Parker-Hannifin Competitors

Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) and Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

Risk and Volatility

Parker-Hannifin has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its share price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Illinois Tool Works has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its share price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Parker-Hannifin and Illinois Tool Works' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Illinois Tool Works has higher revenue and earnings than Parker-Hannifin. Parker-Hannifin 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Parker-Hannifin and Illinois Tool Works, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Parker-Hannifin currently has a consensus target price of $213.0714, indicating a potential upside of 2.52%. Illinois Tool Works has a consensus target price of $183.8125, indicating a potential downside of 6.60%. Given Parker-Hannifin's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Parker-Hannifin is more favorable than Illinois Tool Works.

Dividends

Parker-Hannifin pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Illinois Tool Works pays an annual dividend of $4.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Parker-Hannifin pays out 32.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Illinois Tool Works pays out 58.8% 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 raised its dividend for 49 consecutive years. Illinois Tool Works is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

77.9% of Parker-Hannifin shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.1% of Illinois Tool Works shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Parker-Hannifin shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Illinois Tool Works 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.

Profitability

This table compares Parker-Hannifin and Illinois Tool Works' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Illinois Tool Works beats Parker-Hannifin on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) and Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

77.9% of Parker-Hannifin shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.6% of Stanley Black & Decker shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Parker-Hannifin shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Stanley Black & Decker shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Parker-Hannifin and Stanley Black & Decker's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Parker-Hannifin has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Stanley Black & Decker. Parker-Hannifin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stanley Black & Decker, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Parker-Hannifin pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Stanley Black & Decker pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Parker-Hannifin pays out 32.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stanley Black & Decker pays out 33.3% 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. Stanley Black & Decker has raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years. Parker-Hannifin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Volatility and Risk

Parker-Hannifin has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Stanley Black & Decker has a beta of 1.53, indicating that its stock price is 53% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings for Parker-Hannifin and Stanley Black & Decker, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Parker-Hannifin presently has a consensus price target of $213.0714, indicating a potential upside of 2.52%. Stanley Black & Decker has a consensus price target of $167.8571, indicating a potential upside of 1.52%. Given Parker-Hannifin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Parker-Hannifin is more favorable than Stanley Black & Decker.

Profitability

This table compares Parker-Hannifin and Stanley Black & Decker's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Parker-Hannifin beats Stanley Black & Decker on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) and Dover (NYSE:DOV) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Risk & Volatility

Parker-Hannifin has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its share price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Dover has a beta of 1.38, indicating that its share price is 38% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

77.9% of Parker-Hannifin shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Parker-Hannifin shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Dover 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.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Parker-Hannifin and Dover's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Parker-Hannifin and Dover's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Parker-Hannifin and Dover, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Parker-Hannifin presently has a consensus price target of $213.0714, suggesting a potential upside of 2.52%. Dover has a consensus price target of $112.4444, suggesting a potential upside of 2.14%. Given Parker-Hannifin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Parker-Hannifin is more favorable than Dover.

Dividends

Parker-Hannifin pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Dover pays an annual dividend of $1.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Parker-Hannifin pays out 32.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Dover pays out 33.4% 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. Dover has increased its dividend for 58 consecutive years. Dover is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Parker-Hannifin beats Dover on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Xylem (NYSE:XYL) and Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and risk.

Risk & Volatility

Xylem has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Parker-Hannifin has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

84.9% of Xylem shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.9% of Parker-Hannifin shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Xylem shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Parker-Hannifin 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Xylem and Parker-Hannifin's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Xylem and Parker-Hannifin's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Xylem and Parker-Hannifin, as provided by MarketBeat.

Xylem presently has a consensus price target of $72.0714, suggesting a potential downside of 17.03%. Parker-Hannifin has a consensus price target of $213.0714, suggesting a potential upside of 2.52%. Given Parker-Hannifin's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Parker-Hannifin is more favorable than Xylem.

Dividends

Xylem pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Parker-Hannifin pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Xylem pays out 34.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Parker-Hannifin 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. Xylem has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Parker-Hannifin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Parker-Hannifin beats Xylem on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) and Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and risk.

Risk and Volatility

Ingersoll Rand has a beta of 1.44, meaning that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Parker-Hannifin has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

94.7% of Ingersoll Rand shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.9% of Parker-Hannifin shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Ingersoll Rand shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Parker-Hannifin 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Ingersoll Rand and Parker-Hannifin's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Ingersoll Rand and Parker-Hannifin's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Ingersoll Rand and Parker-Hannifin, as provided by MarketBeat.

Ingersoll Rand presently has a consensus price target of $72.8824, suggesting a potential upside of 107.76%. Parker-Hannifin has a consensus price target of $213.0714, suggesting a potential upside of 2.52%. Given Ingersoll Rand's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Ingersoll Rand is more favorable than Parker-Hannifin.

Summary

Parker-Hannifin beats Ingersoll Rand on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

IDEX (NYSE:IEX) and Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and risk.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares IDEX and Parker-Hannifin's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Dividends

IDEX pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Parker-Hannifin pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. IDEX pays out 34.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Parker-Hannifin 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. Parker-Hannifin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares IDEX and Parker-Hannifin's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

IDEX has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Parker-Hannifin has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for IDEX and Parker-Hannifin, as provided by MarketBeat.

IDEX presently has a consensus price target of $172.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.23%. Parker-Hannifin has a consensus price target of $213.0714, suggesting a potential upside of 2.52%. Given Parker-Hannifin's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Parker-Hannifin is more favorable than IDEX.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

97.0% of IDEX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.9% of Parker-Hannifin shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of IDEX shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Parker-Hannifin 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.

Summary

Parker-Hannifin beats IDEX on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.