Reviewing Indutrade AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:IDDWF) & BlueLinx (NYSE:BXC)

BlueLinx (NYSE:BXC) and Indutrade AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:IDDWF) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares BlueLinx and Indutrade AB (publ)’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BlueLinx	1.26%	12.14%	4.95%
Indutrade AB (publ)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares BlueLinx and Indutrade AB (publ)”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
BlueLinx	$3.02 billion	0.31	$48.54 million	$5.33	20.23
Indutrade AB (publ)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

BlueLinx has higher revenue and earnings than Indutrade AB (publ).

Institutional & Insider Ownership

90.8% of BlueLinx shares are held by institutional investors. 3.4% of BlueLinx shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for BlueLinx and Indutrade AB (publ), as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BlueLinx	0	0	3	0	3.00
Indutrade AB (publ)	0	0	0	0	N/A

BlueLinx presently has a consensus target price of $135.67, suggesting a potential upside of 25.85%. Given BlueLinx’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe BlueLinx is more favorable than Indutrade AB (publ).

Summary

BlueLinx beats Indutrade AB (publ) on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About BlueLinx

BlueLinx Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of residential and commercial building products in the United States. It distributes specialty products, including engineered wood, siding, millwork, outdoor living, specialty lumber and panels, and industrial products; and structural products, such as lumber, plywood, oriented strand boards, rebars and remesh, as well as other wood products that are used for structural support in construction projects. It also provides various value-added services and solutions to customers and suppliers. The company serves national home centers, pro dealers, cooperatives, specialty distributors, regional and local dealers, and industrial manufacturers. BlueLinx Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia.

About Indutrade AB (publ)

Indutrade AB (publ) manufactures, develops, and sells components, systems, and services to various industries worldwide. It operates through Benelux, DACH, Finland, Flow Technology, Fluids & Mechanical Solutions, Industrial Components, Measurement & Sensor Technology, and UK segments. The company provides components and systems for controlling, measuring, monitoring, and regulating flows, as well as for industrial production and maintenance; medical technology equipment; measurement instruments and systems, sensors, control and regulating technology, and monitoring equipment; and custom-manufactured products, design solutions, aftermarket and assembly services, and customization services. In addition, it provides valves, hydraulic and industrial equipment, measurement technology, construction materials, filters, pipes and pipe systems, auto repair, tools and transmission, industrial springs, water and wastewater, lighting, chemical technology, fasteners, electronics, vehicles, energy, springs, piston rings, press work, and valve channels. Indutrade AB (publ) was incorporated in 1919 and is based in Kista, Sweden.