Vector Group (NYSE:VGR – Get Free Report) and Pyxus International (OTCMKTS:PYYX – Get Free Report) are both consumer defensive companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, valuation and earnings.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
64.1% of Vector Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of Pyxus International shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.1% of Vector Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.1% of Pyxus International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares Vector Group and Pyxus International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
Vector Group | 14.05% | -26.62% | 19.66% |
Pyxus International | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Ratings
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
Vector Group | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
Pyxus International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Vector Group currently has a consensus target price of $16.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.81%. Given Vector Group’s higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Vector Group is more favorable than Pyxus International.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Vector Group and Pyxus International’s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
Vector Group | $1.42 billion | 1.66 | $183.53 million | $1.16 | 12.91 |
Pyxus International | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Vector Group has higher revenue and earnings than Pyxus International.
Summary
Vector Group beats Pyxus International on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Vector Group
Vector Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the United States. It operates in two segments, Tobacco and Real Estate. The company produces cigarettes under the Montego, EAGLE 20’s, Pyramid, Grand Prix, Liggett Select, Eve, and USA brand names, as well as various partner and private label brands. It also invests in planned communities, condominium and mixeduse developments, apartment buildings, hotels, and commercial properties. The company markets and sells its cigarettes to wholesalers and distributors of tobacco and convenience products, as well as grocery, drug, and convenience store chains. The company was formerly known as Brooke Group Ltd. and changed its name to Vector Group Ltd. in May 2000. Vector Group Ltd. was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
About Pyxus International
Pyxus International, Inc., an agricultural company, offers value-added products and services to businesses and customers. It also involved in the purchasing, processing, packing, storing, and shipping tobacco to manufacturers of cigarettes and other consumer tobacco products. The company offers its products in China, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Russia, Northern Africa, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Old Holdco, Inc. Pyxus International, Inc. was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina.
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