Wajax (WJX) Competitors

Wajax (TSE:WJX) and Doman Building Materials Group (TSE:DBM) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Does the media prefer WJX or DBM?

In the previous week, Wajax and Wajax both had 1 articles in the media. Wajax's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Doman Building Materials Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Wajax is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Wajax	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Doman Building Materials Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Which has more risk & volatility, WJX or DBM?

Wajax has a beta of 0.792947, suggesting that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Doman Building Materials Group has a beta of 1.358405, suggesting that its share price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, WJX or DBM?

Doman Building Materials Group has higher revenue and earnings than Wajax. Doman Building Materials Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Wajax, 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
Wajax	C$2.15B	0.24	C$53.19M	C$1.63	14.72
Doman Building Materials Group	C$3.05B	0.28	C$56.55M	C$0.85	11.64

Do institutionals and insiders believe in WJX or DBM?

15.2% of Wajax shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.0% of Doman Building Materials Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Wajax shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.0% of Doman Building Materials Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Do analysts recommend WJX or DBM?

Wajax currently has a consensus price target of C$23.38, suggesting a potential downside of 2.56%. Doman Building Materials Group has a consensus price target of C$10.19, suggesting a potential upside of 3.01%. Given Doman Building Materials Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Doman Building Materials Group is more favorable than Wajax.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Wajax	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Doman Building Materials Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

Is WJX or DBM more profitable?

Wajax has a net margin of 2.55% compared to Doman Building Materials Group's net margin of 2.27%. Wajax's return on equity of 10.40% beat Doman Building Materials Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Wajax	2.55%	10.40%	5.32%
Doman Building Materials Group	2.27%	9.41%	4.52%

Is WJX or DBM a better dividend stock?

Wajax pays an annual dividend of C$1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Doman Building Materials Group pays an annual dividend of C$0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Wajax pays out 85.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Doman Building Materials Group pays out 65.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Doman Building Materials Group beats Wajax on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.