KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR (OTCMKTS:KHNGY) and NSK LTD/ADR (OTCMKTS:NPSKY) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.
0.0% of KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of NSK LTD/ADR shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR and NSK LTD/ADR¡¯s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR has higher revenue and earnings than NSK LTD/ADR.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR and NSK LTD/ADR, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
Volatility and Risk
KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, NSK LTD/ADR has a beta of 1.58, suggesting that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Dividends
KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR pays an annual dividend of $0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. NSK LTD/ADR pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR pays out 55.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.
Profitability
This table compares KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR and NSK LTD/ADR¡¯s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Summary
KUEHNE & NAGEL/ADR beats NSK LTD/ADR on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.
