Comparing Citic (OTCMKTS:CTPCY) and Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON)

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) and Citic (OTCMKTS:CTPCY) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

Volatility and Risk

Honeywell International has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Citic has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Honeywell International pays an annual dividend of $9.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Citic pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.9%. Honeywell International pays out 36.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Honeywell International has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Honeywell International and Citic”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Honeywell International	$37.44 billion	2.08	$4.73 billion	$25.87	9.52
Citic	$107.02 billion	0.41	$8.17 billion	N/A	N/A

Citic has higher revenue and earnings than Honeywell International.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Honeywell International and Citic, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Honeywell International	1	11	13	0	2.48
Citic	0	0	0	0	0.00

Honeywell International presently has a consensus price target of $254.25, suggesting a potential upside of 3.27%. Given Honeywell International’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Honeywell International is more favorable than Citic.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

75.9% of Honeywell International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Honeywell International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Honeywell International and Citic’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Honeywell International	23.90%	34.00%	7.37%
Citic	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Honeywell International beats Citic on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Honeywell International

Honeywell International Inc. engages in the aerospace technologies, building automation, energy and sustainable solutions, and industrial automation businesses in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company’s Aerospace segment offers auxiliary power units, propulsion engines, integrated avionics, environmental control and electric power systems, engine controls, flight safety, communications, navigation hardware, data and software applications, radar and surveillance systems, aircraft lighting, advanced systems and instruments, satellite and space components, and aircraft wheels and brakes; spare parts; repair, overhaul, and maintenance services; and thermal systems, as well as wireless connectivity services. Its Honeywell Building Technologies segment provides software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. The company’s Performance Materials and Technologies segment offers automation control, instrumentation, and software and related services; catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, and consulting; and materials to manufacture end products, such as bullet-resistant armor, nylon, computer chips, and pharmaceutical packaging, as well as provides materials based on hydrofluoro-olefin technology. Its Safety and Productivity Solutions segment provides personal protective equipment, apparel, gear, and footwear; gas detection technology; custom-engineered sensors, switches, and controls for sensing and productivity solution; cloud-based notification and emergency messaging; mobile devices and software; custom-engineered sensors, switches, and controls; and data and asset management productivity solutions. Honeywell International Inc. was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

About Citic

CITIC Limited operates in financial services, advanced intelligent manufacturing, advanced materials, consumption, urbanization, resources and energy, and engineering contracting businesses worldwide. The Comprehensive Financial Services segment provides banking, investment research, securities brokerage, trust, insurance and reinsurance, investment banking, wealth and asset management, financial markets, equity investment, financing, and other integrated financial services. The Advanced Intelligent Manufacturing segment offers automotive aluminium wheels and lightweight cast components, and chassis and body systems; mining and heavy machinery, specialized robots and intelligent equipment, new energy and cement equipment, and special materials; operates industrial Internet platform; and provides engineering, procurement, and construction services. The Advanced Materials segment offers specialty steel products; chloride; explores, develops, and produces oil and magnetite; invests in coal and bauxite mining, imports and exports commodities, electrolytic aluminum, and alumina smelting; and invests in and manages power plants. The New Consumption segment provides telecommunications technology services; leases and sells satellite transponders; distributes motor and consumer products; and publishes books and digital books, as well as operates in bookstore retailing business. This segment also deals and distributes with supporting services for automotive brands; and develops agricultural science and technology, as well as engages in the brand development, manufacturing, commodity trading, agency distribution, logistics, and retail in the food and fast-moving consumer goods, healthcare, and electrical products industries. The company was formerly known as CITIC Pacific Limited and changed its name to CITIC Limited in August 2014. CITIC Limited was incorporated in 1985 and is based in Central, Hong Kong. CITIC Limited operates as a subsidiary of CITIC Group Corporation.