Question 1

Do analysts prefer AOS or LII?

Accepted Answer

A. O. Smith presently has a consensus price target of $69.33, indicating a potential upside of 17.83%. Lennox International has a consensus price target of $565.83, indicating a potential upside of 5.62%. Given A. O. Smith's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe A. O. Smith is more favorable than Lennox International. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score A. O. Smith 3 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.91 Lennox International 2 Sell rating(s) 10 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 1.0%. 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 raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years and Lennox International has raised 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 preferable earnings & 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 $3.83B 2.12 $546.20M $3.76 15.65 Lennox International $5.20B 3.59 $805.80M $22.22 24.11

Question 4

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AOS or LII?

Accepted Answer

76.1% of A. O. Smith shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.1% of Lennox International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of A. O. Smith shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.8% of Lennox International shares are owned 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.

Question 5

Is AOS or LII more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has a net margin of 14.89% compared to A. O. Smith's net margin of 13.84%. Lennox International's return on equity of 73.27% 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 14.89% 73.27% 20.48%

Question 6

Which has more risk and volatility, AOS or LII?

Accepted Answer

A. O. Smith has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% 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 7

Does the media prefer AOS or LII?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, A. O. Smith had 2 more articles in the media than Lennox International. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for A. O. Smith and 2 mentions for Lennox International. A. O. Smith's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Lennox International's score of 0.53 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 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lennox International 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate CARR or LII?

Accepted Answer

Carrier Global presently has a consensus target price of $73.46, suggesting a potential upside of 7.86%. Lennox International has a consensus target price of $565.83, suggesting a potential upside of 5.62%. Given Carrier Global's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Carrier Global is more favorable than Lennox International. 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) 10 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 1.4%. Lennox International pays an annual dividend of $5.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Carrier Global pays out 63.2% 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. 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 higher valuation & earnings, 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 $21.87B 2.59 $1.48B $1.52 44.81 Lennox International $5.20B 3.59 $805.80M $22.22 24.11

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of 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, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is CARR or LII more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has a net margin of 14.89% compared to Carrier Global's net margin of 5.99%. Lennox International's return on equity of 73.27% beat Carrier Global's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Carrier Global 5.99% 14.81% 5.67% Lennox International 14.89% 73.27% 20.48%

Question 13

Which has more volatility & risk, CARR or LII?

Accepted Answer

Carrier Global has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lennox International has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its stock 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 2 more articles in the media than Lennox International. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Carrier Global and 2 mentions for Lennox International. Carrier Global's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Lennox International's score of 0.53 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 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lennox International 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer FBIN or LII?

Accepted Answer

Fortune Brands Innovations currently has a consensus price target of $53.23, suggesting a potential upside of 7.28%. Lennox International has a consensus price target of $565.83, suggesting a potential upside of 5.62%. Given Fortune Brands Innovations' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Fortune Brands Innovations is more favorable than Lennox International. 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) 10 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 1.0%. 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 increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Lennox International has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has better earnings and valuation, FBIN or LII?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has higher revenue and earnings than Fortune Brands Innovations. Fortune Brands Innovations 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 Fortune Brands Innovations $4.46B 1.33 $298.80M $2.25 22.05 Lennox International $5.20B 3.59 $805.80M $22.22 24.11

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 9.8% of Lennox International shares are owned by company 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.

Question 19

Is FBIN or LII more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has a net margin of 14.89% compared to Fortune Brands Innovations' net margin of 6.12%. Lennox International's return on equity of 73.27% 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 14.89% 73.27% 20.48%

Question 20

Which has more risk and volatility, FBIN or LII?

Accepted Answer

Fortune Brands Innovations has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its share price is 30% 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 21

Does the media refer more to FBIN or LII?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Fortune Brands Innovations had 2 more articles in the media than Lennox International. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Fortune Brands Innovations and 2 mentions for Lennox International. Fortune Brands Innovations' average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Lennox International's score of 0.53 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 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lennox International 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts recommend LII or GGG?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International currently has a consensus target price of $565.83, indicating a potential upside of 5.62%. Graco has a consensus target price of $94.25, indicating a potential upside of 28.50%. Given Graco's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Graco is more favorable than Lennox International. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Lennox International 2 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.13 Graco 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29

Question 23

Is LII or GGG a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International pays an annual dividend of $5.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Graco pays an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Lennox International pays out 24.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Graco pays out 38.4% 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 increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Graco has increased its dividend for 29 consecutive years. Graco is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, LII or GGG?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has higher revenue and earnings than Graco. Graco 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 Lennox International $5.20B 3.59 $805.80M $22.22 24.11 Graco $2.24B 5.44 $521.84M $3.07 23.89

Question 25

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LII or GGG?

Accepted Answer

67.1% of Lennox International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.9% of Graco shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.8% of Lennox International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Graco shares are owned by 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 26

Is LII or GGG more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Graco has a net margin of 22.96% compared to Lennox International's net margin of 14.89%. Lennox International's return on equity of 73.27% beat Graco's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Lennox International 14.89% 73.27% 20.48% Graco 22.96% 18.66% 15.22%

Question 27

Which has more risk and volatility, LII or GGG?

Accepted Answer

Lennox International has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Graco has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media refer more to LII or GGG?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Graco had 2 more articles in the media than Lennox International. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Graco and 2 mentions for Lennox International. Graco's average media sentiment score of 1.70 beat Lennox International's score of 0.53 indicating that Graco is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lennox International 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Graco 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend ITW or LII?

Accepted Answer

Illinois Tool Works presently has a consensus price target of $273.54, indicating a potential upside of 3.08%. Lennox International has a consensus price target of $565.83, indicating a potential upside of 5.62%. Given Lennox International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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 Illinois Tool Works 5 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.69 Lennox International 2 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.13

Question 30

Is ITW or LII a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Illinois Tool Works pays an annual dividend of $6.44 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 1.0%. Illinois Tool Works pays out 59.8% 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. Illinois Tool Works has increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years and Lennox International has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years. Illinois Tool Works is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, ITW or LII?

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 Illinois Tool Works $16.22B 4.71 $3.07B $10.77 24.64 Lennox International $5.20B 3.59 $805.80M $22.22 24.11

Question 32

Do institutionals & insiders believe in ITW or LII?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 33

Is ITW or LII more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Illinois Tool Works has a net margin of 19.32% compared to Lennox International's net margin of 14.89%. Illinois Tool Works' return on equity of 97.36% beat Lennox International's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Illinois Tool Works 19.32% 97.36% 19.41% Lennox International 14.89% 73.27% 20.48%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, ITW or LII?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 35

Does the media prefer ITW or LII?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 13 more articles in the media than Lennox International. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 2 mentions for Lennox International. Illinois Tool Works' average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Lennox International's score of 0.53 indicating that Illinois Tool Works is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Illinois Tool Works 11 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Lennox International 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Lennox International	BLDG PRD Industry	Construction Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$18.61B	$35.41B	$9.46B	$23.43B
Dividend Yield	0.98%	1.51%	1.97%	4.01%
P/E Ratio	24.06	38.00	19.49	31.24
Price / Sales	3.59	3.71	27.20	83.98
Price / Cash	20.97	32.15	17.05	25.14
Price / Book	16.16	11.10	5.35	4.78
Net Income	$805.80M	$927.54M	$560.79M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-5.91%	-2.36%	-2.37%	-0.45%
1 Month Performance	1.32%	-3.15%	-0.69%	1.51%
1 Year Performance	-11.16%	36.01%	6.49%	16.68%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LII Lennox International	3.4465 of 5 stars	$535.71 -0.4%	$565.83 +5.6%	-9.5%	$18.61B	$5.20B	24.06	12,900
AOS A. O. Smith	4.3255 of 5 stars	$62.47 -0.4%	$69.33 +11.0%	-13.1%	$8.64B	$3.83B	16.61	11,500
CARR Carrier Global	3.7902 of 5 stars	$70.11 +0.1%	$73.25 +4.5%	-11.0%	$58.20B	$21.75B	28.03	47,000	News Coverage Analyst Forecast
FBIN Fortune Brands Innovations	4.2493 of 5 stars	$51.55 -3.1%	$53.23 +3.3%	-8.0%	$6.35B	$4.44B	22.91	10,000
GGG Graco	4.9519 of 5 stars	$75.63 +0.5%	$94.25 +24.6%	-17.0%	$12.49B	$2.24B	24.64	4,400	Positive News Analyst Downgrade

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

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

Which has more risk and volatility, AOS or LII?

Does the media prefer AOS or LII?

Do analysts prefer AOS or LII?

Is AOS or LII a better dividend stock?

Is AOS or LII more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AOS or LII?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, AOS or LII?

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How does Lennox International compare to Carrier Global?

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

Which has higher valuation & earnings, CARR or LII?

Is CARR or LII more profitable?

Do analysts rate CARR or LII?

Is CARR or LII a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility & risk, CARR or LII?

Does the media favor CARR or LII?

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Which has better earnings and valuation, FBIN or LII?

Does the media refer more to FBIN or LII?

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

Is FBIN or LII more profitable?

Do analysts prefer FBIN or LII?

Is FBIN or LII a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk and volatility, FBIN or LII?

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How does Lennox International compare to Graco?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, LII or GGG?

Do analysts recommend LII or GGG?

Is LII or GGG a better dividend stock?

Is LII or GGG more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, LII or GGG?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LII or GGG?

Does the media refer more to LII or GGG?

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Do analysts recommend ITW or LII?

Is ITW or LII more profitable?

Does the media prefer ITW or LII?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, ITW or LII?

Which has more risk & volatility, ITW or LII?

Is ITW or LII a better dividend stock?

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