Spectris Competitors

Spectris (OTCMKTS:SEPJY) and Kumba Iron Ore (OTCMKTS:KIROY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Spectris and Kumba Iron Ore's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Kumba Iron Ore has higher revenue and earnings than Spectris.

Volatility and Risk

Spectris has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kumba Iron Ore has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.0% of Kumba Iron Ore 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Spectris and Kumba Iron Ore, as provided by MarketBeat.

Dividends

Spectris pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Kumba Iron Ore pays an annual dividend of $1.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.1%. Spectris pays out 34.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Profitability

This table compares Spectris and Kumba Iron Ore's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Kumba Iron Ore beats Spectris on 7 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

Spectris (OTCMKTS:SEPJY) and Randstad (OTCMKTS:RANJY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

Spectris has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Randstad has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

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

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

Dividends

Spectris pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Randstad pays an annual dividend of $0.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Spectris pays out 34.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Randstad pays out 33.0% 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 and Institutional Ownership

0.2% of Randstad 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Spectris and Randstad, as provided by MarketBeat.

Profitability

This table compares Spectris and Randstad's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Randstad beats Spectris on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Spectris (OTCMKTS:SEPJY) and Brenntag (OTCMKTS:BNTGY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Volatility & Risk

Spectris has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Brenntag has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its share price is 44% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Spectris and Brenntag's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Dividends

Spectris pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Brenntag pays an annual dividend of $0.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Spectris pays out 34.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Brenntag pays out 26.5% 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 and Institutional Ownership

0.2% of Brenntag shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

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

Profitability

This table compares Spectris and Brenntag's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Brenntag beats Spectris on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Spectris (OTCMKTS:SEPJY) and Yara International ASA (OTCMKTS:YARIY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, risk and profitability.

Risk and Volatility

Spectris has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Yara International ASA has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Spectris and Yara International ASA's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Spectris and Yara International ASA's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

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

Dividends

Spectris pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Yara International ASA pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Spectris pays out 34.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Yara International ASA pays out 86.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Spectris and Yara International ASA, as provided by MarketBeat.

Summary

Yara International ASA beats Spectris on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Spectris (OTCMKTS:SEPJY) and Halma (OTCMKTS:HLMAF) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, risk and profitability.

Risk and Volatility

Spectris has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Halma has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its share price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Spectris and Halma's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

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

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Spectris and Halma, as provided by MarketBeat.

Summary

Spectris beats Halma on 4 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

Edenred (OTCMKTS:EDNMY) and Spectris (OTCMKTS:SEPJY) are both business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

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

Volatility & Risk

Edenred has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Spectris has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Edenred pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Spectris pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Spectris pays out 34.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Edenred and Spectris, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Edenred and Spectris' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Edenred has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Spectris.

Profitability

This table compares Edenred and Spectris' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Edenred beats Spectris on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.