Konica Minolta (OTCMKTS:KNCAF – Get Free Report) and Steelcase (NYSE:SCS – Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings and institutional ownership.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Konica Minolta and Steelcase’s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Konica Minolta | N/A | N/A | N/A | $59.88 | 0.06 |
| Steelcase | $3.23 billion | 0.39 | $35.30 million | $0.47 | 23.47 |
Steelcase has higher revenue and earnings than Konica Minolta. Konica Minolta is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Steelcase, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Recommendations
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Konica Minolta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Steelcase | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.50 |
Steelcase has a consensus target price of $11.50, suggesting a potential upside of 4.26%. Given Steelcase’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Steelcase is more favorable than Konica Minolta.
Dividends
Konica Minolta pays an annual dividend of $13.93 per share and has a dividend yield of 413.0%. Steelcase pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Konica Minolta pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Steelcase pays out 85.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Konica Minolta is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
24.7% of Konica Minolta shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.5% of Steelcase shares are held by institutional investors. 12.7% of Steelcase shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Konica Minolta and Steelcase’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Konica Minolta | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Steelcase | 1.73% | 11.43% | 4.27% |
Summary
Steelcase beats Konica Minolta on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta, Inc. engages in digital workplace, professional print, healthcare, and industrial businesses in Japan, China, other Asian countries, the United States, Europe, and internationally. It develops, manufactures, and sells multi-functional peripherals, digital printing systems, and related consumables, as well as offers IT and printing solutions and services. The company also provides diagnostic imaging systems, such as digital X-ray diagnostic imaging, diagnostic ultrasound systems, and other systems; digitalization, networking, solutions, and services in the medical field; genetic testing and drug discovery support services; and primary care services. In addition, it offers measuring instruments; functional film displays; organic light emitting diode lighting products; industrial inkjet printheads; lenses for industrial and professional use; and imaging IoT and visual solutions. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
About Steelcase
Steelcase Inc. provides a portfolio of furniture and architectural products in the United States and internationally. It operates through Americas, EMEA, and Other segments. The company's furniture portfolio includes furniture systems, seating, storage, fixed and height-adjustable desks, benches, and tables, as well as complementary products, such as work accessories, lighting, and mobile power and screens. Its seating products comprise task chairs; seating for collaborative environments and casual settings; and specialty seating for specific vertical markets, including education and healthcare. The company's interior architectural products comprise full and partial height walls and architectural pods. It also provides textiles, wall coverings, and surface imaging solutions for architects and designers; and workplace strategy consulting, lease origination, and furniture and asset management services. The company markets and sells its products to corporate, government, healthcare, education, and retail customers under the Steelcase, AMQ, Coalesse, HALCON, Orangebox, Smith System, Designtex, and Viccarbe brands. It distributes its products and services through a network of independent and company-owned dealers, as well as directly to end-use customers. The company was incorporated in 1912 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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