Weyerhaeuser Competitors

Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY) and American Tower (NYSE:AMT) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and risk.

Dividends

Weyerhaeuser pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. American Tower pays an annual dividend of $4.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Weyerhaeuser pays out 174.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. American Tower pays out 64.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Weyerhaeuser has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and American Tower has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years. American Tower is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

77.5% of Weyerhaeuser shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.0% of American Tower shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Weyerhaeuser shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of American Tower shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Weyerhaeuser and American Tower's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Weyerhaeuser and American Tower, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Weyerhaeuser presently has a consensus target price of $32.4286, indicating a potential downside of 17.53%. American Tower has a consensus target price of $275.1818, indicating a potential upside of 10.68%. Given American Tower's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe American Tower is more favorable than Weyerhaeuser.

Volatility and Risk

Weyerhaeuser has a beta of 1.96, suggesting that its stock price is 96% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Tower has a beta of 0.25, suggesting that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Weyerhaeuser and American Tower's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

American Tower beats Weyerhaeuser on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY) and Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Weyerhaeuser and Public Storage's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Institutional & Insider Ownership

77.5% of Weyerhaeuser shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.0% of Public Storage shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Weyerhaeuser shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.8% of Public Storage shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Weyerhaeuser pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Public Storage pays an annual dividend of $8.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Weyerhaeuser pays out 174.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Public Storage pays out 74.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Weyerhaeuser has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Public Storage has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Public Storage is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Risk and Volatility

Weyerhaeuser has a beta of 1.96, indicating that its stock price is 96% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Public Storage has a beta of 0.07, indicating that its stock price is 93% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Weyerhaeuser and Public Storage, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Weyerhaeuser currently has a consensus target price of $32.4286, suggesting a potential downside of 17.53%. Public Storage has a consensus target price of $229.6250, suggesting a potential downside of 13.93%. Given Public Storage's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Public Storage is more favorable than Weyerhaeuser.

Profitability

This table compares Weyerhaeuser and Public Storage's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Public Storage beats Weyerhaeuser on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY) and Welltower (NYSE:WELL) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

77.5% of Weyerhaeuser shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.2% of Welltower shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Weyerhaeuser shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Welltower shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Weyerhaeuser and Welltower, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Weyerhaeuser currently has a consensus target price of $32.4286, indicating a potential downside of 17.53%. Welltower has a consensus target price of $63.3750, indicating a potential downside of 16.27%. Given Welltower's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Welltower is more favorable than Weyerhaeuser.

Profitability

This table compares Weyerhaeuser and Welltower's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Weyerhaeuser has a beta of 1.96, suggesting that its stock price is 96% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Welltower has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Weyerhaeuser pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Welltower pays an annual dividend of $2.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Weyerhaeuser pays out 174.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Welltower pays out 58.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Weyerhaeuser has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Welltower has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Welltower is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Earnings and Valuation

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

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

Summary

Welltower beats Weyerhaeuser on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ventas (NYSE:VTR) and Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Ventas and Weyerhaeuser's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Ventas and Weyerhaeuser, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Ventas presently has a consensus price target of $46.5556, suggesting a potential downside of 15.98%. Weyerhaeuser has a consensus price target of $32.4286, suggesting a potential downside of 17.53%. Given Ventas' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Ventas is more favorable than Weyerhaeuser.

Volatility and Risk

Ventas has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Weyerhaeuser has a beta of 1.96, indicating that its share price is 96% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

90.5% of Ventas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.5% of Weyerhaeuser shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Ventas shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Weyerhaeuser shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Ventas pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Weyerhaeuser pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Ventas pays out 46.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Weyerhaeuser pays out 174.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ventas has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Weyerhaeuser has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Ventas is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Ventas and Weyerhaeuser's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Ventas beats Weyerhaeuser on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Extra Space Storage (NYSE:EXR) and Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Dividends

Extra Space Storage pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Weyerhaeuser pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Extra Space Storage pays out 82.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Weyerhaeuser pays out 174.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Extra Space Storage has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Weyerhaeuser has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Extra Space Storage is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Volatility & Risk

Extra Space Storage has a beta of 0.17, indicating that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Weyerhaeuser has a beta of 1.96, indicating that its stock price is 96% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Extra Space Storage and Weyerhaeuser, as reported by MarketBeat.

Extra Space Storage presently has a consensus target price of $129.00, indicating a potential downside of 9.54%. Weyerhaeuser has a consensus target price of $32.4286, indicating a potential downside of 17.53%. Given Extra Space Storage's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Extra Space Storage is more favorable than Weyerhaeuser.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

96.9% of Extra Space Storage shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.5% of Weyerhaeuser shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Extra Space Storage shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Weyerhaeuser shares are owned 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.

Profitability

This table compares Extra Space Storage and Weyerhaeuser's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Extra Space Storage and Weyerhaeuser's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Extra Space Storage beats Weyerhaeuser on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPW) and Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Medical Properties Trust and Weyerhaeuser's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Medical Properties Trust and Weyerhaeuser's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Risk & Volatility

Medical Properties Trust has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Weyerhaeuser has a beta of 1.96, meaning that its stock price is 96% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Medical Properties Trust pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Weyerhaeuser pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Medical Properties Trust pays out 86.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Weyerhaeuser pays out 174.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Medical Properties Trust has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years and Weyerhaeuser has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Medical Properties Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Medical Properties Trust and Weyerhaeuser, as provided by MarketBeat.

Medical Properties Trust presently has a consensus price target of $22.75, suggesting a potential upside of 2.76%. Weyerhaeuser has a consensus price target of $32.4286, suggesting a potential downside of 17.53%. Given Medical Properties Trust's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Medical Properties Trust is more favorable than Weyerhaeuser.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

80.2% of Medical Properties Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.5% of Weyerhaeuser shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Medical Properties Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Weyerhaeuser 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.

Summary

Medical Properties Trust beats Weyerhaeuser on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.