Shimano Competitors

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

Dividends

Shimano pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Iberdrola pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%.

Valuation and Earnings

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

Iberdrola has higher revenue and earnings than Shimano.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.2% of Shimano shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Iberdrola shares are held 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Shimano and Iberdrola, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Volatility and Risk

Shimano has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its share price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Iberdrola has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its share price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

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

Summary

Iberdrola beats Shimano on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Volatility and Risk

Recruit has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its share price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Shimano has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its share price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

0.2% of Shimano shares are held 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 Recruit and Shimano's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Recruit has higher revenue and earnings than Shimano.

Summary

Recruit beats Shimano on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

Atlas Copco (OTCMKTS:ATLKY) and Shimano (OTCMKTS:SMNNY) are both large-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Dividends

Atlas Copco pays an annual dividend of $0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Shimano pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Atlas Copco pays out 47.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.6% of Atlas Copco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Shimano shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Atlas Copco and Shimano, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Profitability

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

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Atlas Copco and Shimano's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Atlas Copco has higher revenue and earnings than Shimano.

Volatility & Risk

Atlas Copco has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Shimano has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Atlas Copco beats Shimano on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

L'Air Liquide (OTCMKTS:AIQUY) and Shimano (OTCMKTS:SMNNY) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

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

Risk & Volatility

L'Air Liquide has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Shimano has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares L'Air Liquide and Shimano's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

L'Air Liquide has higher revenue and earnings than Shimano.

Profitability

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

Dividends

L'Air Liquide pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Shimano pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. L'Air Liquide pays out 41.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for L'Air Liquide and Shimano, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Summary

L'Air Liquide beats Shimano on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

Shimano (OTCMKTS:SMNNY) and Shin-Etsu Chemical (OTCMKTS:SHECY) are both large-cap consumer discretionary 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 Shimano and Shin-Etsu Chemical, as reported by MarketBeat.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Shimano and Shin-Etsu Chemical's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Shin-Etsu Chemical has higher revenue and earnings than Shimano.

Profitability

This table compares Shimano and Shin-Etsu Chemical's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Shimano has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its share price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Shin-Etsu Chemical has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

0.2% of Shimano shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Shin-Etsu Chemical shares are held 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

Shimano pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Shin-Etsu Chemical pays an annual dividend of $0.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Shin-Etsu Chemical pays out 22.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Shin-Etsu Chemical beats Shimano on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Shimano (OTCMKTS:SMNNY) and KDDI (OTCMKTS:KDDIY) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.2% of Shimano shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of KDDI shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Shimano and KDDI, as provided by MarketBeat.

Volatility & Risk

Shimano has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its share price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, KDDI has a beta of 0.11, indicating that its share price is 89% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

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

KDDI has higher revenue and earnings than Shimano.

Dividends

Shimano pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. KDDI pays an annual dividend of $0.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. KDDI pays out 32.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

KDDI beats Shimano on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.