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QUAD vs. DLX, EBF, SSYS, KRNT, and DDD

Should you buy Quad Graphics stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Quad Graphics 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 Quad Graphics include Deluxe (DLX), Ennis (EBF), Stratasys (SSYS), Kornit Digital (KRNT), and 3D Systems (DDD).

How does Quad Graphics compare to Deluxe?

Deluxe (NYSE:DLX) and Quad Graphics (NYSE:QUAD) are both small-cap commercial printing companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and profitability.

93.9% of Deluxe shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.5% of Quad Graphics shares are held by institutional investors. 5.4% of Deluxe shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Quad Graphics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Deluxe has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quad Graphics has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Quad Graphics has a consensus target price of $9.93, suggesting a potential upside of 31.12%. Given Quad Graphics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Quad Graphics is more favorable than Deluxe.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Deluxe
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Quad Graphics
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Deluxe pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Quad Graphics pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Deluxe pays out 51.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Quad Graphics pays out 71.4% 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. Quad Graphics has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Quad Graphics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Deluxe had 2 more articles in the media than Quad Graphics. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Deluxe and 0 mentions for Quad Graphics. Deluxe's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Quad Graphics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Deluxe Neutral
Quad Graphics Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Deluxe$2.13B0.51$82.10M$2.3410.15
Quad Graphics$2.42B0.16$27M$0.5613.53

Deluxe has a net margin of 5.01% compared to Quad Graphics' net margin of 1.16%. Quad Graphics' return on equity of 47.27% beat Deluxe's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Deluxe5.01% 24.11% 6.13%
Quad Graphics 1.16%47.27%4.16%

Summary

Deluxe and Quad Graphics tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quad Graphics compare to Ennis?

Ennis (NYSE:EBF) and Quad Graphics (NYSE:QUAD) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Quad Graphics has a consensus target price of $9.93, suggesting a potential upside of 31.12%. Given Quad Graphics' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Quad Graphics is more favorable than Ennis.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ennis
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Quad Graphics
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

74.3% of Ennis shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.5% of Quad Graphics shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of Ennis shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Quad Graphics shares are held by 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, Ennis' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Quad Graphics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ennis Neutral
Quad Graphics Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ennis$392.40M1.34$42.63M$1.6612.56
Quad Graphics$2.42B0.16$27M$0.5613.53

Ennis pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Quad Graphics pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Ennis pays out 60.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Quad Graphics pays out 71.4% 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. Quad Graphics has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Quad Graphics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Ennis has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quad Graphics has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Ennis has a net margin of 10.86% compared to Quad Graphics' net margin of 1.16%. Quad Graphics' return on equity of 47.27% beat Ennis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ennis10.86% 13.98% 11.89%
Quad Graphics 1.16%47.27%4.16%

Summary

Quad Graphics beats Ennis on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quad Graphics compare to Stratasys?

Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS) and Quad Graphics (NYSE:QUAD) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Stratasys had 3 more articles in the media than Quad Graphics. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Stratasys and 0 mentions for Quad Graphics. Stratasys' average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Quad Graphics' score of 0.00 indicating that Stratasys is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Stratasys Very Positive
Quad Graphics Neutral

75.8% of Stratasys shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.5% of Quad Graphics shares are held by institutional investors. 4.3% of Stratasys shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Quad Graphics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stratasys$551.10M1.39-$104.29M-$1.35N/A
Quad Graphics$2.42B0.16$27M$0.5613.53

Stratasys presently has a consensus price target of $12.33, indicating a potential upside of 38.27%. Quad Graphics has a consensus price target of $9.93, indicating a potential upside of 31.12%. Given Stratasys' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Stratasys is more favorable than Quad Graphics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stratasys
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Quad Graphics
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Quad Graphics has a net margin of 1.16% compared to Stratasys' net margin of -21.00%. Quad Graphics' return on equity of 47.27% beat Stratasys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stratasys-21.00% -1.73% -1.35%
Quad Graphics 1.16%47.27%4.16%

Stratasys has a beta of 1.9, suggesting that its stock price is 90% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quad Graphics has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Quad Graphics beats Stratasys on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quad Graphics compare to Kornit Digital?

Quad Graphics (NYSE:QUAD) and Kornit Digital (NASDAQ:KRNT) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and dividends.

Quad Graphics has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kornit Digital has a beta of 1.75, indicating that its share price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Quad Graphics$2.42B0.16$27M$0.5613.53
Kornit Digital$208.20M3.39-$13.52M-$0.39N/A

In the previous week, Kornit Digital had 1 more articles in the media than Quad Graphics. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Kornit Digital and 0 mentions for Quad Graphics. Kornit Digital's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Quad Graphics' score of 0.00 indicating that Kornit Digital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Quad Graphics Neutral
Kornit Digital Very Positive

39.5% of Quad Graphics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Kornit Digital shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.2% of Quad Graphics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Kornit Digital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Quad Graphics has a net margin of 1.16% compared to Kornit Digital's net margin of -7.93%. Quad Graphics' return on equity of 47.27% beat Kornit Digital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quad Graphics1.16% 47.27% 4.16%
Kornit Digital -7.93%-1.15%-1.06%

Quad Graphics presently has a consensus price target of $9.93, indicating a potential upside of 31.12%. Kornit Digital has a consensus price target of $20.75, indicating a potential upside of 31.58%. Given Kornit Digital's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Kornit Digital is more favorable than Quad Graphics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quad Graphics
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Kornit Digital
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Summary

Quad Graphics beats Kornit Digital on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Quad Graphics compare to 3D Systems?

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) and Quad Graphics (NYSE:QUAD) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

3D Systems has a net margin of 16.10% compared to Quad Graphics' net margin of 1.16%. Quad Graphics' return on equity of 47.27% beat 3D Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
3D Systems16.10% -19.64% -8.45%
Quad Graphics 1.16%47.27%4.16%

3D Systems has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Quad Graphics. 3D Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Quad Graphics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
3D Systems$386.90M1.14$29.88M$0.2512.04
Quad Graphics$2.42B0.16$27M$0.5613.53

In the previous week, 3D Systems had 4 more articles in the media than Quad Graphics. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for 3D Systems and 0 mentions for Quad Graphics. 3D Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Quad Graphics' score of 0.00 indicating that 3D Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
3D Systems Positive
Quad Graphics Neutral

64.5% of 3D Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.5% of Quad Graphics shares are held by institutional investors. 4.0% of 3D Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Quad Graphics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

3D Systems has a beta of 2.71, indicating that its stock price is 171% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quad Graphics has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

3D Systems currently has a consensus price target of $5.00, indicating a potential upside of 66.11%. Quad Graphics has a consensus price target of $9.93, indicating a potential upside of 31.12%. Given 3D Systems' higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe 3D Systems is more favorable than Quad Graphics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
3D Systems
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Quad Graphics
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Summary

3D Systems and Quad Graphics tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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QUAD vs. The Competition

MetricQuad GraphicsPRINTING IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$386.70M$1.34B$9.33B$23.15B
Dividend Yield5.33%2.88%3.55%4.08%
P/E Ratio13.536.5625.4131.33
Price / Sales0.161.275,189.2520.48
Price / Cash2.9346.4427.6024.24
Price / Book2.992.084.824.68
Net Income$27M$89.77M$793.53M$1.07B
7 Day Performance1.55%4.14%-0.25%2.08%
1 Month Performance1.92%-4.14%-0.60%1.84%
1 Year Performance39.78%12.91%24.40%22.17%

Quad Graphics Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
QUAD
Quad Graphics
4.4699 of 5 stars
$7.58
+1.0%
$9.93
+31.1%
+37.9%$386.70M$2.42B13.5310,100
DLX
Deluxe
2.8744 of 5 stars
$23.01
+1.2%
N/A+49.9%$1.05B$2.13B9.834,571
EBF
Ennis
1.2988 of 5 stars
$20.58
+1.3%
N/A+11.4%$520.55M$392.40M12.391,835
SSYS
Stratasys
3.207 of 5 stars
$8.53
-4.8%
$12.33
+44.6%
-15.5%$737.18M$551.10MN/A1,757
KRNT
Kornit Digital
3.8787 of 5 stars
$15.74
+0.6%
$20.75
+31.8%
-29.6%$704.77M$208.20MN/A880

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This page (NYSE:QUAD) was last updated on 6/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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