Thule Group AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:THUPY – Get Free Report) and Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF – Get Free Report) are both consumer cyclical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Thule Group AB (publ) and Acushnet, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
Thule Group AB (publ) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Acushnet | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2.43 |
Acushnet has a consensus target price of $66.43, indicating a potential downside of 0.84%. Given Acushnet’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Acushnet is more favorable than Thule Group AB (publ).
Profitability
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
Thule Group AB (publ) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Acushnet | 8.03% | 20.65% | 8.73% |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Thule Group AB (publ) and Acushnet’s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
Thule Group AB (publ) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Acushnet | $2.40 billion | 1.76 | $198.43 million | $2.88 | 23.26 |
Acushnet has higher revenue and earnings than Thule Group AB (publ).
Institutional and Insider Ownership
53.1% of Acushnet shares are owned by institutional investors. 54.6% of Acushnet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Acushnet beats Thule Group AB (publ) on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Thule Group AB (publ)
Thule Group AB (publ) operates as a sports and outdoor company in Sweden and internationally. The company offers roof racks, roof boxes, and carriers for transporting cycling, water, and winter sports equipment; rooftop tents mounted on a car; awnings, bike carriers, and tents for RVs and caravans; bike trailers, child bike seats, and strollers; luggage, backpacks, and laptop and sport bags; and hiking backpacks, camera bags, and cases for consumer electronics. It sells its products under the Thule and Case Logic brands. Thule Group AB (publ) was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden.
About Acushnet
Acushnet Holdings Corp. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes golf products in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, Korea, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Titleist Golf Balls, Titleist Golf Clubs, Titleist Golf Gear, and FootJoy Golf Wear. It offers golf balls under the Titleist brand; golf clubs, such as drivers, fairways, hybrids, and irons under the Titleist brand; wedges under the Vokey Design brand; and putters under the Scotty Cameron brand. The company also provides golf bags, headwear, golf gloves, travel products, and other golf accessories. In addition, it offers golf shoes, gloves, golf outerwear, and men’s and women’s golf apparel under the FootJoy brand; and ski, golf, and lifestyle apparel under the KJUS brand name. It sells its products through on-course golf shops and golf specialty retailers, as well as through representatives, other retailers, and online. The company was formerly known as Alexandria Holdings Corp. and changed its name to Acushnet Holdings Corp. in March 2016. Acushnet Holdings Corp. was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
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