Head-To-Head Comparison: 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) & Snap-On (NYSE:SNA)

Snap-On (NYSE:SNA) and 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and risk.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Snap-On and 3D Systems”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Snap-On	$4.74 billion	3.93	$1.02 billion	$19.61	18.37
3D Systems	$386.90 million	1.45	$29.88 million	($0.41)	-8.22

Snap-On has higher revenue and earnings than 3D Systems. 3D Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Snap-On, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Snap-On has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, 3D Systems has a beta of 2.77, indicating that its stock price is 177% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Snap-On and 3D Systems, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Snap-On	0	1	5	0	2.83
3D Systems	1	1	3	0	2.40

Snap-On currently has a consensus target price of $429.20, suggesting a potential upside of 19.17%. 3D Systems has a consensus target price of $5.50, suggesting a potential upside of 63.20%. Given 3D Systems’ higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe 3D Systems is more favorable than Snap-On.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

84.9% of Snap-On shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.5% of 3D Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of Snap-On shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of 3D Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Snap-On and 3D Systems’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Snap-On	21.25%	17.07%	12.00%
3D Systems	-14.15%	-19.56%	-8.92%

Summary

Snap-On beats 3D Systems on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Snap-On

Snap-on Incorporated manufactures and markets tools, equipment, diagnostics, and repair information and systems solutions for professional users worldwide. It operates through Commercial & Industrial Group, Snap-on Tools Group, Repair Systems & Information Group, and Financial Services segments. The company provides hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, ratchet wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, punches and chisels, saws and cutting tools, pruning tools, torque measuring instruments, and other related products; power tools, such as cordless, pneumatic, and hydraulic and corded tools; and tool storage products comprising tool chests, roll cabinets, and other products. It provides handheld and computer-based diagnostic products, service and repair information products, diagnostic software solutions, electronic parts catalogs, business management systems and services, point-of-sale systems, integrated systems for vehicle service shops, original equipment manufacturer purchasing facilitation services, and warranty management systems and analytics; and engineered solutions. In addition, the company offers solutions for the service of vehicles and industrial equipment that include wheel alignment equipment, wheel balancers, tire changers, vehicle lifts, test lane equipment, collision repair equipment, vehicle air conditioning service equipment, brake service equipment, fluid exchange equipment, transmission troubleshooting equipment, safety testing equipment, battery chargers, and hoists, as well as after-sales support services and training programs. Further, it provides financing programs to facilitate the sales of its products and support its franchise business. It serves the aviation and aerospace, agriculture, infrastructure construction, government and military, mining, natural resources, power generation, and technical education industries. Snap-on Incorporated was incorporated in 1920 and is headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

About 3D Systems

3D Systems Corporation provides 3D printing and digital manufacturing solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company offers 3D printers technologies, such as stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct metal printing, multi jet printing, color jet printing, polymer extrusion, and extrusion and SLA based bioprinting that transform digital data input generated by 3D design software, computer aided design (CAD) software, or other 3D design tools into printed parts. It also develops, blends, and markets various print materials, such as plastic, nylon, metal, composite, elastomeric, wax, polymeric dental materials, and biocompatible materials. In addition, the company provides digital design tools, including software, scanners, and haptic devices, as well as solutions for product design, simulation, mold and die design, 3D scan-to-print, reverse engineering, production machining, metrology, and inspection and manufacturing workflows under the Geomagic brand. Further, it offers 3D Sprint and 3DXpert, a proprietary software to prepare and optimize CAD data and manage the additive manufacturing processes, which provides automated support building and placement, build platform management, print simulation, and print queue management; and Bioprint Pro, a software solution that allows researchers to design and bioprint repeatable experiments. Additionally, the company provides maintenance and training services; manufacturing services; and software and precision healthcare services. It primarily serves companies and small and midsize businesses in medical, dental, automotive, aerospace, durable goods, government, defense, technology, jewelry, electronic, education, consumer goods, energy, biotechnology, and other industries through direct sales force, channel partners, and appointed distributors. 3D Systems Corporation was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina.