Magnera (NYSE:MAGN – Get Free Report) and VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC – Get Free Report) are both construction companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
76.9% of Magnera shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.5% of VSE shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Magnera shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of VSE shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares Magnera and VSE’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Magnera | -4.98% | -9.57% | -3.49% |
| VSE | 1.94% | 7.25% | 4.14% |
Earnings and Valuation
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Magnera | $332.10 million | 1.33 | -$15.25 million | ($7.64) | -1.62 |
| VSE | $1.08 billion | 3.11 | $15.32 million | $1.12 | 145.00 |
VSE has higher revenue and earnings than Magnera. Magnera is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VSE, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Risk & Volatility
Magnera has a beta of 1.73, meaning that its stock price is 73% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, VSE has a beta of 1.37, meaning that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Magnera and VSE, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Magnera | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| VSE | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3.00 |
Magnera currently has a consensus target price of $17.50, indicating a potential upside of 41.24%. VSE has a consensus target price of $145.00, indicating a potential downside of 10.71%. Given Magnera’s higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Magnera is more favorable than VSE.
Summary
VSE beats Magnera on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Magnera
Magnera’s purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. By continuously co-creating and innovating with our partners, we develop original material solutions that make a brighter future possible. With a breadth of technologies and a passion for what we create, Magnera’s solutions propel our customers’ goals forward and solve end-users’ problems, every day.
About VSE
VSE Corporation operates as a diversified aftermarket products and services company in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Aviation and Fleet. The Aviation segment provides aftermarket parts supply and distribution; maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for components and engine accessories supporting commercial, business, and general aviation operators. This segment serves commercial airlines, regional airlines, cargo transporters, MRO integrators and providers, aviation manufacturers, corporate and private aircraft owners, and fixed-base operators. The Fleet segment offers parts supply, inventory management, e-commerce fulfillment, logistics, supply chain support, and other services to support the commercial aftermarket medium- and heavy-duty truck market. This segment also provides sale of vehicle parts and supply chain services to support client truck fleets, as well as sustainment solutions and managed inventory services to government and commercial truck fleets. VSE Corporation was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
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