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VFC vs. COLM, SHOO, BC, RL, and PVH

Should you buy V.F. stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares V.F. 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 V.F. include Columbia Sportswear (COLM), Steven Madden (SHOO), Brunswick (BC), Ralph Lauren (RL), and PVH (PVH). These companies are all part of the "consumer discretionary" sector.

How does V.F. compare to Columbia Sportswear?

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

Columbia Sportswear has a net margin of 6.05% compared to V.F.'s net margin of 2.88%. V.F.'s return on equity of 18.91% beat Columbia Sportswear's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Columbia Sportswear6.05% 11.20% 6.67%
V.F. 2.88%18.91%3.26%

47.8% of Columbia Sportswear shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.8% of V.F. shares are owned by institutional investors. 51.9% of Columbia Sportswear shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of V.F. shares are owned by company 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.

In the previous week, V.F. had 33 more articles in the media than Columbia Sportswear. MarketBeat recorded 61 mentions for V.F. and 28 mentions for Columbia Sportswear. Columbia Sportswear's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat V.F.'s score of 0.31 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
7 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
V.F.
14 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
10 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Columbia Sportswear pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. V.F. pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Columbia Sportswear pays out 31.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. V.F. pays out 52.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Columbia Sportswear presently has a consensus price target of $65.40, indicating a potential upside of 11.53%. V.F. has a consensus price target of $18.21, indicating a potential upside of 22.06%. Given V.F.'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe V.F. is more favorable than Columbia Sportswear.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Columbia Sportswear
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14
V.F.
2 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Columbia Sportswear$3.40B0.88$177.22M$3.8515.23
V.F.$9.61B0.61$254.92M$0.6921.62

Columbia Sportswear has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, V.F. has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

V.F. beats Columbia Sportswear on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does V.F. compare to Steven Madden?

Steven Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO) and V.F. (NYSE:VFC) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Steven Madden pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. V.F. pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Steven Madden pays out 42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. V.F. pays out 52.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Steven Madden has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, V.F. has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

Steven Madden presently has a consensus price target of $49.13, indicating a potential upside of 2.94%. V.F. has a consensus price target of $18.21, indicating a potential upside of 22.06%. Given V.F.'s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe V.F. is more favorable than Steven Madden.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Steven Madden
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
V.F.
2 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30

In the previous week, V.F. had 30 more articles in the media than Steven Madden. MarketBeat recorded 61 mentions for V.F. and 31 mentions for Steven Madden. Steven Madden's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat V.F.'s score of 0.31 indicating that Steven Madden is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Steven Madden
11 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
V.F.
14 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
10 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

V.F. has higher revenue and earnings than Steven Madden. V.F. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Steven Madden, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Steven Madden$2.52B1.38$44.66M$1.9923.98
V.F.$9.61B0.61$254.92M$0.6921.62

99.9% of Steven Madden shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.8% of V.F. shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Steven Madden shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of V.F. shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Steven Madden has a net margin of 5.23% compared to V.F.'s net margin of 2.88%. V.F.'s return on equity of 18.91% beat Steven Madden's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Steven Madden5.23% 13.85% 6.67%
V.F. 2.88%18.91%3.26%

Summary

Steven Madden beats V.F. on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does V.F. compare to Brunswick?

Brunswick (NYSE:BC) and V.F. (NYSE:VFC) 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 media sentiment, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

Brunswick presently has a consensus price target of $87.57, suggesting a potential upside of 10.32%. V.F. has a consensus price target of $18.21, suggesting a potential upside of 22.06%. Given V.F.'s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe V.F. is more favorable than Brunswick.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brunswick
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
V.F.
2 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30

In the previous week, V.F. had 35 more articles in the media than Brunswick. MarketBeat recorded 61 mentions for V.F. and 26 mentions for Brunswick. Brunswick's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat V.F.'s score of 0.31 indicating that Brunswick is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Brunswick
15 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
V.F.
14 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
10 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

99.3% of Brunswick shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.8% of V.F. shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Brunswick shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of V.F. shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

V.F. has a net margin of 2.88% compared to Brunswick's net margin of -1.53%. V.F.'s return on equity of 18.91% beat Brunswick's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brunswick-1.53% 15.28% 4.60%
V.F. 2.88%18.91%3.26%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brunswick$5.63B0.92-$137.30M-$1.31N/A
V.F.$9.61B0.61$254.92M$0.6921.62

Brunswick pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. V.F. pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Brunswick pays out -134.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. V.F. pays out 52.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Brunswick has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

Brunswick has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, V.F. has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

V.F. beats Brunswick on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does V.F. compare to Ralph Lauren?

Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) and V.F. (NYSE:VFC) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

67.9% of Ralph Lauren shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.8% of V.F. shares are owned by institutional investors. 37.2% of Ralph Lauren shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of V.F. 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.

Ralph Lauren has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, V.F. has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

Ralph Lauren currently has a consensus price target of $430.79, indicating a potential upside of 13.16%. V.F. has a consensus price target of $18.21, indicating a potential upside of 22.06%. Given V.F.'s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe V.F. is more favorable than Ralph Lauren.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ralph Lauren
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
V.F.
2 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30

In the previous week, V.F. had 45 more articles in the media than Ralph Lauren. MarketBeat recorded 61 mentions for V.F. and 16 mentions for Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat V.F.'s score of 0.31 indicating that Ralph Lauren is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ralph Lauren
13 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
V.F.
14 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
10 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Ralph Lauren has a net margin of 11.60% compared to V.F.'s net margin of 2.88%. Ralph Lauren's return on equity of 38.17% beat V.F.'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ralph Lauren11.60% 38.17% 13.48%
V.F. 2.88%18.91%3.26%

Ralph Lauren has higher earnings, but lower revenue than V.F.. V.F. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ralph Lauren, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ralph Lauren$8.11B2.79$941.10M$15.1125.19
V.F.$9.61B0.61$254.92M$0.6921.62

Ralph Lauren pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. V.F. pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Ralph Lauren pays out 26.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. V.F. pays out 52.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ralph Lauren has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Summary

Ralph Lauren beats V.F. on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does V.F. compare to PVH?

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

PVH pays an annual dividend of $0.15 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. V.F. pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. PVH pays out 4.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. V.F. pays out 52.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PVH$8.99B0.45$25.30M$3.1628.04
V.F.$9.61B0.61$254.92M$0.6921.62

PVH has a beta of 1.75, indicating that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, V.F. has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

PVH presently has a consensus price target of $85.54, suggesting a potential downside of 3.47%. V.F. has a consensus price target of $18.21, suggesting a potential upside of 22.06%. Given V.F.'s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe V.F. is more favorable than PVH.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PVH
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
V.F.
2 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30

V.F. has a net margin of 2.88% compared to PVH's net margin of 1.76%. V.F.'s return on equity of 18.91% beat PVH's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PVH1.76% 10.87% 4.58%
V.F. 2.88%18.91%3.26%

97.3% of PVH shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.8% of V.F. shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of PVH shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of V.F. shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, V.F. had 52 more articles in the media than PVH. MarketBeat recorded 61 mentions for V.F. and 9 mentions for PVH. PVH's average media sentiment score of 1.68 beat V.F.'s score of 0.31 indicating that PVH is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PVH
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
V.F.
14 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
10 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

V.F. beats PVH on 10 of the 19 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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VFC vs. The Competition

MetricV.F.Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$5.87B$12.23B$13.30B$23.81B
Dividend Yield2.51%2.75%53.32%4.22%
P/E Ratio21.6425.0947.6731.46
Price / Sales0.619.8390.71165.83
Price / Cash5.6357.6418.9418.72
Price / Book3.164.114.554.82
Net Income$254.92M$459.60M$444.07M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-12.89%2.60%1.26%0.72%
1 Month Performance-8.49%2.02%0.79%0.48%
1 Year Performance27.92%26.01%4.00%20.36%

V.F. Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VFC
V.F.
4.9721 of 5 stars
$14.92
+4.2%
$18.21
+22.1%
+23.0%$5.86B$9.61B21.6226,000
COLM
Columbia Sportswear
3.9096 of 5 stars
$63.46
+1.8%
$62.83
-1.0%
+20.4%$3.19B$3.40B20.219,620
SHOO
Steven Madden
3.9568 of 5 stars
$43.53
+1.8%
$45.13
+3.7%
+95.9%$3.12B$2.52B41.466,300
BC
Brunswick
3.7143 of 5 stars
$80.55
+0.8%
$87.07
+8.1%
+40.0%$5.19B$5.36BN/A14,000
RL
Ralph Lauren
4.6235 of 5 stars
$380.11
+1.7%
$430.79
+13.3%
+29.6%$22.23B$8.11B25.1623,600

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