US Foods Competitors

Corteva (NYSE:CTVA) and US Foods (NYSE:USFD) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

77.2% of Corteva shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of US Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Corteva shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of US Foods 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.

Volatility and Risk

Corteva has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, US Foods has a beta of 1.8, suggesting that its share price is 80% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Corteva and US Foods' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Corteva and US Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.

Corteva currently has a consensus price target of $40.8235, suggesting a potential downside of 6.90%. US Foods has a consensus price target of $35.80, suggesting a potential downside of 4.20%. Given US Foods' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe US Foods is more favorable than Corteva.

Profitability

This table compares Corteva and US Foods' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

US Foods beats Corteva on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) and US Foods (NYSE:USFD) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares International Flavors & Fragrances and US Foods' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

International Flavors & Fragrances has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, US Foods has a beta of 1.8, suggesting that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

94.4% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of US Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of US Foods shares are held by company 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.

Profitability

This table compares International Flavors & Fragrances and US Foods' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for International Flavors & Fragrances and US Foods, as reported by MarketBeat.

International Flavors & Fragrances currently has a consensus target price of $141.1167, indicating a potential upside of 7.81%. US Foods has a consensus target price of $35.80, indicating a potential downside of 4.20%. Given International Flavors & Fragrances' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe International Flavors & Fragrances is more favorable than US Foods.

Summary

International Flavors & Fragrances beats US Foods on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

US Foods (NYSE:USFD) and Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Risk and Volatility

US Foods has a beta of 1.8, meaning that its share price is 80% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Archer-Daniels-Midland has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its share price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares US Foods and Archer-Daniels-Midland's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for US Foods and Archer-Daniels-Midland, as reported by MarketBeat.

US Foods currently has a consensus target price of $35.80, indicating a potential downside of 4.20%. Archer-Daniels-Midland has a consensus target price of $53.0909, indicating a potential downside of 4.32%. Given US Foods' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe US Foods is more favorable than Archer-Daniels-Midland.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares US Foods and Archer-Daniels-Midland's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Archer-Daniels-Midland has higher revenue and earnings than US Foods. US Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Archer-Daniels-Midland, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

88.8% of US Foods shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.9% of Archer-Daniels-Midland shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of US Foods shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Archer-Daniels-Midland shares are held by 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

Archer-Daniels-Midland beats US Foods on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

US Foods (NYSE:USFD) and The Hershey (NYSE:HSY) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

88.8% of US Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.1% of The Hershey shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of US Foods shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 29.4% of The Hershey shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares US Foods and The Hershey's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

US Foods has a beta of 1.8, suggesting that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Hershey has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares US Foods and The Hershey's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for US Foods and The Hershey, as reported by MarketBeat.

US Foods currently has a consensus target price of $35.80, suggesting a potential downside of 4.20%. The Hershey has a consensus target price of $155.0714, suggesting a potential upside of 6.15%. Given The Hershey's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The Hershey is more favorable than US Foods.

Summary

The Hershey beats US Foods on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) and US Foods (NYSE:USFD) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Tyson Foods and US Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Tyson Foods currently has a consensus price target of $75.75, suggesting a potential upside of 4.93%. US Foods has a consensus price target of $35.80, suggesting a potential downside of 4.20%. Given Tyson Foods' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Tyson Foods is more favorable than US Foods.

Risk & Volatility

Tyson Foods has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, US Foods has a beta of 1.8, suggesting that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

63.7% of Tyson Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of US Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Tyson Foods shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of US Foods shares are owned 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.

Profitability

This table compares Tyson Foods and US Foods' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Tyson Foods and US Foods' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Tyson Foods beats US Foods on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

US Foods (NYSE:USFD) and Fomento Económico Mexicano (NYSE:FMX) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings and risk.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for US Foods and Fomento Económico Mexicano, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

US Foods currently has a consensus price target of $35.80, indicating a potential downside of 4.20%. Fomento Económico Mexicano has a consensus price target of $75.50, indicating a potential upside of 4.61%. Given Fomento Económico Mexicano's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Fomento Económico Mexicano is more favorable than US Foods.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares US Foods and Fomento Económico Mexicano's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Fomento Económico Mexicano has higher revenue and earnings than US Foods. US Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fomento Económico Mexicano, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares US Foods and Fomento Económico Mexicano's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

US Foods has a beta of 1.8, meaning that its share price is 80% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fomento Económico Mexicano has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

88.8% of US Foods shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.1% of Fomento Económico Mexicano shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of US Foods shares are held 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.