MarineMax (NYSE:HZO – Get Free Report) and Floor & Decor (NYSE:FND – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and earnings.
Risk & Volatility
MarineMax has a beta of 1.7, indicating that its share price is 70% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Floor & Decor has a beta of 1.6, indicating that its share price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for MarineMax and Floor & Decor, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| MarineMax | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Floor & Decor | 3 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 2.10 |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
92.8% of MarineMax shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of MarineMax shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Floor & Decor shares are held by company 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.
Profitability
This table compares MarineMax and Floor & Decor’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| MarineMax | 0.18% | 1.51% | 0.59% |
| Floor & Decor | 4.93% | 8.20% | 3.58% |
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares MarineMax and Floor & Decor”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| MarineMax | $2.20 billion | 0.53 | -$31.63 million | $0.14 | 374.18 |
| Floor & Decor | $4.71 billion | 1.03 | $208.65 million | $2.15 | 21.10 |
Floor & Decor has higher revenue and earnings than MarineMax. Floor & Decor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MarineMax, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Floor & Decor beats MarineMax on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About MarineMax
MarineMax, Inc. operates as a recreational boat and yacht retailer and superyacht services company in the United States. It operates in two segments, Retail Operations and Product Manufacturing. The company sells new and used recreational boats, including pleasure and fishing boats, mega-yachts, yachts, sport cruisers, motor yachts, e-power yachts, pontoon boats, ski boats, jet boats, and other recreational boats. It also offers marine parts and accessories comprising marine electronics; dock and anchoring products that include boat fenders, lines, and anchors; boat covers; trailer parts; water sport accessories, which comprise tubes, lines, wakeboards, and skis; engine parts; oils; lubricants; steering and control systems; corrosion control products and service products; high-performance accessories, including propellers and instruments; and a line of boating accessories, such as life jackets, inflatables, and water sports equipment. In addition, the company provides novelty items, such as shirts, caps, and license plates; marine engines and equipment; maintenance, repair, and slip and storage services; and boat or yacht brokerage services, as well as yacht charters and power catamarans. Further, it offers new or used boat finance services; arranges insurance coverage, including boat property, disability, undercoating, gel sealant, fabric protection, trailer tire and wheel protection, and casualty insurance coverage; and manufactures and sells sport yachts and yachts. Additionally, the company operates MarineMax vacations in Tortola and British Virgin Islands. It also markets and sells its products through offsite locations and print catalog. MarineMax, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Clearwater, Florida.
About Floor & Decor
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. engages in the retail of hard surface flooring and related accessories. It provides wood, stone, and flooring products. Its products include vinyl, laminate, and tiles with materials installation for living rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, and walls. The company was founded by George Vincent West in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
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