Johnson Matthey (OTCMKTS:JMPLY) and Akzo Nobel (OTCMKTS:AKZOY) Head to Head Review

Johnson Matthey (OTCMKTS:JMPLY) and Akzo Nobel (OTCMKTS:AKZOY) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings and dividends.

Volatility and Risk

Johnson Matthey has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Akzo Nobel has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Johnson Matthey and Akzo Nobel”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Johnson Matthey	$14.89 billion	0.31	$475.91 million	N/A	N/A
Akzo Nobel	$11.49 billion	0.90	$718.44 million	$1.41	14.29

Akzo Nobel has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Johnson Matthey.

Dividends

Johnson Matthey pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Akzo Nobel pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Akzo Nobel pays out 17.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Profitability

This table compares Johnson Matthey and Akzo Nobel’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Johnson Matthey	N/A	N/A	N/A
Akzo Nobel	6.49%	13.73%	4.39%

Insider & Institutional Ownership

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Johnson Matthey and Akzo Nobel, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Johnson Matthey	0	3	1	2	2.83
Akzo Nobel	0	6	0	1	2.29

Summary

Akzo Nobel beats Johnson Matthey on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Johnson Matthey

Johnson Matthey is a global leader in science that enables a cleaner and healthier world. With over 200 years of sustained commitment to innovation and technological breakthroughs, they improve the function, performance and safety of their customers’ products. Their science has a global impact in areas such as low emission transport, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing and making the most efficient use of the planet’s natural resources. Today more than 13,000 Johnson Matthey professionals collaborate with their network of customers and partners to make a real difference to the world around us.

About Akzo Nobel

Akzo Nobel N.V. engages in the production and sale of paints and coatings worldwide. The company operates through two segments: Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings. It offers decorative paints, including paints, lacquers, and varnishes; and a range of mixing machines and color concepts for the building and renovation industry, as well as specialty coatings. The company also provides performance coatings that protect and enhance ships, cars, aircraft, yachts, architectural components, consumer goods, and oil and gas facilities. It offers its products under AkzoNobel, Alabastine, Alba, Andercol, Apla, Armstead Trade, Astral, Astral Batiment, AwlGrip, Brikol, Dulux, Bruguer, Cetabever, Cetol, Chemcraft, Colourland Paints, CONSOLAN, Coral, Cromadex, Cuprinol, Dynacoat, Flexa, Glitsa, Grip-Gard, Herbol, Hammerite, International, Interlux, Innenweis, Interpon, Inca, Luxol, Levis, Lesonal, Molto, Modern Classikk, Maxilite, Mauvilac, Mason CT, Marshall, Mactra, Nordsjo, Oxirite, Protecto, Procolor, Polyfilla, Polycell, Pinotex, Pintuco, Resicoat, Relest, Sparlack, Sadolin, Sikkens, Sea Hawk, Savana, Salcomix, Trimetal, Titanlux, Taubmans, U-tech, Vpowdertech, Vivechrom, Xylazel, Xyladecor, Wanda, and Zweihorn brands. The company serves to energy, packaging, infrastructure, and shipbuilding and maintenance industries, as well as general industries, such as agricultural and construction equipment, construction-related steel, metal fabrication, pipes, appliances, and transportation. The company was formerly known as Akzo NV and changed its name to Akzo Nobel N.V. in 1994. Akzo Nobel N.V. was founded in 1646 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.