Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP – Get Free Report) and Zepp Health (NYSE:ZEPP – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Installed Building Products and Zepp Health”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Installed Building Products | $2.97 billion | 2.22 | $265.40 million | $9.38 | 26.08 |
| Zepp Health | $258.90 million | 0.27 | -$40.07 million | ($2.52) | -1.86 |
Volatility & Risk
Installed Building Products has a beta of 1.7, meaning that its share price is 70% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zepp Health has a beta of 1.86, meaning that its share price is 86% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
99.6% of Installed Building Products shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.6% of Zepp Health shares are held by institutional investors. 13.8% of Installed Building Products shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 36.0% of Zepp Health shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares Installed Building Products and Zepp Health’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Installed Building Products | 8.46% | 42.12% | 13.20% |
| Zepp Health | -14.70% | -15.64% | -6.03% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Installed Building Products and Zepp Health, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Installed Building Products | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Zepp Health | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
Installed Building Products currently has a consensus target price of $248.82, indicating a potential upside of 1.71%. Zepp Health has a consensus target price of $56.28, indicating a potential upside of 1,102.82%. Given Zepp Health’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Zepp Health is more favorable than Installed Building Products.
Summary
Installed Building Products beats Zepp Health on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Installed Building Products
Installed Building Products, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the installation of insulation, waterproofing, fire-stopping, fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving and mirrors, and other products in the United States. It operates through Installation, Distribution, and Manufacturing operation segments. The company offers a range of insulation materials, such as fiberglass and cellulose, and spray foam insulation materials. It is also involved in the installation of insulation and sealant materials in various areas of a structure, which includes basement and crawl space, building envelope, attic, and acoustical applications. In addition, the company installs a range of caulk and sealant products that control air infiltration in residential and commercial buildings; and waterproofing options, including sheet and hot applied waterproofing membranes, as well as deck coating, bentonite, and air and vapor systems. Further, it distributes spray foam insulation, metal building insulation, residential insulation, and mechanical and fabricated Styrofoam insulation, as well as accessories and equipment used in the insulation installation process; and manufactures cellulose insulation and specialty industrial fibers. It serves homebuilders, multi-family and commercial and agricultural construction firms, individual homeowners, and repair and remodeling contractors. The company was formerly known as CCIB Holdco, Inc. Installed Building Products, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
About Zepp Health
Zepp Health Corporation operates as a smart wearable and health technology company worldwide. The company operates in two segments: Self-Branded Products and Others, and Xiaomi Wearable Products. It empowers users to live lives by optimizing health, fitness, and wellness journeys through its consumer brands, Amazfit, Zepp Clarity, and Zepp Aura. The company through its proprietary Zepp Digital Management Platform, which includes the Zepp OS, AI chips, biometric sensors, and data algorithms, delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain wellness goals. The company offers smart bands, watches, modules, and scales; and associated accessories, smart hearable products, sportswear, home fitness equipment, home appliances, and smart watch accessories. It also provides charts and graphs to display analysis of the activity and biometric data collected from users through its Zepp Life and Zepp mobile apps. It offers its products under the Amazfit and Zepp brand names in approximately 90 countries. The company was formerly known as Huami Corporation and changed its name to Zepp Health Corporation in February 2021. Zepp Health Corporation was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Hefei, the People's Republic of China.
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