Taylor Devices (TAYD) Competitors

Taylor Devices (NASDAQ:TAYD) and A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions (NASDAQ:AZ) are both small-cap machinery companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

Does the media favor TAYD or AZ?

In the previous week, A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions had 3 more articles in the media than Taylor Devices. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions and 0 mentions for Taylor Devices. Taylor Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions' score of 0.83 indicating that Taylor Devices is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Taylor Devices	Very Positive
A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions	Positive

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of TAYD or AZ?

17.6% of Taylor Devices shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.6% of A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.8% of Taylor Devices shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 28.0% of A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions shares are owned 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.

Is TAYD or AZ more profitable?

Taylor Devices has a net margin of 19.16% compared to A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions' net margin of -321.32%. Taylor Devices' return on equity of 14.99% beat A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Taylor Devices	19.16%	14.99%	12.71%
A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions	-321.32%	-256.23%	-121.98%

Do analysts rate TAYD or AZ?

A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions has a consensus target price of $20.00, suggesting a potential upside of 75.59%. Given A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions is more favorable than Taylor Devices.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Taylor Devices	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Which has more volatility and risk, TAYD or AZ?

Taylor Devices has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, TAYD or AZ?

Taylor Devices has higher revenue and earnings than A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions. A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Taylor Devices, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Taylor Devices	$44.58M	3.13	$9M	$2.50	17.75
A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions	$7.17M	47.01	-$17M	-$0.98	-11.62

Summary

Taylor Devices beats A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.