GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF – Get Free Report) and Atkore (NYSE:ATKR – Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.
Profitability
This table compares GrafTech International and Atkore’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| GrafTech International | -34.58% | N/A | -17.50% |
| Atkore | -5.55% | 10.27% | 4.90% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for GrafTech International and Atkore, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| GrafTech International | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.67 |
| Atkore | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2.17 |
GrafTech International presently has a consensus price target of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 40.59%. Atkore has a consensus price target of $143.33, suggesting a potential upside of 50.93%. Given Atkore’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Atkore is more favorable than GrafTech International.
Risk & Volatility
GrafTech International has a beta of 1.85, meaning that its share price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Atkore has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its share price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares GrafTech International and Atkore”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| GrafTech International | $504.13 million | 0.37 | -$219.84 million | ($6.80) | -1.05 |
| Atkore | $2.85 billion | 1.13 | -$15.18 million | ($4.81) | -19.74 |
Atkore has higher revenue and earnings than GrafTech International. Atkore is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than GrafTech International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
92.8% of GrafTech International shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of GrafTech International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Atkore 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
Atkore beats GrafTech International on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About GrafTech International
GrafTech International Ltd. research, develops, manufactures, and sells graphite and carbon-based solutions worldwide. The company offers graphite electrodes to produce electric arc furnace steel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals; and petroleum needle coke, a crystalline form of carbon used in the production of graphite electrodes and synthetic graphite. It sells its products primarily through direct sales force, independent sales representatives, and distributors. GrafTech International Ltd. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio.
About Atkore
Atkore Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of electrical, mechanical, safety, and infrastructure products and solutions in the United States and internationally. The company offers conduits, cables, and installation accessories. It also designs and manufactures protection and reliability solutions for critical infrastructure, such as metal framing, mechanical pipe, perimeter security, and cable management. The company offers its products under the Allied Tube & Conduit, AFC Cable Systems, Kaf-Tech, Heritage Plastics, Unistrut, Power-Strut, Cope, US Tray, FRE Composites, United Poly Systems, Calbond, and Calpipe. It serves various end markets, including new construction; maintenance, repair, and remodel; infrastructure; diversified industrials; alternative power generation; healthcare; data centers; and governments through electrical, industrial, and mechanical contractors, as well as original equipment manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Atkore International Group Inc. and changed its name to Atkore Inc. in February 2021. Atkore Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Harvey, Illinois.
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