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C$101.59 -0.26 (-0.26%)
As of 07/24/2026 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?

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

Linamar has a beta of 1.722627, suggesting that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Uni-Select has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

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
LinamarC$10.64B0.57C$591.22MC$10.509.68
Uni-SelectC$1.77B0.00C$74.01MC$1.97N/A

In the previous week, Linamar had 7 more articles in the media than Uni-Select. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Linamar and 0 mentions for Uni-Select. Linamar's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Uni-Select's score of 0.00 indicating that Linamar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Linamar Positive
Uni-Select Neutral

27.5% of Linamar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.2% of Uni-Select shares are held by institutional investors. 33.5% of Linamar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Uni-Select shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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
Linamar5.90% 10.37% 5.47%
Uni-Select 4.18%13.61%5.13%

Linamar presently has a consensus target price of C$104.14, suggesting a potential upside of 2.51%. Given Linamar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Linamar is more favorable than Uni-Select.

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
Uni-Select
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Linamar beats Uni-Select on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Linamar compare to ABC Technologies?

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

In the previous week, Linamar had 7 more articles in the media than ABC Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Linamar and 0 mentions for ABC Technologies. Linamar's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat ABC Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Linamar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ABC Technologies Neutral
Linamar Positive

28.7% of ABC Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.5% of Linamar shares are held by institutional investors. 65.1% of ABC Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 33.5% of Linamar shares are held by insiders. 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.

ABC Technologies has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Linamar has a beta of 1.722627, indicating that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the broader market.

ABC Technologies pays an annual dividend of C$0.15 per share. Linamar pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. ABC Technologies pays out -26.3% 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 consensus target price of C$104.14, suggesting a potential upside of 2.51%. Given Linamar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Linamar is more favorable than ABC Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ABC 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

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
ABC TechnologiesC$1.43B0.00-C$46.88M-C$0.57N/A
LinamarC$10.64B0.57C$591.22MC$10.509.68

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
ABC Technologies-3.27% -13.41% 2.89%
Linamar 5.90%10.37%5.47%

Summary

Linamar beats ABC Technologies on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Linamar compare to Martinrea International?

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

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
LinamarC$10.64B0.57C$591.22MC$10.509.68
Martinrea InternationalC$4.78B0.15C$100.24MC$1.626.23

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
Linamar5.90% 10.37% 5.47%
Martinrea International 2.46%7.74%4.49%

Linamar pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Martinrea International pays an annual dividend of C$0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Linamar pays out 11.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Martinrea International pays out 12.3% 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.

27.5% of Linamar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.0% of Martinrea International shares are owned by institutional investors. 33.5% of Linamar shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of Martinrea International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Linamar had 6 more articles in the media than Martinrea International. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Linamar and 1 mentions for Martinrea International. Linamar's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Martinrea International's score of 0.00 indicating that Linamar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Linamar
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Martinrea International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Linamar has a beta of 1.722627, meaning that its share price is 72% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Martinrea International has a beta of 1.830968, meaning that its share price is 83% more volatile than the broader market.

Linamar currently has a consensus target price of C$104.14, indicating a potential upside of 2.51%. Martinrea International has a consensus target price of C$12.83, indicating a potential upside of 27.06%. Given Martinrea International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Martinrea International is more favorable than Linamar.

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
Martinrea International
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Linamar beats Martinrea International on 14 of the 18 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 investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and institutional ownership.

Exco Technologies has a beta of 1.102217, meaning that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Linamar has a beta of 1.722627, meaning that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the broader market.

4.2% of Exco Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.5% 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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%

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$612.66M0.49C$28.37MC$0.6312.68
LinamarC$10.64B0.57C$591.22MC$10.509.68

In the previous week, Linamar had 6 more articles in the media than Exco Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Linamar and 1 mentions for Exco Technologies. Linamar's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Exco Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Linamar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Exco Technologies
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Linamar
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Exco Technologies pays an annual dividend of C$0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Linamar pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. 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 a consensus target price of C$104.14, indicating a potential upside of 2.51%. 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

Summary

Linamar beats Exco Technologies on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Linamar compare to Westport Fuel Systems?

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

27.5% of Linamar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.9% of Westport Fuel Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 33.5% of Linamar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.2% of Westport Fuel Systems shares are owned by company insiders. 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.

Linamar has a beta of 1.722627, indicating that its share price is 72% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Westport Fuel Systems has a beta of 2.269034, indicating that its share price is 127% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Linamar had 7 more articles in the media than Westport Fuel Systems. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Linamar and 0 mentions for Westport Fuel Systems. Linamar's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Westport Fuel Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that Linamar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Linamar Positive
Westport Fuel Systems Neutral

Linamar presently has a consensus target price of C$104.14, suggesting a potential upside of 2.51%. Given Linamar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Linamar is more favorable than Westport Fuel Systems.

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
Westport Fuel Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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
LinamarC$10.64B0.57C$591.22MC$10.509.68
Westport Fuel SystemsC$18.28M2.75-C$17.30M-C$3.75N/A

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
Linamar5.90% 10.37% 5.47%
Westport Fuel Systems -344.16%-78.42%-6.52%

Summary

Linamar beats Westport Fuel Systems on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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LNR vs. The Competition

MetricLinamarAuto Parts IndustryCyclical SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$6.03BC$4.90BC$3.93BC$12.48B
Dividend Yield1.14%2.28%3.47%6.19%
P/E Ratio9.689.6677.4736.95
Price / Sales0.5724.38343.039.44
Price / Cash4.709.2930.8382.29
Price / Book0.961.773.564.39
Net IncomeC$591.22M-C$102.92MC$249.12MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-2.00%0.14%-0.53%0.61%
1 Month Performance1.40%0.03%6.06%1.06%
1 Year Performance48.41%13.52%3.06%30.89%

Linamar Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LNR
Linamar
2.8542 of 5 stars
C$101.59
-0.3%
C$104.14
+2.5%
+48.2%C$6.03BC$10.64B9.6832,000
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
4.3644 of 5 stars
C$9.98
-0.2%
C$12.83
+28.6%
+17.3%C$707.52MC$4.78B6.1619,000
XTC
Exco Technologies
N/AC$7.55
flat
N/A+16.6%C$283.87MC$612.66M11.985,000

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