Looking at Spin Master (OTCMKTS:SNMSF) and Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF)

Acushnet ( NYSE:GOLF – Get Your Free Report ) and Spin Master ( OTCMKTS:SNMSF – Get Your Free Report ) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

Rating and Earnings

This table compares Acushnet and Spin Master’s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Acushnet has higher revenue and earnings than Spin Master.

return

This table compares Acushnet and Spin Master’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Acushnet and Spin Master, as reported by MarketBeat.

Acushnet currently has a consensus price target of $66.43, suggesting a potential downside of 0.84%. Spin Master has a consensus target price of $46.00, suggesting a potential upside of 91.58%. Given Spin Master’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Spin Master is more favorable than Acushnet.

Insider and institutional ownership

53.1% of Acushnet shares are held by institutional investors. 54.6% of Acushnet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and big money managers believe the stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Acushnet beats Spin Master in 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Acushnet

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Acushnet Holdings Corp. designs, develops, manufactures and distributes golf products in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, Korea and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Titleist Golf Balls, Titleist Golf Clubs, Titleist Golf Equipment and FootJoy Golf Wear. Offers golf balls under the Titleist brand; golf clubs such as drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons under the Titleist brand; wedges under the Vokey Design brand; and putters under the Scotty Cameron brand. The company also offers golf bags, headwear, golf gloves, travel products and other golf accessories. Additionally, it offers golf shoes, gloves, golf outerwear and men’s and women’s golf apparel under the FootJoy brand; and ski, golf and lifestyle apparel under the KJUS brand. It sells its products through on-site golf stores and specialty golf retailers, as well as through representatives, other retailers and online. The company was formerly known as Alexandria Holdings Corp. and changed its name to Acushnet Holdings Corp. in March 2016. Acushnet Holdings Corp. was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

About Spin Master

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Spin Master Corp., a children’s entertainment company, is engaged in the creation, design, manufacture, licensing and marketing of various toys, entertainment products and digital games in North America, Europe and internationally. The Toys segment’s product categories include activities, games and puzzles and more; wheels and action; outdoor; and preschool, dolls and interactive products. The Entertainment segment is engaged in the creation and production of cross-platform content, stories and characters in original shows, mini-series and films. The Digital Games segment is involved in the development of digital games distributed through third-party platform providers. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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