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VATE vs. ELMT, CIX, ACU, SMID, and ZJK

Should you buy INNOVATE stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares INNOVATE 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 INNOVATE include Elmet Group (ELMT), CompX International (CIX), Acme United (ACU), Smith-Midland (SMID), and ZJK Industrial (ZJK). These companies are all part of the "construction materials" industry.

How does INNOVATE compare to Elmet Group?

INNOVATE (NYSE:VATE) and Elmet Group (NASDAQ:ELMT) are both small-cap construction materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

Elmet Group has a consensus price target of $20.50, suggesting a potential upside of 30.91%. Given Elmet Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Elmet Group is more favorable than INNOVATE.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
INNOVATE
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Elmet Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
INNOVATE$1.25B0.09-$60.60M-$4.25N/A
Elmet Group$211.26M2.22$6.90M$0.2368.09

In the previous week, Elmet Group had 2 more articles in the media than INNOVATE. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Elmet Group and 3 mentions for INNOVATE. INNOVATE's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Elmet Group's score of 0.00 indicating that INNOVATE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
INNOVATE
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Elmet Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

34.3% of INNOVATE shares are owned by institutional investors. 57.4% of INNOVATE shares are owned 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.

Elmet Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to INNOVATE's net margin of -3.96%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
INNOVATE-3.96% N/A -5.73%
Elmet Group N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Elmet Group beats INNOVATE on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does INNOVATE compare to CompX International?

INNOVATE (NYSE:VATE) and CompX International (NYSE:CIX) are both small-cap construction materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, INNOVATE had 1 more articles in the media than CompX International. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for INNOVATE and 2 mentions for CompX International. INNOVATE's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat CompX International's score of 0.25 indicating that INNOVATE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
INNOVATE
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CompX International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

INNOVATE has a beta of 2.28, meaning that its share price is 128% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CompX International has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

CompX International has a net margin of 12.48% compared to INNOVATE's net margin of -3.96%. CompX International's return on equity of 11.51% beat INNOVATE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
INNOVATE-3.96% N/A -5.73%
CompX International 12.48%11.51%10.52%

34.3% of INNOVATE shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.5% of CompX International shares are owned by institutional investors. 57.4% of INNOVATE shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of CompX International shares are owned by company 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 Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
INNOVATE
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
CompX International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
INNOVATE$1.25B0.09-$60.60M-$4.25N/A
CompX International$158.58M2.04$22.59M$1.6415.98

Summary

INNOVATE and CompX International tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does INNOVATE compare to Acme United?

Acme United (NYSE:ACU) and INNOVATE (NYSE:VATE) are both small-cap construction materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, INNOVATE had 1 more articles in the media than Acme United. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for INNOVATE and 2 mentions for Acme United. INNOVATE's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Acme United's score of 0.00 indicating that INNOVATE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Acme United
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
INNOVATE
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Acme United has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, INNOVATE has a beta of 2.28, suggesting that its share price is 128% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Acme United$202.88M0.88$17.79M$2.3220.09
INNOVATE$1.25B0.09-$60.60M-$4.25N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acme United
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
4.00
INNOVATE
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Acme United has a net margin of 10.25% compared to INNOVATE's net margin of -3.96%. Acme United's return on equity of 9.70% beat INNOVATE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acme United10.25% 9.70% 6.10%
INNOVATE -3.96%N/A -5.73%

62.1% of Acme United shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.3% of INNOVATE shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.5% of Acme United shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 57.4% of INNOVATE shares are owned 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.

Summary

Acme United beats INNOVATE on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does INNOVATE compare to Smith-Midland?

Smith-Midland (NASDAQ:SMID) and INNOVATE (NYSE:VATE) are both small-cap construction materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

Smith-Midland has a beta of 1.72, suggesting that its share price is 72% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, INNOVATE has a beta of 2.28, suggesting that its share price is 128% more volatile than the broader market.

Smith-Midland has a net margin of 11.36% compared to INNOVATE's net margin of -3.96%. Smith-Midland's return on equity of 19.87% beat INNOVATE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Smith-Midland11.36% 19.87% 12.12%
INNOVATE -3.96%N/A -5.73%

In the previous week, INNOVATE had 2 more articles in the media than Smith-Midland. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for INNOVATE and 1 mentions for Smith-Midland. INNOVATE's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Smith-Midland's score of -0.05 indicating that INNOVATE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Smith-Midland
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
INNOVATE
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

49.9% of Smith-Midland shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.3% of INNOVATE shares are held by institutional investors. 3.8% of Smith-Midland shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 57.4% of INNOVATE shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Smith-Midland
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
INNOVATE
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Smith-Midland$93.40M1.65$12.51M$1.9814.70
INNOVATE$1.25B0.09-$60.60M-$4.25N/A

Summary

Smith-Midland beats INNOVATE on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does INNOVATE compare to ZJK Industrial?

ZJK Industrial (NASDAQ:ZJK) and INNOVATE (NYSE:VATE) are both small-cap construction materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

ZJK Industrial has a net margin of 0.00% compared to INNOVATE's net margin of -3.96%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ZJK IndustrialN/A N/A N/A
INNOVATE -3.96%N/A -5.73%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ZJK Industrial
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
INNOVATE
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

ZJK Industrial has higher earnings, but lower revenue than INNOVATE.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ZJK Industrial$56.10M1.94$10.19MN/AN/A
INNOVATE$1.25B0.09-$60.60M-$4.25N/A

In the previous week, INNOVATE had 3 more articles in the media than ZJK Industrial. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for INNOVATE and 0 mentions for ZJK Industrial. INNOVATE's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat ZJK Industrial's score of 0.67 indicating that INNOVATE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ZJK Industrial Positive
INNOVATE Positive

34.3% of INNOVATE shares are owned by institutional investors. 57.4% of INNOVATE 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.

ZJK Industrial has a beta of 2.46, suggesting that its stock price is 146% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, INNOVATE has a beta of 2.28, suggesting that its stock price is 128% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ZJK Industrial beats INNOVATE on 6 of the 11 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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VATE vs. The Competition

MetricINNOVATEDIVERSIFIED OPS IndustryMulti-Sector SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$117.30M$17.60B$16.57B$23.42B
Dividend YieldN/A4.67%4.36%4.15%
P/E Ratio-2.0228.8724.7530.95
Price / Sales0.093.893.3920.01
Price / CashN/A46.3344.5418.81
Price / Book-0.524.193.774.76
Net Income-$60.60M$911.27M$922.07M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-10.51%-3.57%-3.14%0.63%
1 Month Performance-57.55%-14.10%-12.27%1.56%
1 Year Performance62.26%2.07%1.04%17.80%

INNOVATE Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VATE
INNOVATE
0.2476 of 5 stars
$8.60
-3.0%
N/A+64.0%$117.30M$1.25BN/A3,738
ELMT
Elmet Group
3.0548 of 5 stars
$14.76
+1.0%
$20.50
+38.9%
N/A$442.36M$211.26M64.15543
CIX
CompX International
N/A$25.52
+1.8%
N/A+1.1%$314.48M$158.58M16.79610
ACU
Acme United
0.5701 of 5 stars
$47.24
+1.1%
N/A+13.0%$180.77M$202.88M9.70650
SMID
Smith-Midland
0.8071 of 5 stars
$30.02
+1.7%
N/A-23.5%$159.38M$93.40M15.16200

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This page (NYSE:VATE) was last updated on 7/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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