Contrasting Interface (NASDAQ:TILE) & Interface (IFSIA) – Stock Observer

Interface (NASDAQ: TILE) and Interface (NASDAQ:IFSIA) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and earnings.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Interface and Interfaces top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Interface has higher revenue and earnings than Interface.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

91.0% of Interface shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Interface shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Interface pays an annual dividend of $0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Interface does not pay a dividend. Interface pays out 33.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Profitability

This table compares Interface and Interfaces net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Interface and Interface, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Interface presently has a consensus target price of $19.00, suggesting a potential downside of 0.26%. Given Interfaces higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Interface is more favorable than Interface.

Summary

Interface beats Interface on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

Interface Company Profile

Interface Inc. is engaged in design, production and sale of modular carpet, also known as carpet tile. As of January 1, 2017, the Company marketed its modular carpets in over 110 countries under the brand names Interface and FLOR. The Company operates through three segments: Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The Company distributes its products through two primary channels, including direct sales to end users and indirect sales through independent contractors or distributors. The Company sells an antimicrobial chemical compound under the trademark Intersept that the Company incorporates in all of its modular carpet products. It also sells its TacTiles carpet tile installation system, along with a range of traditional adhesives and products for carpet installation and maintenance that are manufactured by a third party. It also provides turnkey project management services for national accounts and other customers through its InterfaceSERVICES business.

Interface Company Profile

Interface Inc. is engaged in design, production and sale of modular carpet, also known as carpet tile. As of January 1, 2017, the Company marketed its modular carpets in over 110 countries under the brand names Interface and FLOR. The Company operates through three segments: Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The Company distributes its products through two primary channels, including direct sales to end users and indirect sales through independent contractors or distributors. The Company sells an antimicrobial chemical compound under the trademark Intersept that the Company incorporates in all of its modular carpet products. It also sells its TacTiles carpet tile installation system, along with a range of traditional adhesives and products for carpet installation and maintenance that are manufactured by a third party. It also provides turnkey project management services for national accounts and other customers through its InterfaceSERVICES business.

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