Ajinomoto Competitors

Ajinomoto (OTCMKTS:AJINY) and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (OTCMKTS:HENKY) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

Ajinomoto pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA pays an annual dividend of $0.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA pays out 21.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Ajinomoto shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Ajinomoto and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Ajinomoto and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Volatility and Risk

Ajinomoto has a beta of -0.22, indicating that its stock price is 122% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Ajinomoto and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has higher revenue and earnings than Ajinomoto.

Summary

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA beats Ajinomoto on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

Ajinomoto (OTCMKTS:AJINY) and Bank of Communications (OTCMKTS:BCMXY) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Ajinomoto and Bank of Communications' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Ajinomoto pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Bank of Communications pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.4%.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Ajinomoto and Bank of Communications' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Bank of Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Ajinomoto.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Ajinomoto shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Ajinomoto and Bank of Communications, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Volatility and Risk

Ajinomoto has a beta of -0.22, indicating that its stock price is 122% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bank of Communications has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Bank of Communications beats Ajinomoto on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Sun Hung Kai Properties (OTCMKTS:SUHJY) and Ajinomoto (OTCMKTS:AJINY) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Sun Hung Kai Properties and Ajinomoto's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Sun Hung Kai Properties pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Ajinomoto pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Sun Hung Kai Properties pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Sun Hung Kai Properties and Ajinomoto's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Sun Hung Kai Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Ajinomoto.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.1% of Sun Hung Kai Properties shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Ajinomoto shares are held by institutional investors. 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Sun Hung Kai Properties and Ajinomoto, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Risk and Volatility

Sun Hung Kai Properties has a beta of 0.81, meaning that its share price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ajinomoto has a beta of -0.22, meaning that its share price is 122% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Sun Hung Kai Properties beats Ajinomoto on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München (OTCMKTS:MURGY) and Ajinomoto (OTCMKTS:AJINY) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München and Ajinomoto's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München pays an annual dividend of $0.73 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Ajinomoto pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München and Ajinomoto's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München has higher revenue and earnings than Ajinomoto.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.2% of Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Ajinomoto shares are held by institutional investors. 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München and Ajinomoto, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Risk and Volatility

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ajinomoto has a beta of -0.22, meaning that its share price is 122% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München beats Ajinomoto on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Swatch Group (OTCMKTS:SWGAY) and Ajinomoto (OTCMKTS:AJINY) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

The Swatch Group pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Ajinomoto pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%.

Profitability

This table compares The Swatch Group and Ajinomoto's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares The Swatch Group and Ajinomoto's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The Swatch Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ajinomoto.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Ajinomoto shares are held by institutional investors. 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.

Risk and Volatility

The Swatch Group has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its share price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ajinomoto has a beta of -0.22, meaning that its share price is 122% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for The Swatch Group and Ajinomoto, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Summary

The Swatch Group beats Ajinomoto on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

SMC (OTCMKTS:SMCAY) and Ajinomoto (OTCMKTS:AJINY) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

Dividends

SMC pays an annual dividend of $0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Ajinomoto pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. SMC pays out 18.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Profitability

This table compares SMC and Ajinomoto's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

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

SMC has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ajinomoto.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.8% of SMC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Ajinomoto shares are owned by institutional investors. 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.

Volatility and Risk

SMC has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ajinomoto has a beta of -0.22, suggesting that its stock price is 122% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for SMC and Ajinomoto, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Summary

SMC beats Ajinomoto on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.