Which has preferable valuation & earnings, POOL or PNR?

Pentair has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Pool. Pentair is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pool, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Pool $5.29B 1.16 $406.40M $10.87 15.56 Pentair $4.18B 2.04 $653.80M $3.98 13.41

Is POOL or PNR more profitable?

Pentair has a net margin of 16.24% compared to Pool's net margin of 7.40%. Pool's return on equity of 32.74% beat Pentair's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Pool 7.40% 32.74% 10.91% Pentair 16.24% 20.62% 11.44%

Does the media refer more to POOL or PNR?

In the previous week, Pool had 19 more articles in the media than Pentair. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Pool and 16 mentions for Pentair. Pool's average media sentiment score of 0.17 beat Pentair's score of 0.02 indicating that Pool is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Pool 6 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 14 Neutral mention(s) 5 Negative mention(s) 6 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Pentair 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation and earnings, PNR or UFPI?

Pentair has higher earnings, but lower revenue than UFP Industries. Pentair is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UFP Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Pentair $4.18B 2.04 $653.80M $3.98 13.41 UFP Industries $6.32B 0.68 $294.79M $4.36 17.76

Is PNR or UFPI more profitable?

Pentair has a net margin of 16.24% compared to UFP Industries' net margin of 3.99%. Pentair's return on equity of 20.62% beat UFP Industries' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Pentair 16.24% 20.62% 11.44% UFP Industries 3.99% 8.00% 6.11%

Does the media favor PNR or UFPI?

In the previous week, Pentair had 8 more articles in the media than UFP Industries. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Pentair and 8 mentions for UFP Industries. UFP Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Pentair's score of 0.02 indicating that UFP Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Pentair 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral UFP Industries 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher earnings and valuation, DOV or PNR?

Dover has higher revenue and earnings than Pentair. Pentair is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dover, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Dover $8.09B 3.23 $1.09B $8.30 23.37 Pentair $4.18B 2.04 $653.80M $3.98 13.41

Is DOV or PNR more profitable?

Pentair has a net margin of 16.24% compared to Dover's net margin of 13.48%. Pentair's return on equity of 20.62% beat Dover's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Dover 13.48% 18.32% 10.26% Pentair 16.24% 20.62% 11.44%

Does the media favor DOV or PNR?

In the previous week, Pentair had 4 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Pentair and 12 mentions for Dover. Dover's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Pentair's score of 0.02 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Dover 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Pentair 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation & earnings, PNR or GEF?

Greif has higher revenue and earnings than Pentair. Pentair is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Greif, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Pentair $4.18B 2.04 $653.80M $3.98 13.41 Greif $5.43B 0.68 $840M $3.19 25.06

Is PNR or GEF more profitable?

Pentair has a net margin of 16.24% compared to Greif's net margin of 7.53%. Pentair's return on equity of 20.62% beat Greif's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Pentair 16.24% 20.62% 11.44% Greif 7.53% 8.09% 3.86%

Does the media favor PNR or GEF?

In the previous week, Pentair had 9 more articles in the media than Greif. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Pentair and 7 mentions for Greif. Greif's average media sentiment score of 0.29 beat Pentair's score of 0.02 indicating that Greif is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Pentair 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Greif 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, GGG or PNR?

Pentair has higher revenue and earnings than Graco. Pentair is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Graco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Graco $2.24B 5.92 $521.84M $3.18 25.69 Pentair $4.18B 2.04 $653.80M $3.98 13.41

Is GGG or PNR more profitable?

Graco has a net margin of 23.53% compared to Pentair's net margin of 16.24%. Pentair's return on equity of 20.62% beat Graco's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Graco 23.53% 19.54% 15.86% Pentair 16.24% 20.62% 11.44%

Does the media favor GGG or PNR?

In the previous week, Pentair had 6 more articles in the media than Graco. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Pentair and 10 mentions for Graco. Graco's average media sentiment score of 0.12 beat Pentair's score of 0.02 indicating that Graco is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Graco 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Pentair 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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PNR vs. POOL, UFPI, DOV, GEF, and GGG

Should you buy Pentair stock or one of its competitors? Pentair's main competitors and comparable companies include Pool (POOL), UFP Industries (UFPI), Dover (DOV), Greif (GEF), and Graco (GGG). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Pentair compare to Pool?

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) and Pentair (NYSE:PNR) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Pool had 19 more articles in the media than Pentair. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Pool and 16 mentions for Pentair. Pool's average media sentiment score of 0.17 beat Pentair's score of 0.02 indicating that Pool is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Pool	6 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	14 Neutral mention(s)	5 Negative mention(s)	6 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Pentair	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Pool	$5.29B	1.16	$406.40M	$10.87	15.56
Pentair	$4.18B	2.04	$653.80M	$3.98	13.41

99.0% of Pool shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.4% of Pentair shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.0% of Pool shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Pentair 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.

Pool presently has a consensus target price of $230.10, indicating a potential upside of 36.06%. Pentair has a consensus target price of $79.59, indicating a potential upside of 49.14%. Given Pentair's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pentair is more favorable than Pool.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Pool	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27
Pentair	3 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.39

Pentair has a net margin of 16.24% compared to Pool's net margin of 7.40%. Pool's return on equity of 32.74% beat Pentair's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Pool	7.40%	32.74%	10.91%
Pentair	16.24%	20.62%	11.44%

Pool has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pentair has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

Pool pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Pentair pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Pool pays out 47.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pentair pays out 27.1% 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. Pool has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Pentair has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Pool is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Pool beats Pentair on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pentair compare to UFP Industries?

Pentair (NYSE:PNR) and UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Pentair	$4.18B	2.04	$653.80M	$3.98	13.41
UFP Industries	$6.32B	0.68	$294.79M	$4.36	17.76

Pentair has a net margin of 16.24% compared to UFP Industries' net margin of 3.99%. Pentair's return on equity of 20.62% beat UFP Industries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Pentair	16.24%	20.62%	11.44%
UFP Industries	3.99%	8.00%	6.11%

Pentair pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. UFP Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Pentair pays out 27.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UFP Industries pays out 33.0% 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. Pentair has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years and UFP Industries has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Pentair is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

92.4% of Pentair shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of UFP Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Pentair shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of UFP Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Pentair had 8 more articles in the media than UFP Industries. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Pentair and 8 mentions for UFP Industries. UFP Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Pentair's score of 0.02 indicating that UFP Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Pentair	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
UFP Industries	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Pentair has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UFP Industries has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Pentair currently has a consensus price target of $79.59, indicating a potential upside of 49.14%. UFP Industries has a consensus price target of $104.50, indicating a potential upside of 34.96%. Given Pentair's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Pentair is more favorable than UFP Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Pentair	3 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.39
UFP Industries	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29

Summary

Pentair beats UFP Industries on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pentair compare to Dover?

Dover (NYSE:DOV) and Pentair (NYSE:PNR) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

Dover pays an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Pentair pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Dover pays out 25.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pentair pays out 27.1% 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 Pentair has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

Pentair has a net margin of 16.24% compared to Dover's net margin of 13.48%. Pentair's return on equity of 20.62% beat Dover's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dover	13.48%	18.32%	10.26%
Pentair	16.24%	20.62%	11.44%

Dover presently has a consensus target price of $237.93, suggesting a potential upside of 22.65%. Pentair has a consensus target price of $79.59, suggesting a potential upside of 49.14%. Given Pentair's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Pentair is more favorable than Dover.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dover	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.69
Pentair	3 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.39

In the previous week, Pentair had 4 more articles in the media than Dover. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Pentair and 12 mentions for Dover. Dover's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Pentair's score of 0.02 indicating that Dover is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Dover	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Pentair	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

84.5% of Dover shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.4% of Pentair shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Dover shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Pentair shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dover has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pentair has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Dover	$8.09B	3.23	$1.09B	$8.30	23.37
Pentair	$4.18B	2.04	$653.80M	$3.98	13.41

Summary

Dover beats Pentair on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pentair compare to Greif?

Pentair (NYSE:PNR) and Greif (NYSE:GEF) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings, risk and dividends.

Pentair currently has a consensus price target of $79.59, suggesting a potential upside of 49.14%. Greif has a consensus price target of $82.25, suggesting a potential upside of 2.89%. Given Pentair's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Pentair is more favorable than Greif.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Pentair	3 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.39
Greif	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Pentair	$4.18B	2.04	$653.80M	$3.98	13.41
Greif	$5.43B	0.68	$840M	$3.19	25.06

Pentair has a net margin of 16.24% compared to Greif's net margin of 7.53%. Pentair's return on equity of 20.62% beat Greif's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Pentair	16.24%	20.62%	11.44%
Greif	7.53%	8.09%	3.86%

Pentair has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greif has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

92.4% of Pentair shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.7% of Greif shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Pentair shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Greif shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Pentair had 9 more articles in the media than Greif. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Pentair and 7 mentions for Greif. Greif's average media sentiment score of 0.29 beat Pentair's score of 0.02 indicating that Greif is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Pentair	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Greif	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Pentair pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Greif pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Pentair pays out 27.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Greif pays out 77.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pentair has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Greif has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Summary

Pentair beats Greif on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pentair compare to Graco?

Graco (NYSE:GGG) and Pentair (NYSE:PNR) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Graco	$2.24B	5.92	$521.84M	$3.18	25.69
Pentair	$4.18B	2.04	$653.80M	$3.98	13.41

Graco has a net margin of 23.53% compared to Pentair's net margin of 16.24%. Pentair's return on equity of 20.62% beat Graco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Graco	23.53%	19.54%	15.86%
Pentair	16.24%	20.62%	11.44%

In the previous week, Pentair had 6 more articles in the media than Graco. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Pentair and 10 mentions for Graco. Graco's average media sentiment score of 0.12 beat Pentair's score of 0.02 indicating that Graco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Graco	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Pentair	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Graco has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pentair has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

Graco presently has a consensus target price of $94.75, indicating a potential upside of 15.96%. Pentair has a consensus target price of $79.59, indicating a potential upside of 49.14%. Given Pentair's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pentair is more favorable than Graco.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Graco	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Pentair	3 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.39

93.9% of Graco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.4% of Pentair shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Graco shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Pentair shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Graco pays an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Pentair pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Graco pays out 37.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pentair pays out 27.1% 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. Graco has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years and Pentair has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Pentair is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Pentair beats Graco on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Pentair	Machinery Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$8.32B	$10.81B	$10.11B	$22.98B
Dividend Yield	2.07%	2.32%	96.64%	3.73%
P/E Ratio	13.41	18.80	23.58	23.12
Price / Sales	2.04	55.53	272.91	13.70
Price / Cash	9.12	22.36	23.37	35.33
Price / Book	2.25	4.17	4.71	4.72
Net Income	$653.80M	$375.76M	$613.69M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	1.69%	-1.86%	-1.68%	-0.26%
1 Month Performance	-5.54%	-4.13%	-3.15%	-2.04%
1 Year Performance	-50.89%	2.40%	0.71%	7.05%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
PNR Pentair	4.7702 of 5 stars	$53.36 +2.4%	$79.59 +49.1%	-51.6%	$8.32B	$4.18B	13.41	9,000	Analyst Downgrade High Trading Volume
POOL Pool	4.5995 of 5 stars	$158.71 -0.5%	$230.10 +45.0%	-41.8%	$5.80B	$5.29B	14.60	6,000	Trending News Upcoming Earnings
UFPI UFP Industries	4.6835 of 5 stars	$75.66 +2.0%	$104.50 +38.1%	-15.3%	$4.09B	$6.32B	17.35	13,800	Gap Up
DOV Dover	4.8759 of 5 stars	$190.62 +0.9%	$238.21 +25.0%	+19.3%	$25.43B	$8.09B	22.97	24,000	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings Analyst Forecast
GEF Greif	2.9563 of 5 stars	$78.68 -3.8%	$82.25 +4.5%	+36.3%	$3.78B	$3.93B	24.66	12,000	Insider Trade

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