Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON – Get Free Report) and Addentax Group (NASDAQ:ATXG – Get Free Report) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Honeywell International and Addentax Group”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 | 3.98 | $4.73 billion | $7.99 | 29.35 |
| Addentax Group | $4.18 million | 0.74 | -$5.09 million | ($0.85) | -0.31 |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Honeywell International and Addentax Group, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Honeywell International | 1 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 2.52 |
| Addentax Group | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Honeywell International presently has a consensus price target of $251.65, indicating a potential upside of 7.31%. Given Honeywell International’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Honeywell International is more favorable than Addentax Group.
Volatility & Risk
Honeywell International has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Addentax Group has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
75.9% of Honeywell International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of Addentax Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Honeywell International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Addentax Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Honeywell International and Addentax Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Honeywell International | 12.74% | 40.64% | 8.89% |
| Addentax Group | -182.28% | -17.86% | -10.90% |
Summary
Honeywell International beats Addentax Group on 13 of the 14 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 Addentax Group
Addentax Group Corp., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a logistic service provider in China. It operates through three segments: Garment Manufacturing, Logistics Services, and Property Management and Subleasing. The company manufactures and distributes garments; and provides logistic services, such as storage, transportation, warehousing, handling, packaging, and order processing, as well as customs declaration and tax clearance services. It also offers shop subleasing and property management services for garment wholesalers and retailers in the garment market. In addition, the company engages in the building decoration designing business. Addentax Group Corp. is based in Shenzhen, China.
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