SharkNinja (NYSE:SN – Get Free Report) and Persimmon (OTCMKTS:PSMMY – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and risk.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares SharkNinja and Persimmon”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| SharkNinja | $6.40 billion | 4.06 | $701.37 million | $4.90 | 37.64 |
| Persimmon | $4.95 billion | 1.03 | $376.75 million | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for SharkNinja and Persimmon, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| SharkNinja | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 2.92 |
| Persimmon | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.67 |
SharkNinja presently has a consensus target price of $188.59, indicating a potential upside of 2.25%. Given SharkNinja’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe SharkNinja is more favorable than Persimmon.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
34.8% of SharkNinja shares are held by institutional investors. 40.8% of SharkNinja shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Persimmon shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Risk and Volatility
SharkNinja has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Persimmon has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares SharkNinja and Persimmon’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| SharkNinja | 10.06% | 27.79% | 14.19% |
| Persimmon | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Summary
SharkNinja beats Persimmon on 12 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About SharkNinja
SharkNinja, Inc., a product design and technology company, engages in the provision of various solutions for consumers worldwide. It offers cleaning appliances, including corded and cordless vacuums, including handheld and robotic vacuums, as well as other floorcare products comprising steam mops, wet/dry cleaning floor products, and carpet extraction; cooking and beverage appliances, such as air fryers, multi-cookers, outdoor and countertop grills and ovens, coffee systems, carbonation, cookware, cutlery, kettles, toasters and bakeware; food preparation appliances comprising blenders, food processors, ice cream makers, and juicers; and beauty appliances, such as hair dryers and stylers, as well as home environment products comprising air purifiers and humidifiers. The company sells its products through traditional brick-and-mortar retail channels and e-commerce channels, distributors, and direct-to-consumer channels under the Shark and Ninja brands. SharkNinja, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.
About Persimmon
Persimmon Plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a house builder in the United Kingdom. The company offers family housing under the Persimmon Homes brand name; housing under the Charles Church brand name; and social housing under the Westbury Partnerships brand name. It also provides broadband services under the FibreNest brand; and timber frame, insulated wall panels, and roof cassettes under the brand Space4. Further, it offers concrete bricks and roof tile. Persimmon Plc was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in York, the United Kingdom.
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