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NPO vs. LECO, AIT, CAT, DCI, and DOV

Should you buy Enpro stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Enpro with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Enpro include Lincoln Electric (LECO), Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT), Caterpillar (CAT), Donaldson (DCI), and Dover (DOV).

How does Enpro compare to Lincoln Electric?

Enpro (NYSE:NPO) and Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ:LECO) are both industrial machinery companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

98.3% of Enpro shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.6% of Lincoln Electric shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Enpro shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Lincoln Electric shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Lincoln Electric has a net margin of 12.38% compared to Enpro's net margin of 3.70%. Lincoln Electric's return on equity of 39.33% beat Enpro's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Enpro3.70% 11.33% 6.89%
Lincoln Electric 12.38%39.33%14.93%

Enpro pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Lincoln Electric pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Enpro pays out 63.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lincoln Electric pays out 32.6% 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. Enpro has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Lincoln Electric has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years. Lincoln Electric is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Enpro$1.14B6.62$40.50M$2.03176.47
Lincoln Electric$4.23B3.54$520.53M$9.6928.23

In the previous week, Lincoln Electric had 3 more articles in the media than Enpro. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Lincoln Electric and 3 mentions for Enpro. Enpro's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Lincoln Electric's score of 0.87 indicating that Enpro is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Enpro
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lincoln Electric
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Enpro has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lincoln Electric has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Enpro currently has a consensus price target of $315.00, indicating a potential downside of 12.07%. Lincoln Electric has a consensus price target of $299.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.31%. Given Lincoln Electric's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lincoln Electric is more favorable than Enpro.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Enpro
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Lincoln Electric
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

Summary

Lincoln Electric beats Enpro on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Enpro compare to Applied Industrial Technologies?

Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) and Enpro (NYSE:NPO) are related companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, Applied Industrial Technologies had 16 more articles in the media than Enpro. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Applied Industrial Technologies and 3 mentions for Enpro. Applied Industrial Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Enpro's score of 0.91 indicating that Applied Industrial Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Applied Industrial Technologies
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Enpro
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Applied Industrial Technologies has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Enpro has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its stock price is 55% more volatile than the broader market.

93.5% of Applied Industrial Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.3% of Enpro shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Applied Industrial Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Enpro 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.

Applied Industrial Technologies has a net margin of 8.34% compared to Enpro's net margin of 3.70%. Applied Industrial Technologies' return on equity of 21.64% beat Enpro's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Applied Industrial Technologies8.34% 21.64% 12.91%
Enpro 3.70%11.33%6.89%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Applied Industrial Technologies$4.56B2.62$392.99M$10.5930.58
Enpro$1.14B6.62$40.50M$2.03176.47

Applied Industrial Technologies pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Enpro pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Applied Industrial Technologies pays out 19.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Enpro pays out 63.1% 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. Applied Industrial Technologies has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Enpro has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Applied Industrial Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Applied Industrial Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $323.14, suggesting a potential downside of 0.22%. Enpro has a consensus price target of $315.00, suggesting a potential downside of 12.07%. Given Applied Industrial Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Applied Industrial Technologies is more favorable than Enpro.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Applied Industrial Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Enpro
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Applied Industrial Technologies beats Enpro on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Enpro compare to Caterpillar?

Enpro (NYSE:NPO) and Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) are related companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Enpro pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Caterpillar pays an annual dividend of $6.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Enpro pays out 63.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Caterpillar pays out 30.1% 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. Enpro has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Caterpillar has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years. Caterpillar is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Enpro presently has a consensus price target of $315.00, indicating a potential downside of 12.07%. Caterpillar has a consensus price target of $933.27, indicating a potential downside of 1.42%. Given Caterpillar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Caterpillar is more favorable than Enpro.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Enpro
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Caterpillar
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69

Caterpillar has a net margin of 13.33% compared to Enpro's net margin of 3.70%. Caterpillar's return on equity of 48.21% beat Enpro's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Enpro3.70% 11.33% 6.89%
Caterpillar 13.33%48.21%10.11%

In the previous week, Caterpillar had 89 more articles in the media than Enpro. MarketBeat recorded 92 mentions for Caterpillar and 3 mentions for Enpro. Caterpillar's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Enpro's score of 0.91 indicating that Caterpillar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Enpro
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Caterpillar
69 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Enpro has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Caterpillar has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its share price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Enpro$1.14B6.62$40.50M$2.03176.47
Caterpillar$67.59B6.45$8.88B$20.0947.12

98.3% of Enpro shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.0% of Caterpillar shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Enpro shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Caterpillar 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.

Summary

Caterpillar beats Enpro on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Enpro compare to Donaldson?

Enpro (NYSE:NPO) and Donaldson (NYSE:DCI) are both industrial machinery companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

In the previous week, Enpro and Enpro both had 3 articles in the media. Donaldson's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Enpro's score of 0.91 indicating that Donaldson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Enpro
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Donaldson
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Enpro has a beta of 1.55, meaning that its stock price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Donaldson has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Enpro$1.14B6.62$40.50M$2.03176.47
Donaldson$3.69B2.73$367M$3.7223.33

Enpro currently has a consensus price target of $315.00, indicating a potential downside of 12.07%. Donaldson has a consensus price target of $97.83, indicating a potential upside of 12.72%. Given Donaldson's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Donaldson is more favorable than Enpro.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Enpro
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Donaldson
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Donaldson has a net margin of 11.52% compared to Enpro's net margin of 3.70%. Donaldson's return on equity of 29.17% beat Enpro's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Enpro3.70% 11.33% 6.89%
Donaldson 11.52%29.17%14.98%

Enpro pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Donaldson pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Enpro pays out 63.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Donaldson pays out 34.4% 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. Enpro has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Donaldson has increased its dividend for 38 consecutive years. Donaldson is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

98.3% of Enpro shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of Donaldson shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Enpro shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Donaldson shares are owned by company 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.

Summary

Donaldson beats Enpro on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Enpro compare to Dover?

Dover (NYSE:DOV) and Enpro (NYSE:NPO) are both industrial machinery companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dover$8.09B3.71$1.09B$8.0227.78
Enpro$1.14B6.62$40.50M$2.03176.47

In the previous week, Dover had 9 more articles in the media than Enpro. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Dover and 3 mentions for Enpro. Enpro's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Dover's score of 0.85 indicating that Enpro is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dover
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Enpro
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Dover currently has a consensus price target of $239.85, suggesting a potential upside of 7.64%. Enpro has a consensus price target of $315.00, suggesting a potential downside of 12.07%. Given Dover's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Dover is more favorable than Enpro.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dover
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Enpro
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Dover has a net margin of 13.30% compared to Enpro's net margin of 3.70%. Dover's return on equity of 18.01% beat Enpro's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dover13.30% 18.01% 10.10%
Enpro 3.70%11.33%6.89%

Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Enpro pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Dover pays out 25.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Enpro pays out 63.1% 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. Dover has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years and Enpro has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Dover is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Dover has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Enpro has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market.

84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.3% of Enpro shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Enpro shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Dover beats Enpro on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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NPO vs. The Competition

MetricEnproTechnology Services IndustryBusiness SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$7.43B$4.34B$6.71B$23.37B
Dividend Yield0.36%2.10%3.11%4.07%
P/E Ratio176.4727.4723.6528.48
Price / Sales6.6246.12406.4120.94
Price / Cash27.3639.5123.7424.42
Price / Book4.894.765.784.68
Net Income$40.50M$31.79M$203.78M$1.07B
7 Day Performance8.66%1.63%1.09%1.14%
1 Month Performance14.74%-0.27%2.25%3.19%
1 Year Performance87.57%24.50%36.18%22.70%

Enpro Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NPO
Enpro
1.9083 of 5 stars
$358.23
+1.9%
$315.00
-12.1%
+87.1%$7.43B$1.14B176.474,000
LECO
Lincoln Electric
4.1635 of 5 stars
$265.45
+1.7%
$296.00
+11.5%
+33.1%$14.54B$4.35B27.3912,000
AIT
Applied Industrial Technologies
3.4554 of 5 stars
$322.91
+2.7%
$313.67
-2.9%
+40.6%$11.93B$4.84B30.496,800
CAT
Caterpillar
4.3408 of 5 stars
$915.29
0.0%
$933.27
+2.0%
+161.6%$421.57B$70.76B45.56118,000
DCI
Donaldson
4.5137 of 5 stars
$86.09
+2.5%
$97.83
+13.6%
+26.0%$9.98B$3.69B23.1415,000

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