Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) and Uniroyal Global Engineered Products (OTCMKTS:UNIR) Critical Comparison

Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) and Uniroyal Global Engineered Products (OTCMKTS:UNIR) are both business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Risk and Volatility

Steelcase has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Uniroyal Global Engineered Products has a beta of 2.09, indicating that its stock price is 109% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Steelcase and Uniroyal Global Engineered Products’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Steelcase	3.81%	14.37%	5.86%
Uniroyal Global Engineered Products	N/A	N/A	N/A

Insider & Institutional Ownership

92.4% of Steelcase shares are held by institutional investors. 6.8% of Steelcase shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 59.9% of Uniroyal Global Engineered Products shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Steelcase and Uniroyal Global Engineered Products”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Steelcase	$3.17 billion	0.37	$120.70 million	$1.01	10.10
Uniroyal Global Engineered Products	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Steelcase has higher revenue and earnings than Uniroyal Global Engineered Products.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Steelcase and Uniroyal Global Engineered Products, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Steelcase	0	1	2	0	2.67
Uniroyal Global Engineered Products	0	0	0	0	0.00

Steelcase currently has a consensus price target of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 66.59%. Given Steelcase’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Steelcase is more favorable than Uniroyal Global Engineered Products.

Summary

Steelcase beats Uniroyal Global Engineered Products on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Steelcase

Steelcase Inc. provides a portfolio of furniture and architectural products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through Americas and International segments. The company's furniture portfolio includes furniture systems, seating, storage, fixed and height-adjustable desks, benches, and tables, as well as complementary products, such as work accessories, lighting, mobile power, and screens. Its seating products comprise task chairs; seating for collaborative environments and casual settings; and specialty seating for specific vertical markets, including education and healthcare. The company's interior architectural products comprise full and partial height walls and architectural pods. It also provides textiles and surface imaging products for architects and designers; and workplace strategy consulting, lease origination, and furniture and asset management services. The company markets and sells its products to corporate, government, healthcare, education, and retail customers under the Steelcase, AMQ, Coalesse, Designtex, HALCON, Orangebox, Smith System, and Viccarbe brands. It distributes its products and services through a network of independent and company-owned dealers, as well as directly to end-use customers. The company was incorporated in 1912 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

About Uniroyal Global Engineered Products

Uniroyal Global Engineered Products, Inc. develops, manufactures, and distributes vinyl coated fabrics used in transportation, residential, hospitality, health care, office furniture, and automotive applications. Its products in the automotive industry are used primarily in seating, door panels, head and arm rests, security shades, and trim components. The company’s non-automotive applications include outdoor seating for utility and sports vehicles; and sheeting used in medical and toxic hazard protection, personal protection, moisture barriers, stroller and nursery equipment, and decorative surface applications. It also manufactures textured coatings and polymer films. The company offers its products primarily under the Naugahyde, BeautyGard, Flameblocker, Spirit Millennium, Ambla, Amblon, Velbex, Cirroflex, Plastolene, and Vynide brands. It provides its products through sales persons, agents, and distributors in North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. Uniroyal Global Engineered Products, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is based in Sarasota, Florida.