Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP – Get Free Report) and Janus International Group (NYSE:JBI – Get Free Report) are both construction companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Installed Building Products and Janus International Group”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Installed Building Products | $2.94 billion | 3.17 | $256.60 million | $9.29 | 37.04 |
| Janus International Group | $963.80 million | 1.02 | $70.40 million | $0.34 | 20.90 |
Volatility and Risk
Installed Building Products has a beta of 1.92, meaning that its stock price is 92% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Janus International Group has a beta of 1.49, meaning that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Installed Building Products and Janus International Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Installed Building Products | 8.60% | 62.74% | 14.23% |
| Janus International Group | 5.29% | 14.18% | 5.89% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings for Installed Building Products and Janus International Group, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Installed Building Products | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1.79 |
| Janus International Group | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
Installed Building Products presently has a consensus target price of $239.45, indicating a potential downside of 30.41%. Janus International Group has a consensus target price of $10.17, indicating a potential upside of 43.09%. Given Janus International Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Janus International Group is more favorable than Installed Building Products.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
99.6% of Installed Building Products shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of Janus International Group shares are held by institutional investors. 16.2% of Installed Building Products shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of Janus International Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Installed Building Products beats Janus International Group on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Installed Building Products
Installed Building Products, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the installation of insulation, waterproofing, fire-stopping, fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving and mirrors, and other products in the United States. It operates through Installation, Distribution, and Manufacturing operation segments. The company offers a range of insulation materials, such as fiberglass and cellulose, and spray foam insulation materials. It is also involved in the installation of insulation and sealant materials in various areas of a structure, which includes basement and crawl space, building envelope, attic, and acoustical applications. In addition, the company installs a range of caulk and sealant products that control air infiltration in residential and commercial buildings; and waterproofing options, including sheet and hot applied waterproofing membranes, as well as deck coating, bentonite, and air and vapor systems. Further, it distributes spray foam insulation, metal building insulation, residential insulation, and mechanical and fabricated Styrofoam insulation, as well as accessories and equipment used in the insulation installation process; and manufactures cellulose insulation and specialty industrial fibers. It serves homebuilders, multi-family and commercial and agricultural construction firms, individual homeowners, and repair and remodeling contractors. The company was formerly known as CCIB Holdco, Inc. Installed Building Products, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
About Janus International Group
Janus International Group, Inc. manufacturers and supplies turn-key self-storage, and commercial and industrial building solutions in North America and internationally. The company offers roll up and swing doors, hallway systems, relocatable storage moveable additional storage structures units, and other solutions. It also provides facility and door automation and access control technologies; and Noke smart entry system. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Temple, Georgia.
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