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WHR vs. BC, MHK, UPS, HELE, and NC

Should you buy Whirlpool stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool include Brunswick (BC), Mohawk Industries (MHK), United Parcel Service (UPS), Helen of Troy (HELE), and NACCO Industries (NC).

How does Whirlpool compare to Brunswick?

Brunswick (NYSE:BC) and Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brunswick$5.36B1.00-$137.30M-$2.10N/A
Whirlpool$15.52B0.18$318M$2.9414.61

Whirlpool has a net margin of 1.08% compared to Brunswick's net margin of -2.47%. Brunswick's return on equity of 13.30% beat Whirlpool's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brunswick-2.47% 13.30% 4.09%
Whirlpool 1.08%7.68%1.37%

Brunswick has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Whirlpool has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Brunswick pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Whirlpool pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. Brunswick pays out -83.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Whirlpool pays out 122.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Brunswick has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Brunswick had 5 more articles in the media than Whirlpool. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Brunswick and 4 mentions for Whirlpool. Brunswick's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat Whirlpool's score of 0.25 indicating that Brunswick is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Brunswick
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Whirlpool
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Brunswick currently has a consensus target price of $87.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.18%. Whirlpool has a consensus target price of $68.89, suggesting a potential upside of 60.37%. Given Whirlpool's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Whirlpool 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
Whirlpool
4 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.85

99.3% of Brunswick shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of Whirlpool shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Brunswick shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Whirlpool shares are held by 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.

Summary

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

How does Whirlpool compare to Mohawk Industries?

Mohawk Industries (NYSE:MHK) and Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Mohawk Industries has a net margin of 3.77% compared to Whirlpool's net margin of 1.08%. Whirlpool's return on equity of 7.68% beat Mohawk Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mohawk Industries3.77% 6.96% 4.23%
Whirlpool 1.08%7.68%1.37%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mohawk Industries$10.79B0.61$369.90M$6.6716.17
Whirlpool$15.52B0.18$318M$2.9414.61

Mohawk Industries has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Whirlpool has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Mohawk Industries currently has a consensus target price of $123.33, suggesting a potential upside of 14.36%. Whirlpool has a consensus target price of $68.89, suggesting a potential upside of 60.37%. Given Whirlpool's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Whirlpool is more favorable than Mohawk Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mohawk Industries
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Whirlpool
4 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.85

In the previous week, Mohawk Industries had 7 more articles in the media than Whirlpool. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Mohawk Industries and 4 mentions for Whirlpool. Mohawk Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Whirlpool's score of 0.25 indicating that Mohawk Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Mohawk Industries
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Whirlpool
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

79.0% of Mohawk Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of Whirlpool shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.9% of Mohawk Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Whirlpool shares are owned 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

Mohawk Industries beats Whirlpool on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Whirlpool compare to United Parcel Service?

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) and United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) are related companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Whirlpool presently has a consensus target price of $68.89, suggesting a potential upside of 60.37%. United Parcel Service has a consensus target price of $111.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.28%. Given Whirlpool's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Whirlpool is more favorable than United Parcel Service.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Whirlpool
4 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.85
United Parcel Service
4 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Whirlpool has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Parcel Service has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

90.8% of Whirlpool shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.3% of United Parcel Service shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Whirlpool shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of United Parcel Service 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.

United Parcel Service has a net margin of 5.94% compared to Whirlpool's net margin of 1.08%. United Parcel Service's return on equity of 35.95% beat Whirlpool's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Whirlpool1.08% 7.68% 1.37%
United Parcel Service 5.94%35.95%7.97%

In the previous week, United Parcel Service had 24 more articles in the media than Whirlpool. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for United Parcel Service and 4 mentions for Whirlpool. United Parcel Service's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Whirlpool's score of 0.25 indicating that United Parcel Service is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Whirlpool
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
United Parcel Service
23 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Whirlpool$15.52B0.18$318M$2.9414.61
United Parcel Service$88.66B1.03$5.57B$6.1817.47

Whirlpool pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. United Parcel Service pays an annual dividend of $6.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Whirlpool pays out 122.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. United Parcel Service pays out 106.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. United Parcel Service has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

Summary

United Parcel Service beats Whirlpool on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Whirlpool compare to Helen of Troy?

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) and Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) are both household appliances companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

In the previous week, Helen of Troy had 13 more articles in the media than Whirlpool. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Helen of Troy and 4 mentions for Whirlpool. Whirlpool's average media sentiment score of 0.25 beat Helen of Troy's score of 0.22 indicating that Whirlpool is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Helen of Troy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Whirlpool
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Helen of Troy presently has a consensus price target of $24.00, indicating a potential downside of 19.62%. Whirlpool has a consensus price target of $68.89, indicating a potential upside of 60.37%. Given Whirlpool's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Whirlpool is more favorable than Helen of Troy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Helen of Troy
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Whirlpool
4 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.85

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Helen of Troy$1.79B0.39-$898.98M-$39.15N/A
Whirlpool$15.52B0.18$318M$2.9414.61

Helen of Troy has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Whirlpool has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

90.8% of Whirlpool shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Helen of Troy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Whirlpool shares are owned 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.

Whirlpool has a net margin of 1.08% compared to Helen of Troy's net margin of -50.33%. Whirlpool's return on equity of 7.68% beat Helen of Troy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Helen of Troy-50.33% 7.00% 2.80%
Whirlpool 1.08%7.68%1.37%

Summary

Whirlpool beats Helen of Troy on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Whirlpool compare to NACCO Industries?

NACCO Industries (NYSE:NC) and Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) are both household appliances companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

NACCO Industries has a beta of 0.44, meaning that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Whirlpool has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

49.1% of NACCO Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of Whirlpool shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.8% of NACCO Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Whirlpool shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

NACCO Industries has a net margin of 7.84% compared to Whirlpool's net margin of 1.08%. Whirlpool's return on equity of 7.68% beat NACCO Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NACCO Industries7.84% 5.04% 3.29%
Whirlpool 1.08%7.68%1.37%

NACCO Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Whirlpool pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. NACCO Industries pays out 36.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Whirlpool pays out 122.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. NACCO Industries has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Whirlpool has a consensus target price of $68.89, indicating a potential upside of 60.37%. Given Whirlpool's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Whirlpool is more favorable than NACCO Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NACCO Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Whirlpool
4 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.85

In the previous week, Whirlpool had 3 more articles in the media than NACCO Industries. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Whirlpool and 1 mentions for NACCO Industries. NACCO Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.81 beat Whirlpool's score of 0.25 indicating that NACCO Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NACCO Industries
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Whirlpool
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NACCO Industries$277.20M1.45$17.57M$2.8718.56
Whirlpool$15.52B0.18$318M$2.9414.61

Summary

Whirlpool beats NACCO Industries on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WHR vs. The Competition

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MetricWhirlpoolAPPLIANCE IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$2.75B$2.54B$7.38B$23.27B
Dividend Yield8.49%5.26%2.98%4.10%
P/E Ratio14.6118.1620.6231.30
Price / Sales0.180.614.0812.66
Price / Cash2.865.6915.0523.95
Price / Book0.891.943.774.69
Net Income$318M$196.80M$246.39M$1.07B
7 Day Performance8.56%2.37%3.11%2.08%
1 Month Performance4.00%3.58%3.68%1.84%
1 Year Performance-50.96%-17.29%15.50%22.17%

Whirlpool Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WHR
Whirlpool
4.7183 of 5 stars		$42.96
+1.3%		$68.89
+60.4%		-51.5%$2.75B$15.52B14.6141,000
BC
Brunswick
4.2228 of 5 stars		$78.94
-5.1%		$87.00
+10.2%		+40.2%$5.40B$5.36BN/A14,000
MHK
Mohawk Industries
4.379 of 5 stars		$102.05
-4.5%		$123.33
+20.9%		+4.4%$6.52B$10.79B15.3040,500
UPS
United Parcel Service
3.8896 of 5 stars		$103.33
-4.2%		$111.50
+7.9%		+7.4%$91.69B$88.32B16.72460,000
HELE
Helen of Troy
1.8362 of 5 stars		$27.53
+2.1%		$24.00
-12.8%		+2.1%$627.26M$1.79BN/A1,854

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