Head to Head Contrast: Masco (NYSE:MAS) and MasterBrand (NYSE:MBC)

Masco (NYSE:MAS) and MasterBrand (NYSE:MBC) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Masco and MasterBrand”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Masco	$7.56 billion	1.79	$810.00 million	$4.35	15.80
MasterBrand	$2.78 billion	0.49	$26.70 million	($0.69)	-9.61

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

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Masco	11.61%	2,379.08%	17.21%
MasterBrand	-3.49%	3.65%	1.60%

Volatility & Risk

Masco has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, MasterBrand has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

93.9% of Masco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.3% of MasterBrand shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Masco shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of MasterBrand shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Masco and MasterBrand, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Masco	1	13	6	0	2.25
MasterBrand	1	1	0	0	1.50

Masco currently has a consensus price target of $79.12, indicating a potential upside of 15.08%. MasterBrand has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 50.78%. Given MasterBrand’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe MasterBrand is more favorable than Masco.

Summary

Masco beats MasterBrand on 11 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 MasterBrand

MasterBrand, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of residential cabinets in the United States and Canada. The company offers a range of residential cabinetry products for the kitchen, bathroom, and other parts of the home. It sells its products to remodeling and new construction markets through dealers, retailers, and builders. The company was formerly known as United Cabinet Incorporated. MasterBrand, Inc. was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio.