Head to Head Review: Millennium Group International (NASDAQ:MGIH) vs. International Paper (NYSE:IP)

International Paper (NYSE:IP) and Millennium Group International (NASDAQ:MGIH) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares International Paper and Millennium Group International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
International Paper	-5.45%	-0.16%	-0.07%
Millennium Group International	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for International Paper and Millennium Group International, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
International Paper	3	2	10	0	2.47
Millennium Group International	1	0	0	0	1.00

International Paper presently has a consensus price target of $48.65, indicating a potential upside of 12.02%. Given International Paper’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe International Paper is more favorable than Millennium Group International.

Volatility & Risk

International Paper has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Millennium Group International has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares International Paper and Millennium Group International”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
International Paper	$18.62 billion	1.23	$557.00 million	($2.61)	-16.64
Millennium Group International	$25.33 million	N/A	-$6.32 million	N/A	N/A

International Paper has higher revenue and earnings than Millennium Group International.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

82.0% of International Paper shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.3% of Millennium Group International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of International Paper shares are owned by company 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.

Summary

International Paper beats Millennium Group International on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About International Paper

International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. It operates through two segments, Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers. The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium and saturating kraft; and pulp for a range of applications, such as diapers, towel and tissue products, feminine care, incontinence, and other personal care products, as well as specialty pulps for use in textiles, construction materials, paints, coatings, and others. It sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

About Millennium Group International

Millennium Group International Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, provides paper-based packaging solutions in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, rest of Southeast Asian countries, Australia, the United States, and internationally. The company offers paper packaging products, including cardboard boxes, gift boxes, displays, corrugated outer cartons, manuals, and user guides to footwear products, sportswear, cookware and kitchenware, smartphones, food and beverage, paper and packaging, non-food-and-beverage-consumables, logistics, e-commerce, and home electronics industries; and packaging solutions to various luxury products industries. It also provides packaging products supply chain management solutions, and board games and various board game accessories. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. Millennium Group International Holdings Limited operates as a subsidiary of YC 1926 (BVI) Limited.