Madison Air Solutions (NYSE:MAIR) & Masco (NYSE:MAS) Head to Head Survey

Madison Air Solutions (NYSE:MAIR) and Masco (NYSE:MAS) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Madison Air Solutions and Masco’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Madison Air Solutions	5.09%	17.43%	4.81%
Masco	12.07%	-1,807.69%	17.76%

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Madison Air Solutions and Masco”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Madison Air Solutions	$4.15 billion	2.88	$97.00 million	$83,088.69	0.00
Masco	$7.56 billion	2.15	$810.00 million	$4.62	18.29

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

93.9% of Masco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Masco shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Madison Air Solutions and Masco, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Madison Air Solutions	1	4	7	2	2.71
Masco	1	11	7	0	2.32

Madison Air Solutions presently has a consensus price target of $41.30, suggesting a potential upside of 73.31%. Masco has a consensus price target of $81.82, suggesting a potential downside of 3.15%. Given Madison Air Solutions’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Madison Air Solutions is more favorable than Masco.

Summary

Masco beats Madison Air Solutions on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Madison Air Solutions

Madison Air Solutions designs and manufactures heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and indoor air quality systems. Its offerings include engineered air-handling solutions and related products used to manage air movement, temperature and filtration in buildings. The company serves commercial and industrial applications, including facilities that require specialized climate control and ventilation. Its products are used in settings such as data centers, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and other large buildings.

About Masco

Masco Corporation is a manufacturer of home improvement and building products, serving residential construction, repair and remodeling markets. Its products are sold primarily in North America and Europe, as well as in other markets around the world. The company’s Plumbing Products include faucets, showering and bathing products, and related fixtures and accessories. Its brands include Delta Faucet, Brizo, Peerless and hansgrohe. Masco also makes decorative architectural products, including paints and coatings sold under the BEHR and KILZ brands.