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WSO.B vs. TEL, FERG, USFD, PFGC, and CNM

Should you buy Watsco stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Watsco 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 Watsco include TE Connectivity (TEL), Ferguson (FERG), US Foods (USFD), Performance Food Group (PFGC), and Core & Main (CNM). These companies are all part of the "wholesale" industry.

How does Watsco compare to TE Connectivity?

Watsco (NYSE:WSO.B) and TE Connectivity (NYSE:TEL) are both large-cap wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Watsco pays an annual dividend of $13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. TE Connectivity pays an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Watsco pays out 109.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. TE Connectivity pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TE Connectivity has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years.

Watsco has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TE Connectivity has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

TE Connectivity has a consensus price target of $254.64, suggesting a potential upside of 28.24%. Given TE Connectivity's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe TE Connectivity is more favorable than Watsco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Watsco
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
TE Connectivity
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65

TE Connectivity has a net margin of 15.54% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.85%. TE Connectivity's return on equity of 23.56% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Watsco6.85% 15.31% 10.81%
TE Connectivity 15.54%23.56%11.92%

0.1% of Watsco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.4% of TE Connectivity shares are held by institutional investors. 13.8% of Watsco shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of TE Connectivity shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Watsco$7.24B2.28$496.99M$12.0533.72
TE Connectivity$17.26B3.36$1.84B$9.7920.28

In the previous week, TE Connectivity had 21 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for TE Connectivity and 0 mentions for Watsco. TE Connectivity's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat Watsco's score of 1.08 indicating that TE Connectivity is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Watsco Positive
TE Connectivity Positive

Summary

TE Connectivity beats Watsco on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watsco compare to Ferguson?

Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) and Watsco (NYSE:WSO.B) are both large-cap wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Ferguson pays an annual dividend of $3.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Watsco pays an annual dividend of $13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Ferguson pays out 41.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Watsco pays out 109.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Ferguson presently has a consensus target price of $277.58, suggesting a potential upside of 17.28%. Given Ferguson's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Ferguson is more favorable than Watsco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ferguson
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Watsco
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

82.0% of Ferguson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Watsco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Ferguson shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.8% of Watsco shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Ferguson has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watsco has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Ferguson has a net margin of 6.98% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.85%. Ferguson's return on equity of 38.81% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ferguson6.98% 38.81% 12.83%
Watsco 6.85%15.31%10.81%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ferguson$31.32B1.47$1.86B$8.6027.52
Watsco$7.24B2.28$496.99M$12.0533.72

In the previous week, Ferguson had 10 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Ferguson and 0 mentions for Watsco. Watsco's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Ferguson's score of 0.48 indicating that Watsco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ferguson Neutral
Watsco Positive

Summary

Ferguson beats Watsco on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watsco compare to US Foods?

Watsco (NYSE:WSO.B) and US Foods (NYSE:USFD) are both large-cap wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

0.1% of Watsco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.8% of US Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.8% of Watsco shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of US Foods 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.

US Foods has a consensus price target of $105.50, indicating a potential upside of 10.64%. Given US Foods' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe US Foods is more favorable than Watsco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Watsco
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
US Foods
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77

In the previous week, Watsco's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat US Foods' score of 0.00 indicating that Watsco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Watsco Positive
US Foods Neutral

Watsco has a net margin of 6.85% compared to US Foods' net margin of 1.71%. US Foods' return on equity of 19.37% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Watsco6.85% 15.31% 10.81%
US Foods 1.71%19.37%6.14%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Watsco$7.24B2.28$496.99M$12.0533.72
US Foods$39.42B0.53$676M$2.9732.10

Watsco has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, US Foods has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

US Foods beats Watsco on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watsco compare to Performance Food Group?

Performance Food Group (NYSE:PFGC) and Watsco (NYSE:WSO.B) are both large-cap wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends and risk.

Performance Food Group currently has a consensus target price of $119.00, indicating a potential upside of 12.03%. Given Performance Food Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Performance Food Group is more favorable than Watsco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Performance Food Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Watsco
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Performance Food Group had 9 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Performance Food Group and 0 mentions for Watsco. Performance Food Group's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Watsco's score of 1.08 indicating that Performance Food Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Performance Food Group Positive
Watsco Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Performance Food Group$63.30B0.26$340.20M$2.1050.58
Watsco$7.24B2.28$496.99M$12.0533.72

Watsco has a net margin of 6.85% compared to Performance Food Group's net margin of 0.49%. Performance Food Group's return on equity of 15.33% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Performance Food Group0.49% 15.33% 3.88%
Watsco 6.85%15.31%10.81%

96.9% of Performance Food Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Watsco shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Performance Food Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.8% of Watsco shares are held by company 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.

Performance Food Group has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watsco has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Performance Food Group beats Watsco on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watsco compare to Core & Main?

Watsco (NYSE:WSO.B) and Core & Main (NYSE:CNM) are both wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and earnings.

Watsco has a net margin of 6.85% compared to Core & Main's net margin of 5.87%. Core & Main's return on equity of 26.17% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Watsco6.85% 15.31% 10.81%
Core & Main 5.87%26.17%8.58%

Watsco has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Core & Main has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Core & Main had 8 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Core & Main and 0 mentions for Watsco. Watsco's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Core & Main's score of 1.02 indicating that Watsco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Watsco Positive
Core & Main Positive

Watsco has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Core & Main. Core & Main is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Watsco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Watsco$7.24B2.28$496.99M$12.0533.72
Core & Main$7.65B1.19$441M$2.3619.95

0.1% of Watsco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.2% of Core & Main shares are held by institutional investors. 13.8% of Watsco shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Core & Main shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Core & Main has a consensus target price of $57.73, suggesting a potential upside of 22.58%. Given Core & Main's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Core & Main is more favorable than Watsco.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Watsco
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Core & Main
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

Summary

Watsco and Core & Main tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WSO.B vs. The Competition

MetricWatscoBLDG PRD IndustryConstruction SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$14.23B$36.27B$10.00B$23.13B
Dividend Yield3.77%1.56%1.96%4.05%
P/E Ratio33.7241.5819.1331.08
Price / Sales2.284.044.4521.49
Price / Cash26.2533.7917.3724.30
Price / Book5.1211.955.484.67
Net Income$496.99M$927.54M$563.95M$1.07B
7 Day Performance1.61%2.87%2.31%0.24%
1 Month Performance6.43%6.26%20.48%0.36%
1 Year Performance-6.47%52.88%13.59%22.63%

Watsco Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WSO.B
Watsco
N/A$406.35
+16.1%
N/A-9.3%$14.23B$7.24B33.727,280
TEL
TE Connectivity
4.9854 of 5 stars
$211.73
-2.4%
$256.79
+21.3%
+22.7%$61.80B$18.70B21.6393,000
FERG
Ferguson
4.7239 of 5 stars
$230.14
-2.0%
$277.77
+20.7%
+8.9%$44.63B$31.32B26.7635,000
USFD
US Foods
3.2786 of 5 stars
$93.73
+0.5%
$105.50
+12.6%
+23.4%$20.64B$39.68B31.5630,000
PFGC
Performance Food Group
4.392 of 5 stars
$103.23
-1.2%
$119.00
+15.3%
+19.9%$16.22B$63.30B49.1643,000

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This page (NYSE:WSO.B) was last updated on 6/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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