Head to Head Survey: Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) and China Merchants Holdings International (OTCMKTS:CMHHY)

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) and China Merchants Holdings International (OTCMKTS:CMHHY) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Honeywell International and China Merchants Holdings International”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Honeywell International	$38.50 billion	3.45	$5.71 billion	$8.79	23.82
China Merchants Holdings International	$1.52 billion	5.37	$1.02 billion	N/A	N/A

Honeywell International has higher revenue and earnings than China Merchants Holdings International.

Risk & Volatility

Honeywell International has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, China Merchants Holdings International has a beta of 0.2, indicating that its share price is 80% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Honeywell International and China Merchants Holdings International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Honeywell International	14.30%	37.37%	8.87%
China Merchants Holdings International	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Honeywell International and China Merchants Holdings International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Honeywell International	0	8	8	1	2.59
China Merchants Holdings International	0	0	0	0	0.00

Honeywell International currently has a consensus target price of $254.00, indicating a potential upside of 21.32%. Given Honeywell International’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Honeywell International is more favorable than China Merchants Holdings International.

Dividends

Honeywell International pays an annual dividend of $4.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. China Merchants Holdings International pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Honeywell International pays out 51.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Honeywell International has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

75.9% of Honeywell International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Honeywell International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Honeywell International beats China Merchants Holdings International on 13 of the 16 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 China Merchants Holdings International

China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited, an investment holding company, operates as a port operator in Mainland China, Brazil, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and internationally. The company operates through Ports Operation, Bonded Logistics Operation, and Other Operations segments. It engages in the container, and bulk and general cargo terminal operation; logistic park operation, ports transportation, and airport cargo handling; and property development, holding, and investment activities. The company also provides container related logistics services; financial services; and port development, management, and operation services. In addition, it operates berths and tugboats; and holds various pieces of land. The company was formerly known as China Merchants Holdings (International) Company Limited and changed its name to China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited in June 2016. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.