Masco (NYSE:MAS) versus American Biltrite (OTCMKTS:ABLT) Head-To-Head Comparison

Masco (NYSE:MAS) and American Biltrite (OTCMKTS:ABLT) are both construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Masco and American Biltrite’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Masco	10.89%	1,317.38%	16.47%
American Biltrite	-4.16%	-34.23%	-6.13%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Masco and American Biltrite, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Masco	0	13	6	0	2.32
American Biltrite	0	0	0	0	0.00

Masco currently has a consensus price target of $73.20, indicating a potential upside of 3.84%. Given Masco’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Masco is more favorable than American Biltrite.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

93.9% of Masco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Masco shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Masco and American Biltrite”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Masco	$7.83 billion	1.87	$822.00 million	$3.90	18.08
American Biltrite	$188.74 million	0.01	-$2.64 million	($229.80)	-0.31

Masco has higher revenue and earnings than American Biltrite. American Biltrite is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Masco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Masco has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Biltrite has a beta of -0.31, suggesting that its stock price is 131% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Masco beats American Biltrite on 14 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Masco

Masco Corporation designs, manufactures, and distributes home improvement and building products in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company's Plumbing Products segment offers faucets, showerheads, handheld showers, valves, bath hardware and accessories, bathing units, shower bases and enclosures, sinks, toilets, acrylic tubs, shower trays, spas, exercise pools, and fitness systems; brass, copper, and composite plumbing system components; connected water products; thermoplastic solutions, extruded plastic profiles, specialized fabrications, and PEX tubing products; and other non-decorative plumbing products. This segment provides its products under the DELTA, BRIZO, PEERLESS, HANSGROHE, AXOR, KRAUS, EASY DRAIN, STEAMIST, ELITESTEAM, GINGER, NEWPORT BRASS, BRASSTECH, WALTEC, BRISTAN, HERITAGE, MIROLIN, HOT SPRING, CALDERA, FREEFLOW SPAS, FANTASY SPAS, ENDLESS POOLS, BRASSCRAFT, PLUMB SHOP, COBRA, COBRA PRO, and MASTER PLUMBER brands. Its Decorative Architectural Products segment offers paints, primers, specialty coatings, stains, and waterproofing products, as well as paint applicators and accessories; cabinet and door hardware, functional hardware, wall plates, hook and rail products, closet organization systems, and picture hanging accessories; decorative bath hardware, mirrors, and shower accessories and doors; and decorative indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, landscape lighting, and LED lighting systems. This segment provides its products under the BEHR, KILZ, WHIZZ, Elder & Jenks, LIBERTY, BRAINERD, FRANKLIN BRASS, KICHLER, and ÉLAN brands. It sells its products to the plumbing, heating, and hardware wholesalers; home centers and online retailers; hardware stores; electrical and landscape distributors; lighting showrooms; building supply outlets; and other mass merchandisers. Masco Corporation was incorporated in 1929 and is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.

About American Biltrite

American Biltrite Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides tape, jewelry, flooring, and rubber products worldwide. The company produces and offers pressure sensitive tapes, films, and protective sheeting under the American Biltrite and Ideal brands, which are used in various markets, such as automotive and transportation; construction; shoe/footwear; graphic arts, print, and signage; and various other industrial and consumer applications. It also manufactures and distributes commercial flooring primarily for healthcare, educational, and institutional sectors; and performance sheet rubber in North America, as well as designs and supplies fashion jewelry to department stores under the brands of Guess, T Tahari, Robert Rose, Berry, and Jessica McClintock. The company sells its tape products through sales organizations, distributors, and select manufacturers’ representatives. American Biltrite Inc. was founded in 1908 and is based in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts.