Lindsay Competitors

Lindsay (NYSE:LNN) and Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Lindsay and Caterpillar's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility & Risk

Lindsay has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Caterpillar has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Lindsay and Caterpillar, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Lindsay presently has a consensus price target of $118.00, suggesting a potential downside of 27.47%. Caterpillar has a consensus price target of $177.7895, suggesting a potential downside of 17.62%. Given Caterpillar's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Caterpillar is more favorable than Lindsay.

Dividends

Lindsay pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Caterpillar pays an annual dividend of $4.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Lindsay pays out 36.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Caterpillar pays out 37.3% 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. Lindsay has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Caterpillar has increased its dividend for 28 consecutive years. Caterpillar is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

87.2% of Lindsay shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.5% of Caterpillar shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Lindsay shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Caterpillar shares are held by 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.

Profitability

This table compares Lindsay and Caterpillar's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Caterpillar beats Lindsay on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lindsay (NYSE:LNN) and Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Lindsay and Deere & Company's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Lindsay has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Deere & Company has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Lindsay and Deere & Company's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

87.2% of Lindsay shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.8% of Deere & Company shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Lindsay shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Deere & Company shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Lindsay and Deere & Company, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Lindsay currently has a consensus price target of $118.00, indicating a potential downside of 27.47%. Deere & Company has a consensus price target of $319.8421, indicating a potential downside of 8.99%. Given Deere & Company's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Deere & Company is more favorable than Lindsay.

Dividends

Lindsay pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Deere & Company pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Lindsay pays out 36.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deere & Company pays out 35.0% 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. Lindsay has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Deere & Company has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Deere & Company is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Deere & Company beats Lindsay on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lindsay (NYSE:LNN) and Cummins (NYSE:CMI) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Lindsay and Cummins' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Lindsay has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cummins has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Lindsay and Cummins' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

87.2% of Lindsay shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.1% of Cummins shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Lindsay shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Cummins 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 Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Lindsay and Cummins, as provided by MarketBeat.

Lindsay currently has a consensus price target of $118.00, suggesting a potential downside of 27.47%. Cummins has a consensus price target of $221.6667, suggesting a potential downside of 13.98%. Given Cummins' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Cummins is more favorable than Lindsay.

Dividends

Lindsay pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Cummins pays an annual dividend of $5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Lindsay pays out 36.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cummins pays out 35.9% 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. Lindsay has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Cummins has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Cummins is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Cummins beats Lindsay on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lindsay (NYSE:LNN) and PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Lindsay and PACCAR's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Lindsay has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PACCAR has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Lindsay and PACCAR's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

87.2% of Lindsay shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.8% of PACCAR shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Lindsay shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of PACCAR 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 Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Lindsay and PACCAR, as provided by MarketBeat.

Lindsay currently has a consensus price target of $118.00, suggesting a potential downside of 27.47%. PACCAR has a consensus price target of $93.8667, suggesting a potential downside of 0.33%. Given PACCAR's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe PACCAR is more favorable than Lindsay.

Dividends

Lindsay pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. PACCAR pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Lindsay pays out 36.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PACCAR pays out 18.6% 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. Lindsay has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and PACCAR has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. PACCAR is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

PACCAR beats Lindsay on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (NYSE:WAB) and Lindsay (NYSE:LNN) are both transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

88.1% of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.2% of Lindsay shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Lindsay shares are held 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and Lindsay, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $82.8571, suggesting a potential upside of 10.82%. Lindsay has a consensus price target of $118.00, suggesting a potential downside of 27.47%. Given Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies is more favorable than Lindsay.

Profitability

This table compares Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and Lindsay's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has a beta of 1.53, indicating that its share price is 53% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lindsay has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its share price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Lindsay pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies pays out 11.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lindsay pays out 36.0% 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. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Lindsay has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and Lindsay's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Lindsay. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lindsay, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies beats Lindsay on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Toro (NYSE:TTC) and Lindsay (NYSE:LNN) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Dividends

The Toro pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Lindsay pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. The Toro pays out 34.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lindsay pays out 36.0% 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. The Toro has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Lindsay has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. The Toro is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

80.5% of The Toro shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.2% of Lindsay shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of The Toro shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Lindsay shares are held 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.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares The Toro and Lindsay's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Volatility and Risk

The Toro has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its share price is 27% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lindsay has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its share price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares The Toro and Lindsay's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for The Toro and Lindsay, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

The Toro presently has a consensus price target of $95.00, suggesting a potential downside of 6.37%. Lindsay has a consensus price target of $118.00, suggesting a potential downside of 27.47%. Given The Toro's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe The Toro is more favorable than Lindsay.

Summary

The Toro beats Lindsay on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.