BAE Systems Competitors

BAE Systems (OTCMKTS:BAESY) and Iberdrola (OTCMKTS:IBDRY) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for BAE Systems and Iberdrola, as provided by MarketBeat.

Dividends

BAE Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Iberdrola pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. BAE Systems pays out 47.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

0.3% of BAE Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Iberdrola shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares BAE Systems and Iberdrola's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares BAE Systems and Iberdrola's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Iberdrola has higher revenue and earnings than BAE Systems.

Volatility and Risk

BAE Systems has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its share price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Iberdrola has a beta of 0.44, meaning that its share price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Iberdrola beats BAE Systems on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

BAE Systems (OTCMKTS:BAESY) and Recruit (OTCMKTS:RCRRF) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for BAE Systems and Recruit, as provided by MarketBeat.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.3% of BAE Systems 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.

Risk & Volatility

BAE Systems has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Recruit has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares BAE Systems and Recruit's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares BAE Systems and Recruit's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Recruit beats BAE Systems on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

BAE Systems (OTCMKTS:BAESY) and L'Air Liquide (OTCMKTS:AIQUY) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and valuation.

Dividends

BAE Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. L'Air Liquide pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. BAE Systems pays out 47.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. L'Air Liquide pays out 41.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for BAE Systems and L'Air Liquide, as provided by MarketBeat.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.3% of BAE Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of L'Air Liquide shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility

BAE Systems has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, L'Air Liquide has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares BAE Systems and L'Air Liquide's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares BAE Systems and L'Air Liquide's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

L'Air Liquide has higher revenue and earnings than BAE Systems. BAE Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than L'Air Liquide, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

BAE Systems beats L'Air Liquide on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

BAE Systems (OTCMKTS:BAESY) and Atlas Copco (OTCMKTS:ATLKY) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and valuation.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares BAE Systems and Atlas Copco's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares BAE Systems and Atlas Copco's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.3% of BAE Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.6% of Atlas Copco shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

BAE Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Atlas Copco pays an annual dividend of $0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. BAE Systems pays out 47.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Atlas Copco pays out 47.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. BAE Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Risk & Volatility

BAE Systems has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Atlas Copco has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for BAE Systems and Atlas Copco, as provided by MarketBeat.

Summary

BAE Systems beats Atlas Copco on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

BAE Systems (OTCMKTS:BAESY) and Deutsche Post (OTCMKTS:DPSGY) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for BAE Systems and Deutsche Post, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Profitability

This table compares BAE Systems and Deutsche Post's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares BAE Systems and Deutsche Post's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

BAE Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Deutsche Post pays an annual dividend of $1.01 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. BAE Systems pays out 47.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Deutsche Post pays out 43.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.3% of BAE Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Deutsche Post shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility & Risk

BAE Systems has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its share price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Deutsche Post has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Deutsche Post beats BAE Systems on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

BAE Systems (OTCMKTS:BAESY) and KDDI (OTCMKTS:KDDIY) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for BAE Systems and KDDI, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Profitability

This table compares BAE Systems and KDDI's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares BAE Systems and KDDI's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Dividends

BAE Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. KDDI pays an annual dividend of $0.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. BAE Systems pays out 47.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. KDDI pays out 32.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.3% of BAE Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of KDDI shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

BAE Systems has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, KDDI has a beta of 0.11, suggesting that its share price is 89% less volatile than the S&P 500.