HeidelbergCement Competitors

The Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) and HeidelbergCement (OTCMKTS:HDELY) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Sherwin-Williams and HeidelbergCement's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for The Sherwin-Williams and HeidelbergCement, as reported by MarketBeat.

The Sherwin-Williams currently has a consensus price target of $285.3333, indicating a potential upside of 7.43%. Given The Sherwin-Williams' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe The Sherwin-Williams is more favorable than HeidelbergCement.

Risk and Volatility

The Sherwin-Williams has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HeidelbergCement has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

76.5% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of HeidelbergCement shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of The Sherwin-Williams shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

The Sherwin-Williams pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. HeidelbergCement pays an annual dividend of $0.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. The Sherwin-Williams pays out 10.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HeidelbergCement pays out 7.1% 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. The Sherwin-Williams has increased its dividend for 42 consecutive years. The Sherwin-Williams is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

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

Summary

The Sherwin-Williams beats HeidelbergCement on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Vinci (OTCMKTS:VCISY) and HeidelbergCement (OTCMKTS:HDELY) are both large-cap construction 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Vinci and HeidelbergCement's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Vinci has higher revenue and earnings than HeidelbergCement.

Profitability

This table compares Vinci and HeidelbergCement's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Vinci has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HeidelbergCement has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Vinci and HeidelbergCement, as reported by MarketBeat.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.5% of Vinci shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of HeidelbergCement shares are owned by institutional investors. 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.

Dividends

Vinci pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. HeidelbergCement pays an annual dividend of $0.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. HeidelbergCement pays out 7.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Vinci beats HeidelbergCement on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

LafargeHolcim (OTCMKTS:HCMLY) and HeidelbergCement (OTCMKTS:HDELY) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares LafargeHolcim and HeidelbergCement's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

LafargeHolcim has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its share price is 35% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HeidelbergCement has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.1% of LafargeHolcim shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of HeidelbergCement shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings and Valuation

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

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

Analyst Recommendations

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

Summary

LafargeHolcim beats HeidelbergCement on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

HeidelbergCement (OTCMKTS:HDELY) and CRH (NYSE:CRH) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.1% of HeidelbergCement shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.0% of CRH shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

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

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

Dividends

HeidelbergCement pays an annual dividend of $0.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. CRH pays an annual dividend of $1.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. HeidelbergCement pays out 7.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CRH pays out 72.7% 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 Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for HeidelbergCement and CRH, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

CRH has a consensus price target of $5.05, suggesting a potential downside of 89.58%. Given CRH's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe CRH is more favorable than HeidelbergCement.

Profitability

This table compares HeidelbergCement and CRH's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

HeidelbergCement has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CRH has a beta of 1.07, suggesting that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

CRH beats HeidelbergCement on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) and HeidelbergCement (OTCMKTS:HDELY) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Dividends

D.R. Horton pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. HeidelbergCement pays an annual dividend of $0.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. D.R. Horton pays out 13.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HeidelbergCement pays out 7.1% 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. D.R. Horton has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. D.R. Horton is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

82.2% of D.R. Horton shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of HeidelbergCement shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of D.R. Horton shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

D.R. Horton has a beta of 1.7, meaning that its share price is 70% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HeidelbergCement has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for D.R. Horton and HeidelbergCement, as provided by MarketBeat.

D.R. Horton presently has a consensus price target of $86.4762, suggesting a potential downside of 9.66%. Given D.R. Horton's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe D.R. Horton is more favorable than HeidelbergCement.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares D.R. Horton and HeidelbergCement's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares D.R. Horton and HeidelbergCement's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

D.R. Horton beats HeidelbergCement on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lennar (NYSE:LEN) and HeidelbergCement (OTCMKTS:HDELY) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

Dividends

Lennar pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. HeidelbergCement pays an annual dividend of $0.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Lennar pays out 13.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HeidelbergCement pays out 7.1% 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. Lennar has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Lennar is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Volatility and Risk

Lennar has a beta of 1.56, indicating that its share price is 56% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, HeidelbergCement has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Lennar and HeidelbergCement, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Lennar currently has a consensus target price of $96.5263, indicating a potential downside of 7.19%. Given Lennar's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Lennar is more favorable than HeidelbergCement.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

81.5% of Lennar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of HeidelbergCement shares are held by institutional investors. 8.6% of Lennar shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Lennar and HeidelbergCement's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Lennar and HeidelbergCement's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Lennar beats HeidelbergCement on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.