Under Armour (UA) Competitors

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UA vs. COLM, UAA, LEVI, BIRK, and ZGN

Should you buy Under Armour stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Under Armour 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 Under Armour include Columbia Sportswear (COLM), Under Armour (UAA), Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI), Birkenstock (BIRK), and Ermenegildo Zegna (ZGN).

How does Under Armour compare to Columbia Sportswear?

Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) and Under Armour (NYSE:UA) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Columbia Sportswear has a net margin of 4.98% compared to Under Armour's net margin of -9.98%. Columbia Sportswear's return on equity of 11.78% beat Under Armour's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Columbia Sportswear4.98% 11.78% 7.01%
Under Armour -9.98%3.01%1.05%

Columbia Sportswear currently has a consensus price target of $62.67, suggesting a potential downside of 3.64%. Under Armour has a consensus price target of $5.50, suggesting a potential downside of 3.93%. Given Columbia Sportswear's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Columbia Sportswear is more favorable than Under Armour.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Columbia Sportswear
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Under Armour
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33

47.8% of Columbia Sportswear shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.4% of Under Armour shares are owned by institutional investors. 51.9% of Columbia Sportswear shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of Under Armour shares are owned by company 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.

Columbia Sportswear has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Under Armour has a beta of 1.61, indicating that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Under Armour had 3 more articles in the media than Columbia Sportswear. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Under Armour and 1 mentions for Columbia Sportswear. Columbia Sportswear's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Under Armour's score of 0.40 indicating that Columbia Sportswear is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Columbia Sportswear
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Under Armour
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Columbia Sportswear$3.40B0.98$177.22M$3.1420.71
Under Armour$4.97B0.49-$495.64M-$1.16N/A

Summary

Columbia Sportswear beats Under Armour on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Under Armour compare to Under Armour?

Under Armour (NYSE:UA) and Under Armour (NYSE:UAA) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

Under Armour is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Under Armour, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Under Armour$4.97B0.49-$495.64M-$1.16N/A
Under Armour$4.97B0.51-$495.64M-$1.16N/A

In the previous week, Under Armour had 4 more articles in the media than Under Armour. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Under Armour and 0 mentions for Under Armour. Under Armour's average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat Under Armour's score of 0.40 indicating that Under Armour is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Under Armour Neutral
Under Armour Very Positive

Under Armour currently has a consensus price target of $5.50, indicating a potential downside of 3.93%. Under Armour has a consensus price target of $5.91, indicating a potential upside of 0.10%. Given Under Armour's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Under Armour is more favorable than Under Armour.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Under Armour
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33
Under Armour
4 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95

36.4% of Under Armour shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.6% of Under Armour shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.6% of Under Armour shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of Under Armour 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.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Under Armour-9.98% 3.01% 1.05%
Under Armour -9.98%3.01%1.05%

Under Armour has a beta of 1.61, indicating that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Under Armour has a beta of 1.69, indicating that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Under Armour beats Under Armour on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Under Armour compare to Levi Strauss & Co.?

Under Armour (NYSE:UA) and Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) are both mid-cap apparel companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and risk.

Under Armour presently has a consensus target price of $5.50, indicating a potential downside of 3.93%. Levi Strauss & Co. has a consensus target price of $26.79, indicating a potential upside of 13.25%. Given Levi Strauss & Co.'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Levi Strauss & Co. is more favorable than Under Armour.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Under Armour
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33
Levi Strauss & Co.
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

In the previous week, Under Armour had 1 more articles in the media than Levi Strauss & Co.. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Under Armour and 3 mentions for Levi Strauss & Co.. Levi Strauss & Co.'s average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Under Armour's score of 0.40 indicating that Levi Strauss & Co. is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Under Armour
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Levi Strauss & Co.
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

36.4% of Under Armour shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.1% of Levi Strauss & Co. shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.6% of Under Armour shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Levi Strauss & Co. shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Levi Strauss & Co. has higher revenue and earnings than Under Armour. Under Armour is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Levi Strauss & Co., indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Under Armour$4.97B0.49-$495.64M-$1.16N/A
Levi Strauss & Co.$6.28B1.45$578.10M$1.5715.06

Under Armour has a beta of 1.61, meaning that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Levi Strauss & Co. has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market.

Levi Strauss & Co. has a net margin of 9.52% compared to Under Armour's net margin of -9.98%. Levi Strauss & Co.'s return on equity of 25.35% beat Under Armour's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Under Armour-9.98% 3.01% 1.05%
Levi Strauss & Co. 9.52%25.35%8.32%

Summary

Levi Strauss & Co. beats Under Armour on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Under Armour compare to Birkenstock?

Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) and Under Armour (NYSE:UA) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, risk, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

19.9% of Birkenstock shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.4% of Under Armour shares are held by institutional investors. 15.6% of Under Armour shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Birkenstock$2.18B3.73$385.46M$2.2120.04
Under Armour$4.97B0.49-$495.64M-$1.16N/A

Birkenstock has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Under Armour has a beta of 1.61, meaning that its share price is 61% more volatile than the broader market.

Birkenstock presently has a consensus price target of $53.68, indicating a potential upside of 21.17%. Under Armour has a consensus price target of $5.50, indicating a potential downside of 3.93%. Given Birkenstock's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Birkenstock is more favorable than Under Armour.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Birkenstock
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Under Armour
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33

Birkenstock has a net margin of 16.26% compared to Under Armour's net margin of -9.98%. Birkenstock's return on equity of 12.95% beat Under Armour's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Birkenstock16.26% 12.95% 7.15%
Under Armour -9.98%3.01%1.05%

In the previous week, Birkenstock had 2 more articles in the media than Under Armour. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Birkenstock and 4 mentions for Under Armour. Under Armour's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Birkenstock's score of 0.27 indicating that Under Armour is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Birkenstock
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Under Armour
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Birkenstock beats Under Armour on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Under Armour compare to Ermenegildo Zegna?

Ermenegildo Zegna (NYSE:ZGN) and Under Armour (NYSE:UA) are both mid-cap apparel companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Ermenegildo Zegna has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Under Armour has a beta of 1.61, indicating that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the broader market.

12.9% of Ermenegildo Zegna shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.4% of Under Armour shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Ermenegildo Zegna shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of Under Armour shares are held 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.

Ermenegildo Zegna has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Under Armour.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ermenegildo Zegna$1.92B2.91$111.54MN/AN/A
Under Armour$4.97B0.49-$495.64M-$1.16N/A

In the previous week, Under Armour had 3 more articles in the media than Ermenegildo Zegna. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Under Armour and 1 mentions for Ermenegildo Zegna. Under Armour's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Ermenegildo Zegna's score of 0.33 indicating that Under Armour is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ermenegildo Zegna
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Under Armour
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Ermenegildo Zegna presently has a consensus price target of $12.68, indicating a potential downside of 3.67%. Under Armour has a consensus price target of $5.50, indicating a potential downside of 3.93%. Given Ermenegildo Zegna's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Ermenegildo Zegna is more favorable than Under Armour.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ermenegildo Zegna
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Under Armour
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33

Ermenegildo Zegna has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Under Armour's net margin of -9.98%. Under Armour's return on equity of 3.01% beat Ermenegildo Zegna's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ermenegildo ZegnaN/A N/A N/A
Under Armour -9.98%3.01%1.05%

Summary

Under Armour beats Ermenegildo Zegna on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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UA vs. The Competition

MetricUnder ArmourTEXTILE IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$2.43B$13.54B$7.22B$23.19B
Dividend YieldN/A2.27%3.08%4.06%
P/E Ratio-4.9115.1220.6431.18
Price / Sales0.491.053.97106.33
Price / Cash15.0711.0515.1824.45
Price / Book1.722.433.724.68
Net Income-$495.64M$537.62M$247.03M$1.07B
7 Day Performance3.43%1.26%-0.31%0.47%
1 Month Performance5.69%2.55%0.47%0.55%
1 Year Performance-12.09%10.28%2.96%23.11%

Under Armour Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
UA
Under Armour
0.7694 of 5 stars
$5.73
+2.0%
$5.50
-3.9%
-14.4%$2.43B$4.97BN/A17,500
COLM
Columbia Sportswear
2.9226 of 5 stars
$65.39
-2.2%
$62.67
-4.2%
+6.1%$3.42B$3.40B20.829,620
UAA
Under Armour
3.0969 of 5 stars
$5.85
-2.9%
$5.91
+1.1%
-16.4%$2.57B$4.97BN/A14,100
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co.
4.4924 of 5 stars
$23.83
-0.9%
$26.79
+12.4%
+30.1%$9.25B$6.28B15.1819,000
BIRK
Birkenstock
4.0678 of 5 stars
$48.97
+2.2%
$53.68
+9.6%
-18.9%$8.81B$2.32B22.128,400

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