Barry Callebaut (OTCMKTS:BYCBF – Get Free Report) is one of 329 publicly-traded companies in the “Food Products” industry, but how does it compare to its competitors? We will compare Barry Callebaut to related companies based on the strength of its analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk and earnings.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
11.8% of Barry Callebaut shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.0% of shares of all “Food Products” companies are owned by institutional investors. 18.1% of shares of all “Food Products” companies 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.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current recommendations for Barry Callebaut and its competitors, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Barry Callebaut | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.50 |
| Barry Callebaut Competitors | 2333 | 8180 | 8256 | 394 | 2.35 |
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Barry Callebaut and its competitors gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Barry Callebaut | N/A | N/A | 30.59 |
| Barry Callebaut Competitors | $7.40 billion | $706.66 million | -322.08 |
Barry Callebaut’s competitors have higher revenue and earnings than Barry Callebaut. Barry Callebaut is trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio than its competitors, indicating that it is currently more expensive than other companies in its industry.
Profitability
This table compares Barry Callebaut and its competitors’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Barry Callebaut | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Barry Callebaut Competitors | -15.28% | -138.66% | -4.07% |
Summary
Barry Callebaut beats its competitors on 6 of the 11 factors compared.
Barry Callebaut Company Profile
Barry Callebaut AG, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of chocolate and cocoa products. The company provides chocolates, compounds, chips and chunks, cocoa, cacao fruit, fillings, coatings, nuts, decorations and inclusions, and food colorants, as well as personalization sheets. It also offers cocoa powder, chocolate drinks, cappuccinos, dessert drinks, dairy and non-dairy products, tea, and coffee. The company provides products under the ASM, Barry Callebaut, Cacao Barry, Callebaut, Carma, Chocovic, Mona Lisa, Gertrude Hawk Ingredients, Van Houten Professional, Bensdorp, Cabosse Naturals, Caprimo, D'Orsogna Dolciaria, IBC, and La Morella Nuts names. In addition, it offers management services, and research and development services, as well as conference and training services through CHOCOLATE ACADEMY centers. The company serves food manufacturers and artisans; and professional users of chocolate, including chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants, or caterers. It also offers products for vending machines. The company operates primarily in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Mexico, Brazil, Poland, Switzerland, rest of Europe, rest of Americas, and the Asia Pacific. Barry Callebaut AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
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