, suggesting a potential downside of 1.72%. Given Lennox International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lennox International is more favorable than Illinois Tool Works. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Lennox International 2 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.13 Illinois Tool Works 5 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.69

Question 23

Is LII or ITW a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International pays an annual dividend of $5.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Illinois Tool Works pays an annual dividend of $6.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Lennox International pays out 24.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Illinois Tool Works pays out 58.4% 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. Lennox International has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Illinois Tool Works has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years. Illinois Tool Works is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has higher earnings and valuation, LII or ITW?

Accepted Answer

Illinois Tool Works has higher revenue and earnings than Lennox International. Lennox International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Illinois Tool Works, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Lennox International $5.20B 2.84 $805.80M $22.22 19.05 Illinois Tool Works $16.47B 5.00 $3.07B $11.03 25.94

Question 25

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LII or ITW?

Accepted Answer

67.1% of Lennox International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are held by institutional investors. 9.8% of Lennox International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is LII or ITW more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Illinois Tool Works has a net margin of 19.39% compared to Lennox International's net margin of 14.61%. Illinois Tool Works' return on equity of 101.72% beat Lennox International's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Lennox International 14.61% 66.42% 19.16% Illinois Tool Works 19.39% 101.72% 19.64%

Question 27

Which has more volatility and risk, LII or ITW?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Illinois Tool Works has a beta of 1, meaning that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media prefer LII or ITW?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 33 more articles in the media than Lennox International. MarketBeat recorded 58 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 25 mentions for Lennox International. Illinois Tool Works' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Lennox International's score of 0.31 indicating that Illinois Tool Works is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lennox International 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Illinois Tool Works 35 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 16 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend MAS or LII?

Accepted Answer

Masco presently has a consensus target price of $79.93, suggesting a potential upside of 11.23%. Lennox International has a consensus target price of $546.55, suggesting a potential upside of 29.11%. Given Lennox International's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lennox International is more favorable than Masco. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Masco 1 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.42 Lennox International 2 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.13

Question 30

Is MAS or LII a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Masco pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Lennox International pays an annual dividend of $5.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Masco pays out 29.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lennox International pays out 24.5% 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. Masco has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Lennox International has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has higher earnings and valuation, MAS or LII?

Accepted Answer

Masco has higher revenue and earnings than Lennox International. Masco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lennox International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Masco $7.62B 1.90 $810M $4.35 16.52 Lennox International $5.20B 2.84 $805.80M $22.22 19.05

Question 32

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of MAS or LII?

Accepted Answer

93.9% of Masco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.1% of Lennox International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Masco shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.8% of Lennox International shares are held 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.

Question 33

Is MAS or LII more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has a net margin of 14.61% compared to Masco's net margin of 11.61%. Masco's return on equity of 2,379.08% beat Lennox International's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Masco 11.61% 2,379.08% 17.21% Lennox International 14.61% 66.42% 19.16%

Question 34

Which has more volatility & risk, MAS or LII?

Accepted Answer

Masco has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lennox International has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor MAS or LII?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Masco had 13 more articles in the media than Lennox International. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for Masco and 25 mentions for Lennox International. Masco's average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Lennox International's score of 0.31 indicating that Masco is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Masco 16 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 6 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lennox International 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Metric	Lennox International	BLDG PRD Industry	Construction Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$14.73B	$32.74B	$9.28B	$23.66B
Dividend Yield	1.27%	1.81%	1.98%	4.19%
P/E Ratio	19.13	33.13	21.61	30.71
Price / Sales	2.84	3.29	27.00	157.17
Price / Cash	16.19	27.19	15.41	31.18
Price / Book	11.35	8.82	4.23	4.64
Net Income	$805.80M	$927.54M	$557.27M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-21.64%	-9.50%	-1.34%	0.17%
1 Month Performance	-26.23%	-18.73%	-7.47%	1.09%
1 Year Performance	-30.48%	13.01%	4.25%	17.27%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LII Lennox International	4.6679 of 5 stars	$423.31 +1.4%	$546.55 +29.1%	-32.1%	$14.73B	$5.20B	19.13	12,900	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
AOS A. O. Smith	4.2375 of 5 stars	$62.51 +2.8%	$68.63 +9.8%	-15.6%	$8.38B	$3.83B	16.63	11,500	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
CARR Carrier Global	4.1801 of 5 stars	$69.43 +0.8%	$73.51 +5.9%	-9.9%	$57.21B	$21.87B	45.68	47,000	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
FBIN Fortune Brands Innovations	4.3375 of 5 stars	$51.51 +0.5%	$54.38 +5.6%	-9.6%	$6.12B	$4.46B	22.89	10,000	Positive News Upcoming Earnings Analyst Forecast
ITW Illinois Tool Works	4.1248 of 5 stars	$285.12 +0.7%	$274.00 -3.9%	+12.1%	$81.42B	$16.22B	26.47	43,000	Positive News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast

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LII vs. AOS, CARR, FBIN, ITW, and MAS

How does Lennox International compare to A. O. Smith?

Is AOS or LII more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, AOS or LII?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in AOS or LII?

Does the media refer more to AOS or LII?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AOS or LII?

Do analysts recommend AOS or LII?

Is AOS or LII a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Lennox International compare to Carrier Global?

Does the media favor CARR or LII?

Do analysts recommend CARR or LII?

Is CARR or LII a better dividend stock?

Is CARR or LII more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, CARR or LII?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CARR or LII?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in CARR or LII?

Summary

How does Lennox International compare to Fortune Brands Innovations?

Is FBIN or LII more profitable?

Does the media favor FBIN or LII?

Is FBIN or LII a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer FBIN or LII?

Which has more volatility and risk, FBIN or LII?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of FBIN or LII?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, FBIN or LII?

Summary

How does Lennox International compare to Illinois Tool Works?

Is LII or ITW more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LII or ITW?

Do analysts recommend LII or ITW?

Does the media prefer LII or ITW?

Which has more volatility and risk, LII or ITW?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, LII or ITW?

Is LII or ITW a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Lennox International compare to Masco?

Is MAS or LII more profitable?

Is MAS or LII a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, MAS or LII?

Does the media favor MAS or LII?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of MAS or LII?

Do analysts recommend MAS or LII?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, MAS or LII?

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