Nutrien Competitors

The Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) and Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and earnings.

Dividends

The Scotts Miracle-Gro pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Nutrien pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. The Scotts Miracle-Gro pays out 34.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nutrien pays out 82.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Scotts Miracle-Gro has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Nutrien has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

63.1% of The Scotts Miracle-Gro shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.9% of Nutrien shares are held by institutional investors. 27.2% of The Scotts Miracle-Gro shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Nutrien shares are held 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.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares The Scotts Miracle-Gro and Nutrien's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for The Scotts Miracle-Gro and Nutrien, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro currently has a consensus price target of $250.00, indicating a potential upside of 0.41%. Nutrien has a consensus price target of $55.8889, indicating a potential upside of 1.76%. Given Nutrien's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Nutrien is more favorable than The Scotts Miracle-Gro.

Profitability

This table compares The Scotts Miracle-Gro and Nutrien's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

The Scotts Miracle-Gro has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nutrien has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro beats Nutrien on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) and Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Risk & Volatility

The Mosaic has a beta of 1.81, suggesting that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nutrien has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares The Mosaic and Nutrien's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

69.8% of The Mosaic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.9% of Nutrien shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of The Mosaic shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Nutrien shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares The Mosaic and Nutrien's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

The Mosaic pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Nutrien pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. The Mosaic pays out 105.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Nutrien pays out 82.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Mosaic has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Nutrien has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Nutrien is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for The Mosaic and Nutrien, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Mosaic currently has a consensus target price of $26.6389, suggesting a potential downside of 15.35%. Nutrien has a consensus target price of $55.8889, suggesting a potential upside of 1.76%. Given Nutrien's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Nutrien is more favorable than The Mosaic.

Summary

Nutrien beats The Mosaic on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) and CF Industries (NYSE:CF) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Nutrien and CF Industries' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Nutrien has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CF Industries has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its share price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Nutrien pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. CF Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Nutrien pays out 82.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. CF Industries pays out 62.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nutrien has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and CF Industries has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Nutrien and CF Industries, as reported by MarketBeat.

Nutrien currently has a consensus price target of $55.8889, suggesting a potential upside of 1.76%. CF Industries has a consensus price target of $43.75, suggesting a potential downside of 4.91%. Given Nutrien's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Nutrien is more favorable than CF Industries.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Nutrien and CF Industries' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

61.9% of Nutrien shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.0% of CF Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of Nutrien shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of CF Industries shares are held 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.

Summary

Nutrien beats CF Industries on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

ICL Group (NYSE:ICL) and Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

Dividends

ICL Group pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Nutrien pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. ICL Group pays out 21.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nutrien pays out 82.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ICL Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Nutrien has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

7.4% of ICL Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.9% of Nutrien shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of Nutrien 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for ICL Group and Nutrien, as reported by MarketBeat.

ICL Group currently has a consensus price target of $5.75, indicating a potential downside of 10.02%. Nutrien has a consensus price target of $55.8889, indicating a potential upside of 1.76%. Given Nutrien's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Nutrien is more favorable than ICL Group.

Profitability

This table compares ICL Group and Nutrien's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares ICL Group and Nutrien's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

ICL Group has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nutrien has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Nutrien beats ICL Group on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) and Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

76.5% of American Vanguard shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.9% of Nutrien shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.3% of American Vanguard shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Nutrien shares are owned 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.

Volatility and Risk

American Vanguard has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nutrien has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

American Vanguard pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Nutrien pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. American Vanguard pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nutrien pays out 82.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. American Vanguard has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Nutrien has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares American Vanguard and Nutrien's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for American Vanguard and Nutrien, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Nutrien has a consensus target price of $55.8889, suggesting a potential upside of 1.76%. Given Nutrien's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Nutrien is more favorable than American Vanguard.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares American Vanguard and Nutrien's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Nutrien beats American Vanguard on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

CVR Partners (NYSE:UAN) and Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends and risk.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

61.9% of Nutrien shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of Nutrien shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares CVR Partners and Nutrien's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Nutrien has higher revenue and earnings than CVR Partners.

Profitability

This table compares CVR Partners and Nutrien's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

CVR Partners has a beta of 1.84, meaning that its share price is 84% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nutrien has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for CVR Partners and Nutrien, as reported by MarketBeat.

Nutrien has a consensus price target of $55.8889, suggesting a potential upside of 1.76%. Given Nutrien's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Nutrien is more favorable than CVR Partners.

Summary

Nutrien beats CVR Partners on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.