BlueLinx (NYSE:BXC – Get Free Report) and Distribution Solutions Group (NASDAQ:DSGR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability, dividends and earnings.
Risk & Volatility
BlueLinx has a beta of 1.45, suggesting that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Distribution Solutions Group has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for BlueLinx and Distribution Solutions Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| BlueLinx | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Distribution Solutions Group | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
Institutional & Insider Ownership
90.8% of BlueLinx shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of Distribution Solutions Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of BlueLinx shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 78.8% of Distribution Solutions Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares BlueLinx and Distribution Solutions Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| BlueLinx | $2.95 billion | 0.20 | $220,000.00 | ($0.25) | -300.72 |
| Distribution Solutions Group | $1.98 billion | 0.82 | $8.35 million | $0.19 | 184.18 |
Distribution Solutions Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than BlueLinx. BlueLinx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Distribution Solutions Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares BlueLinx and Distribution Solutions Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| BlueLinx | -0.06% | 0.13% | 0.05% |
| Distribution Solutions Group | 0.44% | 9.33% | 3.41% |
Summary
Distribution Solutions Group beats BlueLinx on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About BlueLinx
BlueLinx Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of residential and commercial building products in the United States. It distributes specialty products, including engineered wood, siding, millwork, outdoor living, specialty lumber and panels, and industrial products; and structural products, such as lumber, plywood, oriented strand boards, rebars and remesh, as well as other wood products that are used for structural support in construction projects. It also provides various value-added services and solutions to customers and suppliers. The company serves national home centers, pro dealers, cooperatives, specialty distributors, regional and local dealers, and industrial manufacturers. BlueLinx Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia.
About Distribution Solutions Group
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc., a specialty distribution company, engages in the provision of value-added distribution solutions in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. The company provides its solutions to the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO); original equipment manufacturer (OEM); and industrial technology markets. It operates through three segments: Lawson, Gexpro Services, and TestEquity. The Lawson segment distributes of specialty products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional, and government MRO market. The TestEquity segment distributes test and measurement equipment and solutions, industrial and electronic production supplies, and vendor managed inventory programs, as well as converting, fabrication, and adhesive solutions under the TestEquity, Hisco, TEquipment, Techni-Tool, Jensen Tools, and Instrumex brands. The Gexpro Services segment provides supply chain management solutions that offer VMI, kitting, global logistics management, manufacturing localization and import expertise, value engineering, and quality assurance. The company was formerly known as Lawson Products, Inc. and has changed to Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. 2022 Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1952 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
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