QXO (NYSE:QXO) versus Indutrade AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:IDDWF) Critical Review
by Tristan Rich · The Markets DailyQXO (NYSE:QXO – Get Free Report) and Indutrade AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:IDDWF – Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for QXO and Indutrade AB (publ), as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| QXO | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 2.89 |
| Indutrade AB (publ) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
QXO presently has a consensus target price of $28.00, suggesting a potential upside of 101.66%. Given QXO’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe QXO is more favorable than Indutrade AB (publ).
Insider & Institutional Ownership
58.7% of QXO shares are owned by institutional investors. 41.0% of QXO shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares QXO 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 | |
| QXO | $6.84 billion | 2.11 | -$279.40 million | ($0.90) | -15.43 |
| Indutrade AB (publ) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Indutrade AB (publ) has lower revenue, but higher earnings than QXO.
Profitability
This table compares QXO and Indutrade AB (publ)’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| QXO | -5.17% | 2.41% | 1.20% |
| Indutrade AB (publ) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Summary
QXO beats Indutrade AB (publ) on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About QXO
QXO, Inc. operates as a business application, technology, and consulting company in North America. The company provides solutions for accounting and business management, financial reporting, enterprise resource planning, human capital management, warehouse management systems, customer relationship management, and business intelligence. It also offers value-added services that focuses on consulting and professional, specialized programming, training, and technical support services. In addition, the company provides information technology managed services, such as cybersecurity, application hosting, disaster recovery, business continuity, cloud, and other services; and data back-up, network maintenance, and upgrade services. It serves small and medium-sized businesses primarily in the manufacturing, distribution, and service industries. QXO, Inc. is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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.