Comparing Tennant (NYSE:TNC) & DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:DEUZF)

Tennant (NYSE:TNC) and DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:DEUZF) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

93.3% of Tennant shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.8% of DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Tennant shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Tennant and DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Tennant	8.76%	22.23%	11.71%
DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Tennant and DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Tennant	0	0	2	0	3.00
DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft	0	0	0	0	N/A

Tennant currently has a consensus target price of $106.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.06%. Given Tennant’s higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Tennant is more favorable than DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Tennant and DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Tennant	$1.26 billion	1.40	$109.50 million	$6.02	15.44
DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Tennant has higher revenue and earnings than DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft.

Summary

Tennant beats DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft on 8 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Tennant

Tennant Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets floor cleaning equipment in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a suite of products, including floor maintenance and cleaning equipment, detergent-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies, aftermarket parts and consumables, equipment maintenance and repair services, and asset management solutions. It provides business solutions, such as financing, rental, and leasing programs, as well as machine-to-machine asset management solutions. The company offers its products under the Tennant, Nobles, Alfa Uma Empresa Tennant, IPC, Gaomei, and Rongen brands, as well as private-label brands. Its products are used in retail establishments and distribution centers; factories and warehouses; and public venues, such as arenas and stadiums, office buildings, schools and universities, hospitals and clinics, and other environments. The company markets its products to contract cleaners and businesses through direct sales and service organizations, as well as through a network of authorized distributors. Tennant Company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

About DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft

DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft develops, manufactures, and sells diesel and gas engines in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas. The company operates through Classic and Green segments. It offers hybrid, all-electric, and hydrogen drives, including mobile rapid charging stations and related services. In addition, the company provides compact engine systems and engine accessories. The company products are used in various applications, such as construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles, and other applications. DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.