Which has better earnings & valuation, CARR or WSO?

Carrier Global has higher revenue and earnings than Watsco. Watsco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Carrier Global, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Carrier Global $22.11B 2.36 $1.48B $1.44 43.86 Watsco $7.24B 1.73 $496.99M $11.53 26.75

Is CARR or WSO more profitable?

Watsco has a net margin of 6.53% compared to Carrier Global's net margin of 5.52%. Carrier Global's return on equity of 14.68% beat Watsco's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Carrier Global 5.52% 14.68% 5.51% Watsco 6.53% 14.40% 10.17%

Does the media refer more to CARR or WSO?

In the previous week, Carrier Global had 1 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Carrier Global and 10 mentions for Watsco. Watsco's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Carrier Global's score of 0.93 indicating that Watsco is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Carrier Global 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Watsco 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, WSO or EXP?

Watsco has higher revenue and earnings than Eagle Materials. Eagle Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Watsco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Watsco $7.24B 1.73 $496.99M $11.53 26.75 Eagle Materials $2.31B 2.77 $423.81M $12.65 16.50

Is WSO or EXP more profitable?

Eagle Materials has a net margin of 17.32% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.53%. Eagle Materials' return on equity of 26.87% beat Watsco's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Watsco 6.53% 14.40% 10.17% Eagle Materials 17.32% 26.87% 10.73%

Does the media favor WSO or EXP?

In the previous week, Watsco had 5 more articles in the media than Eagle Materials. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Watsco and 5 mentions for Eagle Materials. Watsco's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Eagle Materials' score of 0.06 indicating that Watsco is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Watsco 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Eagle Materials 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to FIX or WSO?

In the previous week, Watsco had 1 more articles in the media than Comfort Systems USA. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Watsco and 9 mentions for Comfort Systems USA. Comfort Systems USA's average media sentiment score of 1.49 beat Watsco's score of 1.22 indicating that Comfort Systems USA is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Comfort Systems USA 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Watsco 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings & valuation, GGG or WSO?

Graco has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Watsco. Graco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Watsco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Graco $2.24B 5.96 $521.84M $3.18 25.89 Watsco $7.24B 1.73 $496.99M $11.53 26.75

Is GGG or WSO more profitable?

Graco has a net margin of 23.53% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.53%. Graco's return on equity of 19.54% beat Watsco's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Graco 23.53% 19.54% 15.86% Watsco 6.53% 14.40% 10.17%

Does the media refer more to GGG or WSO?

In the previous week, Watsco had 5 more articles in the media than Graco. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Watsco and 5 mentions for Graco. Graco's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Watsco's score of 1.22 indicating that Graco is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Graco 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Watsco 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Is ITW or WSO more profitable?

Illinois Tool Works has a net margin of 19.39% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.53%. Illinois Tool Works' return on equity of 101.72% beat Watsco's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Illinois Tool Works 19.39% 101.72% 19.64% Watsco 6.53% 14.40% 10.17%

Does the media refer more to ITW or WSO?

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 11 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 10 mentions for Watsco. Illinois Tool Works' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Watsco's score of 1.22 indicating that Illinois Tool Works is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Illinois Tool Works 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Watsco 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Watsco (WSO) Competitors

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WSO vs. CARR, EXP, FIX, GGG, and ITW

Should you buy Watsco stock or one of its competitors? Watsco's main competitors and comparable companies include Carrier Global (CARR), Eagle Materials (EXP), Comfort Systems USA (FIX), Graco (GGG), and Illinois Tool Works (ITW). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Watsco compare to Carrier Global?

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

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Carrier Global	$22.11B	2.36	$1.48B	$1.44	43.86
Watsco	$7.24B	1.73	$496.99M	$11.53	26.75

Carrier Global currently has a consensus price target of $73.67, suggesting a potential upside of 16.64%. Watsco has a consensus price target of $395.50, suggesting a potential upside of 28.25%. Given Watsco's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Watsco is more favorable than Carrier Global.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Carrier Global	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64
Watsco	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.18

Carrier Global pays an annual dividend of $0.96 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 4.3%. Carrier Global pays out 66.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Watsco pays out 114.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Carrier Global has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Watsco has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Watsco is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Watsco has a net margin of 6.53% compared to Carrier Global's net margin of 5.52%. Carrier Global's return on equity of 14.68% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Carrier Global	5.52%	14.68%	5.51%
Watsco	6.53%	14.40%	10.17%

Carrier Global has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watsco has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

91.0% of Carrier Global shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.7% of Watsco shares are held by institutional investors. 6.5% of Carrier Global shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.9% of Watsco shares are held by 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, Carrier Global had 1 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Carrier Global and 10 mentions for Watsco. Watsco's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Carrier Global's score of 0.93 indicating that Watsco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Carrier Global	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Watsco	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Carrier Global beats Watsco on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watsco compare to Eagle Materials?

Watsco (NYSE:WSO) and Eagle Materials (NYSE:EXP) are related companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Watsco	$7.24B	1.73	$496.99M	$11.53	26.75
Eagle Materials	$2.31B	2.77	$423.81M	$12.65	16.50

Eagle Materials has a net margin of 17.32% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.53%. Eagle Materials' return on equity of 26.87% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Watsco	6.53%	14.40%	10.17%
Eagle Materials	17.32%	26.87%	10.73%

Watsco pays an annual dividend of $13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Eagle Materials pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Watsco pays out 114.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Eagle Materials pays out 7.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Watsco has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Watsco is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Watsco had 5 more articles in the media than Eagle Materials. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Watsco and 5 mentions for Eagle Materials. Watsco's average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Eagle Materials' score of 0.06 indicating that Watsco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Watsco	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Eagle Materials	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Watsco has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eagle Materials has a beta of 1.38, meaning that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the broader market.

89.7% of Watsco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of Eagle Materials shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.9% of Watsco shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Eagle Materials shares are owned 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.

Watsco presently has a consensus price target of $395.50, indicating a potential upside of 28.25%. Eagle Materials has a consensus price target of $222.56, indicating a potential upside of 6.63%. Given Watsco's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Watsco is more favorable than Eagle Materials.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Watsco	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.18
Eagle Materials	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.10

Summary

Watsco beats Eagle Materials on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watsco compare to Comfort Systems USA?

Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:FIX) and Watsco (NYSE:WSO) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

Comfort Systems USA has a net margin of 12.77% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.53%. Comfort Systems USA's return on equity of 53.55% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Comfort Systems USA	12.77%	53.55%	20.75%
Watsco	6.53%	14.40%	10.17%

In the previous week, Watsco had 1 more articles in the media than Comfort Systems USA. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Watsco and 9 mentions for Comfort Systems USA. Comfort Systems USA's average media sentiment score of 1.49 beat Watsco's score of 1.22 indicating that Comfort Systems USA is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Comfort Systems USA	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Watsco	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Comfort Systems USA presently has a consensus target price of $2,057.86, indicating a potential upside of 17.27%. Watsco has a consensus target price of $395.50, indicating a potential upside of 28.25%. Given Watsco's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Watsco is more favorable than Comfort Systems USA.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Comfort Systems USA	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Watsco	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.18

Comfort Systems USA pays an annual dividend of $3.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Watsco pays an annual dividend of $13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Comfort Systems USA pays out 7.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Watsco pays out 114.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Comfort Systems USA has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Watsco has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

96.5% of Comfort Systems USA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.7% of Watsco shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Comfort Systems USA shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.9% of Watsco shares are owned 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.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Comfort Systems USA	$9.10B	6.78	$1.02B	$40.66	43.16
Watsco	$7.24B	1.73	$496.99M	$11.53	26.75

Comfort Systems USA has a beta of 1.69, suggesting that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watsco has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Comfort Systems USA beats Watsco on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watsco compare to Graco?

Graco (NYSE:GGG) and Watsco (NYSE:WSO) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Graco	$2.24B	5.96	$521.84M	$3.18	25.89
Watsco	$7.24B	1.73	$496.99M	$11.53	26.75

93.9% of Graco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.7% of Watsco shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Graco shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.9% of Watsco shares are owned by 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.

Graco has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watsco has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Watsco had 5 more articles in the media than Graco. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Watsco and 5 mentions for Graco. Graco's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Watsco's score of 1.22 indicating that Graco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Graco	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Watsco	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Graco has a net margin of 23.53% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.53%. Graco's return on equity of 19.54% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Graco	23.53%	19.54%	15.86%
Watsco	6.53%	14.40%	10.17%

Graco presently has a consensus target price of $95.00, indicating a potential upside of 15.39%. Watsco has a consensus target price of $395.50, indicating a potential upside of 28.25%. Given Watsco's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Watsco is more favorable than Graco.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Graco	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Watsco	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.18

Graco pays an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Watsco pays an annual dividend of $13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Graco pays out 37.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Watsco pays out 114.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Graco has increased its dividend for 29 consecutive years and Watsco has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

Summary

Graco beats Watsco on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watsco compare to Illinois Tool Works?

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) and Watsco (NYSE:WSO) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Illinois Tool Works pays an annual dividend of $6.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Watsco pays an annual dividend of $13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Illinois Tool Works pays out 62.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Watsco pays out 114.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Illinois Tool Works has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years and Watsco has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 11 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 10 mentions for Watsco. Illinois Tool Works' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Watsco's score of 1.22 indicating that Illinois Tool Works is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Illinois Tool Works	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Watsco	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Illinois Tool Works has a net margin of 19.39% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.53%. Illinois Tool Works' return on equity of 101.72% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Illinois Tool Works	19.39%	101.72%	19.64%
Watsco	6.53%	14.40%	10.17%

79.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.7% of Watsco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.9% of Watsco shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Illinois Tool Works	$16.47B	5.06	$3.07B	$11.03	26.51
Watsco	$7.24B	1.73	$496.99M	$11.53	26.75

Illinois Tool Works has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watsco has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Illinois Tool Works presently has a consensus price target of $281.25, suggesting a potential downside of 3.82%. Watsco has a consensus price target of $395.50, suggesting a potential upside of 28.25%. Given Watsco's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Watsco is more favorable than Illinois Tool Works.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Illinois Tool Works	5 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.69
Watsco	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.18

Summary

Illinois Tool Works beats Watsco on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

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Metric	Watsco	Trading Companies & Distributors Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$12.54B	$9.57B	$10.87B	$24.18B
Dividend Yield	4.04%	3.38%	97.10%	3.70%
P/E Ratio	26.75	29.08	28.18	30.38
Price / Sales	1.73	23.58	331.23	63.03
Price / Cash	24.50	48.33	24.70	33.15
Price / Book	3.61	3.72	4.53	6.52
Net Income	$496.99M	$370.07M	$607.62M	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	-7.56%	1.41%	0.99%	0.19%
1 Month Performance	-19.74%	3.77%	2.24%	2.19%
1 Year Performance	-27.02%	9.60%	13.75%	18.31%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WSO Watsco	4.5787 of 5 stars	$308.39 -3.3%	$395.50 +28.2%	-23.2%	$12.54B	$7.24B	26.75	7,050	Positive News
CARR Carrier Global	4.2465 of 5 stars	$63.21 +2.3%	$73.67 +16.5%	-2.0%	$50.95B	$21.75B	43.90	47,000
EXP Eagle Materials	2.9897 of 5 stars	$214.57 +4.7%	$223.44 +4.1%	-3.7%	$6.29B	$2.32B	16.96	2,800	Analyst Forecast
FIX Comfort Systems USA	4.9388 of 5 stars	$1,775.51 +2.6%	$2,057.86 +15.9%	+143.6%	$60.88B	$9.10B	43.67	22,700	Positive News Analyst Revision Gap Up
GGG Graco	4.3501 of 5 stars	$80.23 +1.1%	$95.00 +18.4%	+0.3%	$12.86B	$2.27B	25.23	4,400	Positive News

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Watsco (WSO) Competitors

WSO vs. CARR, EXP, FIX, GGG, and ITW

How does Watsco compare to Carrier Global?

Which has better earnings & valuation, CARR or WSO?

Do analysts recommend CARR or WSO?

Is CARR or WSO a better dividend stock?

Is CARR or WSO more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, CARR or WSO?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in CARR or WSO?

Does the media refer more to CARR or WSO?

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How does Watsco compare to Eagle Materials?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, WSO or EXP?

Is WSO or EXP more profitable?

Is WSO or EXP a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor WSO or EXP?

Which has more volatility & risk, WSO or EXP?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of WSO or EXP?

Do analysts recommend WSO or EXP?

Summary

How does Watsco compare to Comfort Systems USA?

Is FIX or WSO more profitable?

Does the media refer more to FIX or WSO?

Do analysts recommend FIX or WSO?

Is FIX or WSO a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in FIX or WSO?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, FIX or WSO?

Which has more volatility and risk, FIX or WSO?

Summary

How does Watsco compare to Graco?

Which has better earnings & valuation, GGG or WSO?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in GGG or WSO?

Which has more volatility & risk, GGG or WSO?

Does the media refer more to GGG or WSO?

Is GGG or WSO more profitable?

Do analysts prefer GGG or WSO?

Is GGG or WSO a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Watsco compare to Illinois Tool Works?

Is ITW or WSO a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to ITW or WSO?

Is ITW or WSO more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in ITW or WSO?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, ITW or WSO?

Which has more risk and volatility, ITW or WSO?

Do analysts prefer ITW or WSO?

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