NYSE:MTORMeritor Competitors & Alternatives

Meritor (NYSE:MTOR) and Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

Risk and Volatility

Meritor has a beta of 2.45, indicating that its stock price is 145% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Caterpillar has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

95.0% of Meritor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.1% of Caterpillar shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Meritor shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Caterpillar shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

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

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Meritor and Caterpillar, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Meritor currently has a consensus target price of $21.8571, suggesting a potential upside of 8.53%. Caterpillar has a consensus target price of $133.1111, suggesting a potential upside of 2.84%. Given Meritor's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Meritor is more favorable than Caterpillar.

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) and Meritor (NYSE:MTOR) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

66.9% of Deere & Company shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.0% of Meritor shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Deere & Company shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Meritor shares are held 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Deere & Company and Meritor, as provided by MarketBeat.

Deere & Company presently has a consensus target price of $170.45, suggesting a potential upside of 6.38%. Meritor has a consensus target price of $21.8571, suggesting a potential upside of 8.53%. Given Meritor's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Meritor is more favorable than Deere & Company.

Risk and Volatility

Deere & Company has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Meritor has a beta of 2.45, indicating that its stock price is 145% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

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

Earnings and Valuation

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

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

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

Valuation and Earnings

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

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

Volatility & Risk

PACCAR has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Meritor has a beta of 2.45, suggesting that its stock price is 145% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

61.4% of PACCAR shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.0% of Meritor shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of PACCAR shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Meritor shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for PACCAR and Meritor, as reported by MarketBeat.

PACCAR presently has a consensus target price of $77.0714, suggesting a potential downside of 0.11%. Meritor has a consensus target price of $21.8571, suggesting a potential upside of 8.53%. Given Meritor's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Meritor is more favorable than PACCAR.

Profitability

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

Summary

Meritor beats PACCAR on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Meritor (NYSE:MTOR) and Cummins (NYSE:CMI) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Analyst Recommendations

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

Meritor presently has a consensus target price of $21.8571, suggesting a potential upside of 8.53%. Cummins has a consensus target price of $173.1250, suggesting a potential downside of 2.83%. Given Meritor's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Meritor is more favorable than Cummins.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Meritor and Cummins' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

95.0% of Meritor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.0% of Cummins shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of Meritor shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Cummins shares are held by 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.

Profitability

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

Volatility and Risk

Meritor has a beta of 2.45, indicating that its share price is 145% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cummins has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its share price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and Meritor, as reported by MarketBeat.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $72.1818, suggesting a potential upside of 19.37%. Meritor has a consensus target price of $21.8571, suggesting a potential upside of 8.53%. Given Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies is more favorable than Meritor.

Profitability

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

89.9% of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.0% of Meritor shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Meritor 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.

Risk & Volatility

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its share price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Meritor has a beta of 2.45, indicating that its share price is 145% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and Meritor's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies beats Meritor on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Meritor (NYSE:MTOR) and Toro (NYSE:TTC) are both auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

95.0% of Meritor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of Toro shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Meritor shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Toro shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Meritor and Toro, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Meritor presently has a consensus target price of $21.8571, suggesting a potential upside of 8.53%. Toro has a consensus target price of $78.00, suggesting a potential upside of 16.73%. Given Toro's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Toro is more favorable than Meritor.

Valuation & Earnings

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

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

Profitability

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

Risk and Volatility

Meritor has a beta of 2.45, meaning that its stock price is 145% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Toro has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Meritor beats Toro on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.