Rockwell Automation Competitors

Eaton (NYSE:ETN) and Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

77.9% of Eaton shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.2% of Rockwell Automation shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Eaton shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Rockwell Automation shares are owned 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.

Volatility & Risk

Eaton has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its share price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Rockwell Automation has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Eaton and Rockwell Automation's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Eaton pays an annual dividend of $2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Rockwell Automation pays an annual dividend of $4.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Eaton pays out 51.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Rockwell Automation pays out 55.7% 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. Eaton has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Rockwell Automation has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Eaton is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Eaton and Rockwell Automation, as reported by MarketBeat.

Eaton currently has a consensus target price of $119.2222, indicating a potential downside of 11.19%. Rockwell Automation has a consensus target price of $234.4667, indicating a potential downside of 6.68%. Given Rockwell Automation's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Rockwell Automation is more favorable than Eaton.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Eaton and Rockwell Automation's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Rockwell Automation beats Eaton on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) and Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

73.6% of Emerson Electric shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.2% of Rockwell Automation shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Emerson Electric shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Rockwell Automation shares are owned 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.

Volatility & Risk

Emerson Electric has a beta of 1.55, suggesting that its share price is 55% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Rockwell Automation has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Emerson Electric and Rockwell Automation's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Emerson Electric pays an annual dividend of $2.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Rockwell Automation pays an annual dividend of $4.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Emerson Electric pays out 58.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Rockwell Automation pays out 55.7% 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. Emerson Electric has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years and Rockwell Automation has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Emerson Electric is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Emerson Electric and Rockwell Automation, as reported by MarketBeat.

Emerson Electric currently has a consensus target price of $82.8571, indicating a potential downside of 6.31%. Rockwell Automation has a consensus target price of $234.4667, indicating a potential downside of 6.68%. Given Emerson Electric's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Emerson Electric is more favorable than Rockwell Automation.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Emerson Electric and Rockwell Automation's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Rockwell Automation beats Emerson Electric on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Roper Technologies (NYSE:ROP) and Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Roper Technologies and Rockwell Automation's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Roper Technologies pays an annual dividend of $2.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Rockwell Automation pays an annual dividend of $4.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Roper Technologies pays out 17.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Rockwell Automation pays out 55.7% 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. Roper Technologies has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years and Rockwell Automation has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years.

Volatility & Risk

Roper Technologies has a beta of 1.03, suggesting that its share price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Rockwell Automation has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

91.7% of Roper Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.2% of Rockwell Automation shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Roper Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Rockwell Automation shares are owned 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.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Roper Technologies and Rockwell Automation's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Roper Technologies and Rockwell Automation, as reported by MarketBeat.

Roper Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $414.1250, indicating a potential upside of 7.59%. Rockwell Automation has a consensus target price of $234.4667, indicating a potential downside of 6.68%. Given Roper Technologies' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Roper Technologies is more favorable than Rockwell Automation.

Summary

Roper Technologies beats Rockwell Automation on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) and AMETEK (NYSE:AME) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Rockwell Automation and AMETEK, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Rockwell Automation presently has a consensus price target of $234.4667, indicating a potential downside of 6.68%. AMETEK has a consensus price target of $109.75, indicating a potential downside of 10.25%. Given Rockwell Automation's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Rockwell Automation is more favorable than AMETEK.

Volatility & Risk

Rockwell Automation has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, AMETEK has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Rockwell Automation and AMETEK's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Rockwell Automation and AMETEK's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

76.2% of Rockwell Automation shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.7% of AMETEK shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Rockwell Automation shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of AMETEK shares are held by 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.

Dividends

Rockwell Automation pays an annual dividend of $4.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. AMETEK pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Rockwell Automation pays out 55.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AMETEK pays out 17.2% 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. Rockwell Automation has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and AMETEK has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Rockwell Automation is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Rockwell Automation beats AMETEK on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) and Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Enphase Energy and Rockwell Automation, as provided by MarketBeat.

Enphase Energy presently has a consensus price target of $177.00, indicating a potential downside of 5.07%. Rockwell Automation has a consensus price target of $234.4667, indicating a potential downside of 6.68%. Given Enphase Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Enphase Energy is more favorable than Rockwell Automation.

Volatility and Risk

Enphase Energy has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Rockwell Automation has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Enphase Energy and Rockwell Automation's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Enphase Energy and Rockwell Automation's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

72.8% of Enphase Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.2% of Rockwell Automation shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.1% of Enphase Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Rockwell Automation shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Enphase Energy beats Rockwell Automation on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) and Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Generac and Rockwell Automation, as provided by MarketBeat.

Generac presently has a consensus price target of $298.5833, indicating a potential downside of 13.77%. Rockwell Automation has a consensus price target of $234.4667, indicating a potential downside of 6.68%. Given Rockwell Automation's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Rockwell Automation is more favorable than Generac.

Volatility and Risk

Generac has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Rockwell Automation has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Generac and Rockwell Automation's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Generac and Rockwell Automation's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

90.4% of Generac shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.2% of Rockwell Automation shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Generac shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Rockwell Automation shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.