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C$96.48 +0.94 (+0.98%)
As of 07/3/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

LNR vs. UNS, ABCT, MRE, XTC, and WPRT

Should you buy Linamar stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Linamar with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Linamar include Uni-Select (UNS), ABC Technologies (ABCT), Martinrea International (MRE), Exco Technologies (XTC), and Westport Fuel Systems (WPRT). These companies are all part of the "auto parts" industry.

How does Linamar compare to Uni-Select?

Uni-Select (TSE:UNS) and Linamar (TSE:LNR) are both mid-cap consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

Uni-Select has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Linamar has a beta of 1.746593, suggesting that its share price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Uni-Select's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Linamar'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Uni-Select Neutral
Linamar Neutral

Linamar has a consensus price target of C$102.57, indicating a potential upside of 6.31%. Given Linamar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Linamar is more favorable than Uni-Select.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Uni-Select
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Linamar
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Uni-SelectC$1.77B0.00C$74.01MC$1.97N/A
LinamarC$10.64B0.54C$591.22MC$10.509.19

Linamar has a net margin of 5.90% compared to Uni-Select's net margin of 4.18%. Uni-Select's return on equity of 13.61% beat Linamar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Uni-Select4.18% 13.61% 5.13%
Linamar 5.90%10.37%5.47%

50.2% of Uni-Select shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.6% of Linamar shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Uni-Select shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.5% of Linamar shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Linamar beats Uni-Select on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Linamar compare to ABC Technologies?

Linamar (TSE:LNR) and ABC Technologies (TSE:ABCT) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Linamar has a beta of 1.746593, suggesting that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ABC Technologies has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
LinamarC$10.64B0.54C$591.22MC$10.509.19
ABC TechnologiesC$1.43B0.00-C$46.88M-C$0.57N/A

Linamar has a net margin of 5.90% compared to ABC Technologies' net margin of -3.27%. Linamar's return on equity of 10.37% beat ABC Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Linamar5.90% 10.37% 5.47%
ABC Technologies -3.27%-13.41%2.89%

Linamar presently has a consensus price target of C$102.57, suggesting a potential upside of 6.31%. Given Linamar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Linamar is more favorable than ABC Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Linamar
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
ABC Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

26.6% of Linamar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.7% of ABC Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 33.5% of Linamar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 65.1% of ABC Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. 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.

In the previous week, Linamar's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled ABC Technologies'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Linamar Neutral
ABC Technologies Neutral

Linamar pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. ABC Technologies pays an annual dividend of C$0.15 per share. Linamar pays out 11.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ABC Technologies pays out -26.3% 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.

Summary

Linamar beats ABC Technologies on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Linamar compare to Martinrea International?

Martinrea International (TSE:MRE) and Linamar (TSE:LNR) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Martinrea InternationalC$4.78B0.15C$100.24MC$1.626.18
LinamarC$10.64B0.54C$591.22MC$10.509.19

In the previous week, Martinrea International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Linamar'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Martinrea International Neutral
Linamar Neutral

Martinrea International currently has a consensus price target of C$12.83, indicating a potential upside of 28.21%. Linamar has a consensus price target of C$102.57, indicating a potential upside of 6.31%. Given Martinrea International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Martinrea International is more favorable than Linamar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Martinrea International
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Linamar
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Martinrea International pays an annual dividend of C$0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Linamar pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Martinrea International pays out 12.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Linamar pays out 11.0% 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.

Linamar has a net margin of 5.90% compared to Martinrea International's net margin of 2.46%. Linamar's return on equity of 10.37% beat Martinrea International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Martinrea International2.46% 7.74% 4.49%
Linamar 5.90%10.37%5.47%

22.9% of Martinrea International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.6% of Linamar shares are held by institutional investors. 11.3% of Martinrea International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.5% of Linamar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Martinrea International has a beta of 1.818669, indicating that its share price is 82% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Linamar has a beta of 1.746593, indicating that its share price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Linamar beats Martinrea International on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Linamar compare to Exco Technologies?

Exco Technologies (TSE:XTC) and Linamar (TSE:LNR) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and risk.

In the previous week, Exco Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Linamar'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Exco Technologies Neutral
Linamar Neutral

Linamar has a consensus target price of C$102.57, indicating a potential upside of 6.31%. Given Linamar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Linamar is more favorable than Exco Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Exco Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Linamar
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Exco Technologies pays an annual dividend of C$0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Linamar pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Exco Technologies pays out 66.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Linamar pays out 11.0% 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Exco TechnologiesC$612.66M0.47C$28.37MC$0.6312.19
LinamarC$10.64B0.54C$591.22MC$10.509.19

Exco Technologies has a beta of 1.111939, meaning that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Linamar has a beta of 1.746593, meaning that its share price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

4.2% of Exco Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.6% of Linamar shares are held by institutional investors. 51.8% of Exco Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.5% of Linamar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Linamar has a net margin of 5.90% compared to Exco Technologies' net margin of 3.96%. Linamar's return on equity of 10.37% beat Exco Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Exco Technologies3.96% 6.02% 5.36%
Linamar 5.90%10.37%5.47%

Summary

Linamar beats Exco Technologies on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Linamar compare to Westport Fuel Systems?

Westport Fuel Systems (TSE:WPRT) and Linamar (TSE:LNR) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Westport Fuel Systems has a beta of 2.394099, suggesting that its stock price is 139% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Linamar has a beta of 1.746593, suggesting that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

2.7% of Westport Fuel Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.6% of Linamar shares are held by institutional investors. 11.2% of Westport Fuel Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.5% of Linamar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Linamar has a net margin of 5.90% compared to Westport Fuel Systems' net margin of -344.16%. Linamar's return on equity of 10.37% beat Westport Fuel Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Westport Fuel Systems-344.16% -78.42% -6.52%
Linamar 5.90%10.37%5.47%

In the previous week, Westport Fuel Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Linamar'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Westport Fuel Systems Neutral
Linamar Neutral

Linamar has a consensus price target of C$102.57, suggesting a potential upside of 6.31%. Given Linamar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Linamar is more favorable than Westport Fuel Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Westport Fuel Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Linamar
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Westport Fuel SystemsC$18.28M3.13-C$17.30M-C$3.75N/A
LinamarC$10.64B0.54C$591.22MC$10.509.19

Summary

Linamar beats Westport Fuel Systems on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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LNR vs. The Competition

MetricLinamarAuto Parts IndustryCyclical SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$5.71BC$3.31BC$4.01BC$13.07B
Dividend Yield1.15%2.25%3.47%6.18%
P/E Ratio9.1910.4780.3936.51
Price / Sales0.5423.81325.1110.34
Price / Cash4.709.3130.8282.29
Price / Book0.911.763.554.52
Net IncomeC$591.22M-C$102.92MC$249.12MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-2.22%-0.57%5.87%1.85%
1 Month Performance-6.73%-2.16%5.64%1.71%
1 Year Performance46.40%13.97%3.81%36.40%

Linamar Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LNR
Linamar
2.5411 of 5 stars
C$96.48
+1.0%
C$102.57
+6.3%
+46.4%C$5.71BC$10.64B9.1932,000
UNS
Uni-Select
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$2.10BC$1.77B24.355,200
ABCT
ABC Technologies
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$779.62MC$1.43BN/AN/A
MRE
Martinrea International
N/AC$10.03
+1.1%
C$12.83
+27.9%
+14.8%C$711.07MC$4.78B6.1919,000
XTC
Exco Technologies
N/AC$7.70
+1.0%
N/A+10.7%C$289.51MC$612.66M12.225,000

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This page (TSE:LNR) was last updated on 7/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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