The Sherwin-Williams Competitors

Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) and The Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings and risk.

Risk & Volatility

Ecolab has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Sherwin-Williams has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its share price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Ecolab and The Sherwin-Williams' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

Ecolab pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. The Sherwin-Williams pays an annual dividend of $5.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Ecolab pays out 32.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Sherwin-Williams pays out 25.4% 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Ecolab and The Sherwin-Williams, as reported by MarketBeat.

Ecolab currently has a consensus price target of $192.50, indicating a potential upside of 2.52%. The Sherwin-Williams has a consensus price target of $701.00, indicating a potential upside of 2.39%. Given Ecolab's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ecolab is more favorable than The Sherwin-Williams.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

74.2% of Ecolab shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Ecolab shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of The Sherwin-Williams 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 Ecolab and The Sherwin-Williams' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

The Sherwin-Williams beats Ecolab on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Celanese (NYSE:CE) and The Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

96.4% of Celanese shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Celanese shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of The Sherwin-Williams 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.

Dividends

Celanese pays an annual dividend of $7.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.6%. The Sherwin-Williams pays an annual dividend of $5.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Celanese pays out 78.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Sherwin-Williams pays out 25.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Risk and Volatility

Celanese has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Sherwin-Williams has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Celanese and The Sherwin-Williams' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Celanese and The Sherwin-Williams' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Celanese and The Sherwin-Williams, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Celanese currently has a consensus price target of $111.4211, suggesting a potential downside of 1.67%. The Sherwin-Williams has a consensus price target of $701.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.39%. Given The Sherwin-Williams' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Sherwin-Williams is more favorable than Celanese.

Summary

The Sherwin-Williams beats Celanese on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) and RPM International (NYSE:RPM) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Risk & Volatility

The Sherwin-Williams has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, RPM International has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its share price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares The Sherwin-Williams and RPM International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

The Sherwin-Williams pays an annual dividend of $5.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. RPM International pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. The Sherwin-Williams pays out 25.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RPM International pays out 49.5% 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for The Sherwin-Williams and RPM International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

The Sherwin-Williams currently has a consensus price target of $701.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.39%. RPM International has a consensus price target of $91.6667, suggesting a potential upside of 7.81%. Given RPM International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe RPM International is more favorable than The Sherwin-Williams.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

75.2% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.8% of RPM International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of RPM International 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares The Sherwin-Williams and RPM International's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The Sherwin-Williams has higher revenue and earnings than RPM International. RPM International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Sherwin-Williams, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

The Sherwin-Williams beats RPM International on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) and The Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for International Flavors & Fragrances and The Sherwin-Williams, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

International Flavors & Fragrances currently has a consensus target price of $138.4571, indicating a potential upside of 35.53%. The Sherwin-Williams has a consensus target price of $701.00, indicating a potential upside of 2.39%. Given International Flavors & Fragrances' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe International Flavors & Fragrances is more favorable than The Sherwin-Williams.

Profitability

This table compares International Flavors & Fragrances and The Sherwin-Williams' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares International Flavors & Fragrances and The Sherwin-Williams' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The Sherwin-Williams has higher revenue and earnings than International Flavors & Fragrances. International Flavors & Fragrances is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Sherwin-Williams, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

International Flavors & Fragrances has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Sherwin-Williams has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

International Flavors & Fragrances pays an annual dividend of $3.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. The Sherwin-Williams pays an annual dividend of $5.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. International Flavors & Fragrances pays out 49.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Sherwin-Williams pays out 25.4% 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.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

95.6% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

The Sherwin-Williams beats International Flavors & Fragrances on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) and The Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Dividends

Albemarle pays an annual dividend of $1.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. The Sherwin-Williams pays an annual dividend of $5.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Albemarle pays out 25.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Sherwin-Williams pays out 25.4% 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.

Profitability

This table compares Albemarle and The Sherwin-Williams' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Albemarle and The Sherwin-Williams, as provided by MarketBeat.

Albemarle currently has a consensus price target of $83.8750, suggesting a potential downside of 9.71%. The Sherwin-Williams has a consensus price target of $701.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.39%. Given The Sherwin-Williams' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Sherwin-Williams is more favorable than Albemarle.

Risk and Volatility

Albemarle has a beta of 1.4, suggesting that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Sherwin-Williams has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

89.8% of Albemarle shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Albemarle shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are owned 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Albemarle and The Sherwin-Williams' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

The Sherwin-Williams beats Albemarle on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) and Ashland Global (NYSE:ASH) are both construction companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Dividends

The Sherwin-Williams pays an annual dividend of $5.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Ashland Global pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. The Sherwin-Williams pays out 25.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ashland Global pays out 44.0% 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for The Sherwin-Williams and Ashland Global, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

The Sherwin-Williams currently has a consensus target price of $701.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.39%. Ashland Global has a consensus target price of $86.50, suggesting a potential upside of 23.20%. Given Ashland Global's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ashland Global is more favorable than The Sherwin-Williams.

Volatility and Risk

The Sherwin-Williams has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ashland Global has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

75.2% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.6% of Ashland Global shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.3% of Ashland Global shares are held 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.

Profitability

This table compares The Sherwin-Williams and Ashland Global's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Sherwin-Williams and Ashland Global's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The Sherwin-Williams has higher revenue and earnings than Ashland Global. Ashland Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Sherwin-Williams, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

The Sherwin-Williams beats Ashland Global on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.