Reviewing Jewett-Cameron Trading (NASDAQ:JCTC) & Travis Perkins (OTCMKTS:TVPKF)

Jewett-Cameron Trading (NASDAQ:JCTC) and Travis Perkins (OTCMKTS:TVPKF) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

Volatility and Risk

Jewett-Cameron Trading has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Travis Perkins has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Jewett-Cameron Trading and Travis Perkins’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Jewett-Cameron Trading	-2.66%	-5.00%	-4.44%
Travis Perkins	N/A	N/A	N/A

Institutional and Insider Ownership

26.0% of Jewett-Cameron Trading shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Jewett-Cameron Trading shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Jewett-Cameron Trading and Travis Perkins, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Jewett-Cameron Trading	0	0	0	0	0.00
Travis Perkins	0	0	0	2	4.00

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Jewett-Cameron Trading and Travis Perkins”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Jewett-Cameron Trading	$46.61 million	0.33	$720,000.00	($0.35)	-12.43
Travis Perkins	$6.05 billion	0.29	$47.39 million	N/A	N/A

Travis Perkins has higher revenue and earnings than Jewett-Cameron Trading.

Summary

Travis Perkins beats Jewett-Cameron Trading on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Jewett-Cameron Trading

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. is a supplier of `Value-added` building materials to major home improvement center chains in the western United States. The Company concentrates on the residential repair and remodeling segment of the building materials industry.

About Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins plc engages in distribution of building material products in the United Kingdom. It operates through Merchanting and Toolstation segments. The company offers tools and building supplies. It also distributes pipeline products, as well as supplies managed services, and commercial and industrial heating and cooling solutions. In addition, the company provides in specialist civils and drainage solutions; and air-conditioning and refrigeration products and heat pumps. Further, it provides insulation and interior building products to interior building specialists, contractors, and builders; and kitchens and joinery products. Additionally, the company manufactures and supplies staircases, i-joists, precision floor kits, painted MDF profiles, and door kits/sets. The company markets its products under Travis Perkins, Toolstation, BSS, Keyline, and CCF brands. It sells its products through branches and distribution centres, as well as online. Travis Perkins plc was founded in 1797 and is headquartered in Northampton, the United Kingdom.