Head-To-Head Comparison: Jardine Matheson (OTCMKTS:JMHLY) vs. Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON)

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

Profitability

This table compares Jardine Matheson and Honeywell International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Jardine Matheson	N/A	N/A	N/A
Honeywell International	15.07%	38.11%	8.81%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Jardine Matheson and Honeywell International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Jardine Matheson	0	0	0	2	4.00
Honeywell International	1	9	8	0	2.39

Honeywell International has a consensus target price of $236.59, suggesting a potential upside of 19.82%. Given Honeywell International’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Honeywell International is more favorable than Jardine Matheson.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

75.9% of Honeywell International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Honeywell International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility & Risk

Jardine Matheson has a beta of 0.28, meaning that its share price is 72% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Honeywell International has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Jardine Matheson pays an annual dividend of $1.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Honeywell International pays an annual dividend of $4.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Honeywell International pays out 50.2% 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Jardine Matheson and Honeywell International”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Jardine Matheson	$35.78 billion	0.56	-$468.00 million	N/A	N/A
Honeywell International	$38.50 billion	3.26	$5.71 billion	$9.49	20.81

Honeywell International has higher revenue and earnings than Jardine Matheson.

Summary

Honeywell International beats Jardine Matheson on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Jardine Matheson

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates in motor vehicles and related operations, property investment and development, food retailing, health and beauty, home furnishings, engineering and construction, and transport businesses in China, Southeast Asia, and internationally. It also involved in the restaurants and hotels, financial services, heavy equipment, mining, and agribusinesses. The company offers automotive and transport services, as well as invests in, develops, and manages residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. It also operates 7-Eleven, IKEA, and other retailing business, as well as Pizza Hut and KFC franchise restaurants; and invests in and manages hotels, resorts, and residences, as well as engages in construction and energy, infrastructure and logistics, and information technology businesses. In addition, the company sells and services motor vehicles; invests in, owns, develops, and manages office and retail properties; operates outlets, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, health and beauty stores, and home furnishings stores. Further, it engages in the automotive dealerships business. Additionally, the company invests in digital business, such as Halodoc, a healthtech online ecosystem; Sayurbox, an e-commerce grocery platform; Paxel, a technology-based logistics business; and OLX, a used car platform. Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited was founded in 1832 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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.