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$235.73 -0.86 (-0.36%)
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RMD vs. MEDP, EHC, HIMS, SYK, and MDT

Should you buy ResMed stock or one of its competitors? ResMed's main competitors and comparable companies include Medpace (MEDP), Encompass Health (EHC), Hims & Hers Health (HIMS), Stryker (SYK), and Medtronic (MDT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "healthcare" sector.

How does ResMed compare to Medpace?

Medpace (NASDAQ:MEDP) and ResMed (NYSE:RMD) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, profitability and risk.

ResMed has a net margin of 26.94% compared to Medpace's net margin of 17.67%. Medpace's return on equity of 110.15% beat ResMed's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Medpace17.67% 110.15% 24.84%
ResMed 26.94%25.58%18.89%

In the previous week, Medpace had 5 more articles in the media than ResMed. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Medpace and 36 mentions for ResMed. ResMed's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Medpace's score of 0.98 indicating that ResMed is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Medpace
28 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ResMed
28 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Medpace$2.53B6.83$451.12M$17.0636.29
ResMed$5.65B6.01$1.52B$10.4322.60

78.0% of Medpace shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.0% of ResMed shares are held by institutional investors. 20.5% of Medpace shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of ResMed 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.

Medpace presently has a consensus target price of $584.18, indicating a potential downside of 5.63%. ResMed has a consensus target price of $239.38, indicating a potential upside of 1.55%. Given ResMed's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe ResMed is more favorable than Medpace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Medpace
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.23
ResMed
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.41

Medpace has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ResMed has a beta of 0.76, indicating that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Medpace beats ResMed on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ResMed compare to Encompass Health?

Encompass Health (NYSE:EHC) and ResMed (NYSE:RMD) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Encompass Health$5.94B2.01$566.20M$6.1419.68
ResMed$5.65B6.01$1.52B$10.4322.60

Encompass Health has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ResMed has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

Encompass Health pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. ResMed pays an annual dividend of $2.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Encompass Health pays out 12.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ResMed pays out 25.3% 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. Encompass Health has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and ResMed has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. ResMed is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

97.3% of Encompass Health shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.0% of ResMed shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Encompass Health shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of ResMed shares are held by 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.

In the previous week, ResMed had 11 more articles in the media than Encompass Health. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for ResMed and 25 mentions for Encompass Health. ResMed's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Encompass Health's score of 1.06 indicating that ResMed is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Encompass Health
14 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ResMed
28 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Encompass Health currently has a consensus price target of $148.71, indicating a potential upside of 23.05%. ResMed has a consensus price target of $239.38, indicating a potential upside of 1.55%. Given Encompass Health's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Encompass Health is more favorable than ResMed.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Encompass Health
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
ResMed
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.41

ResMed has a net margin of 26.94% compared to Encompass Health's net margin of 10.01%. ResMed's return on equity of 25.58% beat Encompass Health's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Encompass Health10.01% 18.08% 8.22%
ResMed 26.94%25.58%18.89%

Summary

ResMed beats Encompass Health on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ResMed compare to Hims & Hers Health?

Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) and ResMed (NYSE:RMD) are both healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and valuation.

Hims & Hers Health has a beta of 2.4, suggesting that its stock price is 140% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ResMed has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

Hims & Hers Health currently has a consensus price target of $32.50, suggesting a potential upside of 8.80%. ResMed has a consensus price target of $239.38, suggesting a potential upside of 1.55%. Given Hims & Hers Health's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Hims & Hers Health is more favorable than ResMed.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hims & Hers Health
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.19
ResMed
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.41

63.5% of Hims & Hers Health shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.0% of ResMed shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.8% of Hims & Hers Health shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of ResMed shares are owned by company 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.

ResMed has higher revenue and earnings than Hims & Hers Health. Hims & Hers Health is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ResMed, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hims & Hers Health$2.35B2.97$128.37M-$0.63N/A
ResMed$5.65B6.01$1.52B$10.4322.60

In the previous week, ResMed had 2 more articles in the media than Hims & Hers Health. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for ResMed and 34 mentions for Hims & Hers Health. ResMed's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Hims & Hers Health's score of 0.29 indicating that ResMed is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hims & Hers Health
7 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ResMed
28 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

ResMed has a net margin of 26.94% compared to Hims & Hers Health's net margin of -5.51%. ResMed's return on equity of 25.58% beat Hims & Hers Health's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hims & Hers Health-5.51% -6.51% -1.20%
ResMed 26.94%25.58%18.89%

Summary

ResMed beats Hims & Hers Health on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ResMed compare to Stryker?

ResMed (NYSE:RMD) and Stryker (NYSE:SYK) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, Stryker had 39 more articles in the media than ResMed. MarketBeat recorded 75 mentions for Stryker and 36 mentions for ResMed. Stryker's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat ResMed's score of 1.34 indicating that Stryker is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ResMed
28 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Stryker
70 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

ResMed has a net margin of 26.94% compared to Stryker's net margin of 14.43%. ResMed's return on equity of 25.58% beat Stryker's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ResMed26.94% 25.58% 18.89%
Stryker 14.43%23.63%11.39%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ResMed$5.65B6.01$1.52B$10.4322.60
Stryker$25.12B5.04$3.25B$9.6534.21

ResMed currently has a consensus target price of $239.38, suggesting a potential upside of 1.55%. Stryker has a consensus target price of $386.28, suggesting a potential upside of 17.03%. Given Stryker's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Stryker is more favorable than ResMed.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ResMed
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.41
Stryker
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

55.0% of ResMed shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.1% of Stryker shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of ResMed shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of Stryker shares are held 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.

ResMed has a beta of 0.76, meaning that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stryker has a beta of 0.76, meaning that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

ResMed pays an annual dividend of $2.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Stryker pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. ResMed pays out 25.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stryker pays out 36.5% 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. ResMed has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Stryker has increased its dividend for 32 consecutive years. ResMed is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Stryker beats ResMed on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ResMed compare to Medtronic?

Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) and ResMed (NYSE:RMD) are both large-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Medtronic$36.36B3.24$4.80B$3.7324.71
ResMed$5.65B6.01$1.52B$10.4322.60

Medtronic has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ResMed has a beta of 0.76, indicating that its share price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Medtronic had 9 more articles in the media than ResMed. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for Medtronic and 36 mentions for ResMed. Medtronic's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat ResMed's score of 1.34 indicating that Medtronic is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Medtronic
35 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ResMed
28 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

82.1% of Medtronic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.0% of ResMed shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Medtronic shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of ResMed shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

ResMed has a net margin of 26.94% compared to Medtronic's net margin of 13.20%. ResMed's return on equity of 25.58% beat Medtronic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Medtronic13.20% 14.51% 7.76%
ResMed 26.94%25.58%18.89%

Medtronic presently has a consensus target price of $98.83, indicating a potential upside of 7.24%. ResMed has a consensus target price of $239.38, indicating a potential upside of 1.55%. Given Medtronic's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Medtronic is more favorable than ResMed.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Medtronic
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
ResMed
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.41

Medtronic pays an annual dividend of $2.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. ResMed pays an annual dividend of $2.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Medtronic pays out 77.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ResMed pays out 25.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Medtronic has increased its dividend for 49 consecutive years and ResMed has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Medtronic is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Medtronic beats ResMed on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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RMD vs. The Competition

MetricResMedHealthcare Equipment & Supplies IndustryHealthcare SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$34.13B$5.94B$7.40B$24.35B
Dividend Yield1.12%1.75%2.53%3.70%
P/E Ratio22.6021.41212.2326.24
Price / Sales6.0169.39630.3320.88
Price / Cash18.2933.2179.8933.34
Price / Book5.166.2413.147.69
Net Income$1.52B$149.10M$3.47B$1.07B
7 Day Performance2.12%0.53%1.38%-0.21%
1 Month Performance20.62%9.26%8.62%2.84%
1 Year Performance-17.38%6.82%25.90%14.58%

ResMed Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
RMD
ResMed
4.3898 of 5 stars
$235.73
-0.4%
$239.38
+1.6%
-17.3%$34.13B$5.65B22.6011,370
MEDP
Medpace
3.1849 of 5 stars
$597.12
+3.2%
$584.18
-2.2%
+31.5%$16.15B$2.53B35.006,200
EHC
Encompass Health
4.9173 of 5 stars
$121.94
-1.3%
$148.71
+22.0%
-1.6%$12.19B$5.94B19.8642,000
HIMS
Hims & Hers Health
2.3116 of 5 stars
$28.50
+1.2%
$32.43
+13.8%
-26.3%$6.57B$2.35BN/A2,442
SYK
Stryker
4.9727 of 5 stars
$331.75
-2.2%
$386.28
+16.4%
-15.3%$130.11B$25.12B34.3856,000

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