Janus International Group (NYSE:JBI) vs. Masco (NYSE:MAS) Critical Survey

Masco (NYSE:MAS) and Janus International Group (NYSE:JBI) are both construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Risk & Volatility

Masco has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Janus International Group has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its share price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Masco and Janus International Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Masco	0	13	6	1	2.40
Janus International Group	0	3	1	0	2.25

Masco presently has a consensus target price of $73.53, suggesting a potential upside of 19.72%. Janus International Group has a consensus target price of $10.17, suggesting a potential upside of 59.98%. Given Janus International Group’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Janus International Group is more favorable than Masco.

Profitability

This table compares Masco and Janus International Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Masco	10.89%	1,317.38%	16.47%
Janus International Group	5.29%	14.18%	5.89%

Insider and Institutional Ownership

93.9% of Masco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of Janus International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Masco shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of Janus International Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Masco and Janus International Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Masco	$7.60 billion	1.68	$822.00 million	$3.90	15.75
Janus International Group	$888.70 million	0.99	$70.40 million	$0.34	18.69

Masco has higher revenue and earnings than Janus International Group. Masco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Janus International Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Masco beats Janus International Group on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Masco

Masco Corporation designs, manufactures, and distributes home improvement and building products in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company's Plumbing Products segment offers faucets, showerheads, handheld showers, valves, bath hardware and accessories, bathing units, shower bases and enclosures, sinks, toilets, acrylic tubs, shower trays, spas, exercise pools, and fitness systems; brass, copper, and composite plumbing system components; connected water products; thermoplastic solutions, extruded plastic profiles, specialized fabrications, and PEX tubing products; and other non-decorative plumbing products. This segment provides its products under the DELTA, BRIZO, PEERLESS, HANSGROHE, AXOR, KRAUS, EASY DRAIN, STEAMIST, ELITESTEAM, GINGER, NEWPORT BRASS, BRASSTECH, WALTEC, BRISTAN, HERITAGE, MIROLIN, HOT SPRING, CALDERA, FREEFLOW SPAS, FANTASY SPAS, ENDLESS POOLS, BRASSCRAFT, PLUMB SHOP, COBRA, COBRA PRO, and MASTER PLUMBER brands. Its Decorative Architectural Products segment offers paints, primers, specialty coatings, stains, and waterproofing products, as well as paint applicators and accessories; cabinet and door hardware, functional hardware, wall plates, hook and rail products, closet organization systems, and picture hanging accessories; decorative bath hardware, mirrors, and shower accessories and doors; and decorative indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, landscape lighting, and LED lighting systems. This segment provides its products under the BEHR, KILZ, WHIZZ, Elder & Jenks, LIBERTY, BRAINERD, FRANKLIN BRASS, KICHLER, and ÉLAN brands. It sells its products to the plumbing, heating, and hardware wholesalers; home centers and online retailers; hardware stores; electrical and landscape distributors; lighting showrooms; building supply outlets; and other mass merchandisers. Masco Corporation was incorporated in 1929 and is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.

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.