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TFX vs. STE, GMED, PODD, BAX, and MASI

Should you buy Teleflex stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Teleflex 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 Teleflex include STERIS (STE), Globus Medical (GMED), Insulet (PODD), Baxter International (BAX), and Masimo (MASI). These companies are all part of the "health care equipment" industry.

How does Teleflex compare to STERIS?

Teleflex (NYSE:TFX) and STERIS (NYSE:STE) are both medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and risk.

Teleflex has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, STERIS has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

STERIS has a net margin of 13.18% compared to Teleflex's net margin of -35.88%. STERIS's return on equity of 14.15% beat Teleflex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Teleflex-35.88% 13.29% 6.55%
STERIS 13.18%14.15%9.52%

Teleflex pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. STERIS pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Teleflex pays out -6.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. STERIS pays out 31.8% 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. STERIS has increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years. STERIS is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Teleflex$1.99B3.02-$905.64M-$22.80N/A
STERIS$5.94B3.49$782.30M$7.9326.79

Teleflex presently has a consensus price target of $146.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.49%. STERIS has a consensus price target of $278.00, suggesting a potential upside of 30.87%. Given STERIS's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe STERIS is more favorable than Teleflex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Teleflex
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
STERIS
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

95.6% of Teleflex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.7% of STERIS shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Teleflex shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of STERIS shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, STERIS had 12 more articles in the media than Teleflex. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for STERIS and 6 mentions for Teleflex. STERIS's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Teleflex's score of 0.52 indicating that STERIS is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Teleflex
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
STERIS
11 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

STERIS beats Teleflex on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Teleflex compare to Globus Medical?

Teleflex (NYSE:TFX) and Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) are both medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Teleflex had 1 more articles in the media than Globus Medical. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Teleflex and 5 mentions for Globus Medical. Globus Medical's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Teleflex's score of 0.52 indicating that Globus Medical is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Teleflex
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Globus Medical
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Teleflex currently has a consensus target price of $146.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.49%. Globus Medical has a consensus target price of $106.36, indicating a potential upside of 28.77%. Given Globus Medical's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Globus Medical is more favorable than Teleflex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Teleflex
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Globus Medical
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

95.6% of Teleflex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.2% of Globus Medical shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Teleflex shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 18.4% of Globus Medical shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Teleflex has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Globus Medical has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Globus Medical has a net margin of 18.92% compared to Teleflex's net margin of -35.88%. Globus Medical's return on equity of 13.46% beat Teleflex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Teleflex-35.88% 13.29% 6.55%
Globus Medical 18.92%13.46%11.65%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Teleflex$1.99B3.02-$905.64M-$22.80N/A
Globus Medical$2.94B3.82$537.87M$4.3019.21

Summary

Globus Medical beats Teleflex on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Teleflex compare to Insulet?

Teleflex (NYSE:TFX) and Insulet (NASDAQ:PODD) are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

95.6% of Teleflex shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Teleflex shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Insulet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Insulet has a net margin of 10.44% compared to Teleflex's net margin of -35.88%. Insulet's return on equity of 26.87% beat Teleflex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Teleflex-35.88% 13.29% 6.55%
Insulet 10.44%26.87%12.01%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Teleflex$1.99B3.02-$905.64M-$22.80N/A
Insulet$2.71B4.08$247.10M$4.3037.12

Teleflex has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Insulet has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Insulet had 18 more articles in the media than Teleflex. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Insulet and 6 mentions for Teleflex. Insulet's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Teleflex's score of 0.52 indicating that Insulet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Teleflex
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Insulet
12 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Teleflex presently has a consensus price target of $146.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.49%. Insulet has a consensus price target of $250.00, suggesting a potential upside of 56.63%. Given Insulet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Insulet is more favorable than Teleflex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Teleflex
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Insulet
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

Summary

Insulet beats Teleflex on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Teleflex compare to Baxter International?

Teleflex (NYSE:TFX) and Baxter International (NYSE:BAX) are both mid-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

Teleflex has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baxter International has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Teleflex currently has a consensus target price of $146.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.49%. Baxter International has a consensus target price of $19.73, suggesting a potential downside of 1.57%. Given Teleflex's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Teleflex is more favorable than Baxter International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Teleflex
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Baxter International
3 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.92

Teleflex pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Baxter International pays an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Teleflex pays out -6.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baxter International pays out -1.9% 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. Teleflex is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Teleflex$1.99B3.02-$905.64M-$22.80N/A
Baxter International$11.24B0.92-$957M-$2.13N/A

Baxter International has a net margin of -9.70% compared to Teleflex's net margin of -35.88%. Baxter International's return on equity of 16.15% beat Teleflex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Teleflex-35.88% 13.29% 6.55%
Baxter International -9.70%16.15%5.24%

95.6% of Teleflex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.2% of Baxter International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Teleflex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Baxter International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Teleflex had 3 more articles in the media than Baxter International. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Teleflex and 3 mentions for Baxter International. Baxter International's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Teleflex's score of 0.52 indicating that Baxter International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Teleflex
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Baxter International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Teleflex beats Baxter International on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Teleflex compare to Masimo?

Masimo (NASDAQ:MASI) and Teleflex (NYSE:TFX) are both mid-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Masimo and Masimo both had 6 articles in the media. Masimo's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat Teleflex's score of 0.52 indicating that Masimo is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Masimo
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Teleflex
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

86.0% of Masimo shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.6% of Teleflex shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.9% of Masimo shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Teleflex shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Masimo has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Teleflex has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Masimo currently has a consensus price target of $180.40, indicating a potential upside of 0.25%. Teleflex has a consensus price target of $146.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.49%. Given Teleflex's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Teleflex is more favorable than Masimo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Masimo
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Teleflex
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Masimo$1.53B6.17-$151.50M-$10.54N/A
Teleflex$1.99B3.02-$905.64M-$22.80N/A

Masimo has a net margin of 4.90% compared to Teleflex's net margin of -35.88%. Masimo's return on equity of 31.33% beat Teleflex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Masimo4.90% 31.33% 13.93%
Teleflex -35.88%13.29%6.55%

Summary

Masimo beats Teleflex on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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TFX vs. The Competition

MetricTeleflexMED INSTRUMENTS IndustryMedical SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$5.83B$7.22B$6.65B$22.98B
Dividend Yield1.03%1.20%2.67%4.11%
P/E Ratio-5.9648.3724.7330.61
Price / Sales3.0274.36507.9421.22
Price / Cash11.7724.7742.3623.83
Price / Book1.926.9910.364.64
Net Income-$905.64M$159.22M$3.56B$1.07B
7 Day Performance5.45%-0.79%-0.96%0.56%
1 Month Performance1.99%2.94%1.26%0.06%
1 Year Performance8.33%-2.62%20.46%20.76%

Teleflex Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TFX
Teleflex
3.0264 of 5 stars
$135.82
+3.1%
$146.00
+7.5%
+10.2%$5.83B$1.99BN/A15,500
STE
STERIS
4.8717 of 5 stars
$212.52
-1.3%
$278.00
+30.8%
-12.5%$20.86B$5.94B26.8017,787
GMED
Globus Medical
4.5525 of 5 stars
$82.00
-0.5%
$106.36
+29.7%
+36.9%$11.11B$2.94B19.076,000
PODD
Insulet
4.6086 of 5 stars
$144.94
+1.6%
$252.04
+73.9%
-47.8%$10.04B$2.71B33.715,400
BAX
Baxter International
1.3454 of 5 stars
$18.78
-2.4%
$19.73
+5.0%
-35.1%$9.70B$11.32BN/A37,500

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