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$7.27 -4.84 (-39.97%)
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VATE vs. ELMT, CIX, ACU, SMID, and JELD

Should you buy INNOVATE stock or one of its competitors? INNOVATE's main competitors and comparable companies include Elmet Group (ELMT), CompX International (CIX), Acme United (ACU), Smith-Midland (SMID), and JELD-WEN (JELD). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does INNOVATE compare to Elmet Group?

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

Elmet Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to INNOVATE's net margin of -1.48%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
INNOVATE-1.48% N/A -2.40%
Elmet Group N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, INNOVATE had 5 more articles in the media than Elmet Group. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for INNOVATE and 2 mentions for Elmet Group. Elmet Group's average media sentiment score of 1.58 beat INNOVATE's score of 1.33 indicating that Elmet Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
INNOVATE
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Elmet Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

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$1.25B0.08-$60.60M-$1.87N/A
Elmet GroupN/AN/AN/A$0.2371.65

Elmet Group has a consensus price target of $20.50, suggesting a potential upside of 24.39%. Given Elmet Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Elmet Group beats INNOVATE on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does INNOVATE compare to CompX International?

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

7.5% of CompX International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.3% of INNOVATE shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of CompX International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 57.4% of INNOVATE 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.

CompX International has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
CompX International$161.83M2.31$22.59M$1.7916.92
INNOVATE$1.25B0.08-$60.60M-$1.87N/A

CompX International has a net margin of 12.48% compared to INNOVATE's net margin of -1.48%. CompX International's return on equity of 11.51% beat INNOVATE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CompX International12.48% 11.51% 10.52%
INNOVATE -1.48%N/A -2.40%

In the previous week, INNOVATE had 6 more articles in the media than CompX International. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for INNOVATE and 1 mentions for CompX International. INNOVATE's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat CompX International's score of 1.00 indicating that INNOVATE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
CompX International Positive
INNOVATE Positive

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CompX International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
INNOVATE
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

CompX International has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, INNOVATE has a beta of 2.35, meaning that its share price is 135% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

CompX International and INNOVATE 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 related small-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and dividends.

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$211.60M1.02$17.79M$2.3823.77
INNOVATE$1.25B0.08-$60.60M-$1.87N/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

In the previous week, INNOVATE had 7 more articles in the media than Acme United. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for INNOVATE and 0 mentions for Acme United. INNOVATE's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat Acme United's score of 0.00 indicating that INNOVATE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Acme United Neutral
INNOVATE Positive

Acme United has a net margin of 10.25% compared to INNOVATE's net margin of -1.48%. 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 -1.48%N/A -2.40%

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 57.4% of INNOVATE shares are owned by company 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.

Acme United has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, INNOVATE has a beta of 2.35, indicating that its stock price is 135% more volatile than the broader market.

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 related small-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

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$93.40M1.57$12.51M$1.9813.91
INNOVATE$1.25B0.08-$60.60M-$1.87N/A

49.9% of Smith-Midland shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.3% of INNOVATE shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of Smith-Midland shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 57.4% of INNOVATE shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, INNOVATE had 6 more articles in the media than Smith-Midland. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for INNOVATE and 1 mentions for Smith-Midland. INNOVATE's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat Smith-Midland'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
Smith-Midland
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
INNOVATE
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Smith-Midland has a net margin of 11.36% compared to INNOVATE's net margin of -1.48%. 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 -1.48%N/A -2.40%

Smith-Midland has a beta of 1.76, indicating that its share price is 76% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, INNOVATE has a beta of 2.35, indicating that its share price is 135% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

How does INNOVATE compare to JELD-WEN?

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

In the previous week, JELD-WEN had 6 more articles in the media than INNOVATE. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for JELD-WEN and 7 mentions for INNOVATE. INNOVATE's average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat JELD-WEN's score of 0.45 indicating that INNOVATE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
INNOVATE
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
JELD-WEN
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

INNOVATE has a net margin of -1.48% compared to JELD-WEN's net margin of -16.36%. INNOVATE's return on equity of 0.00% beat JELD-WEN's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
INNOVATE-1.48% N/A -2.40%
JELD-WEN -16.36%-246.42%-5.69%

JELD-WEN has a consensus target price of $2.10, suggesting a potential upside of 11.70%. Given JELD-WEN's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe JELD-WEN 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
JELD-WEN
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
INNOVATE$1.25B0.08-$60.60M-$1.87N/A
JELD-WEN$3.21B0.05-$621.21M-$6.04N/A

INNOVATE has a beta of 2.35, meaning that its stock price is 135% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, JELD-WEN has a beta of 2.1, meaning that its stock price is 110% more volatile than the broader market.

34.3% of INNOVATE shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.0% of JELD-WEN shares are held by institutional investors. 57.4% of INNOVATE shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of JELD-WEN shares are held 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.

Summary

INNOVATE beats JELD-WEN on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VATE vs. The Competition

MetricINNOVATEConstruction & Engineering IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$165.20M$8.64B$10.87B$24.19B
Dividend YieldN/A2.61%97.10%3.69%
P/E Ratio-3.8919.3224.8125.13
Price / Sales0.0861.25348.7920.31
Price / CashN/A19.5124.7019.37
Price / Book-0.444.994.904.91
Net Income-$60.60M$487.35M$607.14M$1.06B
7 Day Performance-1.22%0.00%2.12%1.30%
1 Month Performance-26.87%-1.85%1.61%2.29%
1 Year Performance41.03%27.23%14.47%19.89%

INNOVATE Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VATE
INNOVATE
0.5193 of 5 stars
$7.27
-40.0%
N/A+138.1%$165.20M$1.25BN/A3,738
ELMT
Elmet Group
4.7135 of 5 stars
$13.07
-9.8%
$20.50
+56.8%
N/A$395.14M$211.26M57.30543
CIX
CompX International
N/A$28.13
+0.2%
N/A+11.4%$348.06M$158.58M18.58610
ACU
Acme United
N/A$59.66
+0.2%
N/A+36.9%$227.29M$211.60M12.20650
SMID
Smith-Midland
0.5649 of 5 stars
$29.73
+1.6%
N/A-23.3%$156.75M$93.40M14.91200

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This page (NYSE:VATE) was last updated on 8/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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