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$77.70 +1.27 (+1.66%)
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SOLV vs. MDLN, GEHC, PHG, ZBH, and SNN

Should you buy Solventum stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Solventum 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 Solventum include Medline (MDLN), GE HealthCare Technologies (GEHC), Koninklijke Philips (PHG), Zimmer Biomet (ZBH), and Smith & Nephew SNATS (SNN). These companies are all part of the "medical equipment" industry.

How does Solventum compare to Medline?

Solventum (NYSE:SOLV) and Medline (NASDAQ:MDLN) are both large-cap medical equipment companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

Solventum currently has a consensus price target of $84.25, suggesting a potential upside of 8.43%. Medline has a consensus price target of $50.54, suggesting a potential upside of 48.38%. Given Medline's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Medline is more favorable than Solventum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Solventum
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Medline
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

In the previous week, Medline had 3 more articles in the media than Solventum. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Medline and 6 mentions for Solventum. Medline's average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat Solventum's score of 0.38 indicating that Medline is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Solventum has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Medline.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Solventum$8.33B1.62$1.56B$8.169.52
Medline$28.43B1.57N/AN/AN/A

Solventum has a net margin of 17.33% compared to Medline's net margin of 0.00%. Solventum's return on equity of 23.51% beat Medline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Solventum17.33% 23.51% 7.63%
Medline N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Medline beats Solventum on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Solventum compare to GE HealthCare Technologies?

GE HealthCare Technologies (NASDAQ:GEHC) and Solventum (NYSE:SOLV) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

Solventum has a net margin of 17.33% compared to GE HealthCare Technologies' net margin of 9.10%. Solventum's return on equity of 23.51% beat GE HealthCare Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GE HealthCare Technologies9.10% 20.46% 5.73%
Solventum 17.33%23.51%7.63%

82.1% of GE HealthCare Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of GE HealthCare Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Solventum shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GE HealthCare Technologies$20.98B1.34$2.08B$4.1814.74
Solventum$8.33B1.62$1.56B$8.169.52

GE HealthCare Technologies has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Solventum has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, GE HealthCare Technologies had 9 more articles in the media than Solventum. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for GE HealthCare Technologies and 6 mentions for Solventum. GE HealthCare Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Solventum's score of 0.38 indicating that GE HealthCare Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
GE HealthCare Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Solventum
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

GE HealthCare Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $80.21, suggesting a potential upside of 30.19%. Solventum has a consensus price target of $84.25, suggesting a potential upside of 8.43%. Given GE HealthCare Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe GE HealthCare Technologies is more favorable than Solventum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GE HealthCare Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Solventum
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

GE HealthCare Technologies beats Solventum on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Solventum compare to Koninklijke Philips?

Solventum (NYSE:SOLV) and Koninklijke Philips (NYSE:PHG) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and profitability.

13.7% of Koninklijke Philips shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Solventum 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.

Solventum has a net margin of 17.33% compared to Koninklijke Philips' net margin of 5.49%. Solventum's return on equity of 23.51% beat Koninklijke Philips' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Solventum17.33% 23.51% 7.63%
Koninklijke Philips 5.49%13.51%5.48%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Solventum$8.33B1.62$1.56B$8.169.52
Koninklijke Philips$17.64B1.38$1.01B$1.1721.60

Solventum has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Koninklijke Philips has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

Solventum currently has a consensus target price of $84.25, suggesting a potential upside of 8.43%. Given Solventum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Solventum is more favorable than Koninklijke Philips.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Solventum
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Koninklijke Philips
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Solventum had 3 more articles in the media than Koninklijke Philips. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Solventum and 3 mentions for Koninklijke Philips. Solventum's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat Koninklijke Philips' score of 0.20 indicating that Solventum is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Solventum
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Koninklijke Philips
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Solventum beats Koninklijke Philips on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Solventum compare to Zimmer Biomet?

Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH) and Solventum (NYSE:SOLV) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and earnings.

88.9% of Zimmer Biomet shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Zimmer Biomet shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Solventum shares are held 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.

Solventum has a net margin of 17.33% compared to Zimmer Biomet's net margin of 9.05%. Solventum's return on equity of 23.51% beat Zimmer Biomet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zimmer Biomet9.05% 13.24% 7.28%
Solventum 17.33%23.51%7.63%

Zimmer Biomet currently has a consensus price target of $102.70, suggesting a potential upside of 20.97%. Solventum has a consensus price target of $84.25, suggesting a potential upside of 8.43%. Given Zimmer Biomet's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Zimmer Biomet is more favorable than Solventum.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zimmer Biomet
3 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.26
Solventum
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Zimmer Biomet has a beta of 0.47, meaning that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Solventum has a beta of 0.69, meaning that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zimmer Biomet$8.23B2.00$705.20M$3.8522.05
Solventum$8.33B1.62$1.56B$8.169.52

In the previous week, Zimmer Biomet had 11 more articles in the media than Solventum. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Zimmer Biomet and 6 mentions for Solventum. Zimmer Biomet's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Solventum's score of 0.38 indicating that Zimmer Biomet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zimmer Biomet
11 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Solventum
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Solventum beats Zimmer Biomet on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Solventum compare to Smith & Nephew SNATS?

Smith & Nephew SNATS (NYSE:SNN) and Solventum (NYSE:SOLV) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

25.6% of Smith & Nephew SNATS shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Smith & Nephew SNATS shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Solventum shares are owned by 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.

Smith & Nephew SNATS presently has a consensus target price of $30.93, suggesting a potential upside of 3.57%. Solventum has a consensus target price of $84.25, suggesting a potential upside of 8.43%. Given Solventum's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Solventum is more favorable than Smith & Nephew SNATS.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Smith & Nephew SNATS
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Solventum
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Solventum had 5 more articles in the media than Smith & Nephew SNATS. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Solventum and 1 mentions for Smith & Nephew SNATS. Solventum's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat Smith & Nephew SNATS's score of 0.00 indicating that Solventum is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Smith & Nephew SNATS
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Solventum
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Smith & Nephew SNATS has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Solventum has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Solventum has a net margin of 17.33% compared to Smith & Nephew SNATS's net margin of 0.00%. Solventum's return on equity of 23.51% beat Smith & Nephew SNATS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Smith & Nephew SNATSN/A N/A N/A
Solventum 17.33%23.51%7.63%

Solventum has higher revenue and earnings than Smith & Nephew SNATS.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Smith & Nephew SNATS$6.16B2.07$625MN/AN/A
Solventum$8.33B1.62$1.56B$8.169.52

Summary

Solventum beats Smith & Nephew SNATS on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SOLV vs. The Competition

MetricSolventumMedical Services IndustryMedical SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$13.46B$8.52B$6.26B$23.11B
Dividend YieldN/A1.77%2.69%4.09%
P/E Ratio9.5222.1222.3731.03
Price / Sales1.6225.35547.5714.71
Price / Cash8.4490.0542.3124.78
Price / Book2.675.009.794.68
Net Income$1.56B$178.24M$3.56B$1.07B
7 Day Performance2.13%-1.74%-1.27%-0.50%
1 Month Performance16.35%2.98%3.58%0.39%
1 Year Performance4.67%1.70%27.13%25.64%

Solventum Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SOLV
Solventum
3.016 of 5 stars
$77.70
+1.7%
$84.25
+8.4%
+4.5%$13.46B$8.33B9.5220,000
MDLN
Medline
3.7783 of 5 stars
$37.01
flat
$50.85
+37.4%
N/A$48.62B$28.43BN/A43,000
GEHC
GE HealthCare Technologies
4.9421 of 5 stars
$64.23
flat
$80.21
+24.9%
-11.6%$29.22B$20.63B15.3754,000
PHG
Koninklijke Philips
2.4442 of 5 stars
$26.96
+0.0%
N/A+11.5%$25.95B$20.17B23.1065,340
ZBH
Zimmer Biomet
4.487 of 5 stars
$85.41
-0.1%
$102.80
+20.4%
-8.1%$16.54B$8.23B22.1917,000

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