Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY – Get Free Report) and Traeger (NYSE:COOK – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and dividends.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
46.8% of Traeger shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.2% of Traeger shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Unicharm and Traeger”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Unicharm | $6.32 billion | 1.54 | $436.93 million | $0.12 | 23.25 |
| Traeger | $559.52 million | 0.33 | -$115.18 million | ($41.92) | -1.60 |
Unicharm has higher revenue and earnings than Traeger. Traeger is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Unicharm, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Unicharm and Traeger’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Unicharm | 6.33% | 6.85% | 5.01% |
| Traeger | -21.84% | -13.76% | -3.95% |
Risk & Volatility
Unicharm has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Traeger has a beta of 1.99, indicating that its stock price is 99% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Unicharm and Traeger, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Unicharm | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Traeger | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
Traeger has a consensus target price of $50.08, indicating a potential downside of 25.24%. Given Traeger’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Traeger is more favorable than Unicharm.
Summary
Unicharm beats Traeger on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Unicharm
Unicharm Corporation engages in the manufacturing and sale of wellness, feminine, baby and children, kirei, and pet care products in Japan and internationally. The company's baby and child care products, including disposable diapers and wipes under the Moony, MamyPoko, Oyasumiman, and Torepanman brands; feminine care products comprise napkins, tampons, panty liners, sanitary short, panty liners, and other feminine care products under the Sofy, Center-In, and Unicharm brand names; and wellness care products include napkin-type incontinence pads, pants-type diapers, tape-type diapers, pants-type specialized urine pads, and tape-type specialized urine pads under the Lifree and Charmnap brand. It also provides masks under the Unicharm brand; home care products, including cleaning sheets under the Wave brand name; cosmetic cotton and wet wipes under the Silcot brand; and paper towels under the Cook Up brand name. In addition, the company offers pet care products that include pet foods, excrement cleanup sheets, system toilets, and disposable diapers under the Grand Deli, Best Balance, Physicalife Dog, Silver Plate, Aiken Genki, Manner Wear, Deo Sheet, Silver Spoon, AllWell, Physicalife Cat, Deo Toilet, Deo Sand, Deo Clean, and Neko Genki brands; and deodorizing beads. Further, it is involved in the manufacture and sale of industrial materials related products, etc., as well as food-packaging materials. Unicharm Corporation was incorporated in 1941 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
About Traeger
Traeger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, sources, sells, and supports wood pellet fueled barbecue grills for retailers, distributors, and direct to consumers in the United States. Its wood pellet grills are internet of things devices that allow owners to program, monitor, and control their grill through its Traeger app. The company also produces a library of digital content, including instructional recipes and videos that demonstrate tips, tricks, and cooking techniques that empower Traeger owners to progress their cooking skills; and short- and long-form branded content highlighting stories, community members, and lifestyle content from the Traegerhood. In addition, it provides wood pellets that are used to fire the grills; rubs, spices, and sauces; accessories, such as pop-and-lock accessory rail covers, drip trays, bucket liners, storage bins, and shelves; tools to aid in meal prep, cooking, and cleanup, including pellet storage systems, cleaning solutions, barbecue tools, and MEATER smart thermometer; replacement parts; and apparel and merchandise, including t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, and baseball hats. Traeger, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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