Whirlpool Competitors

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) and Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Whirlpool and Marriott International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

98.9% of Whirlpool shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.7% of Marriott International shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Whirlpool shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.8% of Marriott International 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.

Risk & Volatility

Whirlpool has a beta of 2.01, meaning that its stock price is 101% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Marriott International has a beta of 1.83, meaning that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Whirlpool and Marriott International, as provided by MarketBeat.

Whirlpool presently has a consensus price target of $190.00, indicating a potential downside of 19.83%. Marriott International has a consensus price target of $123.4444, indicating a potential downside of 16.86%. Given Marriott International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Marriott International is more favorable than Whirlpool.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Whirlpool and Marriott International's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Marriott International beats Whirlpool on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) and Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Roku and Whirlpool's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Roku has a beta of 1.95, meaning that its share price is 95% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Whirlpool has a beta of 2.01, meaning that its share price is 101% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

64.2% of Roku shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.9% of Whirlpool shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.7% of Roku shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Whirlpool shares are owned by company 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Roku and Whirlpool's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Roku and Whirlpool, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Roku currently has a consensus target price of $386.5714, suggesting a potential upside of 3.46%. Whirlpool has a consensus target price of $190.00, suggesting a potential downside of 19.83%. Given Roku's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Roku is more favorable than Whirlpool.

Summary

Whirlpool beats Roku on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) and Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Las Vegas Sands and Whirlpool's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Las Vegas Sands has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Whirlpool. Whirlpool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Las Vegas Sands, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Las Vegas Sands and Whirlpool, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Las Vegas Sands currently has a consensus price target of $58.0938, indicating a potential downside of 6.21%. Whirlpool has a consensus price target of $190.00, indicating a potential downside of 19.83%. Given Las Vegas Sands' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Las Vegas Sands is more favorable than Whirlpool.

Profitability

This table compares Las Vegas Sands and Whirlpool's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

37.3% of Las Vegas Sands shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.9% of Whirlpool shares are held by institutional investors. 10.8% of Las Vegas Sands shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Whirlpool 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.

Volatility and Risk

Las Vegas Sands has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Whirlpool has a beta of 2.01, indicating that its stock price is 101% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Whirlpool beats Las Vegas Sands on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) and Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Lululemon Athletica and Whirlpool's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Lululemon Athletica and Whirlpool, as provided by MarketBeat.

Lululemon Athletica currently has a consensus price target of $385.3548, indicating a potential upside of 21.14%. Whirlpool has a consensus price target of $190.00, indicating a potential downside of 19.83%. Given Lululemon Athletica's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Lululemon Athletica is more favorable than Whirlpool.

Profitability

This table compares Lululemon Athletica and Whirlpool's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

82.0% of Lululemon Athletica shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.9% of Whirlpool shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Lululemon Athletica shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Whirlpool shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Lululemon Athletica has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Whirlpool has a beta of 2.01, suggesting that its stock price is 101% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Lululemon Athletica beats Whirlpool on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) and Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Electronic Arts and Whirlpool's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Dividends

Electronic Arts pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Whirlpool pays an annual dividend of $5.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Electronic Arts pays out 14.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Whirlpool pays out 31.3% 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. Electronic Arts has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Whirlpool has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years. Whirlpool is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Electronic Arts and Whirlpool, as provided by MarketBeat.

Electronic Arts currently has a consensus price target of $153.3448, indicating a potential upside of 9.17%. Whirlpool has a consensus price target of $190.00, indicating a potential downside of 19.83%. Given Electronic Arts' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Electronic Arts is more favorable than Whirlpool.

Profitability

This table compares Electronic Arts and Whirlpool's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

88.0% of Electronic Arts shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.9% of Whirlpool shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Electronic Arts shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Whirlpool shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

Electronic Arts has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Whirlpool has a beta of 2.01, meaning that its stock price is 101% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Electronic Arts beats Whirlpool on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Discovery (NASDAQ:DISCB) and Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Discovery and Whirlpool's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Discovery has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Whirlpool.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Discovery and Whirlpool, as provided by MarketBeat.

Whirlpool has a consensus price target of $190.00, indicating a potential downside of 19.83%. Given Whirlpool's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Whirlpool is more favorable than Discovery.

Profitability

This table compares Discovery and Whirlpool's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Discovery shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.9% of Whirlpool shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Whirlpool shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Discovery has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Whirlpool has a beta of 2.01, suggesting that its stock price is 101% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Whirlpool beats Discovery on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.