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As of 09/23/2026

SPLP vs. AIAI, ALPP, MMM, HON, and CAR

Should you buy Steel Partners stock or one of its competitors? Steel Partners's main competitors and comparable companies include AIAI (AIAI), Alpine 4 (ALPP), 3M (MMM), Honeywell International (HON), and Avis Budget Group (CAR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does Steel Partners compare to AIAI?

AIAI (NASDAQ:AIAI) and Steel Partners (NYSE:SPLP) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, AIAI had 3 more articles in the media than Steel Partners. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for AIAI and 1 mentions for Steel Partners. AIAI's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Steel Partners' score of 0.49 indicating that AIAI is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AIAI
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Steel Partners
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AIAI
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Steel Partners
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Steel Partners has higher revenue and earnings than AIAI.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AIAIN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Steel Partners$2.03B0.49$150.83M$11.674.28

50.8% of Steel Partners shares are held by institutional investors. 84.8% of Steel Partners 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.

Steel Partners has a net margin of 11.43% compared to AIAI's net margin of 0.00%. Steel Partners' return on equity of 21.72% beat AIAI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AIAIN/A N/A N/A
Steel Partners 11.43%21.72%6.11%

Summary

Steel Partners beats AIAI on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Steel Partners compare to Alpine 4?

Alpine 4 (NASDAQ:ALPP) and Steel Partners (NYSE:SPLP) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and profitability.

Steel Partners has a net margin of 11.43% compared to Alpine 4's net margin of 0.00%. Steel Partners' return on equity of 21.72% beat Alpine 4's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alpine 4N/A N/A N/A
Steel Partners 11.43%21.72%6.11%

In the previous week, Steel Partners had 1 more articles in the media than Alpine 4. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Steel Partners and 0 mentions for Alpine 4. Steel Partners' average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Alpine 4's score of 0.00 indicating that Steel Partners is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Alpine 4 Neutral
Steel Partners Neutral

Steel Partners has higher revenue and earnings than Alpine 4. Alpine 4 is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Steel Partners, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alpine 4$104.20M0.00-$12.88M-$0.45N/A
Steel Partners$2.03B0.49$150.83M$11.674.28

5.4% of Alpine 4 shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.8% of Steel Partners shares are held by institutional investors. 45.1% of Alpine 4 shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 84.8% of Steel Partners 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.

Alpine 4 has a beta of -3.32, suggesting that its stock price is 432% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Steel Partners has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Steel Partners beats Alpine 4 on 12 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Steel Partners compare to 3M?

Steel Partners (NYSE:SPLP) and 3M (NYSE:MMM) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, 3M had 5 more articles in the media than Steel Partners. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for 3M and 1 mentions for Steel Partners. 3M's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Steel Partners' score of 0.49 indicating that 3M is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Steel Partners
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
3M
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Steel Partners pays an annual dividend of $0.3750 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. 3M pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Steel Partners pays out 3.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. 3M pays out 55.4% 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. 3M has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. 3M is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Steel Partners has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 3M has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

3M has higher revenue and earnings than Steel Partners. Steel Partners is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 3M, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Steel Partners$2.03B0.49$150.83M$11.674.28
3M$25.18B3.43$3.25B$5.6329.74

3M has a net margin of 11.90% compared to Steel Partners' net margin of 11.43%. 3M's return on equity of 115.87% beat Steel Partners' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Steel Partners11.43% 21.72% 6.11%
3M 11.90%115.87%12.52%

3M has a consensus target price of $179.36, indicating a potential upside of 7.10%. Given 3M's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe 3M is more favorable than Steel Partners.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Steel Partners
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
3M
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

50.8% of Steel Partners shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.3% of 3M shares are held by institutional investors. 84.8% of Steel Partners shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of 3M shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

3M beats Steel Partners on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Steel Partners compare to Honeywell International?

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) and Steel Partners (NYSE:SPLP) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Honeywell International currently has a consensus target price of $251.48, indicating a potential upside of 18.74%. Given Honeywell International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Honeywell International is more favorable than Steel Partners.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Honeywell International
0 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Steel Partners
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Honeywell International pays an annual dividend of $9.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Steel Partners pays an annual dividend of $0.3750 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Honeywell International pays out 36.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Steel Partners pays out 3.2% 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. Honeywell International has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Honeywell International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

75.9% of Honeywell International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.8% of Steel Partners shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Honeywell International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 84.8% of Steel Partners 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.

In the previous week, Honeywell International had 9 more articles in the media than Steel Partners. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Honeywell International and 1 mentions for Steel Partners. Honeywell International's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Steel Partners' score of 0.49 indicating that Honeywell International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Honeywell International
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Steel Partners
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Honeywell International has a net margin of 23.90% compared to Steel Partners' net margin of 11.43%. Honeywell International's return on equity of 34.00% beat Steel Partners' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Honeywell International23.90% 34.00% 7.37%
Steel Partners 11.43%21.72%6.11%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Honeywell International$37.44B1.79$4.73B$25.878.19
Steel Partners$2.03B0.49$150.83M$11.674.28

Honeywell International has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Steel Partners has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Honeywell International beats Steel Partners on 17 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Steel Partners compare to Avis Budget Group?

Steel Partners (NYSE:SPLP) and Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk and dividends.

50.8% of Steel Partners shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.4% of Avis Budget Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 84.8% of Steel Partners shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 50.5% of Avis Budget Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Steel Partners has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Avis Budget Group. Avis Budget Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Steel Partners, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Steel Partners$2.03B0.49$150.83M$11.674.28
Avis Budget Group$11.65B0.31-$889M-$18.17N/A

In the previous week, Avis Budget Group had 20 more articles in the media than Steel Partners. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Avis Budget Group and 1 mentions for Steel Partners. Steel Partners' average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Avis Budget Group's score of 0.21 indicating that Steel Partners is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Steel Partners
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Avis Budget Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
16 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Steel Partners has a beta of 0.54, indicating that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Avis Budget Group has a beta of 1.91, indicating that its share price is 91% more volatile than the broader market.

Steel Partners has a net margin of 11.43% compared to Avis Budget Group's net margin of -5.43%. Steel Partners' return on equity of 21.72% beat Avis Budget Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Steel Partners11.43% 21.72% 6.11%
Avis Budget Group -5.43%N/A -0.37%

Avis Budget Group has a consensus price target of $135.00, suggesting a potential upside of 30.38%. Given Avis Budget Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Avis Budget Group is more favorable than Steel Partners.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Steel Partners
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Avis Budget Group
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Summary

Steel Partners beats Avis Budget Group on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SPLP vs. The Competition

MetricSteel PartnersIndustrial Conglomerates IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.00B$27.08B$10.34B$23.08B
Dividend YieldN/A3.65%96.94%3.61%
P/E Ratio5.135.2025.2327.93
Price / Sales0.4930.80288.9921.79
Price / Cash4.3514.0624.1038.70
Price / Book1.062.974.824.65
Net Income$150.83M$1.57B$613.71M$1.07B
7 Day PerformanceN/A0.00%0.46%-1.32%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-1.78%-2.93%-5.42%
1 Year Performance18.34%8.09%4.48%7.64%

Steel Partners Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SPLP
Steel Partners
N/A$50.00
flat
N/AN/A$1.00B$2.03B5.134,500
AIAI
AIAI
1.1312 of 5 stars
$3.95
+20.3%
N/AN/A$278.41M$272.00MN/A2
ALPP
Alpine 4
N/AN/AN/AN/A$3K$104.20MN/A480
MMM
3M
3.8189 of 5 stars
$165.23
+0.3%
$177.21
+7.3%
+8.3%$85.26B$24.95B29.3660,500
HON
Honeywell International
4.8762 of 5 stars
$204.96
-0.7%
$251.48
+22.7%
+1.5%$65.01B$38.06B7.93101,000

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This page (NYSE:SPLP) was last updated on 9/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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