Chase Competitors

Chase (NYSEAMERICAN:CCF) and The Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) are both construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

69.6% of Chase shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.1% of Chase shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are owned 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.

Risk & Volatility

Chase has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Sherwin-Williams has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its share price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Chase and The Sherwin-Williams' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The Sherwin-Williams has higher revenue and earnings than Chase.

Profitability

This table compares Chase and The Sherwin-Williams' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Chase pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. The Sherwin-Williams pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. The Sherwin-Williams pays out 10.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Chase and The Sherwin-Williams, as reported by MarketBeat.

The Sherwin-Williams has a consensus target price of $312.2941, indicating a potential upside of 9.96%. Given The Sherwin-Williams' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The Sherwin-Williams is more favorable than Chase.

Summary

The Sherwin-Williams beats Chase on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Chase (NYSEAMERICAN:CCF) and Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) are both construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Chase and Ecolab, as reported by MarketBeat.

Ecolab has a consensus target price of $228.70, suggesting a potential upside of 3.09%. Given Ecolab's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ecolab is more favorable than Chase.

Dividends

Chase pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Ecolab pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Ecolab pays out 33.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ecolab has raised its dividend for 36 consecutive years. Ecolab is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

69.6% of Chase shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.6% of Ecolab shares are held by institutional investors. 14.1% of Chase shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Ecolab shares are held by company 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.

Valuation and Earnings

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

Ecolab has higher revenue and earnings than Chase.

Risk & Volatility

Chase has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ecolab has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its share price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Chase and Ecolab's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Ecolab beats Chase on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) and Chase (NYSEAMERICAN:CCF) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares International Flavors & Fragrances and Chase's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

International Flavors & Fragrances pays an annual dividend of $3.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Chase pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. International Flavors & Fragrances pays out 49.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Flavors & Fragrances has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years. International Flavors & Fragrances is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for International Flavors & Fragrances and Chase, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

International Flavors & Fragrances currently has a consensus target price of $147.5385, suggesting a potential upside of 3.69%. Given International Flavors & Fragrances' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe International Flavors & Fragrances is more favorable than Chase.

Volatility & Risk

International Flavors & Fragrances has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chase has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

94.4% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.6% of Chase shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of International Flavors & Fragrances shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.1% of Chase shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares International Flavors & Fragrances and Chase's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

International Flavors & Fragrances has higher revenue and earnings than Chase.

Summary

International Flavors & Fragrances beats Chase on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) and Chase (NYSEAMERICAN:CCF) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.

Risk and Volatility

Albemarle has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its share price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chase has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Albemarle pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Chase pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Albemarle pays out 25.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Albemarle has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years. Albemarle is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Albemarle and Chase's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

86.4% of Albemarle shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.6% of Chase shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Albemarle shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.1% of Chase shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

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

Albemarle has higher revenue and earnings than Chase.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Albemarle and Chase, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Albemarle presently has a consensus target price of $142.1429, suggesting a potential downside of 9.78%. Given Albemarle's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Albemarle is more favorable than Chase.

Summary

Albemarle beats Chase on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Celanese (NYSE:CE) and Chase (NYSEAMERICAN:CCF) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends.

Risk & Volatility

Celanese has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chase has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

97.5% of Celanese shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.6% of Chase shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Celanese shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.1% of Chase shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Celanese and Chase's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Celanese has higher revenue and earnings than Chase.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Celanese and Chase, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Celanese presently has a consensus target price of $156.6667, indicating a potential downside of 6.27%. Given Celanese's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Celanese is more favorable than Chase.

Profitability

This table compares Celanese and Chase's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Celanese pays an annual dividend of $2.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Chase pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Celanese pays out 28.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Celanese has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Celanese is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Celanese beats Chase on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Chase (NYSEAMERICAN:CCF) and RPM International (NYSE:RPM) are both construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

Dividends

Chase pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. RPM International pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. RPM International pays out 49.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RPM International has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years. RPM International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Chase and RPM International's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

RPM International has higher revenue and earnings than Chase.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Chase and RPM International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

RPM International has a consensus price target of $96.8750, suggesting a potential upside of 0.38%. Given RPM International's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe RPM International is more favorable than Chase.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

69.6% of Chase shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.7% of RPM International shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.1% of Chase shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of RPM International shares are owned 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.

Risk & Volatility

Chase has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, RPM International has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its share price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Chase and RPM International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

RPM International beats Chase on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.