Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON – Get Free Report) and Barloworld (OTCMKTS:BRRAY – Get Free Report) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings and profitability.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Honeywell International and Barloworld, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Honeywell International | 1 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 2.55 |
| Barloworld | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Honeywell International presently has a consensus target price of $247.83, indicating a potential upside of 8.74%. Given Honeywell International’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Honeywell International is more favorable than Barloworld.
Earnings and Valuation
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Honeywell International | $37.66 billion | 3.83 | $4.73 billion | $7.06 | 32.28 |
| Barloworld | $2.09 billion | 1.41 | $79.96 million | N/A | N/A |
Honeywell International has higher revenue and earnings than Barloworld.
Dividends
Honeywell International pays an annual dividend of $4.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Barloworld pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Honeywell International pays out 67.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Honeywell International has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Honeywell International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.
Risk and Volatility
Honeywell International has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Barloworld has a beta of -0.29, meaning that its stock price is 129% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Honeywell International and Barloworld’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Honeywell International | 11.37% | 42.29% | 8.83% |
| Barloworld | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
75.9% of Honeywell International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Honeywell International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Honeywell International beats Barloworld on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Honeywell International
Honeywell International Inc. engages in the aerospace technologies, building automation, energy and sustainable solutions, and industrial automation businesses in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company’s Aerospace segment offers auxiliary power units, propulsion engines, integrated avionics, environmental control and electric power systems, engine controls, flight safety, communications, navigation hardware, data and software applications, radar and surveillance systems, aircraft lighting, advanced systems and instruments, satellite and space components, and aircraft wheels and brakes; spare parts; repair, overhaul, and maintenance services; and thermal systems, as well as wireless connectivity services. Its Honeywell Building Technologies segment provides software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. The company’s Performance Materials and Technologies segment offers automation control, instrumentation, and software and related services; catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, and consulting; and materials to manufacture end products, such as bullet-resistant armor, nylon, computer chips, and pharmaceutical packaging, as well as provides materials based on hydrofluoro-olefin technology. Its Safety and Productivity Solutions segment provides personal protective equipment, apparel, gear, and footwear; gas detection technology; custom-engineered sensors, switches, and controls for sensing and productivity solution; cloud-based notification and emergency messaging; mobile devices and software; custom-engineered sensors, switches, and controls; and data and asset management productivity solutions. Honeywell International Inc. was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
About Barloworld
Barloworld Limited operates as an industrial processing, distribution, and services company in Southern Africa, Australia, Russia, and Mongolia. The company operates through Equipment Southern Africa, Automotive, Ingrain, Equipment Eurasia, and Other segments. The company offers industrial equipment and services comprising of earthmoving equipment, industrial services, and power systems that enable various mining, construction, and power solutions. It also manufactures various products, which includes food, beverages, paper, pharmaceuticals, building material and adhesives, and others. In addition, the company offers starch, glucose, and other products; and salvage management and disposal services. It serves mining, construction, energy, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1902 and is based in Sandton, South Africa.
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