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

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), Gildan Activewear (GIL), and Birkenstock (BIRK).

How does Under Armour compare to Columbia Sportswear?

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

In the previous week, Columbia Sportswear had 23 more articles in the media than Under Armour. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Columbia Sportswear and 5 mentions for Under Armour. Columbia Sportswear's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Under Armour's score of 0.38 indicating that Columbia Sportswear 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)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Columbia Sportswear
7 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

Columbia Sportswear has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Under Armour$4.97B0.58-$495.64M-$1.16N/A
Columbia Sportswear$3.40B0.88$177.22M$3.8515.22

Under Armour has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its share price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Columbia Sportswear has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Under Armour currently has a consensus price target of $5.50, suggesting a potential downside of 18.09%. Columbia Sportswear has a consensus price target of $65.40, suggesting a potential upside of 11.59%. Given Columbia Sportswear's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Columbia Sportswear 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
Columbia Sportswear
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

Columbia Sportswear has a net margin of 6.05% compared to Under Armour's net margin of -9.98%. Columbia Sportswear's return on equity of 11.20% beat Under Armour's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Under Armour-9.98% 3.01% 1.05%
Columbia Sportswear 6.05%11.20%6.67%

Summary

Columbia Sportswear beats Under Armour on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Under Armour compare to Under Armour?

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

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$4.97B0.59-$495.64M-$1.16N/A
Under Armour$4.97B0.58-$495.64M-$1.16N/A

In the previous week, Under Armour had 1 more articles in the media than Under Armour. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Under Armour and 5 mentions for Under Armour. Under Armour's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat Under Armour's score of 0.38 indicating that Under Armour is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

34.6% of Under Armour shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.4% of Under Armour shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.7% 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Under Armour currently has a consensus target price of $5.91, suggesting a potential downside of 13.90%. Under Armour has a consensus target price of $5.50, suggesting a potential downside of 18.09%. Given Under Armour's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities 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
4 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95
Under Armour
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33

Under Armour has a beta of 1.67, indicating that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Under Armour has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its share price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

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%

Summary

Under Armour beats Under Armour on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

Levi Strauss & Co. has a net margin of 9.66% compared to Under Armour's net margin of -9.98%. Levi Strauss & Co.'s return on equity of 25.79% beat Under Armour's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Levi Strauss & Co.9.66% 25.79% 8.61%
Under Armour -9.98%3.01%1.05%

Levi Strauss & Co. has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Under Armour has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Levi Strauss & Co. had 4 more articles in the media than Under Armour. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Levi Strauss & Co. and 5 mentions for Under Armour. Levi Strauss & Co.'s average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Under Armour's score of 0.38 indicating that Levi Strauss & Co. is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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
Levi Strauss & Co.$6.61B1.43$578.10M$1.6215.15
Under Armour$4.97B0.58-$495.64M-$1.16N/A

Levi Strauss & Co. currently has a consensus target price of $27.29, indicating a potential upside of 11.19%. Under Armour has a consensus target price of $5.50, indicating a potential downside of 18.09%. Given Levi Strauss & Co.'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Levi Strauss & Co. is more favorable than Under Armour.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Levi Strauss & Co.
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Under Armour
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33

69.1% of Levi Strauss & Co. shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.4% of Under Armour shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Levi Strauss & Co. 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 will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Levi Strauss & Co. beats Under Armour on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Under Armour compare to Gildan Activewear?

Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) and Under Armour (NYSE:UA) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and dividends.

Gildan Activewear has a net margin of 1.28% compared to Under Armour's net margin of -9.98%. Gildan Activewear's return on equity of 21.03% beat Under Armour's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gildan Activewear1.28% 21.03% 7.07%
Under Armour -9.98%3.01%1.05%

In the previous week, Gildan Activewear had 29 more articles in the media than Under Armour. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Gildan Activewear and 5 mentions for Under Armour. Gildan Activewear's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Under Armour's score of 0.38 indicating that Gildan Activewear is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gildan Activewear
16 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Under Armour
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Gildan Activewear has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Under Armour has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gildan Activewear$3.62B2.83$398.88M$0.52106.43
Under Armour$4.97B0.58-$495.64M-$1.16N/A

Gildan Activewear presently has a consensus target price of $79.07, indicating a potential upside of 42.87%. Under Armour has a consensus target price of $5.50, indicating a potential downside of 18.09%. Given Gildan Activewear's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Gildan Activewear is more favorable than Under Armour.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gildan Activewear
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76
Under Armour
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33

82.8% of Gildan Activewear shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.4% of Under Armour shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of Gildan Activewear shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of Under Armour 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.

Summary

Gildan Activewear 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 better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

19.9% of Birkenstock shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.4% of Under Armour shares are owned by institutional investors. 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 stock is poised for long-term growth.

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$2.32B3.11$385.46M$2.2117.77
Under Armour$4.97B0.58-$495.64M-$1.16N/A

Birkenstock presently has a consensus price target of $52.97, suggesting a potential upside of 34.88%. Under Armour has a consensus price target of $5.50, suggesting a potential downside of 18.09%. Given Birkenstock's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Birkenstock is more favorable than Under Armour.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Birkenstock
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.72
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 15 more articles in the media than Under Armour. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Birkenstock and 5 mentions for Under Armour. Birkenstock's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Under Armour's score of 0.38 indicating that Birkenstock is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Birkenstock has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Under Armour has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its share price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Birkenstock beats Under Armour on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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UA vs. The Competition

MetricUnder ArmourTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$2.86B$12.20B$13.27B$23.80B
Dividend YieldN/A2.75%53.32%4.22%
P/E Ratio-5.7925.0647.6431.46
Price / Sales0.589.8390.69166.06
Price / Cash17.0757.6418.9418.72
Price / Book2.024.104.544.82
Net Income-$495.64M$459.60M$444.07M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-3.03%2.41%1.24%0.70%
1 Month Performance3.71%1.83%0.75%0.45%
1 Year Performance8.31%26.01%3.97%20.40%

Under Armour Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
UA
Under Armour
1.0261 of 5 stars
$6.71
+3.3%
$5.50
-18.0%
+4.7%$2.85B$4.97BN/A17,500
COLM
Columbia Sportswear
3.9096 of 5 stars
$64.47
+1.6%
$62.83
-2.5%
+20.4%$3.25B$3.40B20.539,620
UAA
Under Armour
2.8313 of 5 stars
$7.15
+0.9%
$5.91
-17.3%
+1.3%$3.02B$4.97BN/A14,100
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co.
4.7125 of 5 stars
$25.44
-0.4%
$27.29
+7.3%
+28.0%$9.83B$6.28B15.7019,000
GIL
Gildan Activewear
4.1915 of 5 stars
$51.80
+2.2%
$78.21
+51.0%
+8.3%$9.39B$4.07B30.4780,000

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