Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (OTCMKTS:CODYY – Get Free Report) and Hillman Solutions (NASDAQ:HLMN – Get Free Report) are both construction 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 Compagnie de Saint-Gobain and Hillman Solutions, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Compagnie de Saint-Gobain | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2.40 |
| Hillman Solutions | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2.40 |
Hillman Solutions has a consensus target price of $12.50, indicating a potential upside of 74.09%. Given Hillman Solutions’ higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Hillman Solutions is more favorable than Compagnie de Saint-Gobain.
Volatility & Risk
Institutional and Insider Ownership
98.1% of Hillman Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.9% of Hillman Solutions 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.
Profitability
This table compares Compagnie de Saint-Gobain and Hillman Solutions’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Compagnie de Saint-Gobain | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hillman Solutions | 2.30% | 9.15% | 4.71% |
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Compagnie de Saint-Gobain and Hillman Solutions”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Compagnie de Saint-Gobain | $52.58 billion | 0.83 | $3.26 billion | N/A | N/A |
| Hillman Solutions | $1.56 billion | 0.90 | $40.31 million | $0.19 | 37.79 |
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain has higher revenue and earnings than Hillman Solutions.
Summary
Hillman Solutions beats Compagnie de Saint-Gobain on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for the construction and industrial markets worldwide. It operates through five segments: High Performance Solutions; Northern Europe; Southern Europe Middle East (ME) & Africa; Americas; and Asia-Pacific. The company offers glazing solutions for buildings and vehicles under the Saint-Gobain, GlassSolutions, Vetrotech, and SageGlass brands; plaster-based products for construction and renovation markets under the Placo, Rigips, and Gyproc brands; ceilings under the Ecophon, CertainTeed, Eurocoustic, Sonex, and Vinh Tuong brands; and insulation solutions for a range of applications, such as construction, engine compartments, vehicle interiors, household appliances, and photovoltaic panels under the Isover, CertainTeed, and Izocam brands. It also provides mortars and construction chemicals under the Weber, Chryso, and GCP brands; exterior products comprising asphalt and composite shingles, solar roofing solutions, roll roofing systems, and accessories under the CertainTeed and Brasilit brands; and pipes under the PAM brand, as well as abrasives, adhesives, sealants, tapes, composites, and films. In addition, the company provides interior and exterior systems for construction and housing sectors; ceramics under the SEFPRO brand; polymer shakes and shingle, and insulation cladding solutions; and barriers, terraces, and balustrades. Further, it distributes heavy building materials; plumbing, heating, ventilation, and sanitaryware products; timber and byproducts; bathrooms and kitchens; and site equipment, PPEs, and tools. The company was founded in 1665 and is headquartered in Courbevoie, France.
About Hillman Solutions
Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hillman is a leading North American provider of complete hardware solutions, delivered with industry best customer service to over 40,000 locations. Hillman designs innovative product and merchandising solutions for complex categories that deliver an outstanding customer experience to home improvement centers, mass merchants, national and regional hardware stores, pet supply stores, and OEM & Industrial customers. Leveraging a world-class distribution and sales network, Hillman delivers a “small business” experience with “big business” efficiency.
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