Texts: Find the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, earnings per share (EPS), and dividend per share for your company for the last three years. Then, compare that information to its closest industry competitor. Which of the two companies has the highest P/E ratio, EPS, and dividend per share? How do those two companies compare to their industry? (Hint: Finviz is one of many helpful resources when looking for P/E, EPS, and dividend information.)
Find the annual growth rate for your company for the last three years, as it relates to revenue % and net income %, using the year-over-year (YOY) data. Then, compare that information to its closest industry competitor. Which one of the two companies has the better annual growth rate? Based on the company with the more favorable annual growth rate, as it relates to revenue % and net income %, what are the drivers of the growth? (Hint: Morningstar.com is a great resource for these growth rates. Find your stock, select Valuation, and scroll to the bottom to Key Statistics.)
The companies I chose to compare are Omnicell (OMCL) and McKesson (MCK).